Reagan: A Measured View From Historians For A Second Tier Icon
Historians begin a measured, provisional ranking of Ronald Reagan among presidents. They note his fixed principles, limited compromise, and a foreign policy achievement nearing peace with the Soviet Union, while acknowledging he is not Lincoln or Washington and that his true place will emerge with time. The passage compares him to Lyndon Johnson in liberal philosophy and federal expansion.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Lincoln
George Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Soviet Union
White House
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Congress
Richard Nixon
A Conservative View of Reagan and his era
A reflective essay notes Reagan’s limited government philosophy aligned with Madison, his tax cuts to expand freedom, and trust in states and individuals. It praises his calm leadership and judges, while criticizing Iran Contra fallout, environmental blind spots, and lingering racial tensions, concluding with public affection as he retires.
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Johnson
Reagan
Madison
Carters
Nancy
White House
Washington Post
Congress
California
Voices and concerns at school board meeting and recycling plea
Readers express support for teachers at the Jan. 16 Franklin Center High School meeting, urge educational focus beyond athletics, and critique Byron District for rejecting Leaf River’s students. A separate letter urges mandatory recycling, cites waste facts, and calls for action by factories and communities to protect the environment.
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Franklin Center High School
Teachers’ Association
IEA
NEA
Leaf River
Byron
Leaf River Board
Farewell Letter From Farm To President Reagan
A farm letter bids farewell to Ronald Reagan as he leaves the White House, praising his service and values. It thanks him for defense and freedom, notes inflation and high interest rates, and expresses pride in his leadership while hoping to meet again in the Rock River Valley.
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Ronald Reagan
White House
Down On the Farm
California
Rock River Valley
The
United States
D.C
Congress
Things Dixon Talked About 1979 Snow Removal Program
A Dixon emergency snow removal program was put in place with city police and Street Department crews coordinating to move obstructing vehicles and clear streets for plowing.
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Dixon
Johnson
Congress
FAA pushes T-CAS system to curb midair collisions
The FAA orders all large jets to install the $100,000 T-CAS collision avoidance system by December 30, 1991, praising safety gains while facing light aircraft exemption gaps. Airlines seek delays, but aviation officials insist on nationwide coverage, noting past fatal midair crashes underscore the need for broader protection.
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Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
America
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