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» paper_turtle - JFK and Reagan

To those who lived through both men, which do you think cast the biggest influence over American society? Now, please don't just pick your personal favorite. I would put money down that you'd all three prefer JFK over Reagan, but I'm not asking that. I'm asking which man (REMOVING the assassination factor) captivated the nation more.
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That would be a tough call. JFK left quite a legacy--including (amont many others) the Peace Corps, Partners in Progress/Alliance for Progress, and a children's physical fitness program which is still in use. His idealism inspired even those who disagreed with his politics.
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Reagan left quote a legacy, too, but my opinion of his legacy is not a favorable one--triclke down economics, star wars weaponry, Iran Gate. We're still paying (literally) for some of his policies. He was referred to as "the great communicator," but I could never see how that was so.
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peace and love,
Paper Turtle

-- posted by paper_turtle