Why Was Reagan So Popular

Reagan still remains one of the most popular presidents in American history because of his optimism for the country and his humor. … Reagan was inaugurated in January 1981. As president, Reagan helped create a new political and economic idea. He created the supply-side economic policies.

What was Reagan's biggest controversy?

The most well-known and politically damaging of the scandals came to light since Watergate was in 1986, when Ronald Reagan conceded that the United States had sold weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran, as part of a largely unsuccessful effort to secure the release of six U.S. citizens being held hostage in Lebanon.

Was Reagan a good horseman?

Though he played one in the movies, Reagan was quite the cowboy himself and without question the most equine adept POTUS in the modern era. A reserve cavalry officer in the 1930’s, Reagan eventually became one of Hollywood’s most sought after cowboys.