For the first time in the history of the world, one superpower defeated its rival without going to war! The Communist ideology was swept into the dustbin of history after being completely discredited as a method of governing. All of the countries of Eastern Europe were freed as Russian troops were pulled out, rather hastily in some cases. Communist Russian activities supporting so-called wars of liberation ceased and the world became a much freer and better place due to Ronald Reagan.
Also, please remember what the income tax rates (top rate of 70%) and the interest rates (22%) were when he came into office. If we had these interest rates today, millions of people wouldn't be able to own their own homes and tens of thousands of businesses wouldn't exsist.
Regarding Star Wars, there was never a doubt in the Russians minds that we could do it. ABM sites in Alaska and Japan will be operational at the end of this year-then watch the pressure on NK rachet up fast! Oh yes, any of you who have had any of the laser eye surgery can thank Ronny for that (Star Wars).
Great guy and the greatest President of the 20th Century!