Ronald Reagan won the 1980 election opposed to government involvement; John F. Kennedy focused on progressive policies to improve society.
Ronald Reagan won the 1980 election and claimed that the federal government, in its attempts to improve society, was actually eroding individual freedoms. He sought to reduce the size of the federal government and roll back many New Deal and Great Society reforms, emphasizing limited government and tax cuts.
In contrast, John F. Kennedy emphasized the use of federal programs to strengthen the economy and address poverty, creating institutions like the Peace Corps to promote American values worldwide.
Reagan's administration did not prioritize civil rights advancements but focused on reducing government involvement, while Kennedy aimed to enact progressive policies to enhance societal well-being and economic growth.
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