40. Ronald Reagan
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What one policy did Ronald Reagan adopt that did the most to end the Cold War?
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Ronald Reagan served as US President from 1981 to 1989. However, he seemed determined to defeat the USSR early in his presidency. His later years as US President were marked by cooperation and collegiality with the Soviet Union to address concerns over nuclear weapons and other international considerations. His focus on outcompeting the USSR helped create a confident US atmosphere.