ViewpointsOpinionThe Reagan Miracle—40 Years LaterSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintPresident Ronald Reagan at campaign rally in Endicott, N.Y., on September 1984. Public DomainNewt Gingrich2/14/2024|Updated: 2/15/20240:00X 1CommentaryForty years ago, America was at a peak of optimism, technological opportunity, and self-confidence.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.