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The Western democracies, under the leadership of the United States under President [[Ronald Reagan]] won the Cold War. An important element of this victory over the "[[Evil Empire]]" was Reagan's decision to commit to increased military spending, such as the  "[[Strategic Defense Initiative|Star Wars]]" program, as well as his sharp [[anti-Communist]] rhetoric and skillful diplomacy.

The Western democracies, under the leadership of the United States under President [[Ronald Reagan]] won the Cold War. An important element of this victory over the "[[Evil Empire]]" was Reagan's decision to commit to increased military spending, such as the  "[[Strategic Defense Initiative|Star Wars]]" program, as well as his sharp [[anti-Communist]] rhetoric and skillful diplomacy.

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