Describe Ronald Reagan's impact on the end of the cold war

Ronald Reagan: Catalyst to the Dissolution of the Soviet Union "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall." With that epic statement Ronald Reagan forcefully ordered that the Berlin wall be torn down. The destruction of the wall was symbolic of the elimination of the Soviet Union's strangle hold of Eastern Europe. Ronald Reagan's role in cementing the victory of the United States over the Soviet Union during the Cold War cannot be overstated. The pressures placed …

…emerged from the war perfectly positioned to develop strong market presence across the globe. President Ronald Reagan used this incredible economic advantage to put pressure upon the Soviet Union, which weakened by many inherent flaws, collapsed under US pressure to democratize and the strength of capitalism. Ronald Reagan's leadership during this difficult time period resulted in the disintegration of the U.S.S.R. and ensured the spread of American ideals, mainly freedom and democracy.