The federal deficit rose significantly during the Reagan administration. Ronald Reagan was the 40th U.S. President, serving from 1981 to 1989.
The Vietnam War had increased the federal deficit.
Bill Clinton did not technically balance the budget during his presidency. However, he did make significant progress in reducing the federal deficit, and his administration projected a balanced budget for fiscal year 1999. Ultimately, it was during the presidency of George W. Bush in 2001 that the United States experienced a brief period of budget surplus.
Jefferson largely relied on reducing government expenses and cutting military spending to reduce the U.S. deficit during his presidency. Additionally, he sought to increase revenue through enforcing tariffs and by implementing the Embargo Act of 1807, which aimed to prevent American goods from being exported and reduce trade deficit.
federal government orders
Strengthened federal civil rights laws
the business community
The Embargo Act of 1807.
U.S Federal Deficit
~*~APEX Strengthened federal civil rights laws
Ronald Regan increased spending on the military
Ronald Regan increased spending on the military