What's Been the Secret of America's Economic Success?
Ronald Reagan presents Bill Clinton a jar of jelly beans that, Reagan said, kept him from going to cigarettes during his transition to the presidency. (Paul Richards/AFP/Getty Images)
Pres. Reagan points to an oversize reproduction of form 1040 from the IRS. June 1985. (Darryl Heikes for USN&WR)
Pres. Reagan points to chart about income taxes during televised speech on his economic plan. 1981. (Chick Harrity for USN&WR)





