1980: Reagan wins with his “Reaganomics” program of reducing taxes and spending - "supply-side" and "trickle-down" economics
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Iran hostages released
1980: Hostages held in Iran are released after 444 days in captivity, following negotiations and diplomatic efforts.
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Olympic Boycott
1980: The United States boycotts the Summer Olympics held in Moscow to protest the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan.
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Air Traffic Controllers Strike
1981: Federal air traffic controllers go on strike, resulting in their dismissal by President Reagan after they refuse to return to work, leading to widespread disruptions in air travel.
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Assassination attempt on Reagan
1981: President Ronald Reagan survives an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. outside a hotel in Washington, D.C.
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Economic Recovery Tax Bill
1981: Legislation signed by President Reagan aimed at stimulating economic growth through tax cuts and deregulation, a key component of his economic agenda.
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Sandra Day O'Connor becomes first woman Supreme Court justice
1981: Sandra Day O'Connor is appointed as the first female justice on the United States Supreme Court by President Reagan, breaking gender barriers in the judiciary.
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Military invasion of Grenada (Caribbean island) to stop Communism
1983: United States and Caribbean nations invade Grenada to overthrow a Marxist government and prevent the spread of communism in the region.
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American peacekeeping force in Lebanon attacked by terrorists - 241 dead
1983: A suicide bombing targeting the US Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, kills 241 American service members who were part of a peacekeeping mission.
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Taxes increase
1984: Despite initial tax cuts, taxes are increased during Reagan's second term as part of efforts to address budget deficits.
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US bombs terrorist targets in Libya
1986: The United States launches airstrikes against Libya in response to terrorist attacks and alleged involvement in international terrorism.
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INF Treaty
1988: The United States and the Soviet Union agree to eliminate their intermediate-range nuclear missiles and establish verification procedures.
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