Cultural and Political Landscape of the Reagan Era

Michael Jackson

Known as the 'King of Pop'.

Madonna

Referred to as the 'Queen of Pop'.

Hair Metal

Genre featuring bands like Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe.

Hip-Hop

Emerging genre with artists like Run-D.M.C.

VHS Tapes

Format for renting movies from Blockbuster.

Sitcoms

Popular TV shows included The Cosby Show and Cheers.

Cable TV

Rise of channels like HBO and MTV.

The Simpsons

Began on The Tracey Ullman Show.

The A-Team

Cultural phenomenon featuring Mr. T.

Bold Colors

Fashion trend with neon colors and geometric patterns.

Big Hair

Popular hairstyle with bangs and perms.

Walkman

Portable cassette player popular in the 1980s.

Nintendo

Video game console that gained popularity.

Ronald Reagan

Former Hollywood actor turned U.S. President.

Reaganomics

Economic policy focusing on tax cuts and deregulation.

Mazzoli-Simpson Act

Legislation legalizing certain undocumented immigrants.

Just Say No

Nancy Reagan's anti-drug campaign launched in 1985.

D.A.R.E.

Program educating youth about drug resistance.

Sandra Day O'Connor

First woman nominated to the Supreme Court.

Rust Belt to Sun Belt

Population shift due to climate and technology.

HIV

Virus causing AIDS, attacks immune system.

AIDS

Final stage of HIV infection, severely compromises immunity.

Ryan White

Teenager who contracted HIV from a transfusion.

Peace Through Strength

Reagan's foreign policy emphasizing military readiness.

Iran-Contra Affair

Scandal involving secret arms sales to Iran.

Evil Empire

Term used by Reagan for the USSR.

Mikhail Gorbachev

Soviet leader who introduced economic reforms.