1980’s

Election of 1980

The candidates were Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter. Ronald Reagan won.

Election of 1980

Ronald Reagan won.

Inauguration Day

The purpose of Inauguration Day is to officially swear in the newly elected president of the United States.

supply-side economics (Reaganomics)

Reaganomics is the theory that reducing taxes on businesses and individuals will stimulate investment, increase production, and ultimately lead to economic growth.

Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

The Strategic Defense Initiative, also known as Star Wars, was a proposed missile defense system intended to protect the United States from nuclear missile attacks.

Glasnost

Glasnost refers to the policy of openness and transparency in government and media implemented by Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union.

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, known for his reforms of glasnost and perestroika.

Perestroika

Perestroika refers to the restructuring of the Soviet political and economic system initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev.

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty

The INF Treaty was a 1987 agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union to eliminate intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles.

Brandenburg Gate Speech (Ronald Reagan)

The Brandenburg Gate Speech, delivered by Ronald Reagan, famously called on Gorbachev to 'tear down this wall,' referring to the Berlin Wall.

Iran-Contra Affair

The Iran-Contra Affair was a political scandal in the 1980s involving the secret sale of arms to Iran and the diversion of proceeds to support Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

Sandra Day O'Connor

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court.: appointed by Ronald Reagan

Election of 1988?

George H.W. Bush won the Election of 1988.

Operation Desert Storm

Operation Desert Storm was the combat phase of the Gulf War in 1991, aimed at liberating Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.

Fires of Kuwait

Sadaam Hussein set oil fields in Kuwait on fire to rebel against invading coalition troops.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to government programs and services.