1980’s Government and Politics The Reagan Decade. In American politics the 1980s were the decade of Ronald Reagan‚ who was elected president in 1980 and succeeded by his vice president‚ George Bush‚ in 1989. Reagan’s vision of the nation—and to a somewhat lesser extent his conservative agenda—shaped the economic and political fortunes of the United States for most of the 1980s. Malaise. As the decade began‚ Americans were struggling with an image of a country that was no longer the most powerful
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The 1980s saw a revamped economy and a huge change in society‚ unlike any that had been seen since the 1920s. The 1970s left a general feeling of unease‚ which the 80s sought to correct. Because of the new economy‚ the 1980s was a decade filled with luxury and indulgence. The generation following the “Baby Boomers” was dubbed “Generation X.” The 1980s saw “Generation X” turn into the “me” generation. The number of well-educated young people was rapidly growing‚ which allowed for good jobs‚ with
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1980’s Film Jodie Foster was stalked by mentally-impaired John Hinckley‚ who tried to impress the actress by attempting to assassinate Reagan in late March‚ 1981. Along with that exciting news‚ Disney channel was launched in 1983 and the American Movie Classics TV channel (AMC) started in 1984 (National Geographic). Also making its way into the film industry‚ was the AIDS movement through the play production the Normal Heart. One could say that the 1980’s was a big year for movies‚ television‚ and
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1980s Sports In the 1980s‚ the world of sports was increasing quickly and several games and events were occurring that made it a very unforgettable decade. Countless historical events also occurred in this decade. For instance‚ the Berlin wall was torn down‚ which also shredded many tensions between nations. The miracle on ice and sports icons Wayne Gretzky‚ and Bo Jackson‚ were three elements that made sports in the decade quite popular. To emphasize‚ it could be argued that both Wayne Gretzky
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oversized‚ & colorful would describe the 1980’s fashion better? Big curls‚ neon tights‚ leg warmers‚ & how could you forget the blue eyeshadows & bright lipstick? From afros to perms to cover girl to clinque were popular things & brands were popular in this decade. The 1980s introduced anywhere from skin tight pants to Mchammer pants. In the 1980s lots of historical and politics were happening that affected fashion in a way. “In the decade of 1980 US President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation
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Sports often are not regarded as something capable of altering a war but the way the United States and Soviet Union used the Olympics did just that. The Olympics in the early 1980s were used as a stage for politics. During the Winter Olympics in 1980 the U.S. faced off against the best hockey team ever‚ The Soviet Union‚ in a time when these two countries did not get along. Days before the U.S. won this game President Jimmy Carter announced the U.S. boycott of the Summer Olympic Games that year
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Fiesta 1980 The story‚ Fiesta‚ 1980‚ is one that closely resembles my own childhood. The characters‚ their actions and experiences each hold similarities to my parents and sisters. For example‚ my mother was an alcoholic and abusive toward us kids just as Papi was toward his children. In the story‚ Papi says‚ “Don’t you mirror me” whereas my mom would say‚ “Don’t you give me that look”. One previous step dad was like Mami in that he would remain quiet until things got out of control. Only then
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Based on the class data‚ the density of the penny changed dramatically between 1980 and 1985. From 1975 to 1980‚ the penny became 1.40g/mL less dense and from 1980 to 1985‚ the density dropped by 0.626. With this data and the percent composition equation we were able to determine that the second metal in the penny is Zinc with a density of 7.14g/mL. Using scholarly online sources‚ I was able to confirm this data concerning the second metal to be correct. The United States Mint’s website states that
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I. Politics A. The Election of 1980 1. Jimmy Carter a. lost the 1980 election as a result of his mismanagement of two national crises: raging inflation and the seizure of US hostages in Tehran‚ Iran...provided an opening for Reagan & the New Right 2. Ronald Reagan a. impassioned rhetoric supporting limited government‚ low taxation‚ and law and order won broad support among citizens of the most populous states b. appealed to religious and free-market conservatives and traditional anticommunists
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after 30 years; and that is perhaps why I had never even thought of any other perspective besides the American view. We were powered by capitalism‚ had complete control‚ and came out champions. That is all I have ever thought of when it comes to the 1980 Miracle on Ice. For that very reason‚ it was the perspective of the Russian hockey team that took me by surprise and launched me into a paradox of thought. No one wants to
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