Abstract: Due to dramatic developments in international affairs and the starkly di- verging foreign policy visions of the two candidates, Jimmy Carter...
In The Reagan Moment, the ideas, events, strategies, trends, and movements that shaped the 1980s are revealed to have had lasting effects on international relations:...
Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, 1979 (NLSY79), this study demonstrates that the relationship between church attendance and wage was negative among...
A musical comedy film starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as Jake and Elwood Blues, two ex-convicts on a mission from God to save their childhood orphanage. Filled with iconic music performances and car chases, it's a rollicking adventure of redemption and irreverent humor.
A coming-of-age film directed by John Hughes. It follows five high school students, each from a different social clique, who spend a Saturday detention together. Through candid conversations, they break down stereotypes and form unexpected bonds, highlighting the complexity of teenage life and identity.
Set in the 1980s, it blends supernatural horror with nostalgic references to pop culture. The show revolves around a group of kids in a small town who encounter supernatural forces, secret experiments, and a parallel dimension known as the Upside Down.
A cult classic TV series combining crime drama, supernatural elements, and quirky characters. Set in a small town, it follows an investigation led by FBI agent Dale Cooper into the murder of high schooler Laura Palmer, uncovering dark secrets and surreal mysteries.
Set in an alternate 1980s America, it explores complex themes of power, morality, and identity. Through intricate storytelling and morally ambiguous characters, it deconstructs traditional superhero tropes, making it a seminal work in the medium.
Ronald Reagan was elected as the 40th President of the United States in 1980 and served two terms. His presidency was marked by conservative economic policies, tax cuts, and a strong stance against communism.
• Assassination Attempt on Ronald Reagan (1981): On March 30, 1981, President Reagan survived an assassination attempt when he was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C.
Reaganomics, a term coined during Ronald Reagan's presidency in the 1980s, represents his economic policies. It involved tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced government spending. Advocates believed this would stimulate economic growth, but critics argue it favored the wealthy, led to income inequality, and created large budget deficits.
In August 1981, the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) went on strike, demanding better working conditions and higher wages. Reagan fired over 11,000 striking controllers, signaling his tough stance on unions.
The Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after liftoff, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members. This tragedy raised questions about the safety of the Space Shuttle program.
A major political scandal, the Iran-Contra Affair involved the Reagan administration secretly selling arms to Iran and using the proceeds to fund Contras in Nicaragua, despite Congressional restrictions.
The 1980s saw a thaw in Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, partly due to diplomacy and arms control agreements, such as the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty signed in 1987.