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Transcript: THE 1980'S AFFAIRS Abigail Tineo - period 3 SUMMARY The Decade... The 1980s was an era rich in social and political reform, technological and economical growth, and known as the golden era of horror films. Mostly remembered for being the age of materialism, consumerism, and the New York City yuppies, the 80s were surely a time to be alive. (1980-1992) National population Life expextancy STATS 1980: 227,224,681 1992: 254,994,517 Females: 73.6 Males: 65.3 $47,200 Meduim home cost $21,020 Meduim family income POLITICS THE REAGAN REVOLUTION The ex-hollywood actor appealed greatly to conservatives and moderates after switching to Republicanism from his liberal-Democratic origins as California governor, ultimately crafting the New Right. Attempted Assasination of Reagan - Reagan was shot in the chest and arm - Shooter is John Warnock Hinckley Jr. - Attempt was unsuccesful - Reagan has life threatening wounds and received surgery March 30, 1981 Two months into office, the president was targeted. First woman in supreme court September 21, 1981 Sandra Day O'Connor, becomes the first woman to serve in supreme court - Nominated and appointed by Ronald Reagan. - Described as a "classic conservative" November 6, 1984 Regan is re-elected. Regeanomics - Focused mostly on tax reductions, budget cuts, and monetary policy - Lowered the tax rate -30% and federal budget by $41M in attempt to stimulate the economy ECONOMICS - The budget cuts were aimed at social welfare programs -Succesfully treated inflaton by lowering production of the dollar Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) -Made to protect the U.S. from Soviet nuclear missile threats in space by ruining their systems - 1981, Reagan signed off on the NSDD -Organizes and assigns procedures for SDI as well as planning for broadcasting the news - 1983 the SDI was announced to the world and faced backlash from Americans and other governments STAR WARS - Initial plan proved uneffective and focused instead on smaller missile projects The aimed cost was to be $400B-$800B WAR ON DRUGS DOMESTIC A FEDERAL ATTEMPT TO STOP ILLEGAL DRUG USAGE. AFFAIRS Just Say No! 1984 - Nancy Reagan campaigned in the U.S to discourage young people from using illegal drugs. - Coined the phrase "Just say No" and educated teens on many ways to turn down peer pressure. -Cooperated with the Girl Scouts of America and other national organizations in clubs to share awareness. 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act - Congress passed the Act that established a minimum sentencing for possesions of illegal drugs Though it proved beneficial at first, the act was later found to trigger racist sentencings. Aug 1985 FOREIGN In order to save seven American hostages held in Lebanon by Iranian terrorist group, the Hezbollah.. - Reagan proposed the arms-for-hostages release Americans freed in return for illegally shipping over 1,500 missiles to Iran. AFFAIRS Mar 1987 Iran contra Affair - Reagan denied claims of the illegal activities because "He couldn't remember" assigning the operation - Though Reagan was found to be uninformed of the innerworkings, his management skills were weak in portrayal. Against the odds Reagan left office with the highest approval since FDR. An article exposing the subject leaked on the Al-Shiraa newspaper, the public soon found out... George H.W Bush elected as president THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CULTURE POP LQBT ARTISTS Rescued from its underfunding by digital recording, the music industry flourished in the 80's with styles like,pop, rock, new wave, and Euro disco. The LGBT Scene Mainstream gay music artists like... - Elton John, Prince, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, The Village People, Wham!, and Cyndi Lauper Paved the way for gay musicians, using lyrics, drag, and cross-dressing as means of self expression, tackling topics like... - Androgyny, pansexuality, bisexuality, genders, gender conformity, and gender fluidity. Homosexual relationshps start to be un-demonized in the U.S. MUSIC TELEVISION Completely altered the music industry by offering a new platform for music artists - Made artists consider the visial aspect of songs - Lead to an increase in budgets and interest in the music industry Founded Aug. 1981
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