1980’s

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Introduction

Jimmy Carter- ◦ January 20, 1977 - January 20, 1981 ◦ Americans frustrated with him due to his inability to

solve the nations domestic crisis◦ Served only one term

George H. W. Bush ◦ January 20, 1989 - January 20, 1993 ◦ Exxon Oil Spill

Sandra Day O’Connor◦ First women to become a supreme court justice.◦ Was voted in on September 25, 1981◦ Served for two decades

People

January 20, 1981 - January 20, 1989

Reagan had beat out Carter in the 1980 Election

Economic plan-Reaganomics

Reagan

What is Reaganomics? This economic theory was based upon

supply-side economics. This, like the "trickle- down" approach, lowers the taxes of the people believing it would spark economic growth. Supporters believed by the increase in savings consumers would investment more in businesses, therefore creating more jobs and increasing spending.

Reaganomics

Three Year Plan◦ This economic plan called for a 10% tax cuts but

was agreed on 5% for the first year and 10% the next twp

◦ Economic revival did not occurred after a year with 1982 unemployment reaching 9%, bankruptcies and interest rates rising

◦ 1983 and 1984 GNP rose and unemployment and interest rates went down.

Reaganomics

Was not a success◦ Did stimulate the economy but national debt

increased drastically◦ The gap between the rich and the poor increased◦ Federal spending for military rose to 195 billion

Reagan's Second Term◦ Two problems

Trade deficit- more imports by 41% and exports decreasing

Budget deficits◦ Iran Contra Affair

Reaganomics

Biggest White House scandal since Watergate.

U.S. was bargaining with Iran to release U.S. hostages in the Middle East.

Bargain included 500 anti-tank missiles to Iran.

Money from the bargain went towards weapons and supplies for the Contras.

This deal was unapproved by Congress.

Iran-Contra Affair

Info would leak about the deal in 1986. In 1987, the House and the Senate would

investigate the affair. Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North said that he and

secretary Fawn Hall destroyed the documents. Senator Daniel Inouye countered North’s claim

by saying he was just following orders. In 1988, criminal charges would be filed against

North and Admiral John Poindexter (Reagan’s National Security Advisor).

Major black mark on Reagan’s legacy.

The Trials of the Affair

Before Reagan took office, the relations between the Soviet Union and United States had slowed down because of the Soviet Union’s 1979 invasion of Afghanistan

Reagan had previously warned the Soviets to not invade Poland and called for new trade restrictions against the Soviets.

Tensions flared again in 1983. On September 1, the Soviet Union shot down a Korean Commercial airliner over Soviet airspace. All 269 passengers, including many Americans were killed.

The Soviets tried to claim that the Korean Commercial was a spy plane.

The United States placed nuclear missiles in Great Britain and Germany later that year, causing the Soviets to walk out of arms-control talks.

Reagan and The Soviet Union

In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev, last leader of the Soviet Union, rose to power while the nation was facing severe stagnation and economic decline.

Gorbachev introduced a policy of reform:◦ Freedom of speech (Soviets used to unleash their

pent up emotions and political feelings)◦ Economic reform (did not have immediate

outcomes)

Collapse of Soviet Union and The End of The Cold War

On December 25, 1991, Gorbachev resigned and the Soviet Union was broken up into fifteen separate countries.

The collapse of the Soviet Union ended the Cold War, which had been going on between the United States and Soviet Union since the end of World War II.

Collapse of Soviet Union and The End of The Cold War

In 1980, the United States led a 61-nation boycott of the Summer Olympics held in Moscow.

On February 14,1979, Muslim extremists kidnapped Adolph “Spike” Dubs, the ambassador to Afghanistan.

The boycott of the Summer games was because of the Soviets invasion of Afghanistan.

80 nations participated in the Summer games, the smallest number since 1956.

1980s Olympics and The Cold War

Michael Jordan 1980 U.S.A Olympic Hockey Team Jerry Rice Magic Johnson Larry Bird

1980’s Sports

Television of the 80’s

One of the most popular sitcoms of the 80’s.

Broke TV racial barriers. CLIP The Cosby Family was affluent and happy

which was different from what African-Americans used to be portrayed as.

The Cosby Show

Ran for 11 seasons starting in 1982. Took place in the fictional bar “Cheers”. It was about a group of locales who drink,

chat, and have fun in the bar.

The Oprah Winfrey Show first aired in 1986. Her daytime talk show was a big success. Her guests often talked about controversial

topics that touched a lot of viewers. Highest rated talk show in U.S. history. Show continued until the final episode in

2011.

Oprah

Began broadcasting in August 1981. Young people could watch rock music videos

around the clock. Made in response to the new trends in

Music. (Including Dance Styles) First Video to be broadcasted was

“Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles.

Music of the 80’s

The “King of Pop”. His trademark would be his flashy clothes

and dance moves. (The Moonwalk) His hit album “Thriller” sold 40 million

copies and is still one of the most successful albums.

“Michaelmania” -> People wanted to have a bunch of things with his face on them.

Michael Jackson

Both inspired by Hip-Hop Rap was a form of poetry set to a rhythm. Gave African-Americans a way of expressing

themselves and how they lived in the ghetto.

Famous rappers of the 80’s: Grandmaster Flash, Queen Latifah, Salt ‘n’ Pepa, Tone-Loc, LL Cool J, and Ice T.

Break Dancing and Rap

Known as the “Boss” with his back-up band called the “E Street Band”.

“Born in the U.S.A.” released in 1984. His lyrics express the hardships and the fun

of living in the U.S. Very influential and inducted into the Rock

‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.

Bruce Springsteen

• Power Dressing–Wide shoulder or complete suit• Made popular by characters from TV dramas such as

Dynasty and Dallas.• Women wanted to show that they can be anyone

they chose to be.

Fashion

Fashion Women’s Fashion Men’s Fashion

Off-Shoulder Shirts Sweater on Waist Neon/Colorful

Colors Thick Belts Long T-Shirts Mini Skirts Leg Warmers

Rock Band Shirts Black & Neon Jean/Leather Jackets

With Chains Leather Pants Rolled Sleeves Sleeveless Shirts

Collectibles Smurf Cabbage Patch Dolls Video Games (Nintendo, Pac Man) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Rubik’s Cube

Fads

Aerobics◦ People wanted to get in shape.◦ Made spandex, headbands, unitards, leg warmers,

and sweatpants popular.

Nike◦ Became public after attaining a 50% market share

in the U.S. athletic shoe market.◦ Expanded its product line throughout the world.

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Fads

Personal computers became widely available and affordable, which led the rapid growth of Internet.

Internet was used as a link to share information and made many things popular through advertisements.

Internet

Inventions & Discoveries

Columbia Spacecraft◦ Launched on April 12, 1981 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.◦ Became the nation’s first reusable Space Shuttle.

Challenger Explosion

Spacecrafts

Challenger Explosion- January 28, 1986 Explosion sent fragments, two solid rocket boosters

and a cabin full of flight crew 73 seconds into the mission

With NASA making extreme advancements, this explosion was a large set back.

Other satellite missions were cancelled http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4JOjcDFtBE

Historic Events

More than10 million barrels of oil were spilled in Alaska’s Prince William Sound

The amount spilled during the 10 hours was never precisely determined

Killed wildlife and crippled the local salmon and fishing industries

Oil was heading for California and was considered one of the United States’ worst environmental disasters

Created new laws and restrictions to avoid future spills

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

1980Pacman

1981AIDs

Disease

1982Thriller

1983Cabbage

Patch Kids

1984PG-13

Created

1985Titanic Found

1986Challenger

1987DNA used to convict criminals

1988U.S.

Shoots Down

Iranian Airliner

1989Oil Spill