Presidency of Ronald Reagan

The Inauguration of President Reagan

Jan 20, 1981

Ronald Wilson Reagan is sworn in at capitol hill after trying to gain the presdency twice before. He beat Jimmy Carter by a landslide margin and sent Carter packing for Georgia.

Assination Attempt on Reagan

Mar 30, 1981

After dilivering an address to the AFL-CIO, President Reagan is shot out side the Washington Hilton by John Hinkley, Jr. Hinkley is a mentally troubled man trying to impress actress Jody Foster.

Election Night 1984

Nov 6, 1984

Reagan won by a landside margin against Walter Mondale, who was Jimmy Carter's Vice President.

Second Inauguration of President Reagan

Jan 20, 1985

Reagan is sworn in inside the capitol due to extremely cold temperature outside. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Warren Burger swears in the president.

Reagan visits Athens, TN

Sep 25, 1985

Reagan delivers speech from McMinn County Courthouse steps.

Space Shuttle Challenger

Jan 28, 1986

Space shuttle Challenger explodes due to a technical malfunction. President Reagan delivers his famous address in memory of the crew.www.wikipedia.org

Tear Down This Wall!

Jun 12, 1987

President Reagan tells Mr. Gorbachev to "Tear down this wall!"

Farewell Address

Jan 11, 1989

Reagan gives farewell address to the nation.

Reagan's Last Day as President

Jan 20, 1989

Reagan leaves Washington, D. C. after one of the most successful presdencies in recent American history.
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Death of President Ronald Reagan

Jun 5, 2004

After battling Alzheimer's desease, Reagan passes away at his home in Bel Air, California. The nation mourns his death.