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1980-2001

By haley.manns

  • 1980 US Presidental Election

    Reagan elected for President

  • Iran Releases Hostages

    US citizens were held hostage for 444 days from Nov. 4 1979 - Jan. 20 1981 after the US embassy was taken over by Islamic students and militants.

  • Challenger Crash

    The space shuttle Challenger exploded during lift off, killing all on board including school teacher Christa McAuliffe.

  • "Tear down this wall"

    On a visit to Europe Ronald Reagan tells Gorbachev to tear the Berlin Wall.

  • Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty

    Agreement between US and USSR. Limits ground intermediate range nuclear weapons.

  • 1988 Presidential Election

    George H.W. Bush wins 426-111 taking 40 states.

  • Cold War Ends

    George HW Bush declares the Cold War to be over at the Malta Summit.12

  • 27th Amendment is Ratified

    Prohibits changes in Congressional salaries to take effect until after the next election cycle. It was first proposed in 1789.

  • 1992 Election

    Clinton defeats George HW Bush 370-168 taking 32 states plus DC.

  • 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

    On September 11, 2001 four airplanes were hijacked and two destroyed the twin towers in NYC, one crashed into the Pentagon, and the fourth was crashed in a field in PA after the passengers on board took over the aircraft.