1980-2001

By macy prestwood

  • New President

    Ronald Reagan was elected the 40th President of the United States.

  • First Female in the Supreme Court

    Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female in the Supreme Court.

  • Unemployment rate

    This was the highest unemployment rate since 1940 at 10.4%.

  • Martin Luther King Day

    For the first time Martin Luther King day was recognized as a Federal Holiday.

  • Tax Reform Act of 1986.

    This act was passed to simplify the tax codes. Also known as the "Reagan Tax Cuts"

  • New President

    George H. W. Bush became the 41st President of the United States.

  • Cold War Ends

    President George H. W. Bush declares that the Cold War is over.

  • New President

    Bill Clinton becomes the 42nd President of the United States.

  • Oklahoma City Bombing

    168 people were killed, also known as the worst tragedy in U.S. soil before 9/11

  • New President

    Geroge W. Bush was elected as the 43rd President of the United States.