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Iran Hostage Crisis
Minutes after Reagan inauguration 52 hostages were released from Iran. They were held for 444 days. -
First Inauguration of Reagan
Reagan became the 40th President of the United States. -
Spending Speech
Reagan proposes increased defense spending and decreased taxes and domestic spending in his speech. -
Reagan Shot
Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. while returning to his limousine after a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton. -
Soviet grain embargo lifted
Reagan lifted the grain embargo trade once stocks and commodity markets closed for the weekend. -
Reagan and air-traffic controllers strike
PATCO workers refused to work breaking a 1955 law. 11,345 workers were fired -
Sandra Day O’Connor nominated to Supreme Court
Sandra was nominated to Supreme Court full-filling Reagan's promise on having a woman on the highest court. -
Military buildup (B-1 Bomber and MX missiles)
Reagan asks for 100 MX's and 100 B-1 Bombers to upgrade nation's nuclear forces. -
Sanctions on Poland
Reagan ordered a series economic reprisals on Polish Government -
Reagan delivers his first State of the Union
Reagan delivers his first State of Union remarking historical significance of the tradition. -
Reagan addresses Parliament in England
Reagan addresses both houses of Parliament. -
Tax Equity ; Fiscal Responsibility Act
federal legislation passed to cut budget deficit through federal spending cuts, tax increases and reform measures. -
Strategic Defense Initiative
Nicknamed Star Wars Program, it was a proposed missile defense system that would protect the United States from nuclear weapons -
Social Security reform becomes law
Made comprehensive changes to Social Security Coverage, financing and benefit structure. Was fully signed into law Jan 1 1984. -
Invasion of Grenada
An Action to protect U.S citizens living on the island, including medical students. -
Farm credit crises (Feb 1985)
A reform and shrink of the Federal Farm Support Program -
Embargo on Nicaragua
Reagan prohibited all trade between Nicaragua and the U.S -
Reagan, Gorbachev hold summit in Switzerland
Summit was held with Switzerland to talk about international diplomatic relations -
Space Shuttle Challenger explosion (Reagan Speech)
Reagan gave a speech to honor the lost 7 lives from the explosion of the Space Shuttle. -
South African sanctions
Key was to isolate South Africa. -
Reagan and Gorbachev meet in Iceland Democrats gain seats (Nov 1986)
Meeting on arms control -
U.S. illegally sells arms to Iran (Iran-Contra Affair)
deal that traded missiles -
Water Quality Control Act
Bill that would would provide sewage treatment -
Tower Commission concludes report (1987)
Investigation over Iran Contra Affair -
Berlin Wall Speech in West Berlin (1987)
Speech over tearing the wall down -
Gorbachev, Reagan sign treaty (1987)
Treaty signed about Nuclear Forces. -
Reagan prohibits abortion assistance (1988)
Prohibited family planning centers from assisting in abortions -
Reagan visits Soviet Union (1988)
Summit ends and cold war ended -
Reagan says farewell
After two terms Reagan delivers his farewell speech.