Reagan Presidency By rmcguire Nov 13, 1979 Reagan announces he is running for president Jan 20, 1981 Reagan is sworn in as president. Mar 30, 1981 Assasination attempt, Reagan makes a full recovery Aug 3, 1981 Traffic controller strike, Reagan fires insubordinate workers. Sep 1, 1981 Appoints first female Supreme Court Justice Mar 23, 1983 Space Defense Initiative (proposes an end to nuclear weapons) Oct 27, 1983 Reagan blames all of the world's problems on the Soviets Jan 20, 1985 Reagan is re-elected. He is officially the oldest president ever Nov 19, 1985 Peaceful talks with Gorbachev at Geneva Summit. Jun 12, 1987 Reagan challenges Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin wall. Jan 20, 1989 Reagan leaves office.