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The 1980s
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Reagan's Election Over President Jimmy Carter
Reagan beats Carter by an electoral college vote of 489-49. -
Inauguration
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Assassination Attempt
John Hinkley -
Social Security Legislation
Reagan signs legislation meant to rescue the Social Security System from bankruptcy. -
Reelection
Reagan easily beats Walter Mondale: 525-13 -
Gorbachev Summit
1st Meeting in 6 years between a Soviet Union leader & U.S. president; 5 hour summit at Geneva, Switzerland -
Iran Contra
1st Reporting of the Iran Contra Affair; diverting $ from arm sales to Iran to fund Nicaraguan contra rebels; largest crisis in Reagan's tenure -
Denies Knowledge
Reagan denies knowledge of the diversion of funds to the Contras -
GHW Bush Victory
Reagan's Vice President wins the presidency