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Mt. St. Helens erupted in washington. This eruption killed 57 people. Government spent money cleaning up smoke and ash.
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The United States was in a ressecion. This is because of World War 2. This Recession was know as the Regan Ressecion.
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The United States was in a trough unemployment hit a new record of 3.3 million. It remained above 3 million until 1987.
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In !988 George H.W Bush was elected.
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