Events of the 1980's
Date Submitted: 07/15/2004 21:02:58
Category: / History / North American History
Length: 8 pages (2203 words)
Category: / History / North American History
Length: 8 pages (2203 words)
Events of the 1980's
The 1980's started of hope and optimism to a vision of a reborn America. After two decades of troubles, assassinations, urban riots, the agony of Vietnam and the disgrace of Watergate the nation was ready to move ahead. Here was the oldest man ever to serve as president, Ronald Reagan was in his 70'a yet this boyish grin and rugged good looks still projected the youthful vigor of his days in …
Is this Essay helpful? Join now to read this particular paper
and access over 480,000 just like this GET BETTER GRADES
and access over 480,000 just like this GET BETTER GRADES
…down in November 1989. Berliners once divided by the 28-mile wall rejoiced as they used picks and chisels on the concrete and bared-wire barriers.
The 1980's were a period of rejoice and disgrace. Many politicians and companies have learned hard lessons and a country became one again. Something everyone can all learn from the 1980's is to learn from other people's mistakes.
References
Time Life Book Editors, (1999). Pride & Prosperity: The 80's. Virginia: Time Life, Inc..
Need a custom written paper? Let our professional writers save your time.