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New President
Ronald Reagan was elected the 40th President of the United States. -
First Female in the Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female in the Supreme Court. -
Unemployment rate
This was the highest unemployment rate since 1940 at 10.4%. -
Martin Luther King Day
For the first time Martin Luther King day was recognized as a Federal Holiday. -
Tax Reform Act of 1986.
This act was passed to simplify the tax codes. Also known as the "Reagan Tax Cuts" -
New President
George H. W. Bush became the 41st President of the United States. -
Cold War Ends
President George H. W. Bush declares that the Cold War is over. -
New President
Bill Clinton becomes the 42nd President of the United States. -
Oklahoma City Bombing
168 people were killed, also known as the worst tragedy in U.S. soil before 9/11 -
New President
Geroge W. Bush was elected as the 43rd President of the United States.