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Break in of the of the watergate hotel to spy on the Democratic National Committee. Eventually linked back to president Nixon, resulting in his resignation two years later.
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After Nixon and his VP resigned, Ford assumed the role of president. While in office he wanted to keep peace with Russia, and fight the downward spiral of the economy.
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President Ford pardons Nixon
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The president of the United States and loeaders from the Soviet gathered in Helsinki to bring about peace
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During his presidency, Carter had many successes in foreign diplomacy. He intermediated the camp david peace accords, and gace the Panama canal back to the nation of Panama
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Negotiations that led to peace treaty being signed between Israel and Palestinians.
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American hostages were held in the American Embassy in Tehran. They were released on January 21, 1981
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Reagan became president and implemented his "reaganomics". Which increased tax cuts and and federal interest rates. The standard of living became better for many, but increased the federal deficit.
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Aid to families with depencdent families was expanded and gave more benefits to the people who fell under the legislation's requirements.
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Three bills that prohibited the US from aiding the contras in Nicaragua
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Proposal by Reagan for the US to use ground and space based defenses against nuclear missiles
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The US invaded Grenada after a pro communist rebels seized control of the government. For most of the 80s, the US had major influence in the politics of Latin American nations
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Weapoons were given to the Iranians in exchange for hostages and some cash, which was then used to fund the contras in Nicaragua.
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Speech given by Reagan at the Berlin Wall, in order to convince premier Gorbachev to tear the wall.
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The INF treaty was signed and limited the amount of nuclear arms that could be held by eith er the US or the Soviet Union.
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After what can be called a slander campaign, Bush won the election of 1988 against Michael Dukkakis by a landslide victory.
