Ronald Reagon

By cg0331
  • Reagan and air-traffic controllers strike

    Reagan and air-traffic controllers strike

    Air traffic controllers were threatened to be fired if they didn't return to work in 48 hours.
  • Fifty-two American hostages held in Iran released.

    Fifty-two American hostages held in Iran released.

    It was a standoff between the U.S and Iran. 52 Americans were held, hostage.
  • Soviet grain embargo lifted

    Soviet grain embargo lifted

    President Reagan lifted the grain embargo against the Soviet Union
  • Reagan inaugurated

    Reagan inaugurated

    his was the first inauguration to be held on the building's west side.
  • Reagan shot

    Reagan shot

    President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C.
  • Sandra Day O’Connor nominated to Supreme Court

    Sandra Day O’Connor nominated to Supreme Court

    Sandra Day O'Connor was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Reagan
  • Military buildup (B-1 Bomber and MX missiles)

    Military buildup (B-1 Bomber and MX missiles)

    He sought congressional approval to build 100 MX land-based missiles and 100 B1 bombers under a $180.3 billion program to upgrade the nation's nuclear forces.
  • Spending speech (increase defense, decrease taxes)

    Spending speech (increase defense, decrease taxes)

    Focused on reducing government spending, taxes, and regulation.