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Engel v. Vitale
In 1962, the Moral Majority went against the Supreme Court's decision Engel v. Vitale, which did not allow religous teaching in schools. -
1964 Elections
The elections in 1964 marked a low point for conservatives within the post WWII era. The conservative's favorite canidate, Barry Goldwater lost the election. -
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Roe v. Wade
The Roe v. Wade was a decision which legalized abortion. It also condemend the Equal Rigts Admendment and homosexuality. -
The Moral Majority Founding
In 1964 The Moral Majority was founded. It was founded by Jerry Falwell. It is a political orginization helping to fulfill religous goals -
AIDS
In 1981,a terrifying disease known as AIDs first appeared. It later on became one of the most deadliest diseases. -
Unemployment
When Ronald Reagan was in office his economy polocies helped the economy have severe recession. The unemployment rate went up to more than 10 perecent. -
Bomb Truck Tragedy
In 1983, a truck filled with thousands of pounds of explosives crashed into the barriers of a US HQ in Beriut, which carried thousands of US soldiers. The explosion killed 251 marines. -
Gernada Invasion
US troops invaded Gerneda to prevent the island nation from becoming a communist outpost to save and protect the lives of American Medical students. -
The Challenger
In 1986 a space shuttle carrying a school teacher Christa McAuliffe and seventher astronauts. After 73 seconds of lift off the ship shockingly blew up killing all on board. -
S&L Crisis
In 1989, the S&L Crisis faced deficit problems. About 1,000 saving and loan banks failed. They failed because some of them had fraudulent behavior and others because they made too many risky loans.