Bibliograph

The election of 1980 and the administration of Ronald Reagan, editor, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. ; associate editors, Fred L. Israel, David J. Frent

Type

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The election of 1980 and the administration of Ronald Reagan, editor, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. ; associate editors, Fred L. Israel, David J. Frent

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-119) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The election of 1980 and the administration of Ronald Reagan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50403929

Responsibility statement

editor, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. ; associate editors, Fred L. Israel, David J. Frent

Series statement

Major presidential elections and the administrations that followed

Summary

A discussion of the presidential election of 1980 and the subsequent administration of Ronald Reagan, based on source documents

Table Of Contents

The election of 1980 / Jules Witcover -- Facts at a glance -- Reagan accepts the nomination -- Carter accepts the nomination -- First inaugural address -- National address on the economy -- Appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor -- The air traffic controllers strike -- "Evil empire" speech -- The "Star Wars" missile defense concept -- Second inaugural address -- The Challenger tragedy -- Reagan's farewell address

Target audience

pre adolescent

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