History 2132A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Crack Epidemic, South Los Angeles, Run–D.M.C.
25 Mar 2017
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Deliberately integrated entertainment and politics into his presidency. Former actor, rise coincides with the rise of hollywood. Became the governor of california in 1968. Ran in 1980 on the platform that he would make america feel good about itself again. Ju(cid:373)ped to fil(cid:373) i(cid:374) the (cid:1005)(cid:1013)3(cid:1004)"s to (cid:1005)(cid:1013)(cid:1009)(cid:1004)"s (make american great again) B(cid:455) the e(cid:374)d of the (cid:1005)(cid:1013)(cid:1011)(cid:1004)"s it looked like the u(cid:374)ited tates had lost its moral compass. Real cynical mood in the united states. Applied his acting skills to the presidency, simple demeanor, not a details guy. Takes the nation back to a mythical past, reagan was convincing in a positive way. Wanted to undue the negatively and cynicism of the post-vietnam generation. Pop culture i(cid:374) the (cid:1005)(cid:1013)(cid:1012)(cid:1004)"s i(cid:374)fused e(cid:448)er(cid:455) aspe(cid:272)t of a(cid:373)eri(cid:272)a(cid:374) life. The central experience of american life, not just a luxury. The ubiquity of pop culture fuelled by positions of ronald reagan. Opposed to big government, wanted to get government out of the economy.
