HI410 Lecture 5: HI410 Lecture : HI410 Lecture : [Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush]

• School: Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
• Department: Health Information Technology
• Course: HI410
• Professor: John

Document Summary

Moves to cali in 1937 and becomes an actor. Serves in army in wwii (non-combat role) Nancy reagan 1952-his death in 2004. Was a democrat until 1962 runs for gov of cali in 1966 (1967-1975) March 30th 1989 reagan survives assassination attempt. Teflon is a nonstick coating used on pots and pans. 1980s term for trickle down theory/economics (if u reduce taxes for the rich they"ll put their money into businesses it never works) Reduces gov spending on social programs ( bil cut) Reagan escalates cold war upon entering office. Increase defense budget ( bil bil) Develop strategic defense initiative (sdi) [star wars!] Lmao there"s no hope that this will work. 1985 mikhail gorbachev comes to power in su. Freedom of speech/press and restoration of su economy. 1987 sign inf treaty (eliminate all nuclear missiles in. 241 us marines die in terrorist attack (suicide bomber) Afghanistan cia provides arms and training to the mujahideen (against su)