any inventions from the 1980's period especially during the time that Ronald Reagan was president?
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I believe most of the weapons used in the first desert storm were developed / enhanced during the 80s. This would include the smart bombs and stealth aircraft.
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Let's see...he cut tax rates in half, gave the country 6-8 years of steady economic growth, helped restore the morale in the military, improved our national security posture both at home & abroad, played a major part in bringing down the Soviet Union (arguably the biggest part), and helped to roll back Communism in different parts in the world.  He also stood up to the air traffic controllers when they went on an illegal strike, even though the unions had helped support him in 1980.  \n\nOf course, he wasn't perfect (Iran-contra was something that looks bad in hindsight, but at the time, he was trying to stop communism overall -Reagan was a realist in foreign policy).\n\nAs to how he's remembered?  After he died, even most Democrats said good things about him.  Although, if you want the most tangible reminder, how about the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier named for him -one of the largest ships in the world, and, to many, a major symbol of American capabilities (something, again, Reagan worked hard to constantly improve).  Politically, he's remembered as the man who drafted the Republicans' agenda in the modern world, and as a man who had a great sense of humor -witness the famous "Honey, I forgot to duck" quip to Nancy after John Hinckley shot him or, when a 7-year-old wrote a letter to him requesting federal aid after the kid's mother called the kid's room a disaster area (paraphrasing here):  "The actual request would have to come from the person making the declaration, in this case, your mother.  Also, this administration believes that the individual is the best person to get important tasks done, and so here is your chance to do so by starting your own initiative to clean your room.  Congratulations!."
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Jelly Bellies!\n\nYummy, pear is my favorite flavor, but I don't think they had that one when Reagan was in office!\n\nIf you ever get a chance, visit the factory in Emeryville, CA.  The tour is free, and it's pretty fun!
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shothunnews.com maybe? i don't know about pre-1981.  Try a library in the south, the more red-neck the better.
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21st Century Modern Inventions:\nhttp://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa063002a.htm\n\nWow... there are some pretty cool inventions.  Check it out!
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I think there have always been shallow, materialistic people.  However, with more toys and gadgets to covet with each passing day, they "need" more things all the time and appear to be more shallow.  That said, I can't imagine a more shallow, self-conscious decade than the '80's.  Hmmm...a Republican, saber-rattling president in the White House...coincidence?  I think not.
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The 1980 act was amended in 1996 and 2002.  If you are after any specific information about certain aspects of the act such as home education and access for the disabled, then do an Ask Jeeves search on the act and your key word.
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If there isn't I wish there was....my wife has said I'm stuck in the 80's.
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He was, but that was in the 80's.
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Ronald Reagan was president and advocated the Star Wars missle defense program.
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http://www.infoplease.com/year/1988.html\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988\n\nhttp://www.inthe80s.com/time1988.shtml\n\nhttp://www.historycentral.com/20th/1988.html
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Try going to a thrift store for some older music and games. If you're not sure what games came out in the 80's, check out Milton Bradley's website (hasbro.com/games)\nAlso check out the local library--more modern ones have CD's (even movies).  The library will probably have some older cookbooks too.\nThe local video rental store would also be a good place to go for movies--if you are not sure what to get, ask the salespersons--often there is a movie-geek there that would love the challenge. \nI suggest Back to the Future, Weird Science, and The Breakfast Club, to name a few.  If you go to amazon.com you can find a listing (Listmania!)of the most popular movies of the 1980's.\nGood luck.
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Ronald Reagan was a great one, all right. I remember as soon as he was elected the hostages from the US embassy in Iran were freed. I was on an overpass on Rt.9W cheering as the busloads of former hostages went by on their way to West Point. I will always remember that day and the pride I felt being an American (who voted for Reagan) and will always think of him and remember him as the reason those flea-bags released them (sh sh shakin' in their shoes!). I really like President Bush, and despite what the media and nay-sayers says, I believe history will be kind to him as it has been to Ronald Reagan. Alot of people weren't kind to him then, but how times have changed! Thanks for a great question.
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I think mixers, washing machines, tvs...maybe remotes for the tvs in the late 50s.  Radios were still really popular, too.  And toaster ovens.
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Both were stupid and both ran up the debt. Reagan was the worst President in History till now. Even Nixon did not do as much harm to the working class as Reagan did.
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Yes. Given the options, it was the lesser of 2 evils. After 8 years of Reagan (who I also voted for), we needed a change.
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changing presidents: Ronald Reagan, 1981 - 1989; Geroge Bush Senior, 1989-1993; Bill Clinton, 1993-2001; George Bush Junior, 2001-present