Historical Dictionary of the Reagan-Bush Era: : Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras Richard S. Conley Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Historical Dictionary of the Reagan-Bush Era

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From the vantage point of the 2016 presidential election and the deepening polarization of American politics in recent decades, it is striking how much more distant the Reagan-Bush era of the 1980s and early 1990s seems compared to the years that have actually passed. Whither the Republican Party of yesteryear? Like reincarnated characters from Samuel Beckett’s classic play Waiting for Godot, many disillusioned conservatives in the new millennium continue to search obdurately and in vain for a leader who embodies the acclaimed leadership traits of Ronald Reagan.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Reagan-Bush Era contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, events, institutions, policies, and issues. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about this era.

Editor’s Foreword (Jon Woronoff)
Preface
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendixes
1. President Ronald Reagan and His Administration, 1981–89
2. Vetoes of Public Bills Cast by Ronald Reagan, 1981–89
3. President Ronald Reagan’s Success Rate in Congress, 1981–88
4. President Ronald Reagan’s Public Approval (%), 1981–88
5. President Ronald Reagan’s Monthly Approval Data (%), 1981–88
6. President George H. W. Bush and His Administration, 1989–93
7. Vetoes of Public Bills Cast by George H. W. Bush, 1989–93
8. President George H. W. Bush’s Success Rate in Congress, 1989–92
9. President George H. W. Bush’s Public Approval (%), 1989–92
10. President George H. W. Bush’s Monthly Approval Data (%), 1989–92
Bibliography
Selected Speeches, Inaugural Addresses, and State of the Union Addresses
Ronald Reagan, “A Time for Choosing,” 27 October 1964Ronald Reagan, First Inaugural Address, 20 January 1981Ronald Reagan, Remarks on the Air Traffic Controllers Strike, 3 August 1981Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 26 January 1982Ronald Reagan, Address to the British Parliament , 8 June 1982Ronald Reagan, “Evil Empire” Speech, National Association of Evangelicals (Orlando, FL), 8 March 1983Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 25 January 1984Ronald Reagan, 40th Anniversary of D-Day, Point du Hoc, Normandy, France, 6 June 1984Ronald Reagan, Second Inaugural Address, 21 January 1985 Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 6 February 1985Ronald Reagan, Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp, Germany, 5 May 1985 Ronald Reagan, Address on the Space Shuttle “Challenger,” 28 January 1986 Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 4 February 1986Ronald Reagan, Speech to the Nation on Air Strikes Against Libya, 14 April 1986Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 27 January 1987Ronald Reagan, Address to the Nation on Iran-Contra, 4 March 1987Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 25 January 1988Ronald Reagan, Farewell Address, 11 January 1989George H.W. Bush, Inaugural Address, 20 January 1989George H.W. Bush, Address to the Nation on Panama, 20 December 1989George H.W. Bush, State of the Union Address, 31 January 1990George H.W. Bush, Address to the Nation on Iraq’s Invasion of Kuwait, 8 August 1990George H.W. Bush, Address to the Nation on the Budget, 2 October 1990George H.W. Bush, Address to the Nation on the Invasion of Iraq, 16 January 1991George H.W. Bush, State of the Union Address, 21 January 1991George H.W. Bush, Address on t End of the Gulf War, 27 February 1991George H.W. Bush, State of the Union Address, 28 January 1992About the Author

Product details

Published	Mar 09 2017
Format	Hardback
Edition	2nd
Extent	488
ISBN	9781538101803
Imprint	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Dimensions	9 x 6 inches
Series	Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

This dictionary…provides extensive political, economic, and social background on this era through a detailed chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, events, institutions, policies, and issues.... The Historical Dictionary of the Reagan-Bush Era is appropriate for high school, community college, university, and public libraries. The dictionary also serves the needs of history buffs and enthusiasts—perhaps a suitable gift for a special occasion.

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