Overview

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.

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Author:   Richard S. Conley
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Edition:   Second Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.80cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.90cm
Weight:   0.875kg
ISBN:  

9781538101803

ISBN 10:   1538101807
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   15 March 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

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 1.Ronald Reagan, A Time for Choosing, 27 October 1964 2.Ronald Reagan, First Inaugural Address, 20 January 1981 3.Ronald Reagan, Remarks on the Air Traffic Controllers Strike, 3 August 1981 4.Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 26 January 1982 5.Ronald Reagan, Address to the British Parliament , 8 June 1982 6.Ronald Reagan, Evil Empire Speech, National Association of Evangelicals (Orlando, FL), 8 March 1983 7.Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 25 January 1984 8.Ronald Reagan, 40th Anniversary of D-Day, Point du Hoc, Normandy, France, 6 June 1984 9.Ronald Reagan, Second Inaugural Address, 21 January 1985 10.Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 6 February 1985 11.Ronald Reagan, Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp, Germany, 5 May 1985 12.Ronald Reagan, Address on the Space Shuttle Challenger, 28 January 1986 13.Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 4 February 1986 14.Ronald Reagan, Speech to the Nation on Air Strikes Against Libya, 14 April 1986 15.Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 27 January 1987 16.Ronald Reagan, Address to the Nation on Iran-Contra, 4 March 1987 17.Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, 25 January 1988 18.Ronald Reagan, Farewell Address, 11 January 1989 19.George H.W. Bush, Inaugural Address, 20 January 1989 20.George H.W. Bush, Address to the Nation on Panama, 20 December 1989 21.George H.W. Bush, State of the Union Address, 31 January 1990 22.George H.W. Bush, Address to the Nation on Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait, 8 August 1990 23.George H.W. Bush, Address to the Nation on the Budget, 2 October 1990 24.George H.W. Bush, Address to the Nation on the Invasion of Iraq, 16 January 1991 25.George H.W. Bush, State of the Union Address, 21 January 1991 26.George H.W. Bush, Address on t End of the Gulf War, 27 February 1991 27.George H.W. Bush, State of the Union Address, 28 January 1992 About the Author

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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. * American Reference Books Annual *

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Richard S. Conley is associate professor of political science. He specializes in the Presidency, presidential-congressional relations, and comparative executives and legislatures.

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