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Billy Graham
Bill Graham was a widely respected Christian evangelical preacher who served as a religious counselor to many American presidents. -
American movies and cultural diffusion
U.S. motion pictures are an important element of cultural diffusion. They have impacted people around the world because people have incorporated aspects of American culture into their own. -
Jerry Falwell
Jerry Falwell was an American evangelical fundamentalist Southern Baptist pastor, televangelist, and a conservative political commentator. -
Sam Walton
Sam Walton was an American businessman and entrepreneur best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club. The First Wal-mart was open on july 2, 1962 -
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US Israel relations
US foreign policy toward Israel involves billions of dollars in aid and diplomatic support -
Nixon and China
Nixon traveled to China on Feburary 21, 1972. Nixon was able to re-establish diplomacy with China -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate scandal was a political scandal of a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., and the Nixon administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement -
Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act forced government agencies to consider how any actions may threaten the habitat of certain species. -
Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford was the 38th President of the United States. He was the only President that became president without being voted on by the American people. -
Community Reinvestment Act
Community Reinvestment Act was legislation implemented by Cingress to reduce discriminatory practices in banks -
5th Amendment and property rights
The 5th Amendment was ratified on December 15, 1791. The 5th Amendment protects the property rights of individual requiring the government follow a legal procedure if it needs to seize an individual's property. -
Bill Gates
Bill Gates is an exapmle of a small entrepreneur who created a large suuccessful business -
The “Moral Majority”
The “Moral Majority” was a conservative political organization that was founded by Southern Baptist pastor Jerry Fallwell and advocated socail policies that reflected the point of view of evangelical Christians. -
Iranian Hostage Crisis and President Carter’s response
Iranian Hostage Crisis was a diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States. Fifty-two Americans were held hostage for 444 days. In response to the hostage crises, President Carter initiated immediate economic sanctions, attempted a military rescue, and negotiated for the release of hostages. -
Four Pillars of Reaganomics
Four Pillars of Reaganomics included reducing government soending, income and capital gains taxes, government regulations, and inflation by controlling the money supply -
Nancy Reagan and the “Just Say No” campaign
Nancy Reagan headed the national campaign "Just Say No" which addressed the socail issue of illegal drug use. -
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is a disease that emerged in the lste 1980's and led to a worldwide epidemic. it is one of the largest health concerns in recent history. -
Conservatism in the 1980’s
In the 1980s President Ronald Reagan solidified conservative Republican strength with tax cuts, increased the US military budget, deregulation, a policy of rolling back Communism -
Lionel Sosa
Lionel Sosa was a business entrepreneur who ran a $100 million dollar advertising agency, helped the U.S. win the Lationo market. -
Jimmy Carter
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Sandra Day O’Connor
Sandra Day O’Connor was the first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court -
Impacts of Cold War defense spending and the American Space program
Impacts of Cold War defense spending included expanded businesses and employment, growth if hightech industries, and new research and development. Impacts of the American Space program include new technological advances that makes life easier for the every day person. -
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States
