CREATED AND PRESENTED BY :ANDREW DUA

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THE 1980’SDECADES MULTIMEDIA PROJECT

Introduction - Preview

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Key political figures and climatePopular fashion and style trendsSports, Movies, Music & other entertainmentBusiness developments (Economic

atmosphere)Inventions & other scientific breakthroughsMilitary upheavals and world eventsOther lasting themes and influential events

on society and differences between current decade

Political Figures and Climate

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• Ronald W. Reagan served as President from 1981-1989. He served two terms as a California congressman and was a successful actor previously.

• There was an unsuccessful assassination attempt on March 30th, 1981.

• 52 Americans were held hostage for 444 days ending on January 19, 1981, minutes after Reagan’s swearing in as President.

“There are no such things as limits to

growth, because there are no limits to the human capacity for

intelligence, imagination, and

wonder”

Ronald Reagan Quotes

“A tree's a tree. How many more do you need to look at? “ -

“Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.” –

George H. BushVice-president/President of the United States

Vice- president- 1980-1988 during Presidential term of Ronald ReaganInaugurated President: January 20, 1989

Political Figures and ClimateSecretary of State

Edmund S. Muskie1980-1981

George Shultz1982- 1989

Alexander M. Haig Jr.1981-1982

• During four summit conferences Reagan met with U.S.S.R premier Mikhail Gorbachev which led to the signing of

The INF treaty, a precursor to the end of the cold war.

• One of the largest political scandals in history came to light in November 1986 referred to as the Iran-Contra Affair where weapons had been sold to Iran, and the proceeds used by the CIA to aid Contras in Nicaragua.

• The 2nd largest stock market crash occurred Monday October 19th, 1987 referred to as Black Monday. U.S markets lost 22.61% in one day.

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Political Climate

Hairstyles Fashion

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80’s Fashion Trends & Style

1980 U.S Men’s Hockey “Miracle on Ice” Victory

1986 World Series Game 6 Error . NY Mets Vs. Red Sox

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Memorable 80’s Sports Moments

NBA Rivalry Celtics Vs. Lakers Four Super Bowl Victories

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Memorable 80’s Sports Moments

Music, Movies, and More

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“Greed is Good”

“We’re gonna need a bigger boat”

“Save Ferris”

“When you give up your dream, you die”

Music, Movies, and More

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• MTV launched in August of 1981 and provided new “music videos” to promote artist’s latest works.

• Michael Jackson’s Thriller album is the most successful selling of all time. Debuting 11/30/1982 Thriller has sold almost 110 million copies.

• Madonna is the 2nd highest selling female artist of all time. She released her first album in 1983 and continues to make music.

Art

“The Marx Brothers” – Andy Warhol

“Diamond Dust Shoes”

-Andy Warhol

• Andy Warhol made a re-emergence in the 1980’s making these two famous paintings that brought recognition to his name before his death in 1987.

Significant Books

Decade Firsts

Invented by Erno Rubik in 1981

First 3D puzzle

“Moon walker”

1st performed by Michael Jackson when receiving his Grammy in 1984.

Inventions and Scientific Breakthroughs

Early versions of the Home Personal Computer were released in 1982 by Hewlett Packard and Macintosh

Early cell phones in the 1980’s were developed by Motorola but not widely commercially available.

Lasting Influence of Inventions & Breakthroughs

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Because of important scientific breakthroughs during this decade, the world has changed its practical views for the faster, cheaper, more technologically advanced option to spur production and manufacturing efforts.

Ripple effects of change throughout world economies are felt and interconnected because of a shared reliance on natural and technological resources.

Corporations and Businesses

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Large corporations financed development and mergers through structured high yield debt or also known as Junk Bonds.

Some of the largest companies in the world were founded in the 1980’s.

Michael Milken

Military Upheavals and World Events

Soviets in AfghanistanIran Contra AffairIran/Iraq WarManuel Noriega’s PanamaGrenadaLibya, Liberia, Persian Gulf

“Can’t we all just get along”---Rodney King

1980’s Present

• Reliance on manufacturing and trades for GDP growth.

• Job loss & Unemployment caused by Economic downturns.

• More personal contact and direct communication.

• Government played insignificant role in the creation/loss of jobs.

Reliant on technology for most aspects of our lives and economic developments.

Economic downturns reaching further through trickle down effect.

More ways to be in contact but less formal indirect communication.

Government actively working to create and keep jobs domestic.

Differences Between 1980’s and Today

Influential People Examples

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Bill Gates

Oprah Winfrey

Sergey Brin & Larry Page

Stephen Hawking

Co-founded Microsoft & helped computerize and modernize most daily tasks.

Brought taboo subjects to light in order to aid the public’s personal development.

Organized information on internet by analyzing relationships between web sites.

Studied relationships of our Planet to space phenomena.

Influential People of the 1980’s & Their Contributions

Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Questions or Comments?