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  1. Pete

    President Reagan Expands War on Drugs - November 18, 1988

    On November 18, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill intensifying the War on Drugs, which began in 1982. The new legislation introduced the death penalty for certain drug trafficking offenses, marking one of the harshest measures of the campaign. Do you think this policy made an impact...
  2. Pete

    On This Day: President Reagan Proclaimed “War on Drugs” - October 14, 1982

    On this day, October 14, 1982, President Ronald Reagan officially declared a “War on Drugs.” This proclamation marked the beginning of a major government campaign to combat illegal drug use, trafficking, and production. The “War on Drugs” shaped US policy throughout the 1980s, with lasting...
  3. B

    Exploring the Dark Side of the 80s

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Exploring the Dark Side of the 80s. Please add to the discussion here.
  4. Exploring the Dark Side of the 80s

    Exploring the Dark Side of the 80s

    What springs to mind if you conjure up an image of the 1980s? Perhaps it's a vibrant splash of neon colors, the catchy synths of a pop song, or the carefree glam of iconic movies and TV shows. The 80s are often portrayed as a decade of fun, innovation, and prosperity - a golden age of pop...
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