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On This Day Ronald Reagan Elected as 40th President of the United States - November 4, 1980

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On this day, November 4, 1980, Ronald Reagan was elected the 40th President of the United States, defeating incumbent Jimmy Carter. Reagan’s victory marked a significant shift in American politics, ushering in a new era of conservative policies that shaped the 1980s. Reagan, a former governor of California and Hollywood actor, would go on to serve two terms, leaving a lasting impact on U.S. politics and the global stage.

Who remembers this historic election? How did Reagan’s presidency impact your view of the 1980s?
 
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