University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Economy in the 1980s
Overview of the domestic economic policies of the Reagan administration during the 1980s.
US National Archives
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Archives: Chronology of Reagan Presidency
Timeline of key events in Ronald Reagan's administration.
OpenStax
Open Stax: From Cold War to Culture Wars, 1980 2000: The Reagan Revolution
Article discusses the details and events of Ronald Reagan's presidency. Includes timeline, questions for discussion, link to information about Yuppie culture, and link to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for access to speeches and...
Other
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library
The non-profit Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library presents the life of President Ronald Reagan in a non-partisan manner. Peruse biographical information, statistics, photographs, programs offered by the library and more...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ronald Wilson Reagan
The Miller Center at the University of Virginia presents a concise overview of President Ronald Reagan's life and administration. Watch videos of speeches and dip into essays highlighting various parts of Reagan's life. A bibliography, a...
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan and Executive Power
This site is a comprehensive examination of Ronald Reagan's administration and how he used his executive powers. It looks at his policies and his ongoing legacy. Includes videos, historical context, and lesson plans from elementary up.
US National Archives
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Public Papers of President Ronald W. Reagan
Former United States President Ronald Reagan served from 1981-1989. This is a collection of all of his public speeches and announcements. For convenience, the speeches may be browsed chronilogically or a keyword search.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Iran Contra and Black Monday
As Reagan approached the end to his second term, his administration suffered minor setbacks in the final outcomes of the Iran Contra scandal and the Stock Market Crash of 1987.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Conservatism and the Rise of Ronald Reagan
Article outlines the ushering in of an age of Conservatism with the election of Ronald Reagan.
US National Archives
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Archives: The Reagan Presidency
An overview of Ronald Reagan's presidency, with summations of his economic policy, domestic policy, foreign policy, and legacy.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: "Morning in America"
Read about the mood of the United States people in 1980, and see how Ronald Reagan's agenda reflected that mood.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Texas v. Johnson
During the 1984 Republican National Convention, respondent Johnson participated in a political demonstration to protest the policies of the Reagan administration and some Dallas-based corporations. After a march through the city streets,...
Other
United States Courts: Facts and Case Summary Texas v. Johnson
Facts and case summary for Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397 (1989). Flag burning constitutes symbolic speech that is protected by the First Amendment.
Other
Civic's Resources: Texas v. Gregory Lee Johnson
In August 1984, the Republican National Convention was held in Dallas, Texas. On August 22, a group of about 100 demonstrators marched through the streets of Dallas to dramatize the consequences of nuclear war and protest certain...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Ronald Reagan
Brief biographical material on Ronald Reagan includes several speeches given during his lifetime.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Lynch v. Donnelly (1984)
The city of Pawtucket, R. I., annually erects a Christmas display in a park owned by a nonprofit organization and located in the heart of the city's shopping district. The display includes, in addition to such objects as a Santa Claus...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Texas v. Johnson
This Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution eLesson focuses on a case involving expressive conduct, and what is for many a deeply cherished symbol of America, the U.S. flag. In a closely divided (5-4) ruling, the Supreme Court...
Digital History
Digital History: The Reagan Revolution in Perspective
By the end of Reagan's second presidential term, the US was a much different country than it had been when he became president in 1980. During his 8 years in office, Reagan accomplished many things, some good and some bad, and definitely...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Reagan Years
A brief overview of the decade of the 1980s dominated by the presidency of Ronald Reagan.