A Cultural History of the United States Through the Decades: The 1980s

by Stuart A. Kallen

Americans overcome their disillusionment with the presidency and a stagnating economy by electing Ronald Reagan, who promises a better America. Reagan cuts taxes and holds a hard line with the Soviet Union, which ultimately collapses, ending the cold war.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1998

About the author

Kallen has written more than 350 nonfiction books for children and young adults. His books have covered a wide arc of human history, culture, and science. Kallen is also an accomplished singer-songwriter and guitarist in San Diego, California

Reviews

[Stacie]

A Cultural History of the United States Through the Decades: The 1980s was really interesting to read. I especially liked that it covered different topics in that decade.