The 1980s both revitalized American business and destabilized American workers, writes Jonathan Kaufman.

Jimmy Carter left office in 1981 with his presidency overshadowed by inflation, economic turmoil, the energy crisis and the humiliating Iran hostage crisis. But his administration also pursued ...

If you want to know what eventually led to the Berlin Wall coming down, the scene in which Reagan meets future speechwriter Dana Rohrabacher is very enlightening, as is the story behind the President ...

Born in Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter went from peanut farmer and Navy officer to president of the United States. Explore his ...

In “When America Roared,” Jonathan Kaufman draws together a bushel of figures who thrived in one fateful decade.

An “October surprise” is a late development that attracts significant attention shortly before a US presidential election. The term became widely used during the 1980 election, when Ronald Reagan’s ...

Historical analogies are always dicey but hoo boy, with the state of the economy, the price of oil, and a new round of ...

Welcome to the eighth in our series “Landmark Speeches in American History.” We are celebrating America’s 250th anniversary ...

Jonah tries to give more political coherence and consistency to Reagan’s overall record than I think is really there.

Here is a look at the life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. Personal Birth date: October 1, 1924 Death date: December 29, 2024 Birth place: Plains, Georgia Birth name: James ...