The 100,000 federal employees were fired by Ronald Reagan because they went on strike illegally. People who work in public safety are not allowed to strike.
air traffic controlers on strike
In 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired over 10,000 federal employees primarily due to a strike by air traffic controllers, who were members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO). The workers had demanded better working conditions and higher pay, but Reagan deemed the strike illegal. His administration's decisive action underscored a tough stance against labor unions and marked a significant shift in labor relations in the federal government. This event also set the tone for Reagan's policies on deregulation and workforce management throughout his presidency.
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president reagan appointed conservative judges to federal courts
As a threat to individual freedom.
The federal deficit rose significantly during the Reagan administration. Ronald Reagan was the 40th U.S. President, serving from 1981 to 1989.
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Ronald Reagan was in office in 1984 when the federal sentencing commission was created.
This was called New Federalism. Both President Nixon and President Reagan tried to reduce the powers of the federal government and give these powers back to the state.
President Reagan and Nancy Reagan were invited to the royal wedding but President Reagan was unable to attend because he was still recovering from an assassination attempt. Nancy Reagan attended the royal wedding.
Ronald Reagan couldn't work things out with Ford. George Bush was available so he went with him as a second choice.
President Reagan was born in Tampico IL.