The 1980s saw significant changes in fashion, music, television, and politics. Neon colors and big hair were popular, as were movies like Dirty Dancing and TV shows like Golden Girls. Politically, Ronald Reagan served two terms as president, the Berlin Wall fell, and the AIDS epidemic emerged. The document explores various elements of 1980s pop culture and politics that still influence society today.

1. The 80’s Rock!!! Sidney Brown Period: 8

2. The 80’s are Important!!! The 80’s was a enormous movement of change in the industries of fashion, music, television, politics, etc… That has lead to the shaping of the world we live in today.

3. 80’s Pop Culture!!! ☮ Fashion ☮ Black and Neon clothes were in… Lace Gloves Rubber Bracelets Religious jewelry Leg warmers worn around the ankles Wide head bands Tutu-like skirts and much more…

4. 80’s Pop Culture!!! ☮ Hair ☮ Big hair was in… Along with headbands Crazy hair colors Side-pony tail and much more…

5. 80’s Pop Culture!!! ☮ Music ☮ Walk like an Egyptian - The Bangles Paradise City- Guns ‘n’ Roses Livin’ on a Prayer- Bon Jovi Pour Some Sugar on Me- Def Leppard Don’t Stand to Close to Me- The Police Love Shack- The B52’s Girl You Know it’s True- Milli Vinilli Our House- Madness Wild Thing- Tone Loc

6. 80’s Pop Culture!!! ☮ TV and Movies ☮ Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing Jack Nicholson in Prizzi’s honor Golden Girls Nicholas Cage and Cher in Moonstruck Julia Roberts in Steel Magnolias John Travolta and Kirstie Ally in Now Look Who’s Talking Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in When Harry met Sally M*A*S*H* stops producing series Love Boat stops producing series Family Ties Begins and Ends

7. 80’s Politics and News!!! Ronald Reagan serves two terms Challenger explodes George Bush defeats Michael Dukakis for Presidency Berlin Wall falls

8. Politics and News Continued… Soviet Union begins to fully withdraw from Afghanistan AIDS discovered Crack cocaine use on rise Hole in ozone layer becomes indisputable First Martin King Luther Day established

9. The 80’s Loses… Alfred Hitchcock Bob Marley John Lennon Lucille Ball Cliff Burton Marvin Gaye

10. Relevant video Clips!!! I find that this video clip shows some insight on how 80’s life was. It shows some of the 80’s fashion, products, humor, propaganda, etc… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv5Zvi0OsvE

11. 80’s Conclusion! Many people contributed to the 80’s music, television, fashion, economy etc…the 80’s was a time of big change that has helped shape our country today. Discussion Questions… What was unique about the 80’s? What stood out to you the most? Is there anything else you know about the 80’s that would benefit this presentation by being acknowledged?