The American Presidential Election of 1984

The video covers the 50th presidential election in 1984, highlighting Ronald Reagan's easy renomination and victory over Walter Mondale. Reagan's popularity, economic recovery, and foreign policy are discussed, along with Mondale's historic choice of Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate. Despite Mondale's efforts, Reagan won by a landslide, securing 525 electoral votes. The video concludes with a humorous anecdote about Reagan's response to his victory.

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