What was significant about the election of 1988?
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- What was significant about the election of 1988?
- Who ran in the 1988 presidential election?
- What happened in 1988 in the US?
- What was the result of the 1988 presidential election quizlet?
- Who was George Bush's vice President in 1988?
- What was the biggest news story in 1988?
- What tragic event happened in 1988?
- What made the EPA so successful in fighting pollution?
- Who declared a war on terror quizlet?
- Who did George Bush senior run against?
What was significant about the election of 1988?
In the 1988 presidential election, Republican Vice President George H. W. Bush defeated Democratic Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts. Bush won the popular vote by just under eight points, and won 426 of the 538 electoral votes.
Who ran in the 1988 presidential election?
1988 United States presidential election
| Nominee | George H. W. Bush | Michael Dukakis |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Home state | Texas | Massachusetts |
| Running mate | Dan Quayle | Lloyd Bentsen |
| Electoral vote | 426 | 111 |
What happened in 1988 in the US?
November United States presidential election: George H. W. Bush is elected as 41st President of the United States over Democratic opponent, Michael Dukakis. ... War on Drugs: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill providing the death penalty for murderous drug traffickers.
What was the result of the 1988 presidential election quizlet?
What was the result of the 1988 presidential election? Bush defeated Dukakis by a landslide.
Who was George Bush's vice President in 1988?
Bush won the 1988 Republican nomination for President of the United States, and chose Indiana Senator Dan Quayle as his running mate. The selection of Quayle surprised many of Bush's closest advisers, who had expected Bush to pick a more well-known running mate.
What was the biggest news story in 1988?
1). Pan-Am 747 explodes from terrorist bomb and crashes in Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 aboard and 11 on ground (Dec. 21).
What tragic event happened in 1988?
Some big 1988 events include the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher, becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister of the 20th century. The Soviet war with Afghanistan eventually ended after 8 long years, and the devastating Pan Am Flight 103 disaster shocked the world in December.
What made the EPA so successful in fighting pollution?
It was the first time the federal government enforced affirmative action law. What made the EPA so successful in fighting pollution? It was supported by the President and the American people.
Who declared a war on terror quizlet?
After 9/11, President George W. Bush declared a worldwide "war on terrorism" aimed at defeating international terrorist organizations, destroying terrorist training camps, and bringing terrorists themselves to justice.
Who did George Bush senior run against?
In the 1988 presidential election, Bush defeated Democrat Michael Dukakis, becoming the first incumbent vice president to be elected president since Martin Van Buren in 1836.
