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 Released on November 7, 1981, Diary of a Madman is the second solo album to come from Ozzy Osbourne upon being firing from the hit band, Black Sabbath in 1979. For the album, Osbourne performed with artists, Bob Daisley, Lee Kerslake, and Randy Rhoads, all of whom worked with Osbourne on his debut solo album, Blizzard of Ozz. As was the case with other music to come from Ozzy Osbourne, the album was largely heavy metal. The album was an instant success upon its release, first going platinum on May 10, 1982 and eventually going triple platinum on October 26, 1994. Since the albums release, Ozzy Osbourne has continued his success as a musician, with his longevity earning him the title of "Godfather of Heavy Metal."​

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After serving a a first term, incumbent President Ronald Reagan and Vice President H.W. Bush sought reelection in 1984, running against Democratic nominees Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro. Reagan and Bush easily received the official party nomination, as their first term was considered a success in terms of economic growth and national prestige. They went on to sweep the election, receiving 525 electoral votes, the most any presidential candidate has ever received. 

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Ronald Reagan ran his Presidential campaign along with his nominee George Bush for Vice President in 1980. Reagan was a Hollywood actor who served as Governor of California prior to his election as President. The 1980 campaign between Reagan and incumbent President Jimmy Carter was conducted amid domestic concerns and the ongoing Iran Hostage Crisis. The Iran Hostage Crisis lasted 444 days where 52 American citizens and diplomats were held as collateral for negotiations between Iran and the United States. Once Reagan was elected, he was able to reach an end to the event in 1981, although the negotiations and resolution contained an exchange of arms that is controversial to this day.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president, serving from 1953-1961. Before his election he was a soldier in WWI and a General, leading forces in WWII. He used his reputation of military strength during his presidency to secure a truce between the US and Korea, ending the Korean War in 1953. Eisenhower also eased tensions in the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. He was first elected in 1952 and won reelection in 1956, both victories were against Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson II.

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In his address at the 1987 Annual Convention of Kiwanis International, President Ronald Reagan discussed among numerous topics the issue of tax hikes. During his speech, President Reagan famously noted that:

"From now till the day I leave office, I won't hesitate for one moment to use my veto power. And if a tax hike makes it to my desk, I'll veto it in less time than it takes Vanna White to turn the letters V-E-T-O."

The comment is in reference to Vanna White, a television personality who is best known as the hostess of the popular game show, Wheel of Fortune. The show involves contestants solving word puzzles to win money and other prizes as determined by spinning a giant wheel. White has continued in her role on the show alongside the shows host, Pat Sajak

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Edmund Muskie was an American politician who served as the 58th United States Secretary of State, a Senator on behalf of Maine, the 64th Governor of Maine, a member of the Maine House of Representatives, and as the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate in the 1968 election. This button was likely created in support of his campaign for the Vice Presidency. 

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Incumbent President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle sought reelection in the 1992 presidential election. They ran against Democratic nominees Bill Clinton and Al Gore and Independent nominee Ross Perot. In his previous term, Bush lost the support of many conservatives in the Republican party for failing to deliver on his campaign promise to not raise taxes and ultimately lost the election to Clinton and Gore. 

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Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States. He served two terms from the years 1981-1989. Prior to becoming president, Reagan worked in Hollywood appearing in 53 films. His Hollywood career was put on hold when he was drafted after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1942. His film skills were put to use during his active duty as he assisted making air force training videos and documentaries.

His political views shifted from liberal to conservative after his time in active duty. In 1954, he became a television host for the General Electric Company. Off screen, General Electric would have him give speeches about various conservative topics. He would travel to various General Electric plants to give speeches and connect with the employees on a personal level. This went on until 1962. In 1966, he was elected governor of California where he served two terms. He started campaigning for the Republican Party’s presidential candidate for the 1976 election. Reagan and his running-mate, George H. W. Bush, beat sitting president Jimmy Carter in a landslide victory in the 1980 election. Running as the incumbents in 1984, Reagan and Bush won 49 out of 50 states against former Vice President Walter Mondale. Reagan is remembered for his fiscal policies, also known as “Reaganomics,” and is often referenced as a hero-figure by the Republican Party.

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The slogan “Reagan Knew and Forgot” is associated with the Iran-Contra scandal during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. The scandal came about in November 1986 when Reagan negotiated the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of the seven American hostages that were being held in Lebanon. The Iranian group that was holding the hostages was connected with the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution. Arms were supplied to Iran from August 20, 1985 to October 28, 1986.

Although some of the hostages were released, three more Americans were abducted in October 1986. It is not clear what Reagan’s role was in the scandal, but the situation affected his popularity and his approval ratings dropped from 67 to 46 percent. Furthermore, the scandal severely damaged the United States’ reputation abroad. There were several investigations and indictments as a result of the scandal; however, George H. W. Bush, at the end of his presidency, ultimately pardoned all of those indicted or convicted.