TAH.org's last of a three-episode series on pivotal presidential elections, tonight's focus was Ronald Reagan and the Election of 1980. Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center, discussed the election and its legacy with Dr. Chris Burkett, also of Ashland University.

Suggested Readings:

• Acceptance Speech 1980 Democratic Convention, Jimmy Carter, 14 AUG 1980
• Crisis of Confidence Speech, Jimmy Carter, 15 July 1979
• A Time for Choosing, Ronald Reagan, 27 OCT 1964
• Acceptance Speech at 1980 Republican Convention, Ronald Reagan, 17 July 1980
• Transcript: Presidential Debate in Cleveland, OH, 28 OCT 1980

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