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A tragedy hit the United States during this decade also. On January 28, 1986 the United States space shuttle Challenger explodes at 11:38 A.M. just over one minute (73 seconds to be exact) after its liftoff in Cape Canaveral, Florida. All crewmembers aboard were killed. Also among thto show their desire for peace. In an effort to appease regional tensions U.S. official's report that Syria withdrew recently deployed mobile antiaircraft missiles from Lebanon. President Reagan orders the 1,000 to 1,500 Americans living in Libya to leave immediately on January seventh after announce the imposition of economic sanctions against Libya. Day-by-Day: The 80's] Tax refunds were issued on October 22, a bill had been signed by President Ronald Reagan provided the most sweeping tax return in forty years. The federal deficit of America was more then two hundred and twenty-one billion dollars in 1986. April fourteenth, Pres. Reagan orders an air strike against Libya. It is revealed on November 3, 1986 that the United States has been secretly selling arms to Iran in an attempt to persuade the release of Americans being held hostage in Lebanon by Islamic terrorist. [Volume Library] United States planes bomb Tripoli and Benghazi; they also bombed the desert compound of Libya's leader on April14, 1986. Qaddafii condemned by Reagan as a "mad dog" sponsor of terrorism. [The American Century].
There were many other events that were happening around the United States during 1986. There was a four day celebration of Independence Day and the refurberation if the Statue of Liberty, in New York City, New York. In which Reagan re-lit old "lady liberty's" torch. [Eighties Club] The Rose also made the national floral emblem of the United States. [Bondi, 374] The premiere of a new power in the United States emerged in this year.
