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Presidential Election of 1980, Narrated by Ben Rhodes
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1:08Now PlayingBen Rhodes is an influential writer, political commentator, former deputy national security advisor, and author of All We Say: The Battle for American Identity. Rhodes examines Ronald Reagan's 1980 election and the conservative agenda that reshaped American government and echoes in politics today.
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From the time of our country’s founding 250 years ago, the story of America has been one of the constant efforts of Americans—from all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities—to make real the belief that we are all created equal and have a right to have a say in our democracy. We will be telling their stories over the next several weeks because now, as ever, “We Are America.”
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