THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992
THE ELECTION OF RONALD REAGAN IN 1980
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An event as tragic as this makes one call into question whether to continue on with space exploration.
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The nation cannot let grief hold itself back from continuing regular routines.
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People brave enough to explore new territories face great risks.
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Losing the Challenger was an effect of taking the space program for granted.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Though it likely was not channeling a vinyl decal on the back of an 18-wheeler, Reagan’s message can be boiled down to “keep on truckin’.” Persevere. Keep on keepin’ on.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is most closely the meaning of the phrase “slipped the surly bonds of earth” as it is used in the final sentence of the text? C. The shuttle broke through gravity as the astronauts lost their lives.
Detailed explanation-3: -In this speech, he used rhetorical devices, such as alliteration, allusion, anaphora, and euphemism to relay his feelings of sadness and grief. In his speech in the aftermath of the Challenger explosion, Pres. Reagan used alliteration to convey his feelings of sadness to the families of the seven astronauts lost.
Detailed explanation-4: -What three groups did Reagan mention in his speech? The crew, families, and school children.