Contrasts: With Music-Reagan, Ronald Wilson-[Republican], 1984

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Identifier: P-42-2066

Scope and Contents

In this 1984 political advertisement, Reagan, Ronald Wilson is presented as emphasizing job creation, lower taxes, strong defense, and support for the space program, while contrasting these achievements with Mondale’s voting record, which is portrayed as having weakened national defense, increased taxation, and contributed to unemployment. The advertisement concludes by reaffirming Reagan’s effective leadership. The use of sunset and sunrise imagery suggests transition and hope.

Dates

Broadcast: 1984

Creator

Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-2004 (Person)

Full Extent

1 Items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Burtonhall cold storage 1

Transcription

Over the past 16 years, Walter Mondale has voted to weaken our defenses 18 times. While President Reagan stands for a strong America, Walter Mondale sees a future with heavy taxation and unemployment. While President Reagan has lowered taxes and created 6 million new jobs. And while Walter Mondale has voted against our space program four times, President Reagan believes space technology represents the future. President Reagan, leadership that's working.