100th United States Congress - Major Events

Major Events

  • October 19, 1987: Black Monday: Stock market levels fell sharply on Wall Street and around the world
  • November 18, 1987: Iran-Contra affair: Senate and House panels released reports charging President Reagan with 'ultimate responsibility' for the affair
  • January 25, 1988: 1988 State of the Union Address
  • November 8, 1988: United States presidential election, 1988: George Bush was elected over Michael Dukakis; United States Senate elections, 1988 & United States House of Representatives elections, 1988: Democrats retained control of Congress

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