State of the Union 1985

In his 1985 State of the Union Address, President Reagan highlights unprecedented economic growth, low inflation, and record employment, while acknowledging the challenges faced by millions in inner cities. He advocates for further tax cuts, enterprise zones, and measures to empower minorities economically. Emphasizing national security, Reagan discusses the Strategic Defense Initiative as a hopeful step towards disarmament and calls for renewed global trade negotiations to bolster the economy. This address, delivered on his 74th birthday, presents a vision for a stronger, more equitable America and a cooperative global economy.