Make America Great Again

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Donald Trump's version of the slogan

"Make America Great Again" is a common campaign slogan used by American politicians. It was first used by Ronald Reagan during his 1980 presidential campaign,[1] but has, more recently, been popularized by Donald Trump in his successful 2016 presidential campaign.

History

A "Let's Make America Great Again" pin button from Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign.

The term was created in 1979[1] during a time in which the United States was suffering from a worsening economy at home marked by high unemployment and inflation.[2] The phrase "Let's Make America Great Again" appeared on buttons and posters during Reagan's 1980 campaign.[3] Usually when the term is used, people use it as a reference to the Presidency of Ronald Reagan.[4][5]

Since Reagan left office, the slogan has been used by a variety of politicians.[citation needed] Donald Trump applied to trademark the slogan for his 2016 campaign.[6][7] Trump popularized the slogan by wearing hats bearing the phrase early in his campaign.[8] Despite Trump trademarking the slogan, it has been used in speeches by other 2016 candidates, such as Ted Cruz and Scott Walker.

In popular culture

Senator Armstrong, a character from the 2013 video game Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, used the slogan in an in-game cut-scene.[9] The slogan was spoofed by the animated comedy series South Park, in the episode "Where My Country Gone?" supporters of Mr. Garrison, who ran a campaign similar to Trump's, are seen holding signs bearing the slogan.[10] The title of Fall Out Boy's remix album Make America Psycho Again references the slogan.[11] Comedian David Cross took part in a stand-up tour titled "Making America Great Again".[12]

Critics who argue that Trump's campaign is racist offered the satirical slogan, "Make America White Again",[13] while Ted Cruz sold hats featuring "Make Trump Debate Again" in response to Trump boycotting the Iowa January 28, 2016 debate.[14]

See also

References

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