Part One: Ronald and Nancy Reagan: The Bastards Behind the AIDS Crisis
Behind the Bastards
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Neglect and Apathy: The AIDS Crisis in the 1980s
This chapter explores the Reagan administration's indifference towards the AIDS crisis during the 1980s, highlighting the emotional responses from the public and media. It illustrates the disconnect between elite reporters and ordinary Americans affected by the epidemic, focusing on Rock Hudson's AIDS diagnosis and its impact on national discourse. The chapter culminates in a plea for action from a prominent doctor, illustrating the administration's failure and setting the stage for future developments in public health responses.
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