Rampant drug use plagued the United States during the 1980s. The drug of choice for the decade was cocaine and its cheaper alternative, crack cocaine, or 'erack' Dismayed with the overuse of the popular drug, as well as with the high consumption of alcohol, President Reagan pledged a 'War on Drugs' in 1982.
During the 1980s, many young Americans earned college degrees, made a respectable income and consumed goods at an alarming rate. Without hesitation, Americans invested heavily into the stock market. They also purchased automobiles, paintings, trendy apparel, Nintendo, the Walkman and personal computers - thanks to the Apple Corporation.
Soft rock was composed of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, whose track Born in the U.S.A. oddly became the re-election theme for President Reagan, and U2, who enjoyed a meteoric rise up the music charts. Metallica, Exodus and Guns N' Roses thrashed their way into the heavy metal scene.
Shorten the above statements into three short separate facts
1. President Reagan declared a 'War on Drugs' in 1982 to combat rampant cocaine and crack cocaine use in the United States.
2. In the 1980s, many young Americans earned college degrees, had high incomes, and invested heavily in the stock market, purchasing goods like Nintendo, Walkmans, and personal computers.
3. Popular music in the 1980s featured artists like Bruce Springsteen and U2 in the soft rock genre, while heavy metal bands like Metallica and Guns N' Roses gained popularity.