Ronald Wilson Reagan

Survives assassination attempt
Economy begins to recover from recession
Is elected to a second term over Walter Mondale
White House confirms arms sale to Iran
Accepts responibility for actions in the Iran-Contra affair

Reagan survived two major downturns, during a recession and after Iran-Contra.

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