The Reagan years (1981-1988)

Meese takes oath of office

Months of investigations end with Reagan's choice confirmed by Senate vote. The sound quality on...

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General Westmoreland libel case

Vietnam commander General Westmoreland's libel case against CBS ends in stalemate. The sound...

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US farming in crisis

Farm bankruptcies rise as prices fall and Reagan sticks to planned cuts on subsidies. The sound...

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New Zealand bans US navy

New Zealand's new premier brings in promised nuclear ban - resulting in a US navy destroyer being...

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Defending Kingsley Amis

Defending Kingsley Amis - and free speech - against some of the top women in American...

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Inauguration parade cancelled

Plunging temperatures force cancellation of Reagan's second term inauguration parade. This...

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The strong dollar and Lindsay Wellington

The falling value of the British pound in comparison to the US dollar, and the death of Lindsay...

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Budget cuts continue

Reagan's election promises on spending will be overtaken by Congress ready to trim more from...

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Cholesterol-free Christmas, anyone?

Keep cutting your cholesterol, say the experts - just as the Christmas eating binge beckons....

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China denies move to capitalism

Good news or bad news? China's main daily newspaper rebuked for 'flawed' story of the country's...

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Texas A&M University

Not your average university - the Texas A&M does things on a grander scale. This archive edition...

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George Aiken of Vermont

An upright man - in his walk, and his ways. Remembering Senator George D. Aiken, the politician...

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Senator Jesse Helms

Senator Jesse Helms ponders whether to take the foreign affairs chair, or continue to rally...

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George Gallup (1901-1984)

The achievements of George Gallup, inventor of the Gallup poll, a method of measuring public...

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Bodyguards and personal security

In the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination, Cooke looks at the increased personal security...

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Being 'on welfare'

Confused messages about poverty levels in the US come from media reports misinterpreting the...

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Political TV commercials

How the young are getting their political understanding - from 30-second TV commercials. This...

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Old Man Reagan, 1984

1984 Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale questions President Reagan's age suitability...

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Gangsters in Chicago

Alistair Cooke looks at mafia involvement in alcohol during prohibition, cattle during World War...

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Reagan meets Gromyko

Washington observers interpret meeting between Reagan and Gromyko as sign that Soviets foresee a...

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