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1989 in review
A review of the events of 1989, including the revolutions in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Romania, the invasion of Panama, and Soviet-Chinese summits.
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Fri 29 Dec 198921:00
BBC Radio 4
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The inauguration of George Bush, 1989
A review of George H W Bush's cabinet, and his campaign for the presidency.
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1989 earthquake in California
The aftermath of the 1989 earthquake in California, and the vast television coverage.
Broadcast
- Fri 29 Dec 198921:00BBC Radio 4
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The American view on the world—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
What shaped America’s view on world events, examined by Alistair Cooke.
