The Clinton Years (1993-1996)
Bill Clinton’s first term encompassed controversies from the Israeli-Palestinian Oslo accords and gays in the military to the North American Free Trade Agreement and an attempt at healthcare reform. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
John Cage, Wilbur Mills and Oliver Franks
The deaths of John Cage, Wilbur Mills and Oliver Franks.
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Bill Clinton's first cabinet and multiculturalism
President Clinton's cabinet selection and the English language in hospitals.
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UN weapons inspectors in Iraq
United Nations weapons inspectors enter Iraq and Clinton's focus on America.
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President Clinton's inauguration
A look at the history of presidential inaugurations.
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President Clinton's first week in office
President Clinton's encounter with the military in his first week in office.
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Reforming the military
Truman and Clinton's attempts to transform the US armed forces.
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Government waste and White House job cuts
Is it inevitable that a new President will announce cuts to White House spending?
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Zoe Baird and American childcare
Childcare in America and the "Nannygate" scandal surrounding the Attorney General.
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James Baker and Clinton's deficit
Can President Clinton deliver on his campaign promises and how much does healthcare cost?
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World Trade Centre basement explosion
The aftermath of the explosion in the basement of the World Trade Centre.
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David Koresh and Reverend Jim Jones
Cult leaders David Koresh and Reverend Jim Jones are compared.
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The Irish in New York City
The Ancient Order of Hibernians, and their attempt to censor the St. Patricks Day Parade.
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Ambassador Raymond G H Seitz
Raymond G H Seitz becomes the US Ambassador to the Court of St. James's.
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Bill Clinton's Presidential Honeymoon
Expensive Britain, Bill Clinton's Presidential Honeymoon and Screen Violence.
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The history of US-Russia summits
What is the purpose of the American-Russian summits following the Cold War?
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Prisoner rehabilitation
Will prisoner rehabilitation solve the problem of overcrowding in US prisons?
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Rodney King trial
Rodney King's second trial for civil rights violations after being beaten by police.
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Economic recession and military spending cuts
Clinton's military spending cuts and their possible effect on the state of California.
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President Clinton's first 100 days in office
President Clinton's first 100 days in office in comparison to that of Roosevelt.
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Racial tensions in New York
Can the racial tensions in New York City ever be calmed, or even understood?
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The closing of the San Francisco Presidio
The closing of the San Francisco Presidio military base is examined by Alistair Cooke.
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Hair Force One
How is Bill Clinton's approval rating affected by news of his $200 haircut?
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Gary Graham and the death penalty
The complexity of state law on the death penalty and the need for a credible witness.
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The future of advertising
What is the future of advertising, and can it be as bleak as some imagine?
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