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Jimmy Carter’s final address (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on US President Jimmy Carter’s farewell address to the nation after his defeat in the 1981 election to Ronald Reagan. Carter comments on the role of president, dangers of nuclear war, protection of...
Reagan inauguration and Iranian hostage release (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Special
Report on the inauguration day of US President Ronald Reagan. Includes Reagan speech announcing the release of American hostages from Iran; taking the oath; speech by former President Jimmy Carter announcing...
US hostages released by Iran (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the release of the American hostages from Iran. Former President Jimmy Carter announces the release to his hometown of Plains, Georgia before travelling to West Germany to meet the hostages. Also...
Reagan first press conference as President (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on President Ronald Reagan’s first press conference as President where he talks about the release of US hostages from Iran and arms treaties with the Soviet Union. Andrew Manderstam? reports, with...
Alexander Haig on US foreign policy (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam? reports on a press conference (with excerpts) by new US Secretary of State General Alexander Haig. He talks about US foreign policy with particular reference to the Iran hostage crisis...
Return of American hostages from Iran (1981)
- Genre
- Vox pop; News report; Speech; Music
Andrew Manderstam reports on the welcome for the American hostages returning from Iran. People in the crowd comment; new US President Ronald Reagan and one of the hostages, Bruce Laingen, give speeches;...
New President Reagan on the economy (1981)
- Genre
- Speech; News report
Report on new US President Ronald Reagan’s first television address to the nation, with excerpts about tackling problems in the economy. Andrew Manderstam? reports.
Caspar Weinberger outlines defence policy (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference (with excerpts) by new US Defence Secretary Caspar Weinberger about policy on neutron bomb, underground nuclear missile, possibility of permanent troops stationed in Israel,...
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel fire (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the fire at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. With comment from Captain Ralph Dinsman(?) from the Las Vegas Fire Department and local radio DJ Richard Yuri(?). Male reporter not identified.
Reagan outlines economic plan to Congress (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Andrew Manderstam? reports on the speech by new US President Ronald Reagan in Congress (with excerpts) announcing his economic proposals including drastic cuts to public spending except in the area of...