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President Bush in talks with Soviet Union (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Statement by US President, George Bush, in which he claims to have solidified America’s relationship with the Soviet Union in Geneva.
Ronald Reagan speech (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
US President, Ronald Reagan addressing the American public, announces that the US has commenced military operations against the headquarters and military assets of those who support Colonel Gaddafi in Libya....
Ronald Reagan on US nuclear defence policy (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
US President, Ronald Reagan speech in which he says he dismissed the Soviet proposal for the US to cease work on any nuclear defence system for up to ten years.
Space shuttle disaster (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
2 clips, 3 parts. NASA mission control commentary during the lift-off of the space shuttle Challenger, which exploded on its tenth mission, followed by US President, Ronald Reagan paying tribute to its crew.
Royal wedding: Andrew and Sarah (1989)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Wedding vows of Sarah Ferguson, during her wedding to Prince Andrew, Duke of York.
Advantages of the Channel Tunnel (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher describes the positive aspects of the Channel Tunnel. She speaks of Britain’s increase in trade, and of the Tunnel as a gateway to Europe.
Iran-Contra affair (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
3 short clips. Colonel Oliver North is questioned on his part in the Irangate or Iran-Contra affair on clandestine sale of weapons to Iran; Vice Admiral John Poindexter states in his testimony that the buck...
Soviet-US treaty (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Mikhail Gorbachev speech in which he describes the treaty between the Soviet Union and the USA that will see the destruction of nuclear weapons. Speech in Russian, with simultaneous English translation.
Thatcher calls for environmental awareness (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on issues affecting the environment, including the burning of fossil fuels, the intensification of agriculture, and the rise in population. She says the environment must be...
Margaret Thatcher on the economy (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Margaret Thatcher on the economy; she says too much borrowing has driven inflation upwards. To encourage people to spend less and save more, the Chancellor has put interest rates up to prevent any higher...