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Dan Quayle as Vice-President (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
President George H W Bush unveils Senator Dan Quayle as the new Vice-President of the United States. Quayle comes under attack from the press.
Ben Johnson medal withdrawn (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Ben Johnson is a Canadian sprinter whose gold medal in the Seoul Olympics rescinded after he tested positive for banned substances in 1988. Here an official statement confirms the withdrawal of his medals...
Edwina Currie issues health warnings (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
2 clips. 1: Health Minister Edwina Currie warns (in 1988?) of a harsh winter to come, and asks the public, particularly the elderly, to prepare for cold weather. She is heckled. 2: Currie warns the public...
Prince Charles talks to the roses (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales speech, on a theme of his talking to plants, in which he raises a laugh from the audience.
Cabinet member resigns (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Unidentified male, British politician confirms his resignation from the Cabinet.
Reagan admits giving weapons to Iran (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
US President, Ronald Reagan says he authorised the transfer of small amounts of defensive weapons to Tehran, and gives the reason for his decision.
President Reagan dismisses Soviet offer (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Unidentified Soviet spokesman describes the feeling of the country after President Reagan dismissed the Soviet Union’s proposal for nuclear disarmament.
People Power Revolution, 1986 (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Ferdinand Emmanuel EdralÃn Marcos was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. In 1986 he was removed from power during the People Power Revolution after it was revealed he had invested hundreds of...
Ronald Reagan on approval of mission (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
US President, Ronald Reagan says that the authorisation of a particular military mission (not identified) was one which he could not afford not to approve, with what lay at stake.
Thatcher on Northern Ireland (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher describes an agreement which will see the IRA defeated, whilst DUP leader Ian Paisley claims the Republic (of Ireland) will never have a say in the province.