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The August Coup, 1991

Gennady Yanayev and the Gang of Eight grab for power in the 1991 coup against Gorbachev.

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Gorbachev's nuclear arsenal

After Yanayev's 1991 August coup, who is in charge of the Soviet nuclear arsenal?

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President Bush and Winston Churchill

President George H W Bush's handling of foreign affairs helps his re-election.

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Congressional hearings

Some prominent tv trials and congressional committee hearings.

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Colonel Oliver North's trial

The trial of former Marine Colonel Oliver North over the 1986 Iran-Contra scandal.

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Relations between Israel and the US

The strained relations between Israel and the US; the plight of Middle Eastern refugees.

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America’s children, families and education

Concern over the state of the American education system and President Bush's reforms.

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Sexual harassment and Judge Clarence Thomas

Exploring Anita Hill's sexual harassment allegations against Judge Clarence Thomas.

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Anita Hill vs Judge Clarence Thomas

The conclusion of the Anita Hill vs Judge Clarence Thomas sexual harassment case.

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1991 Cambodian peace treaty

Cambodian dictator Pol Pot is compared to Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro.

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Tobacco brands at the 1991 World Baseball Series

Why did the Federal Trade Commission ban tobacco brands after the World Baseball Series?

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Robert Maxwell and Fred MacMurray

Profiles of Robert Maxwell and Fred MacMurray, who both passed away in 1991.

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The lucky George Bush

Will George Bush's luck prevail and inspire confidence in the American public in 1991?

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David Duke

A profile of David Duke, former Klu Klux Klan member and potential governor of Louisiana.

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George H W's popularity in 1991

Why has the American public lost confidence in George H W Bush?

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Biden and Kinnock

Joe Biden's alleged plagiarism of a speech by Neil Kinnock in 1987.

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Robert Maxwell and libel law

Robert Maxwell, obscuring controversy and comparing libel law in England and the US.

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America’s recession and Russian nuclear security

Recession in America, more modest foreign policy aims and nuclear fears in ex-USSR states.

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Shared concerns in Britain and America

Considering an increased sharing of economic and social concerns across the Atlantic.

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American public schools

The work of Kevin Welch, and the limitations of American public schools.

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Japanese trade

A history of Japanese trade and how General MacArthur shaped modern Japan

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Operation Desert Storm

What can be learned from the successes and failures of Operation Desert Storm?

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Governor Bill Clinton

The press scrutiny of the personal life of Governor Bill Clinton in 1992.

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US defence spending

The reactions of both Republicans and Democrats to the cutting of the US defence budget.

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Events of 1991

A review of the major news stories of 1991 by Alistair Cooke.

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New Hampshire primaries 1992

Who are the candidates in the 1992 New Hampshire primary election?

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Japanese Americans 1942

The order by FDR to remove of all Japanese living in California in 1942.

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Judge Clarence Thomas

The details of the allegations made against Judge Clarence Thomas in 1992.

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Pat Buchanan

Is a vote for Pat Buchanan in the New Hampshire primary a vote against George Bush?

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What Richard Nixon did next

A profile of Richard Nixon's dimplomatic work after leaving office.

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