The Bush Sr Years (1989-1992)

George Bush’s presidency, the Panama invasion, the Soviet bloc collapse and the first war in Iraq. Alistair Cooke's fascinating look at American life.

George Bush, the 41st president

The arrival of George H W Bush as the President of the United States of America.

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6 Jan 1989

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The inauguration of George Bush, 1989

A review of George H W Bush's cabinet, and his campaign for the presidency.

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13 Jan 1989

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Bush's first week and 'African-Americans'

Reverend Jessie Jackson's campaign for the recognition of the term 'African-American'.

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20 Jan 1989

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Bush's stance on abortion

A discussion on President Bush's position on the difficult issue of abortion.

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27 Jan 1989

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Ethical behaviour

Bush warns aides he expects high ethical standards.

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3 Feb 1989

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14:00
Revenue enhancements and the Nixon files

What is the difference between a tax and a revenue enhancement?

Release date:
10 Feb 1989

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1989 Soviet-Chinese summit

The background to, and aftermath of, the 1989 Soviet-Chinese summit in Beijing.

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17 Feb 1989

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Satanic Verses outcry

Book stores return book to public display after initial removal.

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24 Feb 1989

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John Tower and Colonel North

Do the personal problems of John Tower mean he is unable to advise President Bush?

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3 Mar 1989

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The continuing case of John Tower

Do a politician's personal problems affect their ability to govern?

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10 Mar 1989

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Food safety and standards

The poisoning of two grapes from Chile, and the role of the EPA and FDA.

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17 Mar 1989

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The New York City Board of Estimate

Is the New York City Board of Estimate an unconstitutional organisation?

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24 Mar 1989

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A Portrait Of Washington, D.C.

A brief history of Washington and an investigation in to the abnormally high crime rate.

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31 Mar 1989

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15:00
James Munroe's declaration of independence

President James Munroe's battle to keep America out of the hands of European invaders.

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7 Apr 1989

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Happy birthday, Charlie Chaplin

A profile of Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

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21 Apr 1989

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The Missouri abortion case

The case of Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, a landmark trial on abortion rights.

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28 Apr 1989

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Oliver North's jury

Finding an unbiased jury in the television age.

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5 May 1989

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Colonel North's orders

Who was giving Colonel Oliver North his orders when he was aiding the Nicaraguan rebels?

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12 May 1989

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The Soviet-Chinese relationship

Does the 1989 Soviet-Chinese summit in Beijing pose a threat to the West?

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19 May 1989

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Jim Wright and the Baltic rebellion

The beginnings of the rebellions in the Baltic states of Estonia and Lithuania.

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26 May 1989

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Claude Pepper

The life of politician Claude Pepper (1900-1989)

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2 Jun 1989

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Tiananmen Square protests, 1989

The 1989 protests in Tiananmen Square and the military crackdown on those involved.

Release date:
9 Jun 1989

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Liberty in China

Is the military action in Tiananmen Square a sign of Chinese attitudes towards liberty?

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16 Jun 1989

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The desecration of the American flag

Is the burning of an American flag stretching the freedom of speech too far?

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23 Jun 1989

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