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Reagan u-turn on economy

Reagan says government must help economy in State of the Union address.

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Fear of appeasement, 1983

Appeasement fears are stumbling block to arms control.

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China-US relations

Relations between US and China depend on where you're viewing from.

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Who's next for President?

Looking ahead to the next race for the White House.

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Financial crisis of 1933

The 1933 financial crisis that led to a closure of all American banks.

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Queen Elizabeth and Pope John Paul II

Queen Elizbeth's trip to California and the Pope's visit to Central America.

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Reagan being Reagan again

President begins to move back to his original right-wing ground.

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The Squeal Rule

Goverment proposal to tell parents of contraceptive use in minors.

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Reagan's 'Star Wars' speech

President Reagan proposes a space-based missile platform.

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Intelligent computers

Looking forward to intelligent computers.

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Chicago's first black mayor

Democrat Harold Washington is elected Chicago's first black mayor.

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Slimmer social security

President signs new bill aimed at slimming down social security costs.

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El Salvador crisis

President ponders assistance for embattled El Salvador.

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Literacy rates falling

National commission finds literacy rates are falling across the US.

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Williamsburg summit

Arms policy endorsed by France at Williamsburg summit.

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Mayor Feinstein to stay

San Francisco's mayor wins battle against ejection.

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Bishops call for nuclear ban

Catholic bishops publish anti-nuclear war letter.

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Thatcher plans second term

As Britain faces a General Election, questions over possible Reagan second term.

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Margaret Thatcher's re-election and the 'special relationship', 1983

An American perspective on the re-election of Margaret Thatcher.

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Sally Ride, new role model

America's first female astronaut Sally Ride.

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Paul Volcker, head of the Fed

The second most important man in America - Paul Volcker.

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Connecticut bridge collapse

Concerns over nationwide infrastructure after bridge collapse in Connecticut.

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Briefing-gate to be investigated

Reagan orders inquiry into Carter's stolen briefing papers.

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Chrysler repays loan

Motor company Chrysler repays government loan.

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President Reagan's social programmes

The diverse support for Ronald Reagan and a rise in welfare spending.

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Intervention in Central America

President Reagan's dilemma over the mounting tensions in Central America.

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Equal rights crusade goes on

Despite years of stalemate, the Equal Rights Amendment crusade continues.

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The arrest of Dave Winfield

The desires of American women in 1983, and the law on home video taping.

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Andrei Berezhkov's non-defection

Teenager Andrei Berezhkov asks for help to defect - then changes his mind.

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Benigno Aquino assassinated

Shocking murder of Benigno Aquino leaves US facing policy dilemma.

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