Soviet leader addresses UN as first cracks widen in the Eastern bloc.
Published on Friday, 9th December 1988.
A milestone in Middle Eastern politics as Yasser Arafat is invited to speak at the UN.
Published on Friday, 2nd December 1988.
Greenspan warns that Bush will face economic woe.
Published on Friday, 25th November 1988.
Commentators agree the campaign was the dirtiest 'in living memory'.
Published on Friday, 18th November 1988.
George Bush's victory in the 1988 election, and the complexity of a modern ballot paper.
Published on Friday, 11th November 1988.
A profile of the Democratic and Republic contenders for the White House in 1988.
Published on Friday, 4th November 1988.
The Bess Myerson trial, often referred to as "the Bess mess", begins in New York.
Published on Friday, 28th October 1988.
Do the baseball metaphors of the 1988 presidential candidates endear them to the public?
Published on Friday, 21st October 1988.
Vice-presidential debate could sway public opinion on main candidate.
Published on Friday, 14th October 1988.
Has the campaign for the 1988 presidential election become too sterile?
Published on Friday, 7th October 1988.
Forget the issues, the most important political feat is to look good on television.
Published on Friday, 30th September 1988.
The destruction caused by Hurricane Gilbert, and the Great New England Hurricane of 1938.
Published on Friday, 23rd September 1988.
Could Michael Dukakis learn from Jimmy Carter when campaigning for the 1988 election?
Published on Friday, 16th September 1988.
Yellowstone centre is saved from wildfires which have destroyed a million acres.
Published on Friday, 9th September 1988.
When presidential candidates only talked policy, and when Adlai Stephenson broke the rule.
Published on Friday, 2nd September 1988.
George H W Bush chooses Dan Quayle as Vice-Presidential candidate.
Published on Friday, 26th August 1988.
President Reagan gives his farewell address at the Republican convention in Kansas.
Published on Friday, 19th August 1988.
A look at the daily tasks and problems faced by New York's mayor Ed Koch.
Published on Friday, 12th August 1988.
The unexpected success of the newspaper USA Today; day care becomes an election issue.
Published on Friday, 5th August 1988.
The polluted state of America's waters, coastline and lakes.
Published on Friday, 29th July 1988.
Michael Dukakis is nominated as presidential candidate at the 1988 Democratic convention.
Published on Friday, 22nd July 1988.
The purpose and history of the US Grand Jury, the meanings of indict and remand.
Published on Friday, 15th July 1988.
An Iranian civilian airliner is shot down by US missiles killing all on board.
Published on Friday, 8th July 1988.
Television simplifies court cases to a point where they are seen as a sports contest.
Published on Friday, 1st July 1988.
Supreme Court rules that all-male clubs discriminate.
Published on Friday, 24th June 1988.
The 25th anniversary of the desegregation of the University of Alabama.
Published on Friday, 17th June 1988.
Dukakis faces too many hurdles to overcome the Reagan feel-good factor.
Published on Friday, 10th June 1988.
Never mind the summit, the news is out that golf is coming to Russia.
Published on Friday, 3rd June 1988.
New book exposes First Lady's use of astrologer to dictate the president's diary.
Published on Friday, 27th May 1988.
What power does the outgoing President Reagan really hold?
Published on Friday, 20th May 1988.
The death of Kim Philby and the influence of Edwardian spy writer William Le Queux.
Published on Friday, 13th May 1988.
A look at the life and career of songwriter Irving Berlin at the age of 100.
Published on Friday, 6th May 1988.
The background of George H W Bush, the new Republican presidential candidate.
Published on Friday, 29th April 1988.
Memories of a travel writer and Pulitzer prize-winning San Francisco Chronicle columnist.
Published on Friday, 22nd April 1988.
Getting away from it all, at America's most beautiful golf course.
Published on Friday, 15th April 1988.
Correcting mistakes, and also misinterpretations.
Published on Friday, 8th April 1988.
Jesse Jackson tops up support as Democrat selection goes on.
Published on Friday, 1st April 1988.
Observers fear that Gorbachev's reforms could end in a coup.
Published on Friday, 25th March 1988.
Drought, new rules on illegal immigrants in California, the rise of the super computer.
Published on Friday, 18th March 1988.
As the primaries begin, the Democrats are still ambivalent about their contenders.
Published on Friday, 11th March 1988.
Memories of the global stock market crash of 19th October 1987.
Published on Friday, 4th March 1988.
Broadway failure of a sermon for our time.
Published on Friday, 26th February 1988.
The state still living in what it deems to be Reagan's golden age.
Published on Friday, 19th February 1988.
What is the caucus system of nominating candidates for public office?
Published on Friday, 12th February 1988.
Odious law quietly repealed after 35 years.
Published on Friday, 15th January 1988.
INF treaty to end medium-range nuclear weapons may leave Europe defenceless say critics.
Published on Friday, 8th January 1988.
The disordered state of the Democrat campaign and their chaotic convention of 1924.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd December 1987.
Admission of affairs sink Hart's chances of the Democrat nomination.
Published on Friday, 18th December 1987.
The INF treaty signing and Mikhail Gorbachev's popularity in the US and Europe.
Published on Sunday, 13th December 1987.
The summit for the INF to limit nuclear armaments.
Published on Friday, 4th December 1987.
Thanksgiving Day past and present, and rioting by Cuban prisoners.
Published on Friday, 27th November 1987.
The reports from the investigating committee into the Iran-Contra scandal.
Published on Friday, 20th November 1987.
Black Monday, and the need for radical federal deficit cuts.
Published on Friday, 13th November 1987.
West startled by revisionist speech from Soviet leader.
Published on Friday, 6th November 1987.
Balancing the books may mean it's time to increase consumption taxes.
Published on Friday, 30th October 1987.
How does the stock market crash of October 1987 compare to the 1929 Wall Street Crash?
Published on Friday, 23rd October 1987.
Costa Rican president wins Nobel prize for his Central American peace plan.
Published on Friday, 16th October 1987.
The one question which might prove the Iran-Contra deal broke no law.
Published on Friday, 9th October 1987.
Colonel Oliver North's brief moment as a popular hero to a minority in the US.
Published on Friday, 2nd October 1987.
President Reagan's controversial nomination of Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court.
Published on Friday, 18th September 1987.
The Pope visits a nation where one in four is a Catholic - America.
Published on Friday, 11th September 1987.
The origins of the Labor Day holiday and the role of trade unions in the US.
Published on Friday, 4th September 1987.
New entry for the Democratic presidential nomination is the only woman so far.
Published on Friday, 28th August 1987.
When there's little news about, look for an anniversary.
Published on Friday, 21st August 1987.
How catchphrases become part of the American language.
Published on Friday, 14th August 1987.
Inflation figures show rise as US becomes entangled in Persian Gulf naval moves.
Published on Friday, 7th August 1987.
Presidential accountability should be the aim of the Iran-Contra hearings.
Published on Friday, 31st July 1987.
Rare agreement of UN security council ends swiftly.
Published on Friday, 24th July 1987.
Time to change the national anthem?
Published on Saturday, 18th July 1987.
Fan mail by the sack for Colonel Oliver North.
Published on Friday, 17th July 1987.
Colonel Oliver North gives evidence about his involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal.
Published on Friday, 10th July 1987.
American public is suffering from an overdose of deceit and financial fiddles.
Published on Friday, 3rd July 1987.
Remembering the man who 'could dance a little'.
Published on Friday, 26th June 1987.
Testing immigrants for disease, the spread of AIDS, and the rise of skin cancer.
Published on Thursday, 18th June 1987.
The next chairman of the Federal Reserve - Alan Greenspan.
Published on Friday, 12th June 1987.
US looks in envy at the ease - and cheapness - of a British General Election.
Published on Friday, 5th June 1987.
The re-emergence of Richard Nixon into public life after the Watergate scandal.
Published on Monday, 18th May 1987.
Will the sky really prove the limit when it comes to ever-expanding amounts of money?
Published on Friday, 8th May 1987.
Time to call a halt to the practice of using landfill to dispose of our rubbish.
Published on Friday, 1st May 1987.
Personal gain - the reason why so many politicians fall foul of corruption.
Published on Friday, 24th April 1987.
Chess strategy and the nuclear arms limitation talks.
Published on Friday, 17th April 1987.
Continuing problem of acid rain from US industry hitting Canada's natural resources.
Published on Friday, 10th April 1987.
Security concerns at the US embassy in Moscow and at the founding of the UN in 1945.
Published on Friday, 3rd April 1987.
Cultural exchanges usher in a new era of Soviet-American relations.
Published on Friday, 27th March 1987.
The insatiable demand for us all to know everything, now.
Published on Friday, 20th March 1987.
The effect of the Iranian arms for hostages deal on President Reagan's popularity.
Published on Friday, 6th March 1987.
Economics guru Galbraith warns of parallels with 1929 crash.
Published on Friday, 9th January 1987.
Milk glut results in federal buy-out of herds.
Published on Friday, 2nd January 1987.
Doctor queries whether Reagan is telling the truth - and simply doesn't remember.
Published on Friday, 26th December 1986.
The Carmel mayor who's keeping the bad guys off the streets.
Published on Friday, 19th December 1986.
Poll shows half of Americans believe President Reagan knew about money for Contras.
Published on Friday, 12th December 1986.
Work begins to rebuild the president's credibility.
Published on Friday, 5th December 1986.
Thanksgiving holiday soured by ongoing revelations over Iran-Contras deal.
Published on Friday, 28th November 1986.
America reacts to revelations of a US arms for hostages deal with Iran.
Published on Friday, 21st November 1986.
Reagan admits to Iran arms deal as hostage is freed.
Published on Friday, 14th November 1986.
Close call in off-year Senate elections, but Democrats win the day.
Published on Friday, 7th November 1986.
Celebrating the Boston Red Sox's non-victory.
Published on Friday, 31st October 1986.
Nobel economist James McGill Buchanan and his self-interest theory.
Published on Friday, 24th October 1986.
Reagan and Gorbachev's disarmament summit in Reykjavik ends in failure.
Published on Friday, 17th October 1986.
The resignation of Bernard Kalb, a man of principle.
Published on Friday, 10th October 1986.
Badly-timed statement from US defence secretary upsets Labour Party conference.
Published on Friday, 3rd October 1986.
Once the hope of the world, the UN is now toothless - and broke.
Published on Friday, 26th September 1986.
Congressmen back House bill for tougher drug laws as Reagan crusades against misuse.
Published on Friday, 19th September 1986.
Labor Day parades become a thing of the past as US workforce turns away from unions.
Published on Friday, 5th September 1986.
Some decisions governments make are best not known.
Published on Friday, 29th August 1986.
Koch ponders using hotels for NY's homeless.
Published on Friday, 22nd August 1986.
Severe weather threatens livelihoods of thousands of farmers in the Midwest.
Published on Friday, 15th August 1986.
The economic effects of a small quake on a small community.
Published on Friday, 8th August 1986.
A tribute to politician and diplomat Averell Harriman who served five presidents.
Published on Friday, 1st August 1986.
New figures show drug addiction has spread across American society.
Published on Friday, 25th July 1986.
Why Reagan's popularity booms while his policies flounder.
Published on Friday, 11th July 1986.
Celebrating the 4th July and the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.
Published on Friday, 4th July 1986.
The language divide - American or English?
Published on Friday, 27th June 1986.
New Supreme Court appointments could alter political balance.
Published on Friday, 20th June 1986.
Senate report links growing number of skin cancers with ozone loss.
Published on Friday, 13th June 1986.
US holidaymakers return to Europe after terrorism scares.
Published on Friday, 6th June 1986.
Remembering the king of the stunt men, Yakima Canutt.
Published on Friday, 30th May 1986.
What can be learned from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 26th April 1986?
Published on Friday, 23rd May 1986.
Allegations that former top Reagan aide Michael Deaver used 'insider' lobbying.
Published on Friday, 16th May 1986.
National debt growing alarmingly, despite Reagan's promises to balance the budget.
Published on Friday, 9th May 1986.
Russia clamps down on details of Ukraine nuclear accident.
Published on Friday, 2nd May 1986.
The aftermath of the US air-strikes against Libya on 15th April 1986.
Published on Friday, 25th April 1986.
American air forces bomb Libyan leader Gaddafi's terrorist headquarters.
Published on Friday, 18th April 1986.
Does watching violent television or film lead to real acts of violence?
Published on Sunday, 13th April 1986.
Terrorism fears trigger fall-off in US travel abroad.
Published on Friday, 4th April 1986.
Gulf of Sidra missile battle between US and Libya during navy manoeuvres.
Published on Friday, 28th March 1986.
Learning to love the city of the angels.
Published on Friday, 21st March 1986.
Cut-throat competition sees airlines facing bankruptcy or buyouts.
Published on Friday, 14th March 1986.
Northern California flooded after a year's rain falls in just over a week.
Published on Friday, 7th March 1986.
Philippines president ousted from office after election scandal.
Published on Friday, 28th February 1986.
President's 'enormous' blunder over Marcos election result shocks American press.
Published on Friday, 21st February 1986.
US troubleshooter Habib holding post-mortem on Philippines snap election.
Published on Friday, 14th February 1986.
Who controls the spending budget in the US - the president or Congress?
Published on Sunday, 9th February 1986.
The death of space shuttle Challenger astronaut and school teacher Christa McAuliffe.
Published on Friday, 31st January 1986.
Top economist warns that loans could prompt financial crash.
Published on Friday, 24th January 1986.
National holiday to honour Martin Luther King observed for the first time.
Published on Friday, 17th January 1986.
US imposes sanctions against Libya for its support of airport attackers.
Published on Friday, 10th January 1986.
US and Soviet leaders in dual New Year greetings broadcasts.
Published on Friday, 3rd January 1986.
Leader of Mafia family shot dead on New York street.
Published on Friday, 20th December 1985.
Is there any such thing as 'today's news'?
Published on Friday, 13th December 1985.
We think we know what's true - but surveys often prove otherwise.
Published on Friday, 6th December 1985.
Entering the age of the computer, from MRI scans to word processors.
Published on Friday, 29th November 1985.
Return of California's hunted sea otters.
Published on Friday, 22nd November 1985.
How long does it take before old foes can become friends?
Published on Friday, 15th November 1985.
Overcrowded jails in Tennessee lead judge to refuse prison sentences.
Published on Friday, 8th November 1985.
The Welsh miner who changed the face of US labour unions.
Published on Friday, 1st November 1985.
UN's birthday party creates a limousine jam in New York.
Published on Friday, 25th October 1985.
American discoveries about cholesterol could lead to new drug treatments.
Published on Friday, 18th October 1985.
Israel strikes back after cruise ship hijacking and murder.
Published on Friday, 11th October 1985.
Be thankful for today's weather forecasting when it's hurricane season.
Published on Friday, 4th October 1985.
The alleged corruption stalling the recovery of Mexico City after a ruinous earthquake.
Published on Friday, 27th September 1985.
The closure of the East River Drive ahead of the meeting of the UN in New York.
Published on Friday, 20th September 1985.
As the summer folk depart coastal places can settle back into normal life.
Published on Friday, 13th September 1985.
An increase in the legal drinking age to 21, and the path of Hurricane Elena.
Published on Friday, 6th September 1985.
A grey cloud hangs over the career of tennis player Kevin Curren.
Published on Friday, 30th August 1985.
Uproar over Soviet use of 'spy dust' to keep track of Americans in Moscow.
Published on Friday, 23rd August 1985.
A recollection of the end of the conflict in the Pacific during the Second World War.
Published on Friday, 16th August 1985.
President Reagan admits to having skin cancer removed from nose.
Published on Friday, 9th August 1985.
Francis Perkins memoires, and an analysis of Reagan's plan to reduce the deficit.
Published on Friday, 2nd August 1985.
Arguments over whether to pull out US companies from South Africa.
Published on Friday, 26th July 1985.
When you're the president, your health is everyone's concern.
Published on Friday, 19th July 1985.
Winners with a sporting chance of tax avoidance.
Published on Friday, 12th July 1985.
The deal that never was but which helped release the hostages.
Published on Friday, 5th July 1985.
When the president's 'No comment' is the right reply.
Published on Friday, 28th June 1985.
Outrage over Middle East hijacking of TWA plane.
Published on Friday, 21st June 1985.
Magnanimity, the gift which makes a good politician.
Published on Friday, 14th June 1985.
New York hotel workers strike over new pay structure.
Published on Friday, 7th June 1985.
Reagan outlines plan to simplify America's tax structure.
Published on Friday, 31st May 1985.
New definition of when death occurs will assist medical staff.
Published on Friday, 24th May 1985.
Strong dollar sees trade deficit soar as US shoppers buy Japanese.
Published on Friday, 17th May 1985.
Fears over president's visit to Bitburg military cemetery unfounded.
Published on Friday, 10th May 1985.
Blow to Reagan as House ends aid to Nicaragua's Contras.
Published on Friday, 3rd May 1985.
In praise of Sam Ervin, the Southern senator who chaired the Watergate hearings.
Published on Friday, 26th April 1985.
Presidential gaffe over wartime anniversary.
Published on Friday, 19th April 1985.
Politically-slanted definitions have appeared in a new Oxford dictionary.
Published on Friday, 12th April 1985.
Self-defence fears over rising street crime.
Published on Friday, 5th April 1985.
Reagan wins plan to build more MX missiles.
Published on Friday, 29th March 1985.
Exports down as strong dollar sees buyers seeking cheaper producers.
Published on Friday, 22nd March 1985.
President's campaign pledge of 'no more taxes' unlikely to be upheld.
Published on Friday, 15th March 1985.
Canada suffering from acid rain produced by the US.
Published on Friday, 8th March 1985.
Edwin Meese finally appointed as attorney general.
Published on Friday, 1st March 1985.
Vietnam general sues TV network over accusatory programme.
Published on Friday, 22nd February 1985.
Farmers plead for more help as farming subsidies face cuts.
Published on Friday, 15th February 1985.
American destroyer refused New Zealand port call over nuclear ban.
Published on Friday, 8th February 1985.
In defence of Kingsley Amis, whose new novel has caused a storm among feminists.
Published on Friday, 1st February 1985.
Freezing weather forces cancellation of inauguration parade.
Published on Friday, 25th January 1985.
A eulogy for Lindsay Wellington, who first commissioned Letter from America.
Published on Friday, 18th January 1985.
Congress will trim president's budget despite election promises.
Published on Friday, 11th January 1985.
Just in time for the festive season, a new health warning on diet.
Published on Friday, 21st December 1984.
Editorial suggesting China's move to a capitalist economy 'flawed', says official.
Published on Friday, 14th December 1984.
Visit to the A&M university - a place built in that typically Texan grand scale.
Published on Friday, 7th December 1984.
Remembering Vermont's longest-serving Senator, George D. Aiken.
Published on Friday, 30th November 1984.
The anti-abortion, pro-smoking Senator who may be the man who shapes foreign policies.
Published on Friday, 16th November 1984.
The achievements of George Gallup, inventor of the Gallup poll of public opinion.
Published on Friday, 9th November 1984.
Indira Gandhi's assassination, security for public figures and the role of bodyguards.
Published on Friday, 2nd November 1984.
Headline writers confusing welfare payments with poverty.
Published on Friday, 26th October 1984.
Selling politics in a 30-second TV advertising slot.
Published on Friday, 19th October 1984.
How President Reagan's advanced age of 73 has affected the 1984 election debate.
Published on Friday, 12th October 1984.
Mafia involvement in alcohol during prohibition and in the heroin trade today.
Published on Friday, 5th October 1984.
First face-to-face meeting between President Reagan and top Soviet leader Gromyko.
Published on Friday, 28th September 1984.
Last state to end prohibition will now allow liquor to be openly sold.
Published on Friday, 21st September 1984.
Presidential hopeful Mondale gets fighting mad in the campaign.
Published on Friday, 14th September 1984.
Workers who took pay cuts to help ailing car industry to strike as profits rise.
Published on Friday, 7th September 1984.
The life of Alfred Knopf, "simply the best publisher of the twentieth century".
Published on Friday, 31st August 1984.
Democrat leader Mondale under fire as the Republican convention opens.
Published on Friday, 24th August 1984.
Dallas prepares for the Republican convention.
Published on Friday, 17th August 1984.
The actor I wouldn't give a part to - James Mason remembered.
Published on Friday, 10th August 1984.
Candidates' fishing skills can win votes.
Published on Friday, 3rd August 1984.
Geraldine Ferraro is Democrats' choice for vice-president nomination.
Published on Friday, 27th July 1984.
The dramatic 1940 Republican Convention where outsider Wendell Wilkie beat the favourite.
Published on Friday, 20th July 1984.
When political conventions used to be full of surprises.
Published on Friday, 13th July 1984.
President backs raising drinking age to 21 in all states.
Published on Friday, 6th July 1984.
Jesse Jackson meets Fidel Castro in Cuba and negotiates the release of 22 US prisoners.
Published on Friday, 29th June 1984.
Newspapers mislead readers over support for Reagan's policies.
Published on Friday, 22nd June 1984.
American view of the D-Day 40th anniversary.
Published on Friday, 15th June 1984.
Democrat in-fighting has weakened the party's chances.
Published on Friday, 8th June 1984.
Relying on our ideas about stereotypes can cause misunderstandings.
Published on Friday, 1st June 1984.
Tougher health warnings to be used on cigarette packaging.
Published on Friday, 25th May 1984.
Reagan's chosen attorney general, Ed Meese, to be investigated by special prosecutor.
Published on Friday, 20th April 1984.
Reagan snubs claims that CIA mined Nicaraguan ports.
Published on Friday, 13th April 1984.
Emergency package helps Argentine avoid default on loans.
Published on Friday, 6th April 1984.
Cooke visits San Francisco, his honeymoon destination during the Alcatraz mutiny of 1946.
Published on Friday, 30th March 1984.
School prayers amendment fails to win Senate approval.
Published on Friday, 23rd March 1984.
Ad campaign slogan becomes a political statement.
Published on Friday, 16th March 1984.
American millionaire Smiley Ratliff tries to buy Pacific island to get away from it all.
Published on Friday, 9th March 1984.
Senator John Glenn tries for the Democrat nomination in the presidential race.
Published on Friday, 2nd March 1984.
Translating American words across the Atlantic, how English language changes over time.
Published on Friday, 24th February 1984.
Soviets choose 72-year-old Chernenko as their new leader.
Published on Friday, 17th February 1984.
Reagan announces his intention to run again for president.
Published on Friday, 3rd February 1984.
Would the Russians prefer to see a Democrat in the White House this year?
Published on Friday, 27th January 1984.
Supreme Court upholds home taping of videos.
Published on Friday, 20th January 1984.
Head of government information agency secretly recorded conversations.
Published on Friday, 13th January 1984.
Jesse Jackson helps free US solider held by Syrians.
Published on Friday, 6th January 1984.
Opinion polls reveal the American public's fear of nuclear war with the USSR.
Published on Sunday, 1st January 1984.
The Irish Northern Aid Committee and the 1983 bombing of Harrods by the Provisional IRA.
Published on Friday, 23rd December 1983.
President Alfonsin, Argentina's first democractically elected leader.
Published on Friday, 16th December 1983.
Peace-loving veteran's wish is granted with East German funeral.
Published on Friday, 2nd December 1983.
The first screening of The Day After, and the response of the television audience.
Published on Friday, 25th November 1983.
Reagan claims Grenada invasion was to defend freedom.
Published on Friday, 18th November 1983.
The events that led to the recognition of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Published on Friday, 11th November 1983.
Press begins to uncover the fuller, and more complex, story of the Grenada invasion.
Published on Friday, 4th November 1983.
UN shocked at US invasion of Grenada.
Published on Friday, 28th October 1983.
Barbara McClintock's research into genes, and her acknowledgement as a great scientist.
Published on Friday, 21st October 1983.
Economic sanctions can adversely affect the country imposing the boycott.
Published on Friday, 14th October 1983.
The tensions within the UN following the shooting down of Korean Airlines flight 007.
Published on Friday, 7th October 1983.
Australia wins the America's Cup.
Published on Friday, 30th September 1983.
In the aftermath of the shooting-down of the Korean airliner, fear of Russia returns.
Published on Friday, 23rd September 1983.
Continued presence of US troops in Lebanon queried.
Published on Friday, 16th September 1983.
An escalation in tension during the Cold War, as an airliner is shot down over Russia.
Published on Friday, 9th September 1983.
Jesse Jackson steps into the political spotlight.
Published on Friday, 2nd September 1983.
Shocking murder of Benigno Aquino leaves US facing policy dilemma.
Published on Friday, 26th August 1983.
Teenager Andrei Berezhkov asks for help to defect - then changes his mind.
Published on Friday, 19th August 1983.
The desires of American women in 1983, and the law on home video taping.
Published on Friday, 12th August 1983.
Despite years of stalemate, the Equal Rights Amendment crusade continues.
Published on Friday, 5th August 1983.
President Reagan's dilemma over the mounting tensions in Central America.
Published on Friday, 29th July 1983.
The diverse support for Ronald Reagan and a rise in welfare spending.
Published on Friday, 22nd July 1983.
Motor company Chrysler repays government loan.
Published on Friday, 15th July 1983.
Reagan orders inquiry into Carter's stolen briefing papers.
Published on Friday, 8th July 1983.
Concerns over nationwide infrastructure after bridge collapse in Connecticut.
Published on Friday, 1st July 1983.
The second most important man in America - Paul Volcker.
Published on Friday, 24th June 1983.
America's first female astronaut Sally Ride.
Published on Friday, 17th June 1983.
An American perspective on the re-election of Margaret Thatcher.
Published on Friday, 10th June 1983.
As Britain faces a General Election, questions over possible Reagan second term.
Published on Friday, 3rd June 1983.
Catholic bishops publish anti-nuclear war letter.
Published on Friday, 27th May 1983.
San Francisco's mayor wins battle against ejection.
Published on Friday, 20th May 1983.
Arms policy endorsed by France at Williamsburg summit.
Published on Friday, 13th May 1983.
National commission finds literacy rates are falling across the US.
Published on Friday, 6th May 1983.
President ponders assistance for embattled El Salvador.
Published on Friday, 29th April 1983.
President signs new bill aimed at slimming down social security costs.
Published on Friday, 22nd April 1983.
Democrat Harold Washington is elected Chicago's first black mayor.
Published on Friday, 15th April 1983.
Looking forward to intelligent computers.
Published on Friday, 8th April 1983.
President Reagan proposes a space-based missile platform.
Published on Friday, 1st April 1983.
Goverment proposal to tell parents of contraceptive use in minors.
Published on Friday, 25th March 1983.
President begins to move back to his original right-wing ground.
Published on Friday, 18th March 1983.
Queen Elizbeth's trip to California and the Pope's visit to Central America.
Published on Friday, 11th March 1983.
The 1933 financial crisis that led to a closure of all American banks.
Published on Friday, 4th March 1983.
Looking ahead to the next race for the White House.
Published on Friday, 25th February 1983.
Relations between US and China depend on where you're viewing from.
Published on Friday, 18th February 1983.
Appeasement fears are stumbling block to arms control.
Published on Friday, 4th February 1983.
Reagan says government must help economy in State of the Union address.
Published on Friday, 28th January 1983.
Tourist numbers to Florida fall as holiday money gets tight.
Published on Friday, 21st January 1983.
Global communication using the new satellite technology.
Published on Friday, 14th January 1983.
New York bombs came from Puerto Rican terrorist group.
Published on Friday, 7th January 1983.
China's 'one child' rule leads to spoilt only children.
Published on Friday, 31st December 1982.
Founder of Dull Men's Club claims it's OK to be boring.
Published on Friday, 24th December 1982.
The protectionist Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930.
Published on Friday, 17th December 1982.
More research funding agreed for MX missile.
Published on Friday, 10th December 1982.
Senator Kennedy bows out of next presidential election.
Published on Friday, 3rd December 1982.
Law suit claims airlines fixed transatlantic prices.
Published on Friday, 26th November 1982.
Loss of Equal Rights Act blamed for anti-Reagan voting.
Published on Friday, 19th November 1982.
Poignant memorial to Vietnam vets is unveiled in Washington.
Published on Friday, 12th November 1982.
Mid-term elections leave Reagan without back-up.
Published on Friday, 5th November 1982.
Nobel Prize winner labels Reagan's economic plans as 'a gimmick'.
Published on Friday, 29th October 1982.
Reagan woos the farmers but unemployment remains main election isue.
Published on Friday, 22nd October 1982.
A pay dispute over NFL television rights, and an overview of the sport.
Published on Friday, 8th October 1982.
New figures show massive increase in immigration into New York.
Published on Friday, 1st October 1982.
Nuclear deterrent no longer holds power in conflicts such as the Middle East.
Published on Friday, 24th September 1982.
New York workers out in greater numbers for traditional parade.
Published on Friday, 10th September 1982.
Israeli anger as Reagan backs autonomy plan for Palestinians.
Published on Friday, 3rd September 1982.
President Reagan wins 'revenue' - not tax - increases.
Published on Friday, 27th August 1982.
Lawyers argue over use of insanity defence in Hinckley case.
Published on Friday, 20th August 1982.
Recession-hit firms lay off white-collar workers.
Published on Friday, 23rd July 1982.
Celebrating the Fourth of July.
Published on Friday, 2nd July 1982.
Reactions to Argentine surrender of Falklands.
Published on Friday, 18th June 1982.
President prepares for grand tour of Europe.
Published on Friday, 4th June 1982.
Reagan notably silent about Falklands campaign.
Published on Friday, 28th May 1982.
Reagan suggests arms limitation talks.
Published on Friday, 21st May 1982.
An examination of the reporting of the conflict in the Falklands.
Published on Friday, 14th May 1982.
Lessons from Falklands naval warfare.
Published on Friday, 7th May 1982.
Would-be assassin of President Reagan finally comes to trial.
Published on Friday, 30th April 1982.
Call from Buenos Aires for support from neighbours against British 'aggression'.
Published on Friday, 23rd April 1982.
Secretary of State Haig negotiating with both sides in Falklands dispute.
Published on Friday, 16th April 1982.
The American interest in the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands.
Published on Friday, 9th April 1982.
Voters turn out for El Salvador elections amid turmoil.
Published on Friday, 2nd April 1982.
Brezhnev requests peace talks with China.
Published on Friday, 26th March 1982.
President Reagan's views on Northern Ireland and the appeal of Ed Koch
Published on Friday, 19th March 1982.
The real Florida is not all sun and sand.
Published on Friday, 12th March 1982.
Civil liberties rally brings together left and right protesting against evangelicals.
Published on Friday, 26th February 1982.
Big freeze hits farming and housing as economic recession continues.
Published on Friday, 19th February 1982.
The life and work of Dr Arthur Barksy, and a change in presidential security.
Published on Friday, 12th February 1982.
White House marks Roosevelt's centenary.
Published on Friday, 5th February 1982.
A recollection of FDR's re-evaluation of the need for social reform.
Published on Friday, 29th January 1982.
Low ratings reflect the president's change of heart over many electoral promises.
Published on Friday, 22nd January 1982.
Reading between the lines of news from Poland.
Published on Friday, 8th January 1982.
A review of Ronald Reagan's concerns in the Middle East.
Published on Friday, 1st January 1982.
Reagan's economic plans result in massive budget deficit.
Published on Friday, 25th December 1981.
US impotent as martial law imposed on Poland.
Published on Friday, 18th December 1981.
Special relationship between West Coast Americans and the Chinese.
Published on Friday, 11th December 1981.
Newest craze in US is for Japanese video games.
Published on Friday, 4th December 1981.
Presidential veto over budget sees government workers sent home.
Published on Friday, 27th November 1981.
President suggests US and Soviet re-think on land-based missiles.
Published on Friday, 20th November 1981.
Attorney General suggests making abortion illegal.
Published on Friday, 6th November 1981.
Film studios win copyright claim against video taping.
Published on Friday, 30th October 1981.
President Sadat of Egypt is assassinated in a year of political assassination attempts.
Published on Friday, 9th October 1981.
Soviet military strength ahead of US, report finds.
Published on Friday, 2nd October 1981.
Huge increase in illegal immigrants from Mexico entering the US.
Published on Friday, 25th September 1981.
Sandra Day O'Connor becomes first woman Supreme Court judge.
Published on Friday, 18th September 1981.
Power outage highlights problem of urban infrastructure decay.
Published on Friday, 11th September 1981.
California under siege by fruit flies.
Published on Friday, 4th September 1981.
Reagan talks tough over Libyan intercepts of US airplanes.
Published on Friday, 28th August 1981.
Europe reacts angrily to Reagan's announcement of new bomb programme.
Published on Friday, 21st August 1981.
Air controllers strike broken by President Reagan.
Published on Friday, 14th August 1981.
The 1981 Major League Baseball strike comes to an end.
Published on Friday, 7th August 1981.
US audiences applaud the theatre of the royal wedding.
Published on Friday, 31st July 1981.
Secrecy surrounds Ottawa summit talks.
Published on Friday, 24th July 1981.
America shocked by violence erupting across the UK.
Published on Friday, 17th July 1981.
Surprise as House clears suggested budget cuts on single vote.
Published on Friday, 3rd July 1981.
Arms deal announced as US relations with communist China warm.
Published on Friday, 26th June 1981.
Rising cost of malpractice insurance sees surgeons quitting.
Published on Friday, 12th June 1981.
Election promises fade as reality scuppers new administration's plans.
Published on Friday, 5th June 1981.
President Reagan addresses graduates at West Point.
Published on Friday, 29th May 1981.
Mystery blitz of bomb threats after Kennedy Airport device kills man.
Published on Friday, 22nd May 1981.
Embargo on grain exports to Russia fails.
Published on Friday, 8th May 1981.
Mickey Rooney portrays professional clown Jack Thum.
Published on Friday, 1st May 1981.
Axe falls on government spending as Reagan's budget cuts begin.
Published on Friday, 24th April 1981.
Space shuttle Columbia makes first return landing.
Published on Friday, 17th April 1981.
Calls for better protection after Reagan assassination attempt.
Published on Friday, 10th April 1981.
President Reagan survives an assassination attempt by John Hinckley on 30th March 1981.
Published on Friday, 3rd April 1981.
Moves for better US-Far East relations.
Published on Friday, 27th March 1981.
President Reagan to visit Canada amid fears over environment.
Published on Friday, 6th March 1981.
Public excitement over drop in inflation rate - but economists show less enthusiasm.
Published on Friday, 27th February 1981.
Thatcher's visit to the new president is anticipated as a love-fest.
Published on Friday, 20th February 1981.
Nancy Reagan is copied - and cartooned.
Published on Friday, 6th February 1981.
Saturation coverage by TV networks as the hostages return from Iran.
Published on Friday, 30th January 1981.
As President Reagan's inauguration takes place, 52 US hostages are released in Iran.
Published on Thursday, 22nd January 1981.
Haig's fitness as Secretary of State questioned by Senate committee.
Published on Friday, 16th January 1981.
Reagan's cabinet choices mean a slow start.
Published on Friday, 9th January 1981.
Everyday life in the deep snow of a Vermont winter.
Published on Friday, 2nd January 1981.
