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The Reagan Years (1981-1988)

Ronald Reagan鈥檚 presidency, from Reagonomics and the invasion of Grenada in his first term, to the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with Soviet leader Mihail Gorbachev in his second. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 鈥� 2004).

Winter in Vermont

Everyday life in the deep snow of a Vermont winter.

Release date:
02 Jan 1981
Reagan chooses cabinet, 1981

Reagan's cabinet choices mean a slow start.

Release date:
09 Jan 1981
Haig questioned by Senate committee

Haig's fitness as Secretary of State questioned by Senate committee.

Release date:
16 Jan 1981
President Reagan鈥檚 inauguration, 1981

As President Reagan's inauguration takes place, 52 US hostages are released in Iran.

Release date:
23 Jan 1981
Press overkill on hostages return

Saturation coverage by TV networks as the hostages return from Iran.

Release date:
30 Jan 1981
The new First Lady

Nancy Reagan is copied - and cartooned.

Release date:
06 Feb 1981
Grim news on deficit

Reagan admits budget deficit much larger than feared.

Release date:
13 Feb 1981
A meeting of minds, 1981

Thatcher's visit to the new president is anticipated as a love-fest.

Release date:
20 Feb 1981
Inflation dips slightly

Public excitement over drop in inflation rate - but economists show less enthusiasm.

Release date:
27 Feb 1981
Meet the neighbours

President Reagan to visit Canada amid fears over environment.

Release date:
06 Mar 1981
US looks to Far East

Moves for better US-Far East relations.

Release date:
27 Mar 1981
Assassination attempt on Reagan

President Reagan survives an assassination attempt by John Hinckley on 30th March 1981.

Release date:
03 Apr 1981
Protecting the president

Calls for better protection after Reagan assassination attempt.

Release date:
10 Apr 1981
Columbia space shuttle, 1981

Space shuttle Columbia makes first return landing.

Release date:
17 Apr 1981
Reagan budget-cutting campaign, 1981

Axe falls on government spending as Reagan's budget cuts begin.

Release date:
24 Apr 1981
Remembering Jack Thum, 1981

Mickey Rooney portrays professional clown Jack Thum.

Release date:
01 May 1981
Grain embargo stalls

Embargo on grain exports to Russia fails.

Release date:
08 May 1981
New York bomb threats

Mystery blitz of bomb threats after Kennedy Airport device kills man.

Release date:
22 May 1981
Reagan at West Point

President Reagan addresses graduates at West Point.

Release date:
29 May 1981
Reagan's policies stalled

Election promises fade as reality scuppers new administration's plans.

Release date:
05 Jun 1981
Surgeons' insurance costs soar

Rising cost of malpractice insurance sees surgeons quitting.

Release date:
12 Jun 1981
US-China relations warm

Arms deal announced as US relations with communist China warm.

Release date:
26 Jun 1981
Reagan wins budget cuts

Surprise as House clears suggested budget cuts on single vote.

Release date:
03 Jul 1981
British city riots

America shocked by violence erupting across the UK.

Release date:
17 Jul 1981

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