Illegal immigration, 1981

Huge increase in illegal immigrants from Mexico entering the US.

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US reviews Soviet military strength

Soviet military strength ahead of US, report finds.

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Death of Anwar Sadat (1918-1981)

President Sadat of Egypt is assassinated in a year of political assassination attempts.

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Video tape copyright claim

Film studios win copyright claim against video taping.

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Abortion an issue again

Attorney General suggests making abortion illegal.

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Reagan backtracks on missiles

President suggests US and Soviet re-think on land-based missiles.

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Reagan vetoes budget

Presidential veto over budget sees government workers sent home.

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Video games craze

Newest craze in US is for Japanese video games.

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US-China relations

Special relationship between West Coast Americans and the Chinese.

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Martial law in Poland

US impotent as martial law imposed on Poland.

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US budget deficit

Reagan's economic plans result in massive budget deficit.

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President Reagan and the Middle East

A review of Ronald Reagan's concerns in the Middle East.

• 15 mins

Polish propaganda

Reading between the lines of news from Poland.

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Reagan faces reality

Low ratings reflect the president's change of heart over many electoral promises.

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Franklin D Roosevelt and the New Deal

A recollection of FDR's re-evaluation of the need for social reform.

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Roosevelt 100th anniversary, 1982

White House marks Roosevelt's centenary.

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President Truman and Dr Arthur Barsky

The life and work of Dr Arthur Barksy, and a change in presidential security.

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Winter deepens recession

Big freeze hits farming and housing as economic recession continues.

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The Moral Majority

Civil liberties rally brings together left and right protesting against evangelicals.

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The real Florida

The real Florida is not all sun and sand.

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St. Patrick's Day 1982

President Reagan's views on Northern Ireland and the appeal of Ed Koch

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Soviet-China peace request

Brezhnev requests peace talks with China.

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El Salvador elections

Voters turn out for El Salvador elections amid turmoil.

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The invasion of the Falkland Islands

The American interest in the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands.

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Haig's shuttle diplomacy over Falklands

Secretary of State Haig negotiating with both sides in Falklands dispute.

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Argentina invokes security pact

Call from Buenos Aires for support from neighbours against British 'aggression'.

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Hinckley trial opens

Would-be assassin of President Reagan finally comes to trial.

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Falklands casualties

Lessons from Falklands naval warfare.

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The Falklands, the BBC and censorship, 1982

An examination of the reporting of the conflict in the Falklands.

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Reagan silent over Falklands

Reagan notably silent about Falklands campaign.

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