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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Reagan's Europe tour

President prepares for grand tour of Europe.

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Falklands surrender

Reactions to Argentine surrender of Falklands.

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Fourth of July

Celebrating the Fourth of July.

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White-collar unemployment

Recession-hit firms lay off white-collar workers.

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Hinckley insanity defence

Lawyers argue over use of insanity defence in Hinckley case.

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Reagan's 'revenue' increases

President Reagan wins 'revenue' - not tax - increases.

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Reagan backs Palestinian autonomy

Israeli anger as Reagan backs autonomy plan for Palestinians.

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Labor Day parade

New York workers out in greater numbers for traditional parade.

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US impotent in Lebanon conflict

Nuclear deterrent no longer holds power in conflicts such as the Middle East.

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New York immigrants

New figures show massive increase in immigration into New York.

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National Football League strike 1982

A pay dispute over NFL television rights, and an overview of the sport.

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Jobless are main elections issue

Reagan woos the farmers but unemployment remains main election isue.

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Reaganomics 'a gimmick'

Nobel Prize winner labels Reagan's economic plans as 'a gimmick'.

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Mid-term elections

Mid-term elections leave Reagan without back-up.

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Vietnam veterans' memorial, 1982

Poignant memorial to Vietnam vets is unveiled in Washington.

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Voting for equal rights

Loss of Equal Rights Act blamed for anti-Reagan voting.

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Airline cartel claim

Law suit claims airlines fixed transatlantic prices.

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Kennedy quits presidential bid

Senator Kennedy bows out of next presidential election.

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Congress vote on MX missile

More research funding agreed for MX missile.

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The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930

The protectionist Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930.

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