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The inauguration of George Bush, 1989
The campaign that won George Bush the presidency of the United States, and the Washington insiders he has chosen to form his cabinet.
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Fri 13 Jan 1989
21:00
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
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1989 in review
A review of the major news stories of 1989, including revolutions and invasions.
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The Gulf War begins, January 1991
Aerial bombs dropping on Kuwait signal the start of the Gulf war.
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- Fri 13 Jan 1989 21:00Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
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