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The 1988 Election Explained
You don't have to be a dummy to want to learn the essential of electoral politics. Great for AP Government students seeking a quick overview or political science student in college wishing they never signed up.
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The American Presidential Election of 1988
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
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George H. W. Bush: CIA to Oval Office (1989 – 1993)
George H. W. Bush had a pretty extensive resume, and after eight years as Reagan's Vice President, he got his turn in the hot seat. He served just one term, which focused largely on the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Persian...
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Former Attorney Gen. William Barr may get old job
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Dan Quayle meeting US Marines in Eastern Saudi Arabia
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Vice President Dan Quayle on a visit to US Marines inspecting a Harrier jump jet on 30 December 1990 in Eastern Saudi Arabia
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USA Elections, Pakistan
Ronald Reagan on the back of a horse drawn carriage waving to crowd with hat
Ronald Reagan makes speech
Various from the Republican and Democrat election campaigns 1988, balloons and streamers
George Bush and Dan Quayle arm in...
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Dan Quayle making a speech to US Marines in Eastern Saudi Arabia
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Vice President Dan Quayle making a speech to US Marines during Operation Desert Sheild on 30 December 1990 in Eastern Saudi Arabia
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USA: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOTE AGAINST LEGALISING GAY MARRIAGES
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Gay couples in the United States have been dealt another blow in their fight for equality -delegates in the House of Representatives have voted against legalising gay marriages.
Representatives voted 342-67 to pass the...
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USA: SAN DIEGO: THOUSANDS ATTEND REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
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Republicans kicked off their national convention Monday with a message of unity .
Speeches were given from former Republican presidents George Bush and Gerald Ford as well as a from the youngest and oldest Republicans and a...
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USA: CHRISTIAN COALITION LEADERSHIP CALL FOR CLINTON TO RESIGN (2)
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A succession of high profile right wing leaders have called for the impeachment and resignation of U-S President Bill Clinton at a 4-thousand strong convention of the Christian Coalition.
The famous speakers included Speaker...
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Dan Quayle making a speech to US Marines in Eastern Saudi Arabia
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Vice President Dan Quayle making a speech to US Marines during Operation Desert Sheild on 30 December 1990 in Eastern Saudi Arabia
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USA: CALIFORNIA: FUNERAL OF SONNY BONO UPDATE (2)
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Fond farewells were bid to U-S lawmaker, and sixties pop star , Sonny Bono at a funeral service in Palm Springs, California, on Friday.
Bono's current wife and children, along with ex-wife Cher, were joined by...
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Dan Quayle meeting US Marines in Eastern Saudi Arabia
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Vice President Dan Quayle on a visit to US Marines meeting troops and speaking on the phone during Operation Desert Sheild on 30 December 1990 in Eastern Saudi Arabia
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Iraq, Gulf, USA Election/Recession
Pro Saddam rally
Saddam waving to crowd; UN monitor's car
cs George Bush (SOT)
av marshland in Southern Iraq
Shi'ite Marsh Arabs on river (various shots)
TV coverage of Iraqis mistreating shi'ites
US flag
Deck of aircraft carrier with...
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USA: SAN DIEGO: DOLE AND KEMP'S FINAL SPEECHES UPDATE
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Presidential hopeful Bob Dole and his running mate Jack Kemp are rehearsing their lines ahead of making their acceptance speeches at Thursday night's glittering finale of the Republican Convention in San Diego.
For Dole -...
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USA: SAN DIEGO: CRITICS CLAIM REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN HAS NOTHING TO OFFER
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As the standard bearer for America's conservative Republican party, Bob Dole is working hard this week to convince the party faithful that he's the man who can lead them and the nation into the next century.
Bob Dole says...
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USA: DOLE AND KEMP PREPARE FOR REPUBLICAN CONVENTION FINALE
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Presidential hopeful Bob Dole and his running mate, Jack Kemp, are rehearsing their lines ahead of making their acceptance speeches at Thursday night's glittering finale of the Republican Convention in San Diego.
For Dole,...
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USA: CALIFORNIA: MOURNERS GATHER FOR FUNERAL OF SONNY BONO
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Hundreds of mourners gathered in Palm Springs, California, on Friday to bid farewell to U-S lawmaker and entertainer, Sonny Bono.
Bono's current family, along with ex-wife Cher, were joined by people from Hollywood, and...
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Candice Bergen is returning to TV in a revival of `'Murphy Brown'
CANDICE BERGEN WILL RETURN TO TV FOR 'MURPHY BROWN' REVIVAL
Candice Bergen is returning to TV in a revival of ``Murphy Brown,'' the agenda-setting 20th-century comedy.
CBS said in a Wednesday (24JAN2018)...
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Dan Quayle playing volleyball with US Marines in Eastern Saudi Arabia
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Vice President Dan Quayle playing volleyball with US Marines during Operation Desert Sheild on 30 December 1990 in Eastern Saudi Arabia
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Dan Quayle playing volleyball with US Marines in Eastern Saudi Arabia
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Vice President Dan Quayle playing volleyball with US Marines during Operation Desert Sheild on 30 December 1990 in Eastern Saudi Arabia
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Dan Quayle meeting US Marines in Eastern Saudi Arabia
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Vice President Dan Quayle on a visit to US Marines meeting troops during Operation Desert Sheild on 30 December 1990 in Eastern Saudi Arabia