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Iranian hostage rescue attempt, 1980
How will President Carter's failed attempt to rescue the Americans being held hostage by Iran affect the forthcoming election?
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Fri 25 Apr 1980
21:00
大象传媒 Radio 4
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Ronald Reagan鈥檚 victory, 1980
Ronald Reagan defeats Jimmy Carter in the 1980 presidential election.
Covering the 1980 presidential campaign
Is there too much news coverage of the 1980 Democratic nomination campaigns?
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- Fri 25 Apr 1980 21:00大象传媒 Radio 4
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