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Richard Nixon: his great work

A profile of Richard Nixon, the only president in US history to resign from office.

• 15 mins

President Clinton's first 15 months

A potential crisis in Haiti, and President Clinton's ability to deal with conflict abroad.

• 15 mins

American education

The rise of progressive schools, and the idea of home schooling as a viable alternative.

• 15 mins

Health bill and Brown v Board Board of Education

Clinton's health bill, Brown v Board of Education and its impact.

• 15 mins

Pearl White

A profile of the silent movie actress Pearl White (1889-1938).

• 15 mins

50th anniversary of D Day, 1994

The 50th anniversary of D Day, and the Polish contribution in Normandy.

• 15 mins

Clinton and the military

Does Bill Clinton's lack of military service affect his position as Commander-in-Chief?

• 15 mins

Clinton and Gonzales

The parallels between the leadership of President Clinton and Felipe Gonzalez of Spain.

• 15 mins

American sport

The start of the World Cup 1994 in the US, and an overview of the state of American sport.

• 15 mins

OJ Simpson trial

Are Americans being too impatient while waiting for the verdict of the OJ Simpson trial?

• 15 mins

OJ Simpson media coverage

The media coverage of the OJ Simpson trial and the parallels with Edward VIII.

• 15 mins

Haiti

A brief history of Haiti, and President Clinton's attempts to connect with Germany.

• 15 mins

Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Arthur C Clarke

A discussion on comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, and the thinning of the Ozone layer.

• 15 mins

Nuclear non-proliferation

Dr. Kathleen Bailey's speech on nuclear deterrence before the Senate at Livermore.

• 15 mins

Preserving the peace in Serbia

Does America have an historic obligation to protect peace and defend the innocent?

• 15 mins

Community policing, protest and riots

Following the riots in Harlem Heights, Alistair Cooke discussed community policing.

• 15 mins

Johnny Madison Williams

Can a crook be a national hero, and who was Johnny Madison Williams Jnr?

• 15 mins

USA, Cuba, and Guantanamo Bay

The housing of Cuban refugees at the American military base at Guantanamo bay.

• 15 mins

Allied troops leave Berlin in 1994

The final withdrawal of Allied troops from Berlin in September 1994.

• 15 mins

Employment in America

The cancellation of Labor Day in New York City, and an examination of US workers.

• 15 mins

American political underdogs

How will President Clinton's popularity be affected by the 1994 Congressional elections?

• 15 mins

American troops in Haiti

American intervention in Haiti, Clinton's motivations, and Jimmy Carter's diplomacy.

• 15 mins

North Korean nuclear development

Are Jimmy Carter's diplomatic discussions the best deterrent to North Korean developments?

• 15 mins

Diane Feinstein's forestry bill

The drama of Congressional voting, as highlighted by Diane Feinstein's forestry bill.

• 15 mins

Jean-Bertrand Aristide

A profile of new American ally, Jean-Bertrand Aristide of Haiti.

• 15 mins

The Kennedy Family

The history of an American political powerhouse, the Kennedy family.

• 15 mins

Halloween 1994

How are a rise in street crime and Christian objections affecting Halloween?

• 15 mins

Clinton's medical reforms

Can Clinton push ahead with medical reform following a Republican victory in the Senate?

• 15 mins

Clinton on welfare and free trade

The North American Free Trade Agreement, and Clinton's failure on welfare reform.

• 15 mins

Newt Gingrich and the constitution

Newt Gingrich's appointment as the Speaker of the House of Representatives in 1994.

• 15 mins