Ronald Reagan’s last State of the Union address

Title

Ronald Reagan’s last State of the Union address

Genre

News report; Speech; Advertisement; Special

TX Date

25 Jan 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

01:01:39

Description

NBC News Special Report on US President, Ronald Reagan’s last State of the Union address (25/01/88). He comments on the achievements of his time in office and stresses the need for further change in the US. Also mentions the aid programme to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua. Includes the voice of Speaker of the House, Jim Wright; response by Senator Robert Byrd; commentary by Tom Brokaw; Chris Wallace; John Dancy. Clip ends abruptly, mid-sentence.

Contributors

Ronald Reagan; Jim Wright; Robert Byrd; NBC; Tom Brokaw; Chris Wallace; John Dancy

Keywords

USA; Government; Democratic Party; Speeches; Heads of state; Presidents; Ronald Reagan; Republican Party

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