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Iconic woman politician speaking at a podium with "Mondale-Ferraro" campaign sign, capturing a historical moment in American political history.

August 12, 1984 – The Ticket Of Mondale-Ferraro – Reagan: “Never Say Never” – A Bumper Crop Of Ragweed

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”52386″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”August 12, 1984 – World News This Week – Hourly News – ABC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] August 12, 1984. A historic August for politics. At the Democratic Convention, Presidential candidate Walter Monday chose former New York Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro as his

Youth Movement graffiti mural on brick wall, urban street art, black and white photo of a young man running past a bold painted message, reflecting cultural history and activism.

August In Ulster – An Update On The Troubles In 1982 – Past Daily Reference Room

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”52296″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”August 10, 1982 – WOR-AM – Ulster Update: 1982 – Documentary on The Troubles In Northern Ireland – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] The Troubles – ask most Americans what that phrase means and they will be hard pressed to answer. To most, living far

Vintage photograph of three women in black turtlenecks, representing iconic female figures in music and history, emphasizing archive, news, and cultural heritage.

The Delmonas In Session – 1988 – Past Daily Soundbooth

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Vibrant diverse group of young men with different hairstyles and fashion styles smiling and posing together, representing music, culture, and positive energy, in a black and white photo for nostalgic or entertainment themes.

UB40 – In Concert – Brighton Pavilion – 1985 – Past Daily Backstage Pass

UB40 – In Concert – Brighton Pavilion – 1985 – BBC Radio 1 – UB40 this weekend. Recorded at Brighton Pavilion in 1985 for BBC Radio 1’s In Concert series. The band members began as friends who knew each other from various schools across Birmingham, England. The name “UB40” was

Vintage black and white photo of a punk rock band with four members, showcasing 1980s musical culture, rebellion, and iconic style, emphasizing music history and archives.

A Word Or Two With The Blasters – 1981 – Past Daily Talking Music

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Vintage black and white photo of The Sex Pistols, punk rock band, with members Sid Vicious, Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, and Paul Cook, showcasing iconic 1970s music history.

And Also The Trees – Live In Lyon – 1988 – Past Daily Soundbooth

And Also The Trees – Live In Lyon – June 6, 1988 – RFI-FIP – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – And Also The Trees in concert from Lyon and recorded on June 6, 1988 by RFI in Paris. The band formed in 1979 in Inkberrow, a large village in Worcestershire,

Retro band members in formal attire, iconic 1980s style, celebrating music history and pop culture.

Dramatis – In Concert – 1982 – Past Daily Soundbooth

Dramatis – In Concert – Paris Theatre – 1982- BBC in Concert Series – BBC Radio 1 – Dramatis, a band that may not ring a few bells, in concert for this Monday – recorded in 1982 at The BBC’s Paris Theatre for the Radio 1 In Concert series. Dramatis

Bombing aftermath in a war-torn city with destroyed vehicles and rubble, illustrating conflict and destruction, historical news archive image.

July 27, 1982 – Still Looking For A Solution To The Beirut Crisis – The Talk And Shell Game – Sanctions And Grain Sales

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”52121″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”July 27, 1982 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] July 27, 1982 – CBS World News Roundup – Newsbreak – 9:00 News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Juy 27, 1982 – News from Beirut this day. U.S. envoy Philip

Iconic black and white photo of Frank Zappa, the legendary musician known for his experimental rock and innovative compositions, showcasing his distinctive curly hair, mustache, and intense gaze.

Frank Zappa Does An Interview And Takes Questions – 1984 – Past Daily Talking Music

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Explosive blast explosion at night with bright fireball and smoke over city buildings, capturing a dramatic moment of destruction and chaos in a historic news event.

July 17, 1981 – Orange Skies Over Beirut – Taking Sides – Kremlin Anxiety Over Poland

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”51920″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”July 17, 1981 – CBS World News Roundup – 8:00 am news – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] July 17, 1981 – Word from Beirut this day – Israeli air raids over Beirut and targets throughout Lebanon as the situation continued to spiral out of

Category: 1980’s

August 12, 1984 – The Ticket Of Mondale-Ferraro – Reagan: “Never Say Never” – A Bumper Crop Of Ragweed

The Delmonas In Session – 1988 – Past Daily Soundbooth

UB40 – In Concert – Brighton Pavilion – 1985 – Past Daily Backstage Pass

And Also The Trees – Live In Lyon – 1988 – Past Daily Soundbooth

Dramatis – In Concert – 1982 – Past Daily Soundbooth

July 27, 1982 – Still Looking For A Solution To The Beirut Crisis – The Talk And Shell Game – Sanctions And Grain Sales

July 17, 1981 – Orange Skies Over Beirut – Taking Sides – Kremlin Anxiety Over Poland

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