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1989: The Year that Made Us

1989: The Year that Made Us

A chronicle of the most consequential events of 1989, which saw the rise of radicalism, the intensification of tabloid news culture, the birth of the internet, and diverse voices gaining unprecedented traction.

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StatusEnded
Original Name1989: The Year that Made Us
First Air DateMay 5, 2019
Last Air DateMay 5, 2019
Seasons1
Episodes6
Episode Runtime 23min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesNational GeographicThe Intellectual Property Corporation
NetworksNational Geographic
S01E06

From Communism to Terrorism

Former Secretary of State James Baker and retired Gen. David Petraeus trace the origins of America’s longest war back to Afghanistan in 1989.

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