During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Latin America moved decisively away from military rule and toward civilian democracy. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes 1970s 1980s america
As recently as the 1970s, some Pashtun leaders in Afghanistan were pushing to create a new state, Pashtunistan, by joining with Pashtuns in Pakistan. Stephen Kinzer 1970safghanistancreate Change image and share on social
New media and mobile entertainment are revolutionizing the way people learn about the world. Stephen Kinzer entertainmentlearnmedium Change image and share on social
As British and French imperialism ebbed following the end of the Second World War, America became the main outside player in Arab affairs. Stephen Kinzer affairamericaarab Change image and share on social
Right, well I am, I was a career diplomat for 37 years from 1960 until 1997 during the early 1980s from 1981 to 1985 I was the United States Ambassador to Honduras. John Negroponte 1980sambassadorcareer Change image and share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit share on social
Influenced by Pete Seeger and the Weavers, McLean proudly wore the mantle of troubadour in the early 1970s, when 'American Pie' topped the Billboard charts, and has never shed the cape. Douglas Brinkley 1970samericanbillboard Change image and share on social