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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Last year the Davis team persuaded Yale University, which owns the controversial Vinland map, to fly it to Davis, where it was subjected to the proton beam. The map, supposedly dating to around 1440, created a sensation when it was revealed in 1965 because it showed part of North America...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Beaming in on the Past | 3/10/1986 | See Source »

The first element of the new interventionism was proclaimed in President Reagan's 1985 State of the Union address, and has become known as the Reagan Doctrine. The President pledged American support to "those who are risking their lives on every continent from Afghanistan to Nicaragua to defy Soviet- supported...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Essay: Bringing a Third Force to Bear | 3/10/1986 | See Source »

On relations with the U.S.: I want a good and close relationship with the United States. We have a lot in common. Nigeria is the most important political country on this continent and we have an important role to play in this context. I think that if the U.S. and...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Agenda for a Reformer | 2/17/1986 | See Source »

We want to leave behind a legacy of political stability in the country. I want to see Nigeria, in the next 20 years, a better place than it was 25 years ago. We will continue to have an important role within the continent of Africa. We want to live in...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Agenda for a Reformer | 2/17/1986 | See Source »

Harvard's top three players, Kenton Jernigan, Rusty Ball, and Darius Pandole, will be entered in the open singles category. The winner of the open singles is universally acknowledged as the best amateur player on the North American continent.

Author: By Steve Li, | Title: Men's Squash Heads to Nationals | 2/14/1986 | See Source »

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