Bush proposes NATO arms plan for Europe and talks with Soviets
President Bush urges NATO allies to back a conventional arms control scheme in Europe. He envisions ceilings on tanks and armored vehicles, talks with the Warsaw Pact, and a 6–12 month window for possible agreement with implementation aimed by 1992 or 1993. He says acceptance could transform Europe’s military map.
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NATO
Bush
Europe
Bush Iso
Vienna
Austria
James A. Baker III
Gorbachev
Eduard Shevardnadze
Soviet Union
Kohl
Beijing Pro-Democracy Protests Expand Across China
Student activists remain in Tiananmen Square amid nationwide demonstrations as crowds from 31 provinces join in seeking Li Peng's resignation. Beijing workers face penalties while censorship tightens, and solidarity rallies extend to Hong Kong Taiwan Australia and New York.
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Yao Gangfu
Jiangsu
National People’s Congress
China
Li Peng
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Australia
Chicago
New York
Memorial Day observances honor fallen veterans nationwide
In western Nebraska 109 flags at Paxton Cemetery mark veterans linked to the community. In Chicago Navy veterans and former foes joined to remember the U 505 capture. Baltimore dedicated a Vietnam veterans monument drawing thousands. Fireworks and a lone bugle at South Street Seaport closed ceremonies with solemn reflection.
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Nebraska
Paxton
Interstate 80
Chicago
U.S. Navy
Earl Trosino
West Africa
Baltimore
Washington
New York
South Street
Local Vietnam veterans share memories and lessons learned
Stone and Overstreet recount 1969 70 Vietnam service with infantry artillery and aviation units. Canaday argues attitudes toward war and media shape views. They praise National Guard training for preparedness and reflect on youth, citizenship, and duty in wartime.
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Stone
Vietnam
Overstreet
Canaday
Full Metal Jacket
China Beach
National Guard
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Tiananmen Square
Capital Steel Works
World Economic Herald
Aiken
U.S
Bruce Bassman
Garden State Fireworks
Millington
N.J
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