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Ronald Reagan’s victory, 1980

As Ronald Reagan wins the 1980 US presidential election, Alistair Cooke reflects on the causes of Jimmy Carter's downfall.

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Fri 7 Nov 1980 21:00

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  • Fri 7 Nov 1980 21:00

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