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In this October 7, 1960 ABC debate, presidential candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon answer press questions about their positions on Cold War defense strategies, building the U.S. economy, implementing Civil Rights legislation, and increasing American global power and prestige.
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In this October 28, 1980 debate, presidential candidates Governor Ronald Reagan and President Jimmy Carter respond to press questions about their positions on inflation, unemployment, the defense budget, urban decline, terrorism, nuclear arms control, energy independence, and social security and other Federal programs.
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In this October 13, 2004 ABC News debate, presidential candidates Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush respond to Bob Schieffer's questions about their positions on national security, fiscal responsibility, overseas manufacturing, gay marriage, abortion, healthcare, Social Security reform, immigration, the minimum wage, affirmative action, and gun control. Kerry proposes rolling back Bush's tax cuts to pay for healthcare, education, and...
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In this third and final presidential campaign between George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis, Bush seeks to paint Dukakis as a liberal while Dukakis tries to portray this line of argument as illegitimate. The candidates highlight their positions on defense spending, Social Security, abortion, foreign policy, campaign tactics, Vice President nominations, weapons and more.
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In this October 3, 2000 ABC News debate, presidential candidates Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore respond to Jim Lehrer's questions about their positions on Social Security, Medicare, and public education reform; abortion and Supreme Court appointments; energy independence; tax cuts and managing the federal surplus; and military and defense strategy. Gore proposes putting Medicare and Social Security in a "lock box" and cutting taxes...
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In this October 1996 debate between Senator Bob Dole and President Bill Clinton, the presidential candidates address domestic and foreign matters. Dole and Clinton highlight their positions on health care reform, Social Security, welfare, foreign aid, retirement, Affirmative Action, U.S. manufacturing, and more.
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Encourage students to explore biases and stereotypes with this third series of ABC News "What Would You Do?" segments. Each scenario puts actors into exchanges with unwitting bystanders, generating a wide range of responses-from overt hostility towards other races and cultures to acts of genuine compassion. Topics explored include disability, LGBT, homelessness, race and ethnicity, and more.
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Teens play dangerous games and sometimes games that kill. When Kristina Fields received a call from her 13-year-old son's school in February telling her that he killed himself in the school bathroom, she was mystified, as Luie Fields was a happy kid. But like so many teens who may not realize they are risking their lives when playing games like "leap frogging," "daring drinking," and extreme selfie games, some pay the ultimate price. Was Luie playing...
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In this October 11, 2000 ABC News debate, presidential candidates Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore respond to Jim Lehrer's questions about their positions on foreign policy, including military intervention and nation building; racial profiling and civil rights; gay marriage; gun control; affordable healthcare; and the environment and global warming.
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In this October 1960 debate between Senator John F. Kennedy, and Vice President Richard Nixon, the presidential candidates address U.S. foreign policies, labor union power, and economic growth. They answer questions from news correspondents about the country's position on the Formosa Straits, tax loopholes, and America's prestige.
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In this video, ABC News reports on the shrinking middle class and the growing economic disparity between the wealthy and the rest of the population. Diane Sawyer investigates the working class and how the "American Dream" appears more untenable than ever. Connecting to people across the country through social media, fast food workers; contract employees; and low wage earners reveal the struggles and frustrations of this generation.
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In this October 1976 debate between President Ford and Governor Carter, the presidential candidates address U.S. domestic matters. Ford and Carter highlight their positions on the environment, constitutional amendments, gun control, Supreme Court appointments, and the economy.
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Sue Klebold, Mother of Columbine shooter Dylan Klebold, gives her first television interview nearly 17 Years after the tragedy. She talks about her relationship with her son, about the victims, and about what happened inside her home leading up to the Columbine shooting. Diane Sawyer examines teenage mental health, warning signs of a child in crisis, and the possibility of preventing the next school shooting.
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In this September 1960 debate between Senator John F. Kennedy, and Vice President Richard Nixon, the presidential candidates address U.S. domestic matters. Nixon and Kennedy highlight their stances on economic growth, education, and medical care for the aged. The candidates answer questions from news correspondents about the country's forward progress, Communist activities within the U.S., and the experience of each candidate.
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In this September 26, 2008 ABC News debate, presidential candidates Senators John McCain and Barack Obama respond to Jim Lehrer's questions about their positions on the financial crisis and economic recovery plan; federal budget priorities and tax cuts; strategies in Iraq and Afghanistan; potential threats from Iran; diplomacy with Russia; and national security improvements since 9/11. Obama argues for targeting Al-Qaeda strongholds in Afghanistan...
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In this 20/20 special report, David Muir takes us to New Hampshire and inside the lives of recovering heroin addicts, their families, the health professionals working to help them, and those who do not survive. Aaron Smith struggles to find a treatment center where he can get help and when he does they do not have the drugs to get him through withdrawals. Follow Savanah and Matt as they do their best to remain drug free so they can give their baby...