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The History of the '80s documentary series offers a look at major moments from the 1980s, including international events, politics, sports, entertainment, and developments in science and technology. Excerpts from film and television coverage are used to take viewers back in time and help to put the decade in perspective. This volume, focusing on the year 1980, features: the hostage crisis in Iran; the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; the boycott of the Moscow Olympic Games; and more.