Video: 'Iraq Invades Kuwait - 8/2/1990'

(Thursday, August 2, 1990, 2:00 a.m. Arabia Standard Time; during the Invasion of Kuwait, part of the Gulf War and the Persian Gulf Conflicts) — After weeks of tension over disputed land and oil production quotas, Iraqi troops crossed the Kuwait border early this morning and penetrated deeply into the country and into Kuwait’s capital city, senior Administration officials said late Aug. 1, 1990. Continue reading Gulf War begins as Iraqi Army invades Kuwait in fierce fighting 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1990) →

Video: 'President George H.W. Bush Signs the Americans with Disabilities Act, 07/26/1990'

(Thursday, July 26, 1990, Bush spoke at 10:11 a.m. EDT) — President George H.W. Bush today signed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, prohibiting discrimination against the disabled in employment, public accommodations, in telecommunications, and on public or private buses or trains.
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Video: 'CBS Evening News July 19, 1990 Part 1' (Nixon library at 2:27)

(Thursday, July 19, 1990, pre-ceremony introductions underway by 10:18 a.m. PDT, Bush spoke at 10:55 a.m. PDT) — Almost 16 years after he resigned the presidency in disgrace, Richard M. Nixon was hailed today as a statesman and a peacemaker as he presided over the dedication of the $21 million Nixon Library and Birthplace (since re-designated the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum) in Yorba Linda, California (click here to watch today’s complete ceremony). Continue reading Nixon welcomes Bush, Reagan and Ford at library dedication 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1990) →