Episode 277 GEORGE H W BUSH The Sweep of History (Part 18) A Look at The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher (A)

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History

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In this episode we look back at the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher. We listen in on stories about the relationship she had with United States President Ronald Reagan, complete with a private call between the two after the Grenada Invasion. They were two conservative icons and in both cases they were leaders who turned their countries around after years of turmoil.
In Margaret Thatcher's case she had inherited a country largely considered the sick man of Europe. By the time she was done Great Britain was an economic power. She was loved and vilified and we dip into that controversy as well. This is the our tribute to one of the most successful leaders in the last half of the 20th century.
This is the first of two tribute episodes.
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Chapters

1. Margaret Thatcher's memorable remarks video mash up - The New York Times (00:00:00)

2. Intro Music (00:01:52)

3. A Friendship that defined an era Thatcher and Reagan - BBC Select (00:02:15)

4. Ronald Reagan says "Sorry" to Margaret Thatcher in private telephone call - the Guardian Secret Reagan tape (00:05:08)

5. Host Randal Wallace introduces Margaret Thatcher in our tribute to her (00:07:49)

6. Thatcher and Reagan's special relationship - CNN (00:10:25)

7. Host Randal Wallace introduces Margaret Thatcher as the Prime Minister who saved Great Britain (00:14:39)

8. What did Margaret Thatcher do for Britain's economy - The Telegraph (00:15:36)

9. Thatcher's most significant moments - 5 - News Britain (00:18:54)

10. Host Randal wallace talks about Margaret Thatcher the Iron Lady, no one had mild feelings about Margaret Thatcher (00:23:55)

11. Margaret Thatcher the most loved and the most vilified PM - Sky News Australia (00:25:04)

12. Host Randal Wallace introduces her last day in office and just how much fun it is to hear her in action answering questions in Parliament (00:34:38)

13. The Day Margaret Thatcher resigned - BBC NewsNight archives (00:36:57)

14. Closing theme (00:47:56)