1987: United States

Archives consist of articles that originally appeared in Collier's Year Book (for events of 1997 and earlier) or as monthly updates in Encarta Yearbook (for events of 1998 and later). Because they were published shortly after events occurred, they reflect the information available at that time. Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.

President Ronald Reagan had his most turbulent year in the White House in 1987, seeing his credibility and political standing tumble as a result of the Iran/contra affair. But Reagan rebounded after the announcement in September of a historic 'agreement in principle' to eliminate all U.S. and... ...