6. From Communism to Terrorism
Former Secretary of State James Baker and retired Gen. David Petraeus trace the origins of America’s longest war back to Afghanistan in 1989.
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1989: The Year that Made Us is a documentary TV series that premiered on National Geographic on May 5, 2019. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "From Communism to Terrorism", aired on May 5, 2019.
A chronicle of the most consequential events of 1989, which saw the rise of radicalism, the intensification of tabloid news culture, the birth of the internet, and diverse voices gaining unprecedented traction.
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6 episodes · 1 season
2019 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago
Former Secretary of State James Baker and retired Gen. David Petraeus trace the origins of America’s longest war back to Afghanistan in 1989.
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1989: The Year that Made Us has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 5, 2019.
The most recent episode of 1989: The Year that Made Us, Season 1 Episode 6 "From Communism to Terrorism", aired on May 5, 2019.
1989: The Year that Made Us has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
1989: The Year that Made Us first aired on National Geographic on May 5, 2019.
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