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George H. W. Bush: Ending the Cold War

American History Hit

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The Evolving Landscape of Media and Its Impact on War Perception

This chapter explores the influence of the 24-hour news cycle on public perception of war, focusing on events like the Gulf War and Tiananmen Square. It examines the disconnect created between the brutal realities of conflict and its sanitized media portrayal, along with the complexities of George H.W. Bush's diplomatic stance towards China after Tiananmen.

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