Cedarville University - Miracle / Cedrus Yearbook (Cedarville, OH)

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Bush vs. Rather Trying to be persistent about answers is part of a reporter s job. (Dan Rather. CBS News Anchorman) The worst time I’ve had in 20 years in public life. Two weeks before a primary. (Cieorgc Bush. U.S. Vice President) These were their reactions to their public con- frontation in the midst of a CBS interview with the Vice-President. Bush clearly won the de- bate. but Rather revived questions about his role in the Iran-Contra affair. WELCOME HOME. NANCY” read a banner on the White House when President Reagan escorted hi» wife home from the Bethesda Naval Hovpital where »he underwent breast cancer surgery. PERSONALITIES rhe entertainment world saw the premiere of a new play on Broadway. The Phan- tom of the Opera created a mu- sical sensation as it broke the Broadway record of $12 million in advance sales. Another event that was compara- ble in sales, but not in culture, was the exciting re match of the two go- liaths of professional wrestling. The world s most watched wrestling match in history proved too much for the champion, Hulk Hogan. Andre the Giant, weighing in at 7'4”, 400 pounds, successfully stole the championship belt much to the chagrin of millions of tiny “Hulksters.” Just when everyone thought it was safe to turn the TV back on, the Vice President was “Bush- TCLCVISION EVANGELISTS STUMBLED begin- ning with Jim and Tammy Bakkcr. They re- signed from PTL ministries after he confessed to a sexual encounter with a young woman, and she began treatment for drug dependency. MISS MICHIGAN WON the Miss America 1988 crown. Miss Kaye Lani Rac Ralko shook the talent competition with her Polynesian dance. PREACHERS? I'm asking you to help extend my life (Oral RoS erts-during a plea for 54.5 million to be contributed to his ministry.) God deliver us from these pretty little boys... calling themselves preachers of the gospel. (Jimmy Swag gart-months before soliciting the services of a prosti- tute.) wacked” by the “not-soeverpre- sent” Dan Rather. A few weeks earlier. Rather had stormed off the set to protest extended coverage of a (J.S. Open Tennis match. The screen went black for 6 minutes un- til Rather returned. Many viewers felt that it was the most accurate six minutes of news coverage in te- levison history. As George Bush was planning to enter the White House. Ronald Reagan, one of America's most es- teemed personalities, was prepar- ing for his departure from Washing- ton after two terms of service.

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 PEOPLE rhe events of the past months have accomplished much not only in shaping the nation but also in testing it. The varied stories and pictures that will long be remembered sparked mem- ories of those people that have cap- tured. if only for a moment, the hearts and thoughts of citizens from all parts of the nation. These are universal memories • memories that ignore the shallow conflicts and debate of everyday existence and reflect the true essence of the commonality of mankind. NATION The Events Of The Year Trigger Memories From The Past Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North became somewhat of a national celebrity during hit testimony before the Iran Contra Hearings. MEMORIES OF THE 1 ne of the nation’s most heart- f warming stories was that of tiny Jessica McClure. The eighteen month old infant was trapped for 2 I 2 days in a Midland, Texas well while she entertained herself and her rescuers with her own rendition of Winnie the Pooh tunes. It was also the year of the tele- evangelist. After Oral Roberts was ransomed from his homegoing by eight million dollars in contribu- wmamammmaam tions, the affairs of of Jim and Tammy Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart were brought to light re- minding everyone of the divided loyalties of fallen man. Lt. Col. Oliver North and his secretary. Fawn Hall, were exam- ples of those without divided loyal- ties. Their loyalty was to duty and country, but questions will fill the air as to their futures which lie in the hands of a special prosecutor. America said goodbye to several famous people in 1987-88. Among them were actor and musical enter- tainer Danny Kaye, pop artist Andy Warhol, pianist and million- aire Liberace, actor Jackie Glea- son remembered for his role in The Honeymooners. and a television personality of recent fame, Clara Peller, known for her one line in Wendy's Restaurant commercials- Where's the Beef? — wmamamm HHHBI mmm mm B mammam■ mmaamma BMi

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Black Poll Power • American life is not like a blanket of unbroken cloth of one color and one texture American life is like a quilt of many patches, many pieces, many colors bound together by a common thread. said Jesse Jackson in his 1984 quest for the presidency. His 1984 campaign wos basically a side show, howev- er. in 1988. Jackson surrounded himself with white supporters He nearly upset the 1988 presidential can- didacy of Michael Dukakis when he defeated him in the Michigan primaries almost 2-1. Though he did not receive the nomination, he was the last Democrat to bow to Dukakis, making him the first black to ever come close to the American presidency. His contribu tion to politics activated black poll power. A resur gence of civil rights activity was evidenced in many ways, including increased registration of black voters- ROBERT BORK REJECTED was on the front of every newspaper in the fall of 1987. Alter five days of grilling Bork's judicial philosophies and private life. 58 senators rctectcd him os o Supreme Court Justice. POLITICS rhe excitement of the upcom ing presidential election cer- tainly highlighted the year in politics. It started out as a battle among thirteen hopeful candidates; however, when the smoke and scandal had cleared, only two re- mained standing, Massachussetts Democrat Michael Dukakis and Republican Vice-President, George Bush. The most notable casualty came early as reporters met Gary Hart's challenge and also met his weekend visitor Donna Rice. Af- ter withdrawing from the campaign in the midst of scandal. Hart later re-entered in order to let the people decide the fate of his candidacy. They decided quickly, and Hart lat- er exited the race after receiving no more than 1% of the vote in subse- quent primaries. President Ronald Reagan sur vived the last year of his lame duck presidency after a number of major disappointments. The rejection of Robert Bork as Supreme Court Justice, along with two other of Reagan's nominations, was finally resolved with the acceptance of Su- preme Court Judge Kennedy. The never-ending Iran-Contra hearings also proved disastrous for the Chief Executive. However, a command performance by Lt. Col. Oliver North and a successful Soviet- American Summit with Mikhail Gorbachev, which produced the most comprehensive weapons trea- ty in history, may allow the most popular president in history to re- tire quietly to his new home in California. As President Reagan began to leave, the first female British Prime Minister. Margaret Thatcher, pre- pared to stay for another four years after being the first prime minister to be elected to a third consecutive term. Pope John Paul III made his second trip to the United States. During his visit, America witnessed some of the tightest security to be given to any personality. THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE celebrated its 50th birthday. About 250.00 people jammed onto it for an anniversary walk while 500.000 were denied ac- cess because engineers feared that the bridge could not sup port the weight. On the same evening. San Francisco spon sored celebratory fireworks.