1990s

The 1990s: the Mars landing; Desert Storm; the Clintons; the U.S.S.R. is dissolved; Princess Diana; Michael Jordan; Boris Yeltsin; "The Simpsons.", This ten-part series reviews many of the important and exciting events that occurred during the 20th century. Each volume features interviews with newsmakers, their friends and colleagues, archival footage, and information culled from historical records. Noted journalist Howard K. Smith hosts each episode that covers an entire decade. This volume reviews the 1990s when shocking political changes took place in Russia, Operation Desert Storm unleashed its war power, and Nelson Mandela's patience in South Africa was finally rewarded. Other covered topics include the unexpected death of England's Princess Diana, the impeachment charges brought against President Bill Clinton, and the death of the tireless caregiver Mother Teresa.