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Greenham Common, CND and no nukes

The 70s 80s 90s Blog15 years ago4 years ago115 mins

The early 1980s saw a surge in anti-nuclear protest with the Greenham Common peace camp, CND and a movement against nukes

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Dead Kennedys and Governor Jerry Brown

The 70s 80s 90s Blog15 years ago4 years ago16 mins

California Über Alles was an American punk onslaught by The Dead Kennedys on Democrat governor Jerry Brown in 1979

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Chivers jellies encourage kids to be coin collectors!

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