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Challenger

Decades Series

The 1980s: The Challenger Seven

One of the worst accidents of the American space program shapes a generation: In 1986, the nation mourns the heroes aboard the space shuttle Challenger, including two astronauts with deep ties to North Carolina.

by Philip Gerard
Decades Series

The 1980s: The Decade of Local Heroes

After a period of radical change, North Carolinians enter the 1980s with renewed energy and optimism. The time is right for men and women of passion and talent to step up and make their mark on our state.

by Philip Gerard

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