Time Magazine Contents Page: Feb. 12, 1990

Vol. 135, No. 7 FEBRUARY 12, 1990

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NATION: As the cold war comes to a close, the U.S. is cutting defense. With vision, Bush could prune billions more

Does the Pentagon still need all its bombers, missiles, aircraft carriers and soldiers? Experts think the U.S. could pare down to a smaller, faster military without sacrificing security. Three scenarios for deeper cuts. -- The peace dividend is not as big as it looks. -- A State of the Union speech with Democratic rhetoric and a Republican budget. -- The Star-Spangled Banner is hard to sing; its words are hard to remember. Should the anthem be replaced?

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