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Summary:President Reagan took a stern line with American air traffic controllers who went on strike in August. He told them that if they did not return to work within forty-eight hours they would be dismissed. There were a few days of chaos at the major United States airports; but before long the measures to replace those who remained on strike began to take effect, and service returned to some seventy-five per cent of normal. NOTE: Date is approximate. This clip may contain footage from multiple events; exact date or dates may be unknown.
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Location:USA NEW YORK CITY CHICAGO AIRPORTS JFK O'HARE
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