Capturing the complexity of the Iranian revolution is hard to do in just two hours, but 1979 Revolution: Black Friday makes a noble and ultimately effective attempt. Thanks to an interesting cast of ...

Prior to the introduction of the Saab 900 in 1978, the Saab brand was about as well-known in the United States as Citroën. You saw 96s and 99s on the street now and then, but it was accepted that you ...

Twenty-five years ago, on October 6, 1979, the Federal Reserve adopted new policy procedures that led to skyrocketing interest rates and two back-to-back recessions but that also broke the back of ...

When the 1979 Chevy trucks debuted, it was only the third year for the K30 1-ton 4x4. The 1979 Chevy K30 line in particular followed a market trend toward moving the 1-ton 4x4 into the mainstream.

Explore objects and stories related to the year 1979 in the Smithsonian's collections. Held in trust for the American people, the Smithsonian’s collections document our nation’s shared history, art ...