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presidents but of democratic presidents like franklin roosevelt and john kennedy of trying to spread freedom of democracy and the world and standing up against totalitarian forces. and within months, after he left office, that berlin wall came down as he asked it to do out there in the brandenberg gate and the soviet union soon ceased to exist. communism lost its hold on eastern europe. so that was a very low blood shed triumph for the united states and for freedom of democracy. that's a pretty strong record. >> eric: at the sameat the samee had unemployment rate 1982 was bigger than...

were killed. dozens injured in metro's deadliest crash in its history. rescue squads on nearby georgia avenue was among the first responders. emt stanley taper says the first sights were overwhelming. >> it was mostly just bodies, the victims. and as much as i tried to, or we tried to get to them, it was really chaotic and it was not to say hopeless but seemed hopeless. >> reporter: he and his fellow rescuers began doing what they are trained to do. finding first one survivor. >> older guy who was underneath the bench was the first person i helped out. he looked like he was terrified...

tonight on "nightline," the day america stopped. from the city of brotherly love and the nation's capital to the big apple, what happens when the planes are grounded, schools are closed and the government is gone home? today, we found out. snowmen. on the day when snowfall records were shattered up and down the east coast, our cameras were there to find out just who was braving the blizzard, and how. plus, the hugging saint. what would make an estimated 30 million people, including more and more americans, seek this woman's brief embrace? it's the inside story of why she's become...

tonight on "nightline," under pressure. president obama deliverers his state of the union address at a crucial moment, with his ambitious agenda stalled and sinking. so, did he persuade congress, and did he persuade you? report card. our expert panel is live to break down tonight's state of the union address. did the president pass his big test? plus, the ipad revealed. the name is already causing a stir, but will apple's newest must-have gizmo change the world again? we get our hands on one. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with martin bashir and cynthia mcfa...

tonight on "nightline," taste of victory. a brazilian judge rules in favor of an american father who for five years has fought for custody of his own son. have his prayers finally been answered? and when will david goldman be reunited with his boy? the big blue box. we go behind the scenes at electronic retail giant best buy to see how a human touch, the geek squad and an open door have spelled success and why shoppers still like the real thing. plus, color revolt? party dresses? princesses? girl power? it's the traditional hue for young ladies, but can it send the wrong message?...