" Barbie 6 O'clock News " (1987) was a diorama for Barbie to be a news anchor. Barbie and Ken gave a tribute to and inspired many to consider a career in the United States military with " The Stars and Stripes Series. " The series was approved in 1989 by the Pentagon (United States Department of Defense). The series consisted of the following branches of the U.S. military: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The series was discontinued in1993. RIGHT: The gift set " Barbie for President " was produced as a Toys R Us exclusive in 1991. This first edition features the United States Presidential Seal and was recalled because it is prohibited for commercial use by 18 USC 713 of the United States code and defined by Executive Orders 11916 and 11649. Since, the " Barbie for President " debut in 1991 a new edition is issued every four years. In 2016 Barbie came with a female vice president running mate. FAR RIGHT: Barbie has represented role-models in their service as delegates at the presidential primaries. The " Convention 2000 Barbie " was a donation from Mattel and included in the gift bags of all the delegates attending the national presidential primaries. DOLL NEWS * UFDC.ORG 89http://ufdc.org