US citizens ordered to leave the Lebanon

Title

US citizens ordered to leave the Lebanon

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

29 Jan 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:40

Description

Report on the USA telling its nationals in the Lebanon they have 30 days to leave the country, due to the dangers of terrorism and kidnapping in the country. And on US warships moving towards the Lebanon. Includes statements by State Department spokesman Charles Redman and US Secretary of Defense George Shultz. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

George Shultz; Charles Redman

Keywords

USA; Terrorism; Lebanon; Beirut; Hostages; Warships; Navy; Terry Waite; Aircraft carriers

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