Robert Goodman returns to USA from Syria

Title

Robert Goodman returns to USA from Syria

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

5 Jan 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:17

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on the White House reception for released US airman, Robert Goodman. Leading members of President Ronald Reagan’s cabinet, diplomatic core, and Congress, and relatives of Lieutenant Goodman were all present as Reagan welcomed Goodman home. He had had a medical check-up at a Navy hospital and was declared fit. The Reverend Jesse Jackson insisted that the episode was a positive sign. Reagan praised Jackson for helping with the release, and announced the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon. The President did not rule out the possibility of talks with President Assad of Syria.

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Ronald Reagan; Jesse Jackson

Keywords

USA; International relations; Conflict resolution; Hostages; Prisoners of War; Syria; Hafez al-Assad; White House; Navy personnel; Robert Goodman, Jr.

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