Ian Smith news conference

Title

Ian Smith news conference

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:03:03

Description

Report on press conference where Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith talks about his meeting with South African Prime Minister Dr. John Vorster and his reaction to President Carter’s repeal of the Byrd Amendment which allowed the United States to import chrome despite UN trade sanctions. Reporter not identified (poss. Chris Morten).

Contributors

Ian Smith; Chris Morten?

Keywords

USA; South Africa; Ian Smith; Political systems; UN; Economic sanctions; Zimbabwe; Rhodesia; Prime ministers; John Vorster; Byrd Amendment

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