Rhodesian elections - Victoria Falls bridge reopened

Title

Rhodesian elections - Victoria Falls bridge reopened

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

1 Feb 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:02:07

Description

Report on the re-opening of the Victoria Falls road bridge (01/02/80) connecting Rhodesia and Zambia after being closed for more than 7 years by the Rhodesian authorities (from January 1973) as a reprisal against Zambia for supporting terrorist incursions. Includes interview with American tourist Sherman Cooper. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Sherman Cooper

Keywords

International relations; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Rhodesia; Bridges; Victoria Falls; Borders; Tourists; Waterfalls

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