George Bush London speech on nuclear weapons

Title

George Bush London speech on nuclear weapons

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech; Special

TX Date

10 Feb 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:03:38

Description

Report on US Vice-President George Bush’s address to the Royal Insititute of Foreign Affairs at London’s Guildhall during his West European tour. Includes speech excerpts, with Bush defending the siting of US nuclear weapons in Europe as a deterrent against Soviet aggression. Also interview with CND leader Bruce Kent and actuality of anti-nuclear protest. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Bruce Kent; George H. W. Bush

Keywords

USA; London; UK; USSR; Defence; Speeches; Nuclear weapons; Europe; Missiles; CND; War (concept); Anti-nuclear movements; George H. W. Bush; Royal Institute of Foreign Affairs

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