US attacks Libyan targets

Title

US attacks Libyan targets

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

15 Apr 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:05:44

Description

Report on a US attack on suspected terrorist targets in Libya. Includes White House spokesman Larry Speakes, announcing the attack to the press; President Ronald Reagan, in an address to the nation, thanking his European counterparts for their support and cooperation and attempting to justify the action; Secretary of State, George Shultz and Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger on the involvement and opinions of other nations. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Caspar Weinberger; Ronald Reagan; Larry Speakes; George Shultz

Keywords

USA; Margaret Thatcher; EEC; Terrorism; UK; International relations; Aerial bombardment; Military operations; Muammar al-Gaddafi; Libya

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