US attacks on Libya

Title

US attacks on Libya

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

16 Apr 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:05:40

Description

Report on reaction to US airstrikes on Libya and claims of high civilian casualties. Includes US President Ronald Reagan, addressing businessmen at the White House, attempting to justify the action; a statement by State Department spokesman Bernard Cowell(?); speeches at the United Nations by a Libyan ambassador (translated) and US ambassador General Vernon Walters; the views of Tip O’Neill, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Ronald Reagan; Bernard Cowell(?); Vernon Walters; Tip O’Neill

Keywords

USA; Terrorism; Public opinion; USSR; UN; Aerial bombardment; Military operations; Muammar al-Gaddafi; Libya; Casualties; Civilians

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