Bush on Soviet collapse

Title

Bush on Soviet collapse

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

27 Aug 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:13

Description

Paul Woodley reports from the United States on reaction to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the unique position of the US as the last remaining superpower. President George H. W. Bush expresses his views during a news conference, following a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney including desire for Baltic States to become independent. Also includes a statement by Senator Richard Lugar. Broadcast on LBC Newstalk.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; Richard Lugar; George H. W. Bush; LBC Newstalk

Keywords

USA; USSR; International relations; Political systems; Communism; Independence; Communist parties; Washington DC; Baltic States; Political crises

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