US proposals for Falklands peace

Title

US proposals for Falklands peace

Genre

Speech

TX Date

30 Apr 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:05:24

Description

US Secretary of State Alexander Haig gives a speech announcing the USA’s proposals for peace in the Falkland Islands conflict and Argentina’s rejection of them and US consequent sanctions against Argentina and offer of material support for the UK.

Contributors

Alexander Haig

Keywords

USA; Armed forces; Great Britain; International relations; Military affairs; Economic sanctions; Conflict resolution; Foreign policy; Peacebuilding; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Sovereignty; Wars (events); Military equipment

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