Gulf crisis - US attitudes

Title

Gulf crisis - US attitudes

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:39

Description

US President George H. W. Bush defends his stance on the Gulf situation in an interview on the CNN news network, while anti-war protesters, including Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic, voice concern over the possibility of another Vietnam War, some accusing Bush of wanting to control the oil of the Middle East. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

CNN; George H. W. Bush; Ron Kovic

Keywords

USA; Middle East; Political protests; Public opinion; Political leadership; Vietnam War (1945-1975); Presidents; War (concept); Wars (events); Peaceful protest; Gulf War (1990-1991); President George H. W. Bush

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