US decides to invade Panama

Title

US decides to invade Panama

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

20 Dec 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:56

Description

White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater explains the US President’s decision for the US army to execute pre-planned military operations in Panama to restore democracy and apprehend General Manuel Noriega and prevent further violence. Guillermo Endara will be the new leader in Panama.

Contributors

Marlin Fitzwater

Keywords

USA; Armed forces; Political systems; Military operations; Dictatorship; Panama; Manuel Noriega; Guillermo Endara

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