US conspiracy in Grenada coup and invasion?

Title

US conspiracy in Grenada coup and invasion?

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:17

Description

Report following the US invasion of Grenada on the fears of a military coup by Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and his ministers, and claims the USA and CIA conspired in the coup to legitimise an intervention and stamp out socialism on the island. Includes interview with British businessman Terry Peachey. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Terry Peachey

Keywords

USA; Revolutions; Conspiracy; Grenada; Military affairs; Socialism; Cold War; CIA; Intelligence service; Maurice Bishop

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