Anti-Shah demo at White House

Title

Anti-Shah demo at White House

Genre

News report

TX Date

15 Nov 1977

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:01:41

Description

Norman Beebe reports on demonstrations at the White House to mark a visit by the Shah of Iran. Following clashes between anti- and pro-Shah factions, police used tear gas to separate rival groups. President Carter and his guests suffered from the effects of tear gas.

Contributors

Norman Beebe

Keywords

USA; Iran; Political movements; International relations; Demonstrations; Jimmy Carter; Islamic Republic of Iran; State visits; Shah of Iran; Mohammad Pahlavi; White House

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