Giscard D’Estaing on Paris synagogue bombing

Title

Giscard D’Estaing on Paris synagogue bombing

Genre

News report

TX Date

10 Aug 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:02:25

Description

Report on French president Giscard D’Estaing’s speech to the nation five days after the bombing of a synagogue in Paris. Three Frenchmen and an Israeli woman died in the blast on 03/10/80. Home Secretary, Christian Bonnet prompted calls for his resignation after expressing doubt that the bomb was planted by right-wing terrorists. Male reporter not identified.

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None Identified

Keywords

Legislation; Terrorism; Police; Terrorists; Television; France; Jews; Racism; Presidents; Fascism; Paris; Bombs; Anti-racism legislation; Explosions; Resignation (political); Giscard d’Estaing; Fascists; Synagogues; Christian Bonnet

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