Martial law in Poland - US reaction

Title

Martial law in Poland - US reaction

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:01:41

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports from the United States about reaction to Soviet reports regarding the declaration of martial law in Poland and the banning of the Solidarity trade union. Also looks at possible implementation of economic sanctions by the US. Includes press interview with Robert Hormats, US Assistant Secretary of State for economic affairs.

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Robert Hormats

Keywords

USA; Trade unions; USSR; International relations; Economic sanctions; Foreign policy; Poland; Solidarity; Military government; East West relations

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