US defence policy and the Berlin Wall

Title

US defence policy and the Berlin Wall

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

Nov 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:03:12

Description

Unidentified male reporter on possible changes in US defence policy following the opening up of the Berlin Wall. Includes reaction to the event from President George Bush. Defence Secretary, Dick Cheney on a possible reduction in the money spent on US forces in Europe. Unidentified male defence expert arguing it is politically anachronistic to maintain the enterprise. Former Defence Secretary, Caspar Weinberger criticising isolationist calls for troop withdrawals.

Contributors

Caspar Weinberger; Dick Cheney; George H. W. Bush

Keywords

USA; Government; Defence; Germany; Europe; Germany FR; German DR; Berlin Wall; Border control

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