Kennedy and the Ayatollah

Title

Kennedy and the Ayatollah

Genre

News report

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:01:27

Description

Report on a letter (or telegram) alleged by the Iranians to have been sent to the Ayatollah Khomeini by Senator Edward Kennedy, expressing support for the Islamic Revolution. Kennedy has denied any such contact with the Ayatollah. It may have been an attempt by a political opponent to discredit Kennedy. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

USA; Iran; Revolutions; Politics; Ayatollah Khomeini; International relations; Edward Kennedy; Ruhollah Musawi Khomeini; Iranian revolution (1979)

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