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  1. Proposed Citizens Volunteer Force (1974)

    Genre
    Interview

    Conservative MP Geoffrey Rippon discusses his proposal for a new Citizens Volunteer Force, which would be ready in state of emergency behind the Territorial Army and the Police Force. Male interviewer not...

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  2. Minister of Defence for Israel on peace with Egypt (1975)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Shimon Peres, Minister of Defence for Israel, talks about a possible peace with Egypt, and removal of 3,500 troops from the Suez Canal region. The Israelis don’t expect a similar gesture, but they do...

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  3. Nixon announces withdrawal of troops from Vietnam (1975)

    Genre
    Speech

    Archive speech by US President Richard Nixon in which he announces the withdrawal of 150,000 troops from Vietnam (20/04/70).

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  4. Soldiers in Vietnam (1975)

    Genre
    News report

    Interview with a male eyewitness on the desperate situation of troops in southern Vietnam, on the border with Cambodia. He spoke to four young soldiers who had been evacuated, still unpaid, from the besieged...

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  5. Ford’s State of the Union address (1976)

    Genre
    Speech

    State of the Union address by President Gerald Ford, during the USA’s Bicentennial year, about his pledge to help Angola, whether or not that means using military force. He also speaks about the state...

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  6. Angola (1976)

    Genre
    News report

    Colin Parkes reports on the National Liberation Front of Angola. It covers how mercenaries were hired in the UK, and the execution of mercenaries ordered by Colonel Callan (aka Costas Georgiou). It also...

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  7. Roy Mason on defence (1976)

    Genre
    Interview

    Roy Mason on defence policy and white paper including plans for purchasing of equipment and maintaining of professional personnel rather than conscripts. Rejects idea we are leaving ourselves open to attack...

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  8. Montgomery speaking in 1942 (1976)

    Genre
    News report; Obituary; Speech

    Archival news report of British army commander General Montgomery’s visit to a munitions factory in 1942, including a speech by him on the war and the importance of the Home Front. Broadcast on LBC...

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  9. Winston Churchill MP on being appointed Shadow Defence Minister (1976)

    Genre
    Interview

    Winston Churchill MP on being appointed Shadow Defence Minister. He says there is disquiet within the armed forces about their future, and whether they will have the equipment to do the job. He also says he...

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  10. Ulster protest disrupts women’s lunch (1976)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the 21st anniversary of the annual Women of the Year award. The Duchess of Gloucester, Lady Mary Wilson (wife of former Prime Minister Harold Wilson) and 750 guests attended. The event raised money...

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