Jesse Jackson on Robert Goodman
- Title
- Jesse Jackson on Robert Goodman
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Special
- TX Date
- 3 Jan 1984
- Year of production
- 1984
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- Duration
- 00:02:38
- Description
- Report on an announcement by US politician The Reverend Jesse Jackson, regarding the release of captured US Navy Lieutenant Robert Goodman, after meeting him at the Syrian Foreign Ministry. Jackson described it as a happy day and as a giant step towards peace. The Syrians say their decision should create the atmosphere for an American withdrawal from Lebanon. Jackson agrees that they are one step closer to peace talks. Goodman says he is happy to be free. US President Ronald Reagan was awoken with news of the release. TV viewers in the USA have been watching a live link-up between Robert Goodman and his father, also named Robert Goodman. Female reporter not identified.
- Contributors
- Jesse Jackson; Robert Goodman, Jr.; Robert Goodman, Sr.
- Keywords
- USA; Television; International relations; Lebanon; Hostages; Ronald Reagan; Prisoners of War; Syria; Naval personnel; Robert Goodman, Jr.
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