Title

George Bush calls for the end of the Berlin Wall

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

1 Jun 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:06

Description

George Bush is preparing for a hectic round of top level talks and social engagements on his first full day in Britain since becoming President of the United States. He has spent the night at the American Ambassador’s home in central London after arriving at Heathrow last night. Later this morning he is due in Downing Street for talks with Margaret Thatcher. Here he calls for the demolition of the Berlin Wall. Peter Russell reports.

Contributors

George H. W. Bush; Peter Russell

Keywords

USA; Politics; Government; Margaret Thatcher; UK; Great Britain; International relations; Political leadership; State visits; Presidents; Berlin Wall; George H. W. Bush

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