LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

US hostages in the Lebanon

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:51

Description

Following the capture of American hostages in the Lebanon including Joseph Cicippio, report on the growing pressure on President George H. W. Bush to act tough on the terrorists. Warships are in the Gulf. Includes unidentified congressman calling for the use of force and a government spokesman calling on Iran to use its influence to secure the hostages’ release. Also Bush on the diplomatic offensive. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

George H. W. Bush

Keywords

USA; Iran; Terrorism; International relations; Military affairs; Diplomacy; Lebanon; Hostages; Joseph Cicippio

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