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13 results found for '"Decolonization"' in Keywords.
Anne Armstrong, US Ambassador to the UK (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Anne Armstrong about the United States Bicentennial, the relations between the USA and Britain since the loss of the British colony in 1776, and her trip to Belfast.
Future rule in Rhodesia (1976)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Unidentified male ANC Zimbabwe spokesman (at the Geneva conference?) on the role of the prospective transitional government of Rhodesia. He says that a constitution is necessary, to enable Zimbabwe to become...
Earl Mountbatten recollects Indian independence (1977)
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- Interview
Interview with The Last Viceroy of India, Earl Mountbatten, recalling the transfer of power of India from Great Britain to the Indians in 1947 and why he chose the date of 15/08/47 (30 years ago today)....
Decision makers (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary; Vox pop
Decision Makers- the future of Gibraltar, presented by Nick Peters. The history between Gibraltar, Spain and the UK is looked at, and the future is discussed with relation to Gibraltar’s commitment to...
Independence for Belize - End of British rule (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
John Suchet reports on the ceremony in which Belize received independence from Britain. Includes speech by Belizian Prime Minister, George Price.
Hong Kong handover agreement (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Peter Blaker, of an All Party Commons committee on Hong Kong, interviewed on the agreement between Great Britain and China being negotiated by UK Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe over handover of Hong...
Margaret Thatcher on future of Hong Kong (1984)
- Genre
- Press conference
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gives a press conference in Hong Kong after signing an agreement with China about the future of Hong Kong. Answers press questions on the agreement and possible visit...
Ronald Reagan at 40th anniversary of UN General Assembly (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Speech by US President Ronald Reagan to mark the 40th anniversary of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. He speaks about his vision for the future, the differences between East and West,...
Hong Kong politician on Chinese handover concerns (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Hong Kong legislator, Alan Lee, on growing concern for the future of the residents of the British colony as martial law continues in China. Hong Kong is due to be handed over to China in 1997...
Hong Kong campaigns for right to live in UK (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
John Greenwood interviews Dame Lydia Dunn, senior member of Hong Kong’s ruling executive council, on a campaign to restore the right of residency to Hong Kong British subjects. Politicians in Hong Kong...