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Carter on Northern Ireland (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Jill Lourie reports on President Carter’s written statement on Northern Ireland, in which he calls on the American people to stop giving financial aid to paramilitary organisations in Ulster and offers...
Carter and South Africa arms embargo (1977)
- Genre
- News report
Norman Beebe reports on President Carter’s support of the United Nations arms embargo against South Africa.
Anti-Shah demo at White House (1977)
- Genre
- News report
Norman Beebe reports on demonstrations at the White House to mark a visit by the Shah of Iran. Following clashes between anti- and pro-Shah factions, police used tear gas to separate rival groups. President...
Carter on Sadat peace initiative (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Norman Beebe reports on President Carter’s reaction to Egyptian President Sadat’s Middle Eastern peace initiative.
Menachem Begin arrives in USA (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report by Norman Beebe on Israeli Prime Minister Begin’s surprise visit to the USA, for talks on the Middle East peace process and a possible accord with President Carter.
Galveston explosion (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Roy Flores reports from the USA to Peter Sharp at IRN on an explosion in Galveston, Texas, where people were trapped inside a grain elevator. 10 people are reported dead and a further 23 injured. Emergency...
Carter’s European tour (1977)
- Genre
- News report
Norman Beebe reports on, and analyses President Carter’s European tour and its effect on his popularity; his unhelpful speech on Middle East peace process and also the announcement that Federal Reserve...
Fire service strikes (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
A series of clips about the firemen’s strike which occurred as a result of a pay dispute. The clips include information about why the strikes have occurred; we hear from the firemen’s union about the...
British troops leaving for Bermuda (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on British troops leaving for Bermuda to help quell riots that broke out following hanging of 2 black Bermudans for murder of white victims. Speaks to Lieutenant-Colonel David Betley on the job they...
UK Troops leave Bermuda (1977)
- Genre
- News report
Chris Lodge reports on the decision to remove the British troops from Bermuda. It looks at the impact of the army on the riots and the relaxation of the curfew. Also calls to abolish the death penalty in...