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Bert Lance resigns (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
President Jimmy Carter reads and comments on Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director Bert Lance’s resignation letter after a Senate hearing into Lance’s alleged suspect financial affairs.
Cyrus Vance on SALT talks (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Secretary of State Cyrus Vance in Moscow on the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). He is pleased with their achievements so far and optimistic about future negotiations to effect nuclear...
Steve Biko killing (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Dr Nthato Motlana, accusing the South African government of the death of Steve Biko, at a service at Regina Mundi Church in Soweto.
John Vorster speech (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Dr John Vorster, South African Prime Minister; announces an early general election and denounces foreign interference in South African affairs.
David Owen speech (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by UK Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen to the United Nations, on Britain’s backing for an embargo on arms and economic sanctions regarding South Africa. In two parts.
Queen visits Northern Ireland (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by the Queen at the University of Coleraine on her visit to Northern Ireland as part of celebrations for her silver jubilee. Speaks of the violence and suffering in Northern Ireland and her wish for a...
Jubilee Poem (1977)
- Genre
- Poetry; Speech
Lady (Mary) Wilson, wife of former Prime Minister Harold Wilson, reads her Jubilee Poem.
Lord Haw Haw 1940 broadcast (1977)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Germany Calling, Nazi propaganda broadcast by Lord Haw-Haw (aka William Joyce) from 1940 on France surrendering and the anticipated final victory of Germany in the Second World War.
Grunwick factory dispute (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech (including excerpt of speech) by Jayaben Desai at the Communist Party jubilee celebrations, calling for continuation of mass picketing at Grunwick where the 10-month labour dispute...
Grunwick factory dispute (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Vox pop
Peter Spencer for the afternoon report on clashes at the picket line at Grunwick factory where there is a long-running labour dispute. Includes Roy Grantham, APEX union leader speaking to workers and factory...