Military and the Media in the Persian Gulf

Mr. Williams commented on the Asheville videotape and answered questions concerning his role as Pentagon spokesman during Operation Desert… read more

Mr. Williams commented on the Asheville videotape and answered questions concerning his role as Pentagon spokesman during Operation Desert Shield. He and Mr. Copeland discussed the relationship of the current situation to the Vietnam War, including the differences in troop morale, unit cohesion, and number of soldiers. They also explained the various press regulations imposed on journalists due to government restrictions. close

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Military and the Media in the Persian Gulf

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Program ID:
18300-1
Category:
Call-In
Format:
Call-In
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 14, 1990 | 4:15pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Nov 14, 1990 | 4:15pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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