Strategic Defense Initiative

Henry Cooper, Director of the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, spoke about his experiences in the “Star Wars” program. He outlined… read more

Henry Cooper, Director of the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, spoke about his experiences in the “Star Wars” program. He outlined the history of the program, starting with President Reagan’s 1983 challenge to the scientific community to develop a defense against Soviet ballistic missiles. Mr. Cooper talked about the Soviet reaction to the U.S. program. He also described the differences between active and passive nuclear defense systems. close

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Strategic Defense Initiative

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Program ID:
25715-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Roundtable
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 22, 1992 | 12:19am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 26, 1992 | 10:20am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Apr 22, 1992 | 12:19am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 22, 1992 | 5:39am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 22, 1992 | 11:07am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 26, 1992 | 3:55am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 26, 1992 | 10:20am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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