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August 18, 1960, Universal Newsreel

This newsreel includes stories about the trial of U-2 spy pilot Francis Gary Powers, who was shot down over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960.… read more

This newsreel includes stories about the trial of U-2 spy pilot Francis Gary Powers, who was shot down over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. Scenes of the trial are followed by President Eisenhower commenting at a news conference. An Air Force balloonist who performed a record setting flight and jump is also featured. close

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August 18, 1960, Universal Newsreel

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Program ID:
474470-1
Category:
Vignette
Format:
Vignette
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 02, 2020 | 5:55am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Aug 29, 2020 | 11:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Aug 02, 2020 | 5:55am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 03, 2020 | 7:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 09, 2020 | 2:55am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 29, 2020 | 11:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 3