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60 Minutes, The New Cold War
presented by David Martin, 1943-; produced by Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2016), 13 mins
A report on the U.S. Strategic Command, STRATCOM, and how they train for the possibility of nuclear war and the precautions they take to make sure only the President of the United States can give the order to launch a nuclear weapon. STRATCOM headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska work in accordance with the USS Kentucky...
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presented by David Martin, 1943-; produced by Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2016), 13 mins
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A report on the U.S. Strategic Command, STRATCOM, and how they train for the possibility of nuclear war and the precautions they take to make sure only the President of the United States can give the order to launch a nuclear weapon. STRATCOM headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska work in accordance with the USS Kentucky and other nuclear missile submarines to carry out nuclear military practices. Both Russia and the U.S. keep enough nuclear weapons on...
A report on the U.S. Strategic Command, STRATCOM, and how they train for the possibility of nuclear war and the precautions they take to make sure only the President of the United States can give the order to launch a nuclear weapon. STRATCOM headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska work in accordance with the USS Kentucky and other nuclear missile submarines to carry out nuclear military practices. Both Russia and the U.S. keep enough nuclear weapons on alert to end civilization. Includes interviews with: Commander Brian Freck, Commanding Officer, USS Kentucky; Admiral Cecil Haney, STRATCOM Commander; Colonel Barbara Buls, STRATCOM Watch Commander; Lieutenant Colonel Kristopher Geelan, STRATCOM Nuclear Strike Adviser; William Perry, Fmr. Secretary of Defense; Rear Admiral Andrew “Andy” Lennon, Reserve Deputy Commander, Submarine Force; and Air Force Captain Stuart Miller, Meteorological Effects Officer.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
David Martin, 1943-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
International relations, Nuclear warfare, Cold War, 1945-1989, War and Violence
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Copyright © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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60 Minutes, God of War
presented by David Martin, 1943-; produced by Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2017), 13 mins
A report on North Korea’s progress towards the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the United States. Called Hwasong, which translates to Mars, it is armed with a thermonuclear warhead. This threat is being monitored by the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (N...
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presented by David Martin, 1943-; produced by Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2017), 13 mins
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A report on North Korea’s progress towards the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the United States. Called Hwasong, which translates to Mars, it is armed with a thermonuclear warhead. This threat is being monitored by the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Paterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. Includes interviews with: Colonel Sean Larkin, NASIC Commander; Jeremy Suel,...
A report on North Korea’s progress towards the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the United States. Called Hwasong, which translates to Mars, it is armed with a thermonuclear warhead. This threat is being monitored by the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Paterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. Includes interviews with: Colonel Sean Larkin, NASIC Commander; Jeremy Suel, NASIC; Hugh Griffiths, UN Security Council; Steve Hancock, Senior Intelligence Analyst, Missile and Space Intelligence Center; Marie (last name withheld), engineer; Scott McDonald, Senior Weapons Analyst, NASIC; Mark Clark, Director, Military and Space Intelligence Center; Tom Boyd, senior intelligence analyst, NASIC.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
David Martin, 1943-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Kim Jong-un
Topic / Theme
Military intelligence, International relations, Nuclear weapons
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Copyright © 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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60 Minutes, Kabul Under Siege
presented by Lara Logan, 1971-; produced by Andrew Bast, fl. 2005, Guy Campanile, fl. 2009 and Richard Butler; interview by Lara Logan, 1971-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2018), 15 mins
A report on Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan that is still under the siege of war. Kabul receives billions of dollars in US aid, yet the city remains vulnerable to terrorist attacks and is now more dangerous than ever, with casualties reaching undisclosed numbers. Includes interviews with: General John Nicholson,...
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presented by Lara Logan, 1971-; produced by Andrew Bast, fl. 2005, Guy Campanile, fl. 2009 and Richard Butler; interview by Lara Logan, 1971-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2018), 15 mins
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A report on Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan that is still under the siege of war. Kabul receives billions of dollars in US aid, yet the city remains vulnerable to terrorist attacks and is now more dangerous than ever, with casualties reaching undisclosed numbers. Includes interviews with: General John Nicholson, commander of American forces in Afghanistan; Ashraf Ghani, Afghan President; unidentified former lieutenant of the Afghan counter-terr...
A report on Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan that is still under the siege of war. Kabul receives billions of dollars in US aid, yet the city remains vulnerable to terrorist attacks and is now more dangerous than ever, with casualties reaching undisclosed numbers. Includes interviews with: General John Nicholson, commander of American forces in Afghanistan; Ashraf Ghani, Afghan President; unidentified former lieutenant of the Afghan counter-terrorism unit; Dr. Alberto Cairo, orthopedic clinic in Afghanistan, International Committee of the Red Cross.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Interview, News story
Contributor
Andrew Bast, fl. 2005, Guy Campanile, fl. 2009, Richard Butler
Author / Creator
Lara Logan, 1971-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, 1949-, John William Nicholson, Jr., 1957-
Topic / Theme
Terrorism, Armed forces, War, Bombings, Military strategy, United States Intervention in Afghanistan, December 22, 2001-2021, War and Violence, Afghans, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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China and the US: readying for war in space
produced by Financial Times (Newspaper) (London, England: Financial Times (Newspaper), 2020), 5 mins
The Trump administration has given new life to America's military presence in space - standing up a new Space Force and US Space Command. But US military officials believe China is hot on their heels. US foreign policy and defence correspondent Katrina Manson reports.
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produced by Financial Times (Newspaper) (London, England: Financial Times (Newspaper), 2020), 5 mins
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The Trump administration has given new life to America's military presence in space - standing up a new Space Force and US Space Command. But US military officials believe China is hot on their heels. US foreign policy and defence correspondent Katrina Manson reports.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Financial Times (Newspaper)
Author / Creator
Katrina Manson
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Financial Times (Newspaper)
Topic / Theme
Weapons and ordnance, Air Force bases, Armed forces
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Convictions: Prisoners of Conscience
directed by Robert Richter, 1929-; produced by Robert Richter, 1929-, Richter Productions (New York, NY: Richter Productions, 2004), 22 mins
Profiles some of the 200 civil disobedience activists who collectively have spent more than 80 years in federal prison for their nonviolent actions to close the School of the Americas.
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directed by Robert Richter, 1929-; produced by Robert Richter, 1929-, Richter Productions (New York, NY: Richter Productions, 2004), 22 mins
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Profiles some of the 200 civil disobedience activists who collectively have spent more than 80 years in federal prison for their nonviolent actions to close the School of the Americas.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robert Richter, 1929-, Richter Productions
Author / Creator
Robert Richter, 1929-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Richter Productions
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Student activism and activists
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 Richter Productions
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Crossing the Line
directed by Robert Richter, 1929- and Avram Ludwig, 1962-; produced by Robert Richter, 1929- and Avram Ludwig, 1962-, Richter Productions (New York, NY: Richter Productions, 1999), 24 mins
The grassroots campaign to close the U.S. Army School of the Americas (SOA), with Martin Sheen and 7,000 others.
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directed by Robert Richter, 1929- and Avram Ludwig, 1962-; produced by Robert Richter, 1929- and Avram Ludwig, 1962-, Richter Productions (New York, NY: Richter Productions, 1999), 24 mins
Description
The grassroots campaign to close the U.S. Army School of the Americas (SOA), with Martin Sheen and 7,000 others.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Martin Sheen, 1940-, Robert Richter, 1929-, Avram Ludwig, 1962-, Richter Productions, Susan Sarandon, 1946-
Author / Creator
Robert Richter, 1929-, Avram Ludwig, 1962-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Richter Productions
Speaker / Narrator
Susan Sarandon, 1946-
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Civil disobedience
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 Richter Productions
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Economist Video, Afghanistan: How The Taliban Weakened America
in Economist Video (London, England: The Economist, 2021), 10 mins
The Taliban’s swift return to power in Afghanistan has shocked the world and humiliated America. What effect will this have on the international standing of the US and on global security? Our experts answer your questions.
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in Economist Video (London, England: The Economist, 2021), 10 mins
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The Taliban’s swift return to power in Afghanistan has shocked the world and humiliated America. What effect will this have on the international standing of the US and on global security? Our experts answer your questions.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
The Economist
Series
Economist Video
Speaker / Narrator
Shashank Joshi, Robert Guest
Person Discussed
Shashank Joshi, Robert Guest
Topic / Theme
Transition of power, Terrorism, Military retreats, United States Intervention in Afghanistan, December 22, 2001-2021, Afghans, Americans
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Copyright © 2021 The Economist
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Face the Nation, Sunday, June 1, 1980
directed by Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Joan Barone, fl. 1974 and Mary O Yates, fl. 1977, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, Walter Mears and Lesley Stahl, 1941-, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1980), 29 mins
Guest: Jimmy Carter (President of the U.S.)
Topic: Economic Programs / Recession / Social Programs / Tax Cut / Hostages / Mid-east
Correspondent: George Herman (CBS)
Columnists: Walter Mears (Associated Press) and Lesley Stahl (CBS)
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directed by Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Joan Barone, fl. 1974 and Mary O Yates, fl. 1977, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, Walter Mears and Lesley Stahl, 1941-, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1980), 29 mins
Description
Guest: Jimmy Carter (President of the U.S.)
Topic: Economic Programs / Recession / Social Programs / Tax Cut / Hostages / Mid-east
Correspondent: George Herman (CBS)
Columnists: Walter Mears (Associated Press) and Lesley Stahl (CBS)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Joan Barone, fl. 1974, Mary O Yates, fl. 1977, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962, George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, Walter Mears, Lesley Stahl, 1941-
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
Face the Nation
Person Discussed
Jimmy Carter, 1924-
Topic / Theme
Political criticism, Terrorism, Wartime economy, International sanctions, Negotiation in government, Hostages, Tariffs, Economic recessions, Commercial policy, Fiscal policy, Iranian Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981, Political and Social Movements, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Americans, Iranians
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Face the Nation, Sunday, November 2, 1980
directed by Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Joan Barone, fl. 1974, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by James Perry, 1927-2016, Richard Roth, 1949- and George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1980), 29 mins
Guest: George H. W. Bush (Republican Vice-Presidential Candidate)
Topic: Hostage Negotiations / Political Issue / Iran-Iraq Conflict / Election / Shale Oil
Correspondent: George Herman
COLUMNISTS: Richard Roth (CBS) and James Perry (Wall Street Journal)
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directed by Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Joan Barone, fl. 1974, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by James Perry, 1927-2016, Richard Roth, 1949- and George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1980), 29 mins
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Guest: George H. W. Bush (Republican Vice-Presidential Candidate)
Topic: Hostage Negotiations / Political Issue / Iran-Iraq Conflict / Election / Shale Oil
Correspondent: George Herman
COLUMNISTS: Richard Roth (CBS) and James Perry (Wall Street Journal)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Joan Barone, fl. 1974, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962, James Perry, 1927-2016, Richard Roth, 1949-, George Edward Herman, 1920-2005
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
Face the Nation
Person Discussed
George H. W. Bush, 1924-2018, Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, Jimmy Carter, 1924-, Ruhollah Mussavi Khomeini, 1902-1989
Topic / Theme
Wartime economy, Commercial policy, Fiscal policy, Political criticism, Neutrality, Election campaigns, Heads of state, Hostages, Invasions, Negotiation in government, Iranian Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981, Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988, Political and Social Movements, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Iraqis, Iranians, Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Face the Nation, Sunday, August 1, 1982
directed by Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Joan Barone, fl. 1974, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, Robert Pierpoint, 1925-2011 and Karen Elliott House, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1982), 29 mins
Guest: Osama El-Baz (Political Advisor to President Mubarak)
Topic: Israeli Siege of Beirut / PLO / Palestinian State / U.S. Mid-east Policy
Correspondent: George Herman (CBS)
Columnists: Robert Pierpoint (CBS) and Karen Elliott House (The Wall Street Journal)
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directed by Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Joan Barone, fl. 1974, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, Robert Pierpoint, 1925-2011 and Karen Elliott House, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1982), 29 mins
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Guest: Osama El-Baz (Political Advisor to President Mubarak)
Topic: Israeli Siege of Beirut / PLO / Palestinian State / U.S. Mid-east Policy
Correspondent: George Herman (CBS)
Columnists: Robert Pierpoint (CBS) and Karen Elliott House (The Wall Street Journal)
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Joan Barone, fl. 1974, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962, George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, Robert Pierpoint, 1925-2011, Karen Elliott House
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
Face the Nation
Person Discussed
Osama El-Baz, 1931-2013, Hosni Mubarak, 1928-
Topic / Theme
Negotiation in government, Sieges, Invasions, Peace processes, Political criticism, International sanctions, Bombings, Lebanese Civil War, 1975-1990, Political and Social Movements, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Israelis, Palestinians, Lebanese, Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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