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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 7, The Rise of Nationalism
directed by Andrew Harries, 1954-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Channel Four Television, Monarda Arts and Mitchell Beazley Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 7 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
This major eight-part series reveals the rich and diverse drama of African history and is presented by the distinguished historian and scholar Basil Davidson. Covering a vast time scale - from the origins of some of the world‘s greatest civilisations, to colonisation, the rise of nationalism and the emergence of...
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directed by Andrew Harries, 1954-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Channel Four Television, Monarda Arts and Mitchell Beazley Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 7 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
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This major eight-part series reveals the rich and diverse drama of African history and is presented by the distinguished historian and scholar Basil Davidson. Covering a vast time scale - from the origins of some of the world‘s greatest civilisations, to colonisation, the rise of nationalism and the emergence of modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witn...
This major eight-part series reveals the rich and diverse drama of African history and is presented by the distinguished historian and scholar Basil Davidson. Covering a vast time scale - from the origins of some of the world‘s greatest civilisations, to colonisation, the rise of nationalism and the emergence of modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witness accounts, interviews with statesmen and leaders, dramatic reconstructions, and specially-shot film of festivals, ceremonies, and life there today.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Percival, 1937-2005, Channel Four Television, Monarda Arts, Mitchell Beazley Television
Author / Creator
Andrew Harries, 1954-, Basil Davidson, 1913-2010
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Series
Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson
Person Discussed
Patrice Emery Lumumba, 1925-1961, Kwame Nkrumah, 1909-1972
Topic / Theme
Decolonization, Violence, Nationalism, Racism, International relations, National government, Apartheid, South Africa, 1948-1994, Algerian War of Independence, 1954-1962, Mau Mau Uprising, 1952-1960, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Imperialism and Colonialism, Europeans
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Copyright © 1984 Arthaus Musik
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Crash Course World History, Episode 28, Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution
in Crash Course World History, Episode 28 (United States: Crash Course World History, 2020), 11 mins
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American colonies, and he also explores the ideas that laid the groundwork for the new Americ...
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in Crash Course World History, Episode 28 (United States: Crash Course World History, 2020), 11 mins
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In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American colonies, and he also explores the ideas that laid the groundwork for the new American democracy. Find out how the tax bill from the Seven Years War fomented an uprising, how the Enlightenment influenced the Founding Fa...
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American colonies, and he also explores the ideas that laid the groundwork for the new American democracy. Find out how the tax bill from the Seven Years War fomented an uprising, how the Enlightenment influenced the Founding Fathers, and who were the winners and losers in this conflict.(hint: many of the people living in the Colonies ended up losers) The Revolution purportedly brought freedom and equality to the Thirteen Colonies, but they weren't equally distributed. Also, you'll learn about America's love affair with commemorative ceramics and what happens when rich white guys take the reins from reins white guys, and put together a society of, by, and for rich white guys.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
John Green, 1977-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Crash Course World History
Series
Crash Course World History
Person Discussed
Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826
Topic / Theme
Treaties, Colonial populations, Constitution, American people, Slavery, War, Quartering Act of 1765, Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783, Declaration of Independence Signed, July 4, 1776, Stamp Act, 1765-1766, Tea Act, 1773, Boston Tea Party, MA, December 16, 1773, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Boston Massacre, MA, March 5, 1770, British, Americans
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Copyright © 2020 Knowledgemotion Ltd
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Face the Nation, Sunday, February 20, 1972
directed by William E. Linden; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011 and Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Darius S. Jhabvala, 1928-1974, Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014 and George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1972), 29 mins
GUEST: THANT, U (FORMER SEC GENERAL OF THE UN)
TOPIC: SHORT, LONG TERM IMP. SEATING CHINA IN UN/ NIXON's TRIP/ VIETNAM
INTERVENTION
COLUMNISTS: HOTTELET (CBS); JHABUALA, BOSTON GLOBE
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directed by William E. Linden; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011 and Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Darius S. Jhabvala, 1928-1974, Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014 and George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1972), 29 mins
Description
GUEST: THANT, U (FORMER SEC GENERAL OF THE UN)
TOPIC: SHORT, LONG TERM IMP. SEATING CHINA IN UN/ NIXON's TRIP/ VIETNAM
INTERVENTION
COLUMNISTS: HOTTELET (CBS); JHABUALA, BOSTON GLOBE
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011, Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
William E. Linden, Darius S. Jhabvala, 1928-1974, Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014, George Edward Herman, 1920-2005
Date Published / Released
1972
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
Face the Nation
Speaker / Narrator
U Thant, 1909-1974
Person Discussed
U Thant, 1909-1974, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994
Topic / Theme
International relations, Politics, Political events, Conflict management, Geneva Conference, 1954, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, Political and Social Movements, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1972 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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From Congo to Zaire
directed by Olivier Moser and Frederic Tadino (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 1 hour 2 mins
The Congo, the largest country in Central Africa, was granted its independence from Belgium in 1960. This riveting historical documentary, using a wealth of archival material, illustrates how the legacy of colonialism effected modern Congo, led first by Patrice Lumumba, then by General Mobutu for thirty years. Fro...
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directed by Olivier Moser and Frederic Tadino (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 1 hour 2 mins
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The Congo, the largest country in Central Africa, was granted its independence from Belgium in 1960. This riveting historical documentary, using a wealth of archival material, illustrates how the legacy of colonialism effected modern Congo, led first by Patrice Lumumba, then by General Mobutu for thirty years. From 1908, when King Leopold II ceded his land grants to the Belgian people, economic development was seen as the first stage of the proce...
The Congo, the largest country in Central Africa, was granted its independence from Belgium in 1960. This riveting historical documentary, using a wealth of archival material, illustrates how the legacy of colonialism effected modern Congo, led first by Patrice Lumumba, then by General Mobutu for thirty years. From 1908, when King Leopold II ceded his land grants to the Belgian people, economic development was seen as the first stage of the process of colonization. A new industrial port, along with road and rail networks, opened up the Congo to overseas trade. The Belgians brought with them an efficient system of administration, education and healthcare. The Congo’s resources – timber, palm oil, diamonds, coffee and rubber – enriched the motherland. By the end of World War II, the relationship between the colonizers and colonized changed. The pace accelerated towards decolonization. However, independence brought its own problems. Two leaders emerged, Patrice Lumumba and General Mobutu, and conflict between them ended with the murder of Lumumba and Mobutu’s seizure of power. From Congo to Zaire takes a fresh look at the Congo’s turbulent history and provides new insights into the problems it faces today. College Adult
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Larry Belling
Author / Creator
Olivier Moser, Frederic Tadino
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Larry Belling
Person Discussed
Patrice Emery Lumumba, 1925-1961, Mobutu Sese Seko, 1930-1997
Topic / Theme
Decolonization, Heads of state, Imperialism, International relations, National government, Social conflict, Violence, Patrice Lumumba, Assassination, Congo, January 17, 1961, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2001. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Frontiers, Gold and the Gun
produced by Jenny Barraclough, in Frontiers (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990, originally published 1990), 50 mins
Distinguished presenters visit some famous dividing lines between nations. Sometimes against a backdrop of breathtaking beauty, sometimes of bleak barbed wire, each film shows what a frontier does to the people who live in its shadow. Among those explored are former East/West Germany, South Africa/Mozambique, and...
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produced by Jenny Barraclough, in Frontiers (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990, originally published 1990), 50 mins
Description
Distinguished presenters visit some famous dividing lines between nations. Sometimes against a backdrop of breathtaking beauty, sometimes of bleak barbed wire, each film shows what a frontier does to the people who live in its shadow. Among those explored are former East/West Germany, South Africa/Mozambique, and Thailand/Cambodia.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jenny Barraclough, Nadine Gordimer, 1923-2014
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Frontiers
Speaker / Narrator
Nadine Gordimer, 1923-2014
Person Discussed
Samora Moises Machel, 1933-1986, Pierter Willem Botha, 1916-2006
Topic / Theme
Mozambique and its Borders, International relations, Migrant life, Political boundaries, Poverty, Refugees, War crimes, Terrorism, Nkomati Accord Signed, March 16, 1984, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, Sociology, Politics & Policy, Law, World History, Mozambicans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1990 BBC Worldwide
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Ho Chi Minh
directed by Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016; produced by Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016, Reuters Television (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997, originally published 1996), 27 mins
In Vietnam, one of the last communist nations, Ho Chi Minh remains the father figure for the nation. For many in the West there remains a fascination with Uncle Ho, the frail, idealistic leader who against seemingly insurmountable odds humiliated two of the world's strongest armies, the American and the French. Th...
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directed by Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016; produced by Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016, Reuters Television (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997, originally published 1996), 27 mins
Description
In Vietnam, one of the last communist nations, Ho Chi Minh remains the father figure for the nation. For many in the West there remains a fascination with Uncle Ho, the frail, idealistic leader who against seemingly insurmountable odds humiliated two of the world's strongest armies, the American and the French. This film, based on newsreel footage and interviews with contemporaries, traces the story of his life. Born into a Mandarin family in 189...
In Vietnam, one of the last communist nations, Ho Chi Minh remains the father figure for the nation. For many in the West there remains a fascination with Uncle Ho, the frail, idealistic leader who against seemingly insurmountable odds humiliated two of the world's strongest armies, the American and the French. This film, based on newsreel footage and interviews with contemporaries, traces the story of his life. Born into a Mandarin family in 1890 when Indochina was part of the French empire, he gravitated towards Paris like many in his generation. There he founded the Indochinese Communist Party, calling for an independent Indochina composed of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The following years were spent between Russia and Asia where he learned guerrilla warfare from Mao Tse Tung. His big chance came during World War II when the Japanese occupied Indochina. The film goes on to show how his army, the Viet Minh, drove them out and then went on to fight the French for control of the country. Independence for North Vietnam was achieved with the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu. He never lived to see the victory over the Americans or the unification of Vietnam. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016, Reuters Television, Sandy Gall, 1927-
Author / Creator
Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016
Date Published / Released
1996, 1997
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Sandy Gall, 1927-
Person Discussed
Ho Chi Minh, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Communism, Imperialism, International relations, Propaganda, Social activism and activists, War, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, Imperialism and Colonialism, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1997. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers, 3, The Separation (1789-1945)
directed by Karim Miské, 1964-; produced by Anne Labro and Jean Labib, fl. 1981, Film Ideas, in Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers, 3 (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas), 54 mins
History now takes us to Europe: the French Revolution. Nation-states. The Jews, now European citizens, became the target of a more asserted anti-Semitism. But having incorporated the new national elites, they began to take a greater interest in the fate of the Jews in the Muslim world and to play the role of their...
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directed by Karim Miské, 1964-; produced by Anne Labro and Jean Labib, fl. 1981, Film Ideas, in Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers, 3 (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas), 54 mins
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History now takes us to Europe: the French Revolution. Nation-states. The Jews, now European citizens, became the target of a more asserted anti-Semitism. But having incorporated the new national elites, they began to take a greater interest in the fate of the Jews in the Muslim world and to play the role of their protectors. Trapped between Zionism and Arabic nationalism, Palestine — called “Southern Syria” by the Ottomans — became the o...
History now takes us to Europe: the French Revolution. Nation-states. The Jews, now European citizens, became the target of a more asserted anti-Semitism. But having incorporated the new national elites, they began to take a greater interest in the fate of the Jews in the Muslim world and to play the role of their protectors. Trapped between Zionism and Arabic nationalism, Palestine — called “Southern Syria” by the Ottomans — became the object of religious and political contention.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anne Labro, Jean Labib, fl. 1981, Film Ideas, Tanya Blumstein, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Karim Miské, 1964-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Film Ideas
Series
Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers
Speaker / Narrator
Tanya Blumstein, fl. 2005
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Antisemitism, Revolutions, Hate groups, International relations, Nazism, Religion, Nationalism, French Revolution, 1789-1799, World War II, 1939-1945, World War I, 1914-1918, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Jews, Arabs, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © 2014 Film Ideas, Inc.
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Revolutions, Georgia: The Rose Revolution
directed by Christian Zeender, 1941-; produced by Michel Noll, 1949-, Solferino Images, France 5 and Télévision Suisse-Romande, in Revolutions (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas, 2012), 51 mins
October 2003, Georgia: in this post-soviet Republic weakened by civil war and the succession of several territories in the early 1990's, a democratic opposition movement protests the outcome of the election, claiming fraud. Under the leadership of the charismatic Mikheil Saakashvili, also known as "Micha", the est...
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directed by Christian Zeender, 1941-; produced by Michel Noll, 1949-, Solferino Images, France 5 and Télévision Suisse-Romande, in Revolutions (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas, 2012), 51 mins
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October 2003, Georgia: in this post-soviet Republic weakened by civil war and the succession of several territories in the early 1990's, a democratic opposition movement protests the outcome of the election, claiming fraud. Under the leadership of the charismatic Mikheil Saakashvili, also known as "Micha", the establishment is swept away in a mere few weeks. An inside glance at a successful revolution, one that remained non-violent and served as...
October 2003, Georgia: in this post-soviet Republic weakened by civil war and the succession of several territories in the early 1990's, a democratic opposition movement protests the outcome of the election, claiming fraud. Under the leadership of the charismatic Mikheil Saakashvili, also known as "Micha", the establishment is swept away in a mere few weeks. An inside glance at a successful revolution, one that remained non-violent and served as an inspiration for the events leading other former soviet republics, like Ukraine towards democracy. A context, however, that remains fragile, as can be seen in the death on February 3, 2005 of Prime Minister Zourab Zhvania, close collaborator of the new President.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michel Noll, 1949-, Solferino Images, France 5, Télévision Suisse-Romande, Peter Hercombe, fl. 1985
Author / Creator
Christian Zeender, 1941-
Date Published / Released
2004, 2012
Publisher
Film Ideas
Series
Revolutions
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Hercombe, fl. 1985
Person Discussed
Mikheil Saakashvili, 1967-, Eduard Shevardnadze, 1928-2014
Topic / Theme
Political corruption, Political reforms, International relations, Democracy, Revolutions, Elections, Rose Revolution, Georgia (Country), November 3 - 23, 2003
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Copyright © 2012 Film Ideas, Inc.
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Revolutions, Vietnam: A Contagious Revolution
directed by Ho Thuy Tiên, fl. 1981; produced by ICTV Solférino, in Revolutions (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas, 2012), 52 mins
This documentary is a compelling journey in time. Using powerful, often new archives from sources East and West, the surprising itinerary of the Father of the Vietnamese nation will unfold before our eyes. On site testimonies of Vietnamese veterans will add a more personal perspective to the journey, and highly re...
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directed by Ho Thuy Tiên, fl. 1981; produced by ICTV Solférino, in Revolutions (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas, 2012), 52 mins
Description
This documentary is a compelling journey in time. Using powerful, often new archives from sources East and West, the surprising itinerary of the Father of the Vietnamese nation will unfold before our eyes. On site testimonies of Vietnamese veterans will add a more personal perspective to the journey, and highly respected historians will bring their expert views to the equation. All these elements will interlace to shed a new light on the "Vietnam...
This documentary is a compelling journey in time. Using powerful, often new archives from sources East and West, the surprising itinerary of the Father of the Vietnamese nation will unfold before our eyes. On site testimonies of Vietnamese veterans will add a more personal perspective to the journey, and highly respected historians will bring their expert views to the equation. All these elements will interlace to shed a new light on the "Vietnamese War" and to form a comprehensive overview of the recent History of Vietnam. Analyzing the process of this long and painful revolution will enable us to better understand the challenges the country is currently facing, as it attempts to find its authentic place in today's global world.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
ICTV Solférino, Jean LeClerc, 1948-
Author / Creator
Ho Thuy Tiên, fl. 1981
Date Published / Released
2010, 2012
Publisher
Film Ideas
Series
Revolutions
Speaker / Narrator
Jean LeClerc, 1948-
Person Discussed
Ho Chi Minh, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
War, International relations, Political causes, Democracy, Globalization, Colonial life, Revolutions, Battle of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam, March 13-May 7, 1954, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, Vietnamese
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Copyright © 2012 Film Ideas, Inc.
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Telegram from Francis H. Russell in Tel Aviv to Secretary of State, July 9, 1954
written by Francis H. Russell, 1904-1989, in General Records of the Department of State (RG59). Intelligence Research Files of Herbert A. Fine Relating to the Palestinian Problem, 1947-1971, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (09 July 1954), Box 1, Border Incidents General and UNTSO, June 1, 1954 - December 31, 1954 , 2 page(s)
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written by Francis H. Russell, 1904-1989, in General Records of the Department of State (RG59). Intelligence Research Files of Herbert A. Fine Relating to the Palestinian Problem, 1947-1971, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (09 July 1954), Box 1, Border Incidents General and UNTSO, June 1, 1954 - December 31, 1954 , 2 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
09 July 1954, 1954
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Francis H. Russell, 1904-1989
Topic / Theme
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria Borders, Editorials, Political boundaries, International relations, Arab-Israeli Conflicts, 1949-, Sociology, Politics & Policy, Diplomacy, British, Americans, Jordanians, Israelis, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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