Lott Recordings: Only Available Upon Request
Title
Larry King Live
Identifier
lott_VHS_286
Creation Date
3-20-2003
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Description
A brief review of current headlines including: second wave of bombings in Iraq; 77th Cavalry rolling northward unopposed; Donald Rumsfeld states that every opportunity will be given to Iraqi soldiers to surrender. "Larry King Live" coverage of the Iraq War. Christiane Amanpour reports on the U.S. effort to determine what has happened to Saddam Hussein's leadership and on lack of weapons of mass destruction. General Hugh Shelton commends General Tommy Franks and the United States strategy in Iraq. Ryan Chilcote with the 101st Airborne Division reports from Kuwait. Ben Wedeman reports from northern Iraq. Larry King interview with Dr. James Roche, General John Jumper, and General Hugh Shelton. Topics discussed include: Iraq War and the American strategy in Iraq. Walter Rodgers with the 3rd Infantry Division reports via the phone the firefight and potential threat of detonation of chemical weapons. Larry King interview with General John Jumper. Topics discussed: should American troops expect opposition from the Iraqi army and is there hope for preventing a massacre in Iraq. Followed by a brief review of current headlines including: Donald Rumsfeld says that every opportunity will be given to Iraqi soldiers to surrender; U.S. Marines are on the ground leading the invasion of Iraq; anti-war protests in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California; and French police find Ricin in train station. Larry King interview with Salem Al-Sabah. Topics discussed include: missile attacks in Iraq and the possibility that Iraq will retaliate against Kuwait for its cooperation with the United States. James McIntyre reports on the first fatalities in Iraq due to a U.S. Marines helicopter crash. Senator John "Jay" D. Rockefeller IV reveals that the Senate is prepared to pass a Defense Bill authorizing supplemental funds for the war in Iraq. Larry King interview with Senator Jon Kyl. Topic discussed: the number of countries that have joined the United States with its military action in Iraq. Larry King interview with Jon Kyl and John "Jay" D. Rockefeller IV. Topic discussed: reconstruction in Iraq after the United States occupies the country. Followed by a brief review of current headlines including: reports of the first fatalities in Iraq; 7th Cavalry is rolling forward unopposed in Iraq; coalition forces bomb Northern Iraq; Kuwaiti air raid sirens sounding frequently; Donald Rumsfeld urged Iraqi soldiers to surrender; and anti-war protests in Los Angeles, San Franciso and Chicago.
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Iraq War, 2003-2011; Hussein, Saddam, 1937-2006; Current events; Postwar reconstruction -- Iraq;
Relational Format
video recording
Extent
1:10:06
Original Format
videocassettes
Original Collection
Trent Lott Collection (MUM00656). Archives and Special Collections. University of Mississippi Libraries.
Finding Aid
Rights
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