Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Special News Broadcast recorded from CNN Evening News for Thursday, Dec 08, 1988


Title: Gorbachev's Early Departure from US Visit

Abstract:
  • Coverage of Gorbachev's early departure from the US with analysis of events during his visit, including footage of his farewell address from Kennedy International and presentation of gift from Apollo XV astronaut James Irwin to Gorbachev
  • Anchored by Mary Alice Williams and Ralph Wenge with reports by Jeanne Moos
  • Featuring footage of destruction from earthquake in Soviet Union

  • Begin Time:11:16:00 am
    End Time:11:50:00 am
    TVN Record Number:894290
    Copyright:Abstract and Metadata (c) 1988-2009 Vanderbilt University
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