Special News Broadcast recorded from NBC Evening News for Wednesday, Jan 16, 1991

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Title: Gulf War Coverage--NBC--01/16/1991--Wednesday Abstract: Coverage of start of war in the Persian Gulf From the Pentagon Fred Francis reports on the threat of chemical war heads launced by Iraq, says battle damage assesment inflicted by US Air Force key to start of ground invasion From Tel Aviv, Martin Fletcher reports on likelihood of Israeli involvement in war should Iraq launch missles against Israel Interview: Gary Sick, Middle East Specialist discusses Iraqi losses during Iran-Iraq War Interview: Edward Peck, Fmr Chief of Mission, Iraq and Col. Harry Summers (Ret) discuss implications of possible pause and diplomatic efforts after initial bombing campaign and the future of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia when hostilities cease and possible ground invasion tactics by US Army Interview: From Camp Pendelton, California, Margaret Larson speaks with Tammy Komer, wife of US Marine deployed in Persian Gulf Interview: Mohammad Abul Hassan, Kuwaiti Ambassador to the UN discusses impact of the war on the future of Kuwait Interview: Andrea Mitchell interviews Chmn. of Senate Intelligence Cmte, Sen.David Boren. Boren states the US objective is to destroy Iraqi command and control center and munitions centers. Field Reports: Arthur Kent and Mike Boettcher report from Saudi Arabia. Frequent take offs of US aircraft. Air raid drills being conducted. Charles McLean reports from near US Air Base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rick Davis reports on anticipated Arab reaction to invasion and future of the Palestine Liberation Organization John Cochran, White House correspondent announces upcoming Presidential news conference. Jim Miklaszewski, White House correspondent reports no US casualties thus far, Great Britain and Saudi Arabia to join air offensive soon Begin Time: 07:03:00 pm End Time: 08:00:00 pm TVN Record Number: 876674 Copyright: Abstract and Metadata (c) 1991-2009 Vanderbilt University More Information: Contact the staff of the Archive.

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