Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Special News Broadcast recorded from ABC Evening News for Thursday, Feb 21, 1991


Title: Gulf War Coverage -- ABC -- 02/21/1991 -- Thursday

Abstract:

  • Reporters: Mike Schneider / Greg Dobbs / Ned Potter / Charles Thomas / Hilary Bowker / Jerry King / Barry Serafin / Jim Bittermann
  • Taped Segments: Pres. George Bush unveils plan to cut down dependence on Mid-East oil / re-introduction of the Sullivan Act / Mid-East diplomat meets with French officials in Paris / Contributions from Anthony Cordesman on "Nightline"
  • Coverage on "World News This Morning" re: the Persian Gulf war, including the Soviets' anticipation of Iraq's response, Bush criticizes Soviet proposal, French predict ground war, and hundreds of Iraqi soldiers surrender.

  • Begin Time:06:00:00 am
    End Time:06:59:00 am
    TVN Record Number:660919
    Copyright:Abstract and Metadata (c) 1991-2009 Vanderbilt University
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