Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Special News Broadcast recorded from NBC Evening News for Wednesday, Aug 21, 1991


Title: Special Report - USSR Coup Attempt

Abstract:

-- Coverage on a "Special Report" re: current political and military situation in the USSR following reports that the emergency committee led by Gennadi Yanayev has failed to gain control of the country

-- Interviews: William Hyland and Madeleine Albright

-- Press Conference: George Bush (9:35-10:02)

Begin Time:09:00:00 am
End Time:10:00:00 am
TVN Record Number:795786
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