Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Special News Broadcast recorded from CNN Evening News for Thursday, Aug 29, 1991


Title: Morning News - USSR Coup Attempt

Abstract:

-- Coverage on "Morning News" re: current political situation in the USSR in the aftermath of an attempt by an emergency committee led by Gennadi Yanayev to gain control of the country, including live coverage of a session of the Supreme Soviet.

-- Interviews: Constantine Eggart

-- Speeches: Mikhail Gorbachev (live from the Supreme Soviet 8:11-8:14; 8:36-8:47).

Begin Time:08:03:00 am
End Time:09:01:00 am
TVN Record Number:795627
Copyright:Abstract and Metadata (c) 1991-2009 Vanderbilt University
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