Tag Beirut

Invasion Of Grenada: “We’re From The Government, We’re Here To Help . . . .”- Aftermath of Beirut Bombing – October 25, 1983

This day, 40 years ago we were busily invading the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada in what has been described as “A lovely little war”. Considered a threat to stability in the region, the small island was at the center…

Beirut - October 24, 1983

Beirut: Aftermath Of The Barracks Bombing – October 24, 1983

  October 24, 1983 – Beirut Bombing aftermath – President Reagan Press Conference – CBS Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – October 24, 1983 – The aftermath of the bombing of Marine Barracks and a French Army Command Post…

Beirut - October 24, 1983

October 24, 1983 – An Aftermath In Beirut

October 24, 1983 – Beirut Bombing aftermath – President Reagan Press Conference – CBS Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – October 24, 1983 – The aftermath of the bombing of Marine Barracks and a French Army Command Post in…

June 1,1981 - President Reagan

June 1, 1981 – Arm-Twisting With A Smile

June 1, 1981 – CBS World News Roundup + Hourly News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – June 1, 1981 – a day of politicking. On Capitol Hill it was about the Reagan budget, the tax cuts, the defense spending…

April 26, 1986

April 26, 1986 – The Trouble With Libya

April 26, 1986 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – April 26, 1986 – 30 years ago today, everyone was pointing fingers at Libya. With a connection to a recent discotheque bombing in Berlin that killed…

The Drama Of TWA Flight 847 – June 18, 1985

. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – CBS News – Frontline Report – World News Roundup – June 18, 1985 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. News for this day, 30 years ago was about…

The view from Jo'Burg.

September 30, 1985 – Unaccounted For In Lebanon – Rioted Over In Jo’Burg – Grieved Over In Paris –

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”17243″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”September 30, 1985 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Turbulent times, worrisome times, mournful times – this September 30th in 1985. Beginning with news there was concern over the fate…