The Path To Kuwait, 1990

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

President Bush's meeting with leaders from around the World to discuss Saddam Hussein's move in to Kuwait and the path towards American intervention.

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Fri 31 Aug 199021:00

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The inauguration of George Bush, 1989
A review of George H W Bush's cabinet, and his campaign for the presidency.
The Gulf War begins, January 1991
Aerial bombs dropping on Kuwait signal the start of the Gulf war.

Fri 31 Aug 199021:00
BBC Radio 4

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