CNN'S EXTENDED COVERAGE OF THE WAR IN THE GULF (TV)
Summary
This tape features segments from CNN's extended coverage of the War in the Gulf. The first segment highlights the absolute beginnings of war, before confirmation has even occurred that it is indeed war. It begins with correspondent Bernard Shaw and Peter Arnett reporting from Baghdad, Iraq, on "illuminated" skies over the city due to anti-aircraft fire before the two men are cut off. Next, anchor David French in Washington D.C. speaks in-studio with former U.S. Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, who offers some conjecture on what may be going on in Baghdad. Then, Wolf Blitzer reports from the Pentagon on whether the rumors are true that the Gulf War is beginning. Back in Baghdad, John Holliman reports on what he is currently seeing: tracers and bullets being fired into the air. Later, Holliman also attempts to communicate with French, but is unable, so he allows his microphone to record live audio of the ongoing ammunitions assault. Afterward, Blitzer reports further on why the U.S. may have chosen to begin its opening salvo at night. Holliman then resumes his report from Baghdad. Next, Charles Bierbauer reports from the White House on his perspective of these first reports from Baghdad and how Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater reacted to the news. Blitzer further reports on the U.S. Air Force's "game plan." Holliman and Arnett -- finally able to have two-way communication with French -- discuss a most recent attack from the past fifteen to twenty minutes. The next segment is "War in the Gulf" with anchors Catherine Crier in Atlanta and Shaw in Washington. First, Ralph Begleiter reports from the State Department on the U.S. and the Soviet Union attempting to negotiate a cease-fire in the Gulf, assuming Saddam Hussein makes an agreement to withdraw Iraqi troops from Kuwait. Next, Arnett in Baghdad discusses the previous night's interview he conducted with Hussein. Then, a segment is shown from the interview, with Hussein touching on Iraq's use of "unconventional" weapons. Afterward, Arnett discusses why Iraq has been flying its "most-prized" war planes to Iran as well as Hussein's thoughts on a "ground war." Arnett's report gets interrupted due to an air raid. Bill Moyers in New York briefly thanks Shaw and Arnett for their work. In the next segment, "Toward Peace in the Gulf," anchors Susan Rook in Atlanta and French in Washington offer continuing coverage of the Gulf War. First, Bierbauer reports on President George H.W. Bush publicly addressing a cease-fire in the Gulf and detailing the "proud day" for America. Next, Jeanne Moos reports from the United Nations on diplomats trying to produce a resolution to "cement" the cease-fire. Then, Brian Jenkins, in Kuwait City, reports on stories of alleged Iraqi atrocities toward Kuwaitis, featuring highly edited footage. In the next segment of "Toward Peace in the Gulf," French offers continuing coverage. First, Greg LaMotte, in Kuwait, reports on the carnage and destruction in the country, a "bloody killing field" as looting Iraqis tried to flee the area. Then, a clip shows Algeria's ambassador to the U.S., Abderranhmane Bensid, discussing the rumor that Hussein may try to achieve asylum in his country. French further details the reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City. In the next segment of "Toward Peace in the Gulf," French and Rook offer continuing coverage. Craig Heaps reports on the potential magnitude of the environmental impact of burning oil wells in Kuwait. Finally, Christiane Amanpour offers a report from Baghdad on rebuilding efforts in Iraq, talking to residents who are hoping their Arab neighbors will assist in the cleanup. She also notes that Allies have indicated that economic sanctions will remain in place if Hussein stays in power.
Details
- NETWORK: CNN
- DATE: November 30, 1999
- RUNNING TIME: 0:59:43
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T:46076
- GENRE: News
- SUBJECT HEADING: She Made It Collection (Christiane Amanpour); African-American Collection - News/Talk
- SERIES RUN: N/A
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Catherine Crier … Anchor
- David French … Anchor
- Susan Rook … Anchor
- Bernard Shaw … Anchor, Reporter
- Peter Arnett … Reporter
- John Holliman … Reporter
- Ralph Begleiter … Reporter
- Charles Bierbauer … Reporter
- Jeanne Moos … Reporter
- Brian Jenkins … Reporter
- Greg LaMotte … Reporter
- Christiane Amanpour … Reporter
- Craig Heaps … Reporter
- Wolf Blitzer … Reporter
- Bill Moyers … Guest
- Caspar Weinberger … Guest
- Abderranhmane Bensid
- George H.W. Bush
- Marlin Fitzwater
- Saddam Hussein