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1991 CNN Footage of Start of Gulf War Ground War
YouTube Start of Gulf War Ground War ^

Posted on 07/26/2017 10:02:52 AM PDT by mairdie

The raw CNN footage, minus commercials, when the start of the Gulf War ground war was announced. Part 1 of two parts for first tape of 23 Feb 1991. Part 2 is in the same playlist and shows President G.H.W. Bush announcing the start.


TOPICS: History; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: bush41; desertstorm; gulfwar; iraq; kuwait; militaryhistory
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To: mairdie

We were absolutely glued to the TV when this took place as we watched history unfold and what looked like a decisive action against wrong until the end came and we whimpered away.

Thanks for your effort.


21 posted on 07/26/2017 1:07:07 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just have a few days that don't suck.)
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To: mairdie

Does this include the accidental cut to Wolf Blitzer madly trying to put on a gas mask and cursing on-air in the process?


22 posted on 07/26/2017 2:06:29 PM PDT by ctdonath2 (It's not "white privilege", it's "Puritan work ethic". Behavior begets consequences.)
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To: ScottinVA

Classic SNL Skit - Press Conference.

https://vimeo.com/45593328


23 posted on 07/26/2017 2:10:06 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: DugwayDuke; Enchante; ScottinVA; SamAdams76; AppyPappy; Arkansas Tider; Zack Attack; Sequoyah101

I notice that someone downarrowed the video, which I can’t imagine unless they were against our going in to free Kuwait. So anyone who feels comfortable giving the video an uparrow, because we did the right thing, would be greatly appreciated.


24 posted on 07/26/2017 2:57:33 PM PDT by mairdie
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To: ctdonath2

I’ll keep my eye out as I’m skimming tapes. I’m going to edit more out as I go along.


25 posted on 07/26/2017 3:16:58 PM PDT by mairdie
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To: mairdie

I was sitting in Taif... finally it started... didn’t get home until July... fun, fun...


26 posted on 07/26/2017 3:25:58 PM PDT by dakine
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To: dakine

In looking up Taif (apologies that I didn’t know of it), I came across this wonderful page:

http://usafeenlistedheritage.org/history/missions/detail/?id=2


27 posted on 07/26/2017 3:32:25 PM PDT by mairdie
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To: mairdie

Ha! I was getting every other day weather reports for the TR-1/U-2’s flights... ‘tough’ duty...


28 posted on 07/26/2017 3:43:14 PM PDT by dakine
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To: mairdie

It’s a 1-second error, as they cut to the wrong camera/set and then back.


29 posted on 07/27/2017 8:01:45 AM PDT by ctdonath2 (It's not "white privilege", it's "Puritan work ethic". Behavior begets consequences.)
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