USSR News Coverage Promo | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1980s
Summary
This episode covers the tense atmosphere surrounding the 1991 Soviet coup attempt against President Gorbachev. With tanks spotted near the Kremlin, the broadcast highlights the demand for Gorbachev’s freedom and the refusal to legitimize the illegal takeover. The discussion explores the potential impact of this crisis on the Soviet Union, the United States, and the wider world.
Topics discussed
Tensions rise around the Kremlin during the coup
Global impact of the crisis in the Soviet Union
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