The most recent programs for the Gorbachev, Mikhail Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1067 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 03:09:57 GMT Sidney Drell and Jim Goodby talked about [Reykjavik Revisited: Steps Toward a World Free of Nuclear Weapons] (Hoover Institution Press; December 30, 2008), which they co-edited with George Schultz and Steven P. Andreasen. They responded to audience members' questions following their remarks. The book is the final report of the 1986 Reagan-Gorbachev Reykjavik Summit. President Reagan's Secretary of State, George Shultz, organized a conference at the Hoover Institution to discuss how to make the goal of the 1986 summit - to eliminate all nuclear weapons - a reality. The bi-partisan group met again in 2007. Sidney D. Drell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and professor of theoretical physics (emeritus) at Stanford University. He is the co-author, with James Goodby, of "The Gravest Danger: Nuclear Weapons." Jim Goodby is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. He was U.S. ambassador to Finland from 1980-1981. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283358-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT On December 25, 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as president of the USSR. The following day, the Supreme Soviet recognized the collapse of the Soviet Union and disbanded itself. Fifteen years later, a panel of American diplomats and other experts who worked in the Soviet Union and Russia related their recollections of the time, and provided their perspectives on those events and why the Soviet Union collapsed. Other topics included the Communist Party and socialism. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195809-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195809-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT International dignitaries commemorated the 20th anniversary of "perestroika" in the USSR with a symposium and gala hosted by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The dinner featured steak and caviar and was moderated by Mr. Gittins. President Gorbachev discussed the fall of communism, the rise of democratic governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the nuclear arms race between the United States and Russia. He also reflected on the current state of world affairs and said "America has a right to be a leader... realized through partnership, not domination" as the sole superpower. Former President Clinton praised President Gorbachev for his engineering of perestroika and making the world a better place with new openness and a sense of freedom. He also joked about the Grammy award they won together in 2004 for their recording with actress Sophia Loren of a version of "Peter and the Wolf" for charity. Following his remarks, an excerpt from the documentary [Gorbachev's Revolution] was shown. After the video presentation, General Colin Powell, former National Security Advisor during the last two years of the Reagan Administration, spoke about the end of the Cold War. He thanked President Gorbachev and said that the former Russian leader would go down as a man of great vision. Ted Turner, founder of Cable News Network (CNN), along with 1976 Nobel Laureate Betty Williams, also paid tribute to the work of the former Soviet president. Following the tributes, Mr. Portnow presented President Gorbachev with his Grammy award. Andrei Gavrilov, the first Soviet artist to be granted permission to stay in the West without having to file for political asylum, concluded the dinner with a piano performance. President Gorbachev's remarks were in Russian with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189478-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Former President Gorbachev talked about his global priorities for the 21st century. He focused on the continued need for globalization, solving the environmental crisis, and building a new world order. He also spoke about the progress of democracy in Eastern Europe, The Soviet Union, and developing countries. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience. Translation was done by translator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154051-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Former Soviet President Gorbachev addressed both houses of Congress in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol to discuss the new global political scene following the Cold War. He called for new thinking concerning domestic and foreign policies that set a stable course toward securing economic and political self-sufficiency in fledgling democracies around the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26080-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telephone callers responded to the resignation of Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and the televised speech by President Bush in reaction to the resignation, both of which were delivered earlier in the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23550-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT President Bush delivered a televised speech from the Oval Office to the United States on the resignation of Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who announced his resignation earlier in the day. President Bush expounded upon the historical weight of the events occurring in the Soviet Union over the previous year, and recalled the events occurring in the term of the former Soviet president. He also discussed the political ramifications for the U.S. of the changes occurring in the Soviet Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23549-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telephone callers reacted to the resignation of Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev announced earlier in the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23548-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Soviet National Television broadcast "TV Inform" provided news coverage of current events for the citizens of the Soviet Union. News covered in the December 25 broadcast included the resignation of Soviet President Gorbachev, who outlined the reasons for his resignation in a videotaped message to the country. Translation from the Russian was by voiceover. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23547-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Four high school students discussed whether or not President Gorbachev is a fundamentally different type of Soviet leader. They expressed concern that he may not be able to follow through with his Glasnost and Perestroika initiatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17228-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17228-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT The guest speakers discussed the motivation for President Gorbachev's ideal of Perestroika and the impact of this concept on the Soviet Union and the rest of the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16145-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Professor Cobb discussed the future of Soviet power and Gorbachev's future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13614-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT The guest discussed his recent article "Cheers May Turn to Jeers When Gorbachev Gets Home". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12554-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Doder, co-author of [Gorbachev: Heretic in the Kremlin], discussed his recent book in which focuses on Gorbachev's first five years in power. The book tells stories that show the Soviet leader's personal side. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12541-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12541-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Bush's invitation to speak created controversy on campus when a group of students petitioned to have the invitation rescinded. Mrs. Gorbachev accompanied Mrs. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12521-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8011-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6986-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6986-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5623-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4442-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4437-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3790-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev hosted a dinner to honor President and Mrs. Reagan at the Soviet Embassy. Secretary Gorbachev offered his opinions, which were largely positive, on the summit thus far and what he hoped could be accomplished in the remaining time. President Reagan expressed similar sympathies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/666-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev hosted a dinner at the Soviet Embassy with representatives of the publishing industry. General Secretary Gorbachev offered a statement on the changes going on in his country and then answered questions posed by editors and publishers gathered around a table in an editorial board-style meeting. Questions revolved around scientific, economic, and cultural issues emphasizing areas of cooperation and continued differences between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. The questioners were not identified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/771-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT In this episode of the Journalists' Roundtable, reporters from around the country discussed the primary issue of the week, the summit between the United States and the Soviet Union. Some of the specific discussion included the final speech of General Secretary Gorbachev, the boost in approval of Ronald Reagan, and the press coverage of the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/364-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev addressed the crowd and the press on the South Lawn of the White House at the conclusion of their summit. Each leader offered his statement on the summit and the necessity of a continuing dialogue going into the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/651-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan and President Gorbachev spoke to dignitaries as they signed an Intermediate Range Nuclear Weapons Treaty in the White House. The treaty negoitiations were finalized as part of a U.S. Soviet summit held in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/652-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT