The Gulf War and the Media: A Retrospective
Walter Cronkite moderated the panel discussion on the media’s access to information during the Persian Gulf war. Topics included the pool sy… read more
Walter Cronkite moderated the panel discussion on the media’s access to information during the Persian Gulf war. Topics included the pool system, historical war coverage, logistical problems, ethical considerations, freedom of the press, freedom of information, military censorship, the public’s right to know, and first amendment rights. close
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