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Abram Chayes discusses the mining of the Nicaraguan Harbor by U.S. Naval forces

BROADCAST: May. 16, 1985 | DURATION: 00:36:01

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Synopsis

Abram Chayes, Professor of International Law at Harvard University, discusses the United States’ foreign relations with Nicaragua and the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 16, 1985

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
36 minutes, 1 second

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

Environment, Ecology American History & Politics

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Tags

Chayes, Abram, 1922---Interviews. Mineral industries International law--Interpretation and construction. College teachers--Massachusetts--Boston--20th century--Interviews. Nicaragua--Foreign relations United States--Foreign relations Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs The International Court of Justice

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