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 [Christy George interviews Andrew Young] Original Airdate: 9/22/1983 Length: 00:17:56 Item Type: newstape - original footage Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Christy George interviews Andrew Young (Mayor of Atlanta). Young talks about his efforts to facilitate international trade between Atlanta businesses and third-world nations. Young says that urban mayors can help local businesses by leading trade delegations and encouraging local businesses to get involved in emerging markets. Young criticizes the federal government's reliance on the military in conducting foreign policy. He says that the US must act with intelligence and rely on diplomacy to solve world problems. Young talks about US involvement in Vietnam, Lebanon, and El Salvador. Young and George discuss African Americans in politics. Young does not believe that a candidate should not represent one single constituency. Young says that more African Americans need to be elected as senators, mayors and governors before an African American is elected as president. Footage of Young at a cocktail party at the Parker House in Boston. Other guests include Bruce Bolling (Boston City Council) and Hubie Jones (Dean of the School of Social Work, Boston University). Contributor : Reporter christy george
Subject : Keywords African American politicians Cultural and social events International trade United States - Foreign relations Urban policy Subject : Personal Names George, Christy Young, Andrew Type : Genre News - Unedited |
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