Video: 'CNN, Cold War, Soldiers of God, Afghanistan' (May 15, 1988, at 43:36)
(Sunday, May 15, 1988; during the Soviet–Afghan War, part of the War in Afghanistan and the Cold War) — A long convoy of tanks, trucks and happy Soviet soldiers rumbled through a narrow mountain pass and into Kabul today as the first official step of the withdrawal of 115,000 Soviet troops from Afghanistan. Continue reading Soviets begin withdrawal from Afghanistan 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1988)
Video: 'Nixon' (May 15, 1958, at 1:48)
(Thursday, May 15, 1958, 11:59 a.m. EDT) — Vice President Richard Nixon received a hero’s welcome today from President Dwight D. Eisenhower and other well-wishers on his return to Washington from a violence-marred tour of Latin America. Continue reading 100,000 welcome Nixon back from stormy tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1958)
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - Tet [6/11]' (May 1968 at 52:39)
(Friday, May 10, 1968, 3:00-4:45 p.m. CET; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — American and North Vietnamese delegates met in formal conference for the first time today in Paris to discuss peace talks, agreeing to open their formal preliminary talks on Monday, May 13, 1968, at the International Conference Center of the French Foreign Ministry, located in the former Hotel Majestic. Continue reading American, North Vietnamese delegates meet in Paris 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1968)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 2, Prelude to war (1946-1947) 6.25' (May 10, 1948, at 8:20)
(Monday, May 10, 1948) — The National Alliance for the Rapid Realization of Korean Independence (NARRKI) led by Syngman Rhee won 55 of 200 seats today (the most of any party, although 85 were held by independents) as more than 95 per cent of South Korea’s 8 million eligible voters ignored Communist threats of violence and reprisal to vote in the country’s Constitutional Assembly elections. Continue reading NARKKI wins 55 seats in South Korean election 70 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1948)
Video: '50 Years Later: The Columbia University Student Protests of 1968'
(Tuesday, April 30, 1968, 2:30-5:30 a.m. EDT; during the Columbia University protests of 1968, the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War, and the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — New York City police officers stormed five occupied buildings at Columbia University early today and broke up a week-long student sit-in which had paralyzed the Ivy league campus. Continue reading Police forcibly remove student demonstrators at Columbia University 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1968)
Video: 'Columbia Revolt 1968' (Apr. 23, 1968, at 5:15)
(Tuesday, April 23, 1968, 2:00 p.m. EST; during the Columbia University protests of 1968, the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War, and the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — Columbia University students began a non-violent occupation of campus buildings today at the the Ivy League institution in New York City that lasted nearly a week, taking over Hamilton Hall and barricading the Dean of Columbia College in his office. Continue reading Columbia students begin occupation of campus buildings 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1968)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 2, Prelude to war (1946-1947) 6.25' (Apr. 19-22, 1948, at 7:29)
(Monday, April 19, 1948) — The North Korean People’s Committee convened a meeting for Korean leaders from both zones of occupation today at Moranbong Theater in Pyongyang, the capital of the Soviet occupation zone, ostensibly to find a Korean solution for Korea’s problems. Continue reading North Korea conference opposes UN election 70 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1948)
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - Tet [6/11]' (Apr. 11, 1968, at 52:00)
(Thursday, April 11, 1968, 10:00 a.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Defense Secretary Clark M. Clifford announced today a ceiling of 549,500 on the American troop strength in Vietnam and declared that the Johnson Administration had adopted a policy aimed at the gradual transfer to South Vietnam of the major responsibility for the war effort. Continue reading U.S. sets ceiling of 549,500 G.I.s in Vietnam 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1968)
Video: 'Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War - Tet! [7/13]' (Apr. 6, 1968, at 38:29)
(Saturday, April 6, 1968, 1:40 p.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the Battle of Khe Sanh, part of the Vietnam War, the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Relief forces from Operation Pegasus moved into Khe Sanh today, ending a 77-day siege. Continue reading Siege of Khe Sanh broken 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1968)
Video: 'US President Truman signs the historic Marshall Plan and makes a short statement ...HD Stock Footage'
(Saturday, April 3, 1948, 12:00 p.m. EST; during the Cold War) — President Harry S. Truman today signed the Foreign Assistance Act of 1948, better known as the Marshall Plan, designed to help rebuild Western European economies after the end of World War II and prevent the spread of Communism. Continue reading Truman signs Marshall Plan to aid Europe 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1948)
