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Former Representative Charlie Wilson convinced Congress to arm Afghan freedom fighters battling the Soviets in the 1980s. Now he tells Mike Wallace that the U.S. failed to provide enough aid when the Russians pulled out, setting the stage for the Taliban's rise to power.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Anderson, Robert (Producer), Crile, George (Producer), Wallace, Mike, 1918-2012 (Reporter)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001.
Subjects:
Taliban.
Politics and government.
Terrorists.
Afghanistan > History > Soviet occupation, 1979-1989.
United States > Relations > Afghanistan.
Internet videos.
Television news programs.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:Former Representative Charlie Wilson convinced Congress to arm Afghan freedom fighters battling the Soviets in the 1980s. Now he tells Mike Wallace that the U.S. failed to provide enough aid when the Russians pulled out, setting the stage for the Taliban's rise to power.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (12 min.)
Playing Time:00:12:22