Overview of the Arnaud de Borchgrave Speech

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Overview of the Arnaud de Borchgrave Speech

Hoover Institution Archives

Stanford University

Stanford, California

Processed by:: Hoover Institution Archives Staff
Date Completed:: 2008
Encoded by:: Machine-readable finding aid derived from MARC record by David Sun.

Collection Summary

Title: Arnaud de Borchgrave speech

Dates: undated

Collection Number: 84073

Creator: De Borchgrave, Arnaud.

Collection Size: 1 phonotape cassette (0.1 linear feet)

Repository: Hoover Institution Archives

Stanford, California 94305-6010

Abstract: Relates to Soviet propaganda and disinformation.

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives

Languages: English

Administrative Information

Access

Collection is open for research.

Use copies of all sound recordings in this collection are available for immediate access.

Publication Rights

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Arnaud de Borchgrave speech, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1984.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid.

Biographical/Historical Note

American journalist.

Scope and Content of Collection

Relates to Soviet propaganda and disinformation.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Propaganda, Russian.

Phonotapes.

Collection Contents

Cassette cabinet

Sound recording of an Arnaud De Borchgrave speech about disinformation undated

Access Information

Use copy reference number: 84073_a_0003724

Scope and Content Note

Giving a speech to an unidentified audience, journalist Arnaud De Borchgrave makes an argument claiming that disinformation originating from North Vietnam played a "major role" in the U.S. defeat in Vietnam. A combination of propaganda, disinformation, and irresponsible journalism influenced Congress and shaped foreign policy decisions. After the 30-minute speech there is a brief discussion session.

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