Word: withdrawals
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...American lives and the inevitable political consequences, now feels that some form of congressional assent might be helpful. For that reason, the White House is considering seeking a joint congressional resolution supporting the role of the Marines in Lebanon. The Administration is correct in its argument that to withdraw the multinational force now would be to jeopardize not only Gemayel's leadership but Lebanon's survival as a nation. When he telephoned Colonel Timothy Geraghty, the U.S. Marine commander in Beirut, last week, President Reagan promised to provide "whatever it takes" to stop the shelling of the Marine...
...month lull in the country's civil war by attacking the center of San Miguel, El Salvador's third largest city. After killing at least 20 members of the local garrison and wounding more than 100 in a seven-hour siege, the rebels began to withdraw as dawn approached. The significance of the attack was that in other areas of the country, U.S. military advisers are encouraging the use of Viet Nam-era pacification tactics to thwart the Salvadoran insurgency; the San Miguel assault was the first major guerrilla response to the U.S. strategy. It was also...
...Leon Sullvian, a Black civil rights activist and leader of one of Miladelpha's larger Black churches, was appointed to the General Mosers broad of directions in 1971. Initially, Sullivan used his position to press for the withdrawal of G.M, and other U.S. companies from South Africa. By 1975 Sullivan had failed to persuade at single company to withdraw, so he decided to change sacics and encourage companies to commit themselves to the abolishment of apartheid. In March, 1977. Sullivan released a "Statement of Principles" for companies operating in South Africa. Originality endorsed by 12 forms principles now have almost...
...success is measured solely in terms of getting U.S. companies to withdraw from South Africa or to stop selling strategic goods to Pretoria, the anti-investment activists have not fared well. Fewer than five companies have credited the debate with playing a role in their decision to sell off operations in the country, and few companies have gone beyond the U.S. Commerce Department restrictions on sales to the South African government. Moreover, available evidence suggests that the debate has not limited business's decisions to expand in the region. In the 15 years from 1966 to 1981, for example...
...Lord Sullivan, a Black civil rights activist and leader of one of Philadelphia's larger Black churches, was appointed to the General Motors head of directors in 1971. Initially, Sullivan had his position in press for the withdrawal of G.M. and other U.S. companies from South Africa. By 1975 Sullivan had failed to persuade a single company to withdraw, so he decided to change tactics and encourage companies to commit themselves to the abolishment of apartheid. In March 1977, Sullivan released a "Statement of Principlas" for companies operating in South Africa. Originally endorsd by 12 firths, the Principles now have...