Witnessing the dramatic impact of CNN's international coverage of the 1991 Gulf War, several Arab states realized the strategic value of satellite television during times of conflict.

Feb 23, 1991 · Taped from Cox Cable in New Orleans on Saturday, February 23, 1991, here is a 96 minute block of CNN Gulf War coverage in the hours before the ground phase of Operation Desert …

George H.W. Bush - President of the United States Dick Cheney - U.S. Defense Secretary General Colin Powell - U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Norman Schwarzkopf - U.S. Army General …

On January 17, 1991 at 2:30 AM Baghdad time CNN newscaster Peter Arnett broadcast live television coverage of the bombing of Baghdad from room 906 of the Al-Rasheed Hotel.

Jan 17, 1991 · Bernard Shaw, James Holliman and Peter Arnett, brought the war into U.S. living rooms via a special open telephone line from the ninth floor of the Al Rashid Hotel. The three CNN …

Jun 3, 2024 · From the Collection: Mikulski, Barbara (Person) Portions of this collection are restricted. Please consult each series note for more information. This collection is housed off-site and requires …

Jan 17, 1991 · In tonight's first military action, only CNN had continuing live audio coverage, though not video coverage, of the American bombing raids on Baghdad, giving the cable channel a decisive …

Feb 1, 1991 · Ten-year-old CNN, the news organization once derided as the ”Chicken Noodle Network,” ordinarily scores less than one-tenth the ratings of competitors ABC, CBS, and NBC.

Jan 17, 1991 · With the gulf war under way the early winner on the television front is CNN. ABC was the first on the air with the news that the attack had begun (about 4:40 p.m. MST).

Jan 27, 1991 · Taped Segments: Persian Gulf oil spills / Israel guards against bombings / Arab-American harassment/ US battalion preparing for ground war / CBS correspondents missing / 82nd …