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Can the United States and India Work Toward Mutual Goals? (1955)
About this film
Mr. Peck opens the program by introducing a film clip which shows the raising of the free Indian flag at the UN. Mr. Talbot, Executive Director of American Universities Field Staff, explains the complexity of India. The discussion begins with a consideration of the Congress Party and its problems since independence, with references to Gandhi and Nehru. It is agreed that a real understanding of India depends on a knowledge of the countrys internal development. A five-minute film illustrates efforts to control malaria and the contrast between old and new methods of agriculture. It is concluded that the best way to fight Communism is to strengthen India internally, rather than press her to declare against Red China. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)
Directors & creators
University of Michigan
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, India, United States, Foreign policy, International relations, Decolonization, Indo-US relations, United Nations, Congress Party (India), Communism, Cold War, Geography of India, Languages of India, Hindi language, English language, Demographics, Federalism, Post-colonialism, Diplomacy, Cultural diversity, Andhra Pradesh, South Asia, Educational television, Economic development
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