Item FIFTY YEARS WAR 4/16 - Transcript of interview, 1997, with Jihan Sadat, widow of President Anwar Sadat

Typescript transcripts of filmed interview with Jihan Sadat, widow of Anwar as Sadat, President of Egypt 1970-1981, describing the night before the revolution (1952); the death of Nasser and Sadat's succession as President; Sadat's policy on Egyptian relations with Israel; the October War (Yom Kippur War), Oct 1973; Egyptian relations with the USSR and the US; failed coup of 15 May 1971; preparations for the October war (Yom Kippur War), and the ceasefire (Oct 1973); Sadat's visit to Romania and discussions with Nikolai Ceaucescu, General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party 1965-1989; announcement of his willingness to visit Israel (1977), and opposition to the visit; Sadat's visit to Israel; his role activities at Camp David talks with Israel (Sep 1978); and description of the ceremonial signing of The Framework for Peace in the Middle East and reception in Washington (17 Sep 1978). 52pp