Moving Images Relating to Drugs and Drug Enforcement, 1928–1993

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Moving Images Relating to Drugs and Drug Enforcement, 1928–1993

1928-1993

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/37839

This series contains films and television spots intended to educate the public about drug use and to document the activities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Personalities appearing in the spots include: First Lady Nancy Reagan; Geraldo Rivera; Maury Povich; Paul Newman; and athletes Mike Tyson and Gene Upshaw. Ceremonies and memorials are also depicted including the inauguration of former Administrator of the DEA, Robert Bonner; Memorial Day ceremonies; and National Night Out.

11 film reels, 70 video cassettes, and 22 optical disks

eng, Latn

National Archives at College Park

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SNAC Resource ID: 11673121

National Archives at College Park

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