Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-003
Sound recording of a news conference held by the Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow on May 29, 1961. Director Murrow begins the press conference by making a statement about an offer made by Prime Minister of Cuba Fidel Castro to exchange Cuban prisoners for tractors. Director Murrow calls it a major blunder by Prime Minister Castro and summarizes reactions to the offer as surveyed by the USIA, particularly negative press reactions in Latin America. Director Murrow then answers questions from news reporters relating to the prisoners-for-tractors offer, including some concerning the response of the United States and the role of the USIA. Accession MR-1972-096-003.