RR7644A RHODESIA IAN SMITH PROFILE

(5 Nov 1976) RR7644A RHODESIA IAN SMITH PROFILE Ever since his unilateral declaration of independence (UDI) from Britain in November 1965, Rhodesian Premier Ian Smith has tried to maintain what he called “acceptable standards of civilisation“ - the preservation of white supremacy and the denial of African majority rule. As the Geneva conference on a final Rhodesian settlement gets underway, this report looks back at the career of this tough, uncompromising politician. Film: Rev – Sound: Mag/SOF – Colour– Available in HD Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: