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Michael Rosenberg Meeropol discusses his book, "We Are Your Sons: The Legacy of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg"

BROADCAST: May. 29, 1975 | DURATION: 00:52:25

Synopsis

Michael Rosenberg Meeropol discusses his book, ""We Are Your Sons: The Legacy of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg," and talks about his life growing up in the shadow of the execution of his parents. He recalls his memories leading up to their arrest and trial and the legal battle for him and his brother, Robert, to be adopted. He also talks about growing up ashamed of his last name, but eventually coming to terms with his identity and starting the fight for his parents' exoneration.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 29, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.08 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Rosenberg, Julius, 1918-1953 Rosenberg, Ethel, 1915-1953. Meeropol, Michael--Interviews Meeropol, Michael. We are your sons: Meeropol, Michael, United States--Social conditions--1945- Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Nizer, Louis, 1902-1994 The Implosion Conspiracy (1972) Schneir, Walter Espionage Gold, Harry Meeropol, Abel, 1903-1986 Meeropol, Anne Rosenberg, Sophie Kaufman, Irving R. (Irving Robert), 1910-1992 Sing Sing Correctional Facility FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation Meeropol, Robert Russia Soviet Union Cold War paranoia Bloch, Emanuel Hirsch

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