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American History & Politics Vietnam War World War II
  • Wilfred Burchett

    Wilfred Burchett discusses about his career on journalism

    Oct. 24, 1977

    Wilfred Burchett (an Australian journalist) discusses his journalism career. He was reporting conflicts in Asia (North Korea, Vietnam, China and Japan) and their Communist supporters. He speaks briefly about his experiences in Nazi Germany and concentration camps. Towards the end of the interview he talks about his interest in learning and reporting more about the new euro-communism (prominent in Italy, Spain and France).

  • Norman Thomas

    Norman Thomas discusses social progress ; part 2

    Dec. 30, 1964

    Socialist Party leader and Presbyterian minister Norman Thomas discusses social progress, his political views, and where society is headed with Studs Terkel. This is the final part of his interview.

  • Harrison Evans Salisbury

    Discussing the book "A Time of Change: A Reporter's Tale of Our Time" with reporter Harrison Evans Salisbury

    Mar. 18, 1988

    Discussing the book "A Time of Change: A Reporter's Tale of Our Time". Harrison Evans Salisbury discusses his career and the stories he has covered as a reporter. Includes Harrison Evans Salisbury reading a passage from the book at the beginning.

  • David Scherman discusses “The Best of Life,” a book he edited

    Oct. 12, 1973

    Photographer David Scherman talks with Studs Terkel about the stories that photos can tell, famous photographers, and the book “The Best of Life,” which Scherman edited. A recording of the song “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” by the Weavers is played.

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