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Authors, Writers American History & Politics Vietnam War
  • Terkel comments and presents 1968 Democratic Convention documentary

    1968

    Terkel comments and presents 1968 Democratic Convention documentary. He is introduced by William F. Malloch, a composer at the Convention.

  • Robert Jay Lifton

    Robert Jay Lifton discusses his book "Home from the War"

    Jun. 21, 1973

    In his book, "Home From the War: Learning from Vietnam Veterans", Robert Jay Lifton reflects on what he's learned from talking with soldiers who came home from the Vietnam War. For some men, guilt and betrayal were common issues -- guilt in what they had done while in Vietnam and betrayal of what their superiors and the government had told them about the war itself.

  • Robert Del Tredici discusses his book "At Work in the Fields of the Bomb"

    Jun. 6, 1988

    Robert del Tredici photographer, artist, and author discusses the history of nuclear weapon production plants around the United States and the effects of nuclear radiation.

  • Lt. Col Anthony Herbert talks with Studs Terkel Part 1

    1970
  • Lt. Col Anthony Herbert talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1970
  • Larry Heinemann discusses his book "Paco's Story"

    Nov. 14, 1986

    Discussing the novel "Paco's Story" (published by Farrar, Strauss & Giroux) with the author Larry Heinemann.

  • Lady Borton discusses her book "After Sorrow"

    May. 10, 1995

    In her book, "After Sorrow: An American Among the Vietnamese," Lady Burton tells stories and reflects on what it was like to live among the village people in South Vietnam. Borton found the people to be smart. Among some of her stories, she learned how women carried messages and weapons through enemy territories.

  • Jimmy Breslin

    Jimmy Breslin, journalist and author discusses his book about the Watergate Affair

    May. 22, 1975

    Discussing "How the Good Guys Finally Won : Notes from an Impeachment Summer" and interviewing Jimmy Breslin.

  • Interview with Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber

    May. 20, 1986

    Interviewing Vietnam veterans and peace activists Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber.

  • Gloria Emerson in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 5, 1977

    Interviewing former war correspondent, journalist and author Gloria Emerson.

  • George Smith talks with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 10, 1971
  • Daniel Ellsberg

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo talk with Studs Terkel ; part 3

    Jun. 9, 1972

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo discuss Anthony Russo's trial and treatment he endured during his time from conviction to release in federal prison compared to the treatment of prisoners tortured in Vietnam.

  • Dr. Ronald J. Glasser discusses his book "Another War, Another Peace"

    May. 10, 1985

    Discussing the book "Another War, Another Peace: A Novel" with the author Dr. Ronald J. Glasser.

  • Dotson Radar

    Dotson Rader discusses his book "I ain't marchin'anymore" with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 26, 1971

    The program starts with a short clip of Studs Terkel interviewing Peggy Terry talking about The Great Depression and American propaganda during Vietnam War. After that clip. Dotson Rader starts to talk about his book "I ain't marchin' anymore"

  • Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about her book "Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream"

    1976

    Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about her book and her relationship with President Johnson.

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