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  • James Cameron discusses journalist responsibility and expectations of political leaders with Studs in Ashburn Gardens, London ; part 2

    1970

    Studs Terkel interview with James Cameron, Brittish journalist. They discuss the objective truth and facts of journalism. Cameron shares his experience with a dying Winston Churchill and his views on science and human values. Politics, youth, and the atomic bomb are also topics in this interview. Studs quotes Albert Einstein and Sidney Burnstein, while Cameron quotes Oliver Cromwell. James Cameron's book, "Point of Departure" is also mentioned in the interview.

  • James Cameron and Studs Terkel discuss their experience in Lincoln Park and how the peaceful demonstration changed to violence with the use of police tear gas ; part 1

    Aug. 28, 1968

    Studs Terkel and James Cameron talk about their witness of the peaceful demonstration at Lincoln Park the night before. They discuss the kind and caring interaction between older adults and the young. Both reflect on how the event changed from peaceful to somewhat violent when police gathered and used tear gas on the crowd.

  • Interviewing journalist James Cameron while Studs was in London ; part 1

    1968
  • Interview with British journalist and writer James Cameron

    Aug. 28, 1968

    British journalist James Cameron reflects on the events of the 1968 Democratic National Convention.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with British journalist and writer James Cameron

    Aug. 1975

    Discussing India and interviewing James Cameron while Studs was in London, England.

  • Interview with British journalist and writer James Cameron

    Sep. 16, 1975

    Interviewing James Cameron while Studs was in London, England.

  • A cab driver in London and James Cameron discuss housing ; part 1

    1970

    On his way to meet James Cameron, the taxi cab driver tells Studs Terkel about the demolition site they're passing. The cab driver explains that 30,000 more hotel rooms are needed because of the jumbo jet trade. The cab driver said the rooms are needed to advance London's tourism. James Cameron discusses the demolition that's happening at Ashburn Gardens. Cameron explains how the homes that are being torn down house students, au pairs, and people of color. Cameron also talks about how he never went to school or received an education.

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