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Alfred McCoy discusses heroin trafficking; part 2

BROADCAST: 1971 | DURATION: 00:49:31

Synopsis

Alfred McCoy discusses the history of heroin trafficking within the context of American foreign policy.

Details

Broadcast Date
1971

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 49.16 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Original program-T2369B.

Duration
49 minutes, 31 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health World History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison American History & Politics Vietnam War

People

Tags

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