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C.D.B. Bryan talks with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Jul. 14, 1976 | DURATION: 00:52:35

Synopsis

C.D.B. Bryan discusses his book "Friendly Fire" and the Vietnam War. Bryan discusses the true story of Michael Mullen who was killed by friendly fire in Vietnam and his family.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 14, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 35 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Vietnam War Literature American History & Politics Community Activism & Social Reform

Tags

Bryan, C. D. B. Friendly fire Authors, American. Fiction Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Friendly Fire--C.D.B. Bryan Mullen, Michael American soldiers Vietnam War La Porte City, Iowa U.S. Army Vietnam North Vietnam Johnson, Lyndon B, (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Mullen, Peg Mullen, Gene Republicans Democrats Veterans--Vietnam War Schwartzkopf, Lieutenant Colonel H. Norman Peace movements Anti-war movements Grief

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