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Daniel Ellsberg Discusses the publication of "The Pentagon Papers" ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1980 | DURATION: 01:00:12

Synopsis

Daniel Ellsberg, political activist and former military analyst, discuses his release of the Pentagon Papers and his thoughts on how the Vietnam War played out. He also discusses what he believes the next war could look like and how America, and the world, would be affected by nuclear war.

Details

Broadcast Date
1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 59.59 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Edited copy-T2799.36., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 44.26 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Edited copy-T2799.37.

Duration
1 hour, 12 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Journalism & Broadcasting Vietnam War Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism Cold War

People

Journalists Government

Tags

Ellsberg, Daniel--Interviews Ellsberg, Daniel Whistle blowers--United States. Freedom of the press--United States. Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest movements United States--Politics and government--1963-1969 Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Fathers and sons--United States. Nuclear disarmament--United States. United States--Military policy. Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force Pentagon Papers McNamara, Robert S., 1916-2009 Bombing Vance, Cyrus R. (Cyrus Roberts), 1917-2002 The draft Carter, Jimmy, 1924- Nixon, Richard M, (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 Nuclear weapons Arms race Soviet Union Russia Kissinger, Henry, 1923-

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