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David Hamlin discusses his book, "The Nazi/Skokie Conflict: A Civil Liberties Battle"

BROADCAST: Mar. 5, 1981 | DURATION: 00:56:13

Synopsis

David Hamlin, author and former Executive Director of ACLU, discusses his book "The Nazi/Skokie Conflict: A Civil Liberties Battle." Hamlin talks about Frank Collin, a jewish man turned leader of American Nazi Party leader and the court battle over the right to demonstrate in Skokie, Illinois. He also talks about the retaliation against the ALCU for defending Collin's case in court. At the end of the interview, Hamlin gives some advice on how to deal with people like Frank Collin.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 5, 1981

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.03 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 13 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Race Relations American History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison World History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers Legal personnel

Tags

Hamlin, David, 1945---Interviews Hamlin, David, 1945- Nazi/Skokie conflict. Hamlin, David, 1945-, National Socialist Party of America American Civil Liberties Union Asembly, right of--United States. Freedom of speech--United States. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. American Nazi Party Collin, Frank Holocaust Goldberger, David A. First Amendment to the United States Constitution American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Demonstration Freedom of speech Right to demonstrate Skokie, IL Nazi

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