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Dick Simpson discusses neighborhood government system

BROADCAST: Mar. 1, 1979 | DURATION: 00:55:36

Synopsis

Dick Simpson, alderman of Chicago, discusses neighborhood governments. He describes the history, explains the uses of wards, and shows how the system can work in light of a recent election in Chicago. Studs reads an article about the recent election by Mike Royko.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 1, 1979

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.28 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 36 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Chicago Urban Life Race Relations

People

Government

Tags

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