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Discussing the antinuclear movement with Dr. Carl Johnson, Abbie Hoffman; and the author of "Killing Our Own: The Disaster of America's Experience with Atomic Radiation" Harvey Wasserman

BROADCAST: Nov. 18, 1983 | DURATION: 00:55:59

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 18, 1983

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 59 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism American History & Politics Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

People

Authors, Writers Social Reformers Scientists

Tags

Johnson, Carl J.---Interviews Hoffman, Abbie--Interviews Wasserman, Harvey, 1945---Interviews Wasserman, Harvey, 1945-. Killing our own. Radioactive substances--Toxicology--United States. Ionizing Radiation--Toxicology--United States. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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