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Discussing the book "The Closest of Enemies: A Personal and Diplomatic Account of U.S. - Cuban Relations Since 1957" with author and former U.S. Diplomat to Cuba, Wayne Smith

BROADCAST: Apr. 20, 1987 | DURATION: 00:56:27

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Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 20, 1987

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

Duration
56 minutes, 27 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics World History & Politics

People

Government Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Smith, Wayne S.--Interviews Smith, Wayne S. Closest of enemies. Castro, Fidel, 1927- Diplomats--United States--20th century--Interviews United States--Foreign relations Cuba--Foreign relations Cuba--Politics and government--1959- Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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