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Discussing the book, "Robert Kennedy and His Times," and interviewing the historian and author, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.

BROADCAST: Sep. 8, 1978 | DURATION: 00:49:42

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 8, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.05 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 42 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Kennedy, Robert F. (Robert Francis), 1925-1968 Schlesinger Arthur Meier, 1917-2007--Interviews Schlesinger Arthur Meier, 1917-2007. Robert Kennedy and his times. United States. Congress. Senate--Biography. Politicians--Biography.--United States Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs.

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