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Discussing the book "Television and the Red Menace: The Video Road to Vietnam" with the author and television historian J. Fred MacDonald

BROADCAST: May. 28, 1985 | DURATION: 00:52:58

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Details

Broadcast Date
May. 28, 1985

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

Duration
52 minutes, 58 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Television Vietnam War American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers Historians

Tags

MacDonald, J. Fred--Interviews MacDonald, J. Fred. Television and the Red menace. Broadcasting--Political aspects--History.--United States Broadcasting policy--History.--United States Television broadcasting of news--History.--United States Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs.

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