Listen to New Voices on Studs Terkel our partnership with 826CHI-here! Read the Story

00 / 00

Discussing the Persian Gulf War with Rev. Howard Schomer

BROADCAST: Jan. 31, 1990 | DURATION: 00:52:57

Synopsis

A theologian and civil rights activist, Schomer refused ministerial exemption from the draft during World War II and, instead chose to register as a conscientious objector.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 31, 1990

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

Duration
52 minutes, 57 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

World War II American History & Politics Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Religious personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Schomer, Howard, 1915---Interviews Clergy--United States--20th century--Interviews Theologians--United States--20th century--Interviews World War, 1939-1945--Conscientious objectors Persian Gulf War, 1991. Pacifism--Religious aspects Audiotapes. Radio programs.

Related Programs