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Albert John Luthuli discusses the struggle for democratic rule in South Africa

BROADCAST: Mar. 1963 | DURATION: 00:53:57

Synopsis

Albert John Luthuli, President of the African National Congress, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Zulu Chief, discusses politics of South Africa. The interview includes discussions about his early life and education, and his teaching career, becoming chief of the Zulus, and working as the President of the African National Congress. He also explains his thoughts on peaceful methods of fighting against discrimination and apartheid in South Africa.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 1963

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

Duration
53 minutes, 57 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

Advocacy Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism Travel & Culture - South Africa World History & Politics Race Relations

People

Government Social Reformers

Tags

Luthuli, A. J. (Albert John), 1898-1967--Interviews. Apartheid--South Africa. Peace--Awards. Peace movements--South Africa. Zulu (African people)--South Africa--20th century--Interviews. Pacifists--South Africa--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Anti-apartheid movements--South Africa--20th century. Civil rights--South Africa. Grout, Aldin, 1803-1894 Luthuli, Albert John, 1898-1967 Adams College Bantu education African chiefs--succession British Colonial Government South African townships South African property laws Racial discrimination--South Africa Race relations--Political aspects Christian missionaries Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Nationalist Party (South Africa) African National Congress. Apartheid--South Africa--History Nobel Peace Prize Winners Anti-apartheid activists Civil rights workers Anti-apartheid movements Apartheid--Religious aspects American Missionary Society Umvoti River Reserve Racial segregation

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