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Discussing " Wade in the Water: Great Moments in Black History" with Lerone Bennett, Jr.

BROADCAST: Feb. 5, 1980 | DURATION: 00:51:49

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Broadcast Date
Feb. 5, 1980

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

Duration
51 minutes, 49 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

African American History & Culture American History & Politics Race Relations Civil Rights

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