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Garry Davis discusses renouncing his American citizenship ; part 1

BROADCAST: May. 23, 1973 | DURATION: 00:32:23

Synopsis

May 25, 1973, is the 25th anniversary of when Garry Davis renounced his American citizenship. Davis explained it is a grave injustice to be governed by laws that were set up by people who are now dead. The problem says Davis, is the laws have to catch up to the 20th century. Davis goes on to talk about the World Service Authority.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 23, 1973

Duration
32 minutes, 23 seconds

Topics

American History & Politics World History & Politics Advocacy

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Social Reformers

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Davis, Garry (Global peace activist) Davis, Garry, 1921---Interviews Davis, Garry, 1921-,-- interviewee Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) World Service Auhority World Citizen Party Gregory, Dick, 1932-2017

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