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George Feifer discusses his book “Tennozan”

BROADCAST: Jun. 30, 1992 | DURATION: 00:51:50

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Synopsis

Journalist, novelist, and historian George Feifer discusses his book “Tennozan,” focusing on Okinawa Island during World War II and the impact of the atomic bomb. Includes a 20 second test tone. Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 30, 1992

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

Duration
51 minutes, 50 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

World History & Politics American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Feifer, George--Interviews. Feifer, George. Tennozan. World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan--Okinawa Island. Atomic bomb Historians--United States--20th century--Interviews. Okinawa Island (Japan)--History. Audiotapes. Radio programs Feifer, George--Interviewee. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Atomic bomb -- Japan Authors--United States--20th century--Interviews

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