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Harald Edelstam discusses his work in Chile before and after the military coup of 1973

BROADCAST: Jun. 3, 1974 | DURATION: 00:57:00

Synopsis

Former Swedish ambassador to Chile Harald Edelstam discusses his work in Chile before and after the military coup of 1973. At length, he discusses Salvador Allende, the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, and his work to protect Chilean, Cuban, Brazilian, Uruguayan, Bolivian, and Swedish individuals that were targeted by the military junta led by Augusto Pinochet.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 3, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.59 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Copy-T2333.

Duration
57 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

World History & Politics

People

Government

Tags

Edelstam, Harald Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Allende, Salvador Edelstam, Harald, 1913-1989 1973 Chilean coup d'état Pinochet Ugarte, Augusto Military junta Military dictatorship Fascism Chile--Politics and government Coups d'état--Chile Socialism Persona non grata Sweden--Social conditions Political prisoners Diplomacy The Junta

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