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David Farber discusses his book "Chicago '68"

BROADCAST: May. 16, 1988 | DURATION: 00:52:21

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Synopsis

David Farber discusses his book “Chicago ‘68” and reflects on the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. Studs plays “I Ain’t Marching Anymore” - Phil Ochs (1965) and “Days of Decision” - Phil Ochs (1965). This interview features a clip of a previous interview Studs had with an unnamed Chicago police officer who describes his opinion on police brutality.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 16, 1988

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

Duration
52 minutes, 21 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

American History & Politics Chicago Urban Life Civil Rights Law, Crime, Prison

People

Historians Academics

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Farber, David R.--Interviews. Farber, David R. Chicago '68. Democratic National Convention--History. Riots--History--Illinois--Chicago--20th century. Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest movements Political conventions--History--Illinois--Chicago--20th century. Ochs, Phil. I ain't marching anymore (1965). I ain't marching anymore (1965). Chicago '68 Protests political protests Anti-war movement Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Hayden, Tom Non-violent protests Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.) Daley, Richard M. (Richard Michael), 1942- Grant Park (Chicago, Ill.) McGovern, George S. (George Stanley), 1922-2012 Cronkite, Walter Police brutality Ochs, Phil. Days of decision (1965). Days of decision (1965).

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