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Jim Balcer, Lawrence J. McKeon, Joey McDonald in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Mar. 19, 1993 | DURATION: 00:52:13

Synopsis

Discussing gays in the military with Director of Veterans Affairs for the City of Chicago Jim Balcer, Illinois State Representative Larry McKeon and Joey McDonald.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 19, 1993

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

Duration
52 minutes, 13 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics LGBTQ Culture & Rights

People

Government

Tags

Balcer, Jim--Interviews McKeon, Lawrence J.--Interviews McDonald, Joey--Interviews Legislators--Illinois--20th century--Interviews Chicago (Ill.)--Officials and employees--20th century--Interviews United States--Armed Forces--Gays. Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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