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John Dinges discusses his book "Assassination on Embassy Row"

BROADCAST: Sep. 6, 1980 | DURATION: 00:57:24

Synopsis

Because there' s murder, torture, prison terms and terrorism involved, Studs Terkel, mentions that this book reads like a crime novel. "Assassination on Embassy Row," is John Dinges' account of what happened to Orlando Letelier in Washington, D.C. in 1976.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 6, 1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60.18 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
57 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting American History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison

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Journalists

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