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Leonard Matlovich talks about his experience in the U.S. Air Force

BROADCAST: Nov. 14, 1975 | DURATION: 00:52:54

Synopsis

Interviewing Len Matlovich, formerly a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, about the status of gay men in the armed forces and his expulsion from the Air Force after he publicly stated that he was gay.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 14, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.45 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 54 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

LGBTQ Culture & Rights

People

Government

Tags

Matlovich, Leonard--Interviews United States. Air Force Gay soldiers--Biography.--United States Gay rights--United States. Coming out (Sexual orientation)--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Matlovich, Leonard,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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