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Mike Chosa discusses the struggles of Native Americans

BROADCAST: Jun. 17, 1971 | DURATION: 00:41:44

Synopsis

Mike Chosa discusses the struggles of Native Americans, namely poverty, during the protests at Belmont Yacht Harbor. Includes the recitation of an unknown poem about Native Americans. Includes Buffy Sainte-Marie's songs "Now That the Buffalo's Gone" and "My Country Tis' of Thy People You're Dying." Includes an interview of John Tortes "Chief" Meyers. Includes the reading of a Chicago Daily News article about the Native American occupation of Belmont Yacht Harbor.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 17, 1971

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 59 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
41 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Native American History & Culture Advocacy American History & Politics Urban Life

People

Social Reformers

Tags

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