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Neil and Susan Sheehan discuss their respective books “A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam" and "Is There No Place on Earth for Me?"

BROADCAST: Apr. 11, 1990 | DURATION: 00:53:37

Synopsis

Studs Terkel speaks with journalists Neil and Susan Sheehan about their respective books “A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam” and “Is There No Place on Earth for Me?” Further discussion is had about journalism and Neil and Susan’s collaborations together. Audio clips of when Neil Sheehan and Susan Sheehan were previously on Terkel’s program are played.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 11, 1990

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

Duration
53 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Vietnam War American History & Politics Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists

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