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Norman Mailer discusses the meaning and future of space exploration

BROADCAST: Jan. 29, 1971 | DURATION: 00:43:37

Synopsis

Norman Mailer discusses how recent trips to the moon fit into the American consciousness, technology and machines in modern life, individuality, and the future of space exploration. Studs and Mailer read excerpts from "Fire on the Moon."

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 29, 1971

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 40 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Copy-T2807.

Duration
43 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Science and Science Writers Technology

People

Journalists

Tags

Mailer, Norman Of a fire on the moon. Authors, American. Journalists Audiotapes. Radio programs. Mailor, Norman Kingsley, 1923- WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Space exploration Hemingway, Ernest, 1899-1961 Astronauts Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012 Aldrin, Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Buzz Astronautics -- United States -- History United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Florida Group Houston Group WASPs (Persons)

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