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Seymour M. Hersh reads from and discusses his book "My Lai 4"

BROADCAST: May. 22, 1970 | DURATION: 00:48:57

Synopsis

Innocent, unarmed villagers were murdered in the horrific massacre in March of 1968. In Seymour M. Hersh's book, "My Lai 4: A Report on the Massacre and Its Aftermath," Seymour further explains that to the soldiers, the killing was simply a game to them, of who could kill the most bodies.

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Broadcast Date
May. 22, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 58 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
48 minutes, 57 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Vietnam War African American History & Culture American History & Politics

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Seymour M. Hersh reads from and discusses his book "My Lai 4"

Synopsis

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