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Thomas Hayes discusses his time ministering to deserters of the Vietnam War

BROADCAST: Jan. 20, 1970 | DURATION: 00:42:41

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Synopsis

An Episcopal priest, Thomas Hayes, talks about the Vietnam War deserters who fled to Stockholm. Unlike Canada, Sweden offered asylum and publicly welcomed resisters. According to Thomas, the men who went to Stockholm worked jobs and some took classes. Thomas also explained that the deserters never put down those who were fighting in the war.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 20, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 43 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
42 minutes, 41 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations Vietnam War American History & Politics Travel & Culture - General

People

Religious personnel

Tags

Hayes, Thomas Vietnam Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Stockholm, Sweden Canada War deserters

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