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Tribute to Abbie Hoffman who committed suicide in April 1989

BROADCAST: Apr. 19, 1989 | DURATION: 00:53:28

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Synopsis

Tribute to Abbie Hoffman

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 19, 1989

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

Duration
53 minutes, 28 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism American History & Politics

People

Social Reformers

Tags

Hoffman, Abbie Youth International Party Political activists--Biography.--United States Chicago Seven Trial, Chicago, Ill., 1969-1970 Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest movements Radicalism--Illinois--Chicago--20th century. United States--Politics and government WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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