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William Shirer discusses his book “Twentieth Century Journey: 1930-1940: Volume II”

BROADCAST: Jun. 1, 1984 | DURATION: 00:55:43

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Twentieth century journey: 1930-1940" with the author William Shirer.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 1, 1984

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.02 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 43 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

World War II American History & Politics Journalism & Broadcasting World History & Politics

People

Historians Journalists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Shirer, William Twentieth century journey, 1930-1940. Authors, American. History Audiotapes. Radio programs. World War II World War II--Germany. Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent, 1934-1941-book Journalism The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich-book Twentieth Century journey: 1930-1940: Volume Two—book

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