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Hilda Bernstein discusses her life and exile from South Africa
May. 21, 1975 Hilda Bernstein tells Studs about her and her husband's activism in South Africa, apartheid, and the Sharpville demonstration. Includes an excerpt from the program with Chief Albert John Luthuli (Wav ID 1895817-6-1).
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Three Vietman War veterans, Robert Black, Robert Johnson, Dr. Gordon Livingston, and Steve Perriman discuss the war, part 2
Nov. 13, 1973 Robert Black, Robert Johnson, Dr. Gordon Livingston, and Steve Perriman talk about the Vietnam War. All three are officers in the military and veterans of the Vietnam War. They discuss their lives before and after the war and the contradiction and changes that came after seeing the horrors of the Vietnam War.
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Simon Wiesenthal discusses World War II and The Sunflower
Mar. 12, 1976 Simon Wiesenthal discusses his advocacy work after surviving the Holocaust and the publication of The Sunflower in 1969.
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Three Vietman War veterans, Robert Black, Robert Johnson and Dr. Gordon Livingston, discuss the war, part 1
Nov. 12, 1970 Robert Black, Robert Johnson, and Dr. Gordon Livingston talk about the Vietnam War. All three are officers in the military and veterans of the Vietnam War. They talk about the Tet offensive and the Battle of Hue in 1968, and the deplorable treatment of the Vietnamese people by the United States military . Upon returning they have chosen to become anti-Vietnam War because it is not a struggle to stop Communism so much as being a force of destruction.
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Born to Live ; part 2
1970 Studs Terkel plays a variety of audio clips pertaining to the concepts of life and mankind destroying itself. The audio clips featured are from various established and respected writers, social leaders, and musicians.
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Nobel Peace Prize recipient Mairead Corrigan Maguire discusses the struggle for peace in Northern Ireland, and around the world
Dec. 1, 1993 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Mairead Corrigan Maguire discusses the struggle for peace in Northern Ireland, and around the world. Maguire, an Irish peace activist, founded Community of Peace People.
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Discussing the Black Sash movement and the struggle for democratic rule in South Africa with Black Sash President and political activist Sheena Duncan
Jul. 22, 1985 Discussing the Black Sash movement and the struggle for democratic rule in South Africa with Black Sash President and political activist Sheena Duncan.
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Pat Duncan discusses Apartheid and South Africa ; part 1
1963 South African anti-apartheid activist Pat Duncan discusses Apartheid and South Africa, part 1.
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Tim Pat Coogan discusses his book "The IRA: A History"
Dec. 1, 1993 Author and historian Tim Pat Coogan talks about the history, culture, and division of Ireland. Coogan tells the backstory and summary of his book, "The IRA: A History." Later, he gives an in-depth view of the history, politics, and religion of the IRA and gives some ideas on how to fix the problems.