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![UC January 20th Regents Meeting Press Conference](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/20/1967Call Number: CE 777Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: BBCCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Press conferences following the abrupt dismissal of UC President Clark Kerr on January 20th, 1967. Regents decided 14-8 to dismiss Kerr. Ronald Reagan voted to dismiss him. Speakers at press conferences are Jesse Unruh, a Democrat and regent who did not support the dismissal; Dan McIntosh, ASUC president, who explains that students will be shocked at the news; a Republican regent, last name Meyer, who supported the dismissal; and Clark Kerr himself. Kerr gives a speech detailing his appreciation of and commitment to the university and his hopes for the university's future. He then answers questions and Colin Edwards comments at the end.
![Clark Kerr Press Conference](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 2/9/1967Call Number: CE 778Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Clark Kerr making a speech and answering questions about his career, the UC system, and politics. He talks about financing higher education and the danger of introducing tuition to the UC system. He also discusses the new condition where students are engaged in social struggles, rather than just workers. He refers to beatniks and revolutionaries as parasites and small in number. He answers questions about his dismissal and plans as well as about Governor Reagan.
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