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Chile 7 and 8
A panel of representatives from the Unidad Popular on their resistance to the Fascist dictatorship that took over Chile in the coup d'etat in September of 1973. The panel discusses the Socialist Alliance as a combination of communists, socialists, workers, the Radical Party and members of the Christian Left. Speakers outline expanding the Unidad popular outside of Chile and South America, keeping the working class at the center of the movement but incorporating members of the "petty bourgeoisie" and the "middle bourgeoisie."
Chile
Date: 9/1/1973Call Number: CAP 059 R2Format: Reel 2Collection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
The Unidad Popular government and the positive effects it had on Chilean society.
Chile
Call Number: CAP 059 R3Format: Reel 3Collection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Several interviews with Chilean citizens about the government, political advertisements for various campaigns, and a speech by President Allende in both Spanish and English.
Chile - Leading up to the Coup
Date: 11/25/1973Call Number: CAP 044 R2Format: Reel 2Collection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Events leading up to the 1973 coup in Chile, the economic situation after the coup and effect on education in Chile. Includes conflicting reports of the number of deaths as a result of the coup. Explores the effect that the Junta had on the education system in Chile. Junta quote, “Books are more dangerous than bombs.”
Chile - Leading up to the Coup
Date: 11/25/1973Call Number: CAP 044 R1Format: Reel 1Collection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Events leading up to the 1973 coup in Chile, the economic situation after the coup and effect on education in Chile. Includes conflicting reports of the number of deaths as a result of the coup. Explores the effect that the Junta had on the education system in Chile. Junta quote, “Books are more dangerous than bombs.”
Che Guevara - Radio Rebelde - Fidel Castro
Date: 12/18/1963Call Number: CD 554Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Radio Rebelde (in Spanish) broadcast by radio Havana, Cuba in 1971 - towards the end is the first victory message by Fidel castro over Radio Rebelde
A speech by Fidel Castro (date unknown)
"Cuba and the World"
"Cuba and the World" weekly review series from Jan. and Feb. 1975.Interview with Joan Jara wife of Victor Jara a revolutionary folk singer from Chile who was tortured and killed Sept. 11,1973. A descriptive reading of the events and detailed planning of the 1974 Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua.
Popeye Jackson Commemorative Service 06-13-1975
Commemorative service for George "Popeye" Jackson who dedicated his life to fighting for prison rights and was murdered under suspicious circumstances to discredit the New World Liberation Front. Starts with a response from the Weather Underground read by unknown person, possibly by Pat Singer, P. Jackson's wife. 6-13-1975
Fidel Castro
Discussions of Fidel Castro's role in the Socialist-Cuban revolution, the U.S. Bay of Pigs invasion, the second declaration of Havana, and the solidarity with Chile and Angola.
Revolutionary Dissident
Interview with Enrique, a Cuban professor and translator of Portuguese and French. Enrique talks about his support for the revolution in spite of his seemingly contradictory interests in religion, British radio, and books of ill repute. Interview includes discussions about race in Cuba, Enrique's time in the military and agronomy school, which resulted in a six-month jailing.
