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Documents

Ramsey Clarke on V.N., hijackers message from United Airlines Chicago Flight Ramsey Clarke on V.N., hijackers message from United Airlines Chicago Flight
Call Number: KP 060Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: General materials
First, Ramsey Clarke on V.N. Second, hijackers message from United Airlines Chicago Flight, claiming to “end violence with violence.”
Police Repression and the Coalition Press Conference Police Repression and the Coalition Press Conference
Date: 4/21/1972Call Number: KP 186Format: Cass A & BCollection: General materials
This two-part tape begins with the reading of a statement proposed to the San Francisco police regarding their unlawful use of violence during a peaceful protest. At the federal building on April 17th, the protest groups were Vietnam Vets, SF women for peace, and the United Prisoners Union. Because of the unjust clubbing by the police the statement was a call for disciplinary action. The second part of the tape has various speakers talking about the upcoming protest against the bombing of populated areas of Hanoi and Hifong. Just when the war was thought to be winding down, Nixon bombs these areas of North Vietnam and incites a negative reaction. This protest at Kezar Stadium will be one of the largest ever. Important speaker such as Jane Fonda, Dick Gregory, Leon Tao, and Vietnam government officials will lead the protest. The underlining reason for the protest is also for the government to follow the seven-point peace plan.
Frente inserts/Elsa Knight Thompson interview Frente inserts/Elsa Knight Thompson interview
Date: 2/8/1972Call Number: KP 240AFormat: Cass AProducers: Lincoln BergmanCollection: General materials
Four inserts used by Lincoln Bergman in presentation to Front of Cultural Workers conference in San Francisco. Includes two recordings of Radio Rebelde, one of Radio Havana, and one of Voice of Vietnam. Two songs of Paul Robeson.
The Rest of the News The Rest of the News
Date: 10/7/1974Call Number: KP 308Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: the rest of the newsCollection: General materials
Three reports: 14-minute story on Guinea Bissau Wins Independence; 4 minutes on convictions in Leavenworth prison rebellion; 3:53 report on tiger cases in Vietnam.
Tricia Nixon Interview Tricia Nixon Interview
Call Number: KP 335Collection: General materials
Interview of Tricia Nixon by Judy Tolson in San Francisco in which she supports her father's war policies.
Two Plugs for Events Two Plugs for Events
Date: 10/25/1970Call Number: KP 342Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksCollection: General materials
Two plugs for two events. First 10/25/1970 for Tim Leary/Bobby Seale Birthday Party in Golden Gate Park, includes voice of Bernardine Dohrn. Second 12/20/1970 on event marking 10th anniversary of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Why I Oppose The Vietnam War" Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Why I Oppose The Vietnam War"
Date: 1/1/1967Call Number: Vin 053Producers: Paul Winley Records, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Collection: General materials
Original recording of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s anti-Vietnam war speech. He gave this sermon on April 16, 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. In the sermon, he draws parallels between the freedom struggle of the Viet Cong and the civil rights movement, calling for an end to US military involvement.
CBS News live Coverage - United Nations Security Council Meeting - Part 2 CBS News live Coverage - United Nations Security Council Meeting - Part 2
Date: 4/1/1965Call Number: KP 516Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: General materials
Continuation of the emergency security council meeting of the United Nations, further discussing the demand to condemn Israel for its' actions against Palestine. United States Ambassador Goldberg speaks about militaristic goals, and the consequence of cease fire violations. Some brief additional comments on Vietnam.
CBS News Broadcast wth Bill O'Reilly CBS News Broadcast wth Bill O'Reilly
Call Number: KP 517Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: General materials
General news broadcast providing a overview of the conflict in the Middle East, Viet Nam and a brief discussion on the Soviet Union's commentary on the cease fire agreement between Israeli and Palestinian forces.
Return to Vietnam Return to Vietnam
Date: 12/15/1974Call Number: KP 535Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: WBCN-FM Collection: General materials
This recording provides an update on Vietnam after American combat troops were removed. Reporter Danny Schecter visited Saigon, rural North Vietnam, Hanoi, and a liberated zone with the support of the IndoChina Peace Campaign. Danny discusses the process of reconstruction, how the North Vietnamese are trying to raise the standard of living amongst the people, the spirit and culture of reconstruction, and American guilt. He interviews a number of Vietnamese people who talk about their daily life. Fighting still occurring in the liberated zone is discussed, as well as political prisoners being held in Saigon (up to 200,000), political repression, secret police, etc. Finally a number of people are interviewed about how lasting peace will actually be achieved in Vietnam.