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Roe v. Wade – Abortion Becomes The Law Of The Land – January 22, 1973

A little support goes a long way: – NBC – Roe v. Wade report – Jan. 22, 1973 – Fifty-one years ago today, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that made a Woman’s right whether or not to choose…

Soviet Troops Heading to the Front

October 28, 1941 – War Of Words – Navy Day And The Gathering Of Postures –

– News Of The World – October 28, 1941 – NBC- Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News for this October 28th in 1941 had much to do with reaction to President Roosevelt’s speech during Navy Day celebrations the previous day.…

Women’s Day – August 26, 1970 – Past Daily Reference Room

As a reminder of the protests, the struggle and the message on this International Women’s Day, Here is an excerpt of the Women’s March in New York City, as relayed by WBAI and its day-long live broadcast on August 26,…

April 5, 1979

April 5, 1979 – Surviving TMI

April 5, 1979 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – April 5, 1979 – The disaster at 3-Mile Island (known to locals and the media as TMI) was still going on, even though signs were looking…