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  Before Colin Kaepernick, There Was Dave Meggysey

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  In 2016, Colin Kaepernick knelt during the National Anthem to protest the racial injustices that permeate the United States. Almost 50 years before Kaepernick’s protest, St. Louis Cardinals linebacker, Dave Meggysey, had a similar idea. In the above clip, Meggysey explains how he refused to place his hand on his heart to make a statement about the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War. He also passed a petition around to other players calling for the withdrawal of troops from […]

• [Howard Zinn raw #92: Debate with William Buckley]

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  Audio only of 1971 debate between William Buckley and Howard Zinn and a 1971 anti-Vietnam War speech by Zinn.

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  [Howard Zinn raw #41: Bits and pieces from interviews and newsreels over the years]

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  Newsreel and stock footage pertaining to the Vietnam War, the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

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  [Howard Zinn raw #40: Various bits from newsreels over the years]

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  Assortment of newsreel footage on the Vietnam War.

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  [Howard Zinn raw #31: Marilyn Young examines U.S. foreign policy and its impacts]

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  NYU history professor discusses 20th century East Asian history and United States foreign policy in East and Southeast Asia throughout the Cold War. Includes some footage of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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  [Howard Zinn raw #30: Marilyn Young speaks about her relationship with Zinn and his ideas]

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  Marilyn Young discusses Howard Zinn, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the anti-war movement.

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  [Howard Zinn raw #29: Daniel Ellsberg speaks about his life and it was influenced by Zinn]

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  Daniel Ellsberg discusses the Pentagon Papers, the anti-war movement, and Howard Zinn.

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  [Howard Zinn raw #27: Noam Chomsky speaks about his relationship with Zinn]

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  Filmmaker Denis Mueller interviews Noam Chomsky in his office at MIT. They discuss Howard Zinn’s impact, the Vietnam War, and anti-war activism.