[Paul Robeson's testimony before the U.S. Senate's Mundt Bill Hearings].

Robeson is questioned by Senator Ferguson and others and he outlines denial of rights to Negroes, discusses the definition of a communist, refuses to reveal his membership, points out absence of prejudice toward Negroes in Russia, and discusses fascism. Robeson implies that he would refuse to adhere...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 (Speaker)
Language:English
Published: [1948]
Subjects:
Robeson, Paul, > 1898-1976.
African Americans > Civil rights.
Legislative hearings.
Genre:
Legislative hearings.
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file (1 hr., 4 min., 28 sec.))
Format: Electronic Software Audio
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Summary:
Robeson is questioned by Senator Ferguson and others and he outlines denial of rights to Negroes, discusses the definition of a communist, refuses to reveal his membership, points out absence of prejudice toward Negroes in Russia, and discusses fascism. Robeson implies that he would refuse to adhere to the Mundt bill if passed by Congress. Robeson also pleads for human dignities, defines laws he would support or oppose, discusses his allegiance to the U.S. government, and participation in a war with the USSR, if one were to occur. He mentions the New Deal, legislation to aid Negroes that has not been passed, and names other minority groups.
Note:Electronic resource.
Call Number:M838- M839
Voice 5888
Playing Time:01:04:28
Event Details:
Broadcast on Washington, WOL, May 31, 1948.
Source of Description:
Description based on open-reel tape version record.