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Apollo 13
Astronaut Fred Haise on Surviving Apollo 13

  By Witnify • April 15, 2014 Uncategorized
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Fred Haise talks about what it was like being on Apollo 13 with all the technical complications. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Apollo 13, NASA, Science and Technology
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The Journey of Apollo 13

  By Witnify • April 15, 2014 Uncategorized
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This video shows the troubling story of Apollo 13 and the crew that was in danger due to complications on board the space craft. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Apollo 13, NASA, Science and Technology
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Hank Aaron
Steve Davis on Interviewing Hank Aaron

  By Witnify • March 28, 2014 Uncategorized
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Steve Davis discusses his memorable chat with the Major League Baseball (MLB) star, Hank Aaron: “I want to be known for–that I gave it my best and that I handled everything with class and dignity.” Aaron would rather be known to have tried his best than as a “home run champ.”

Tagged   1970s, Athlete, Baseball, Hank Aaron, Sports
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James Caan Recalls Working with Marlon Brando

  By Morgan Birck • March 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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James Caan and Larry King discuss Caan’s experiences when acting with Marlon Brando in “The Godfather” in 1972. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Al Pacino, Arts and Culture, Film, James Caan, Marlon Brando
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Student-Interview With Gloria Steinem in 70s Led to Rallying of Women on Campus

  By Virginia Choi • March 20, 2014 Uncategorized
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In the early 70s, Rob Rainey, who interviewed Gloria Steinem as the News Director for the Auburn University student-run radio show 91.1 FM, talks about how Steinem criticized some of the sexist college policies on the air. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Arts and Culture, Auburn University, Women
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Orson Welles
Ingrid Bergman Praises Orson Welles

  By Morgan Birck • March 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Actress Ingrid Bergman pays tribute to actor and director Orson Welles at the 3rd American Life Achievement Award ceremony in 1975, saying that he created a masterpiece at the age of 24 and has lived under the burden of living up to that iconic film. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Acting, Arts and Culture, Directing, Film, Ingrid Berman, Orson Welles
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Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron on Playing in the Segregated South

  By Witnify • March 12, 2014 Uncategorized
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Baseball player Hank Aaron remembers what it was like to play baseball in the segregated South as a black man and describes the different discrimination he and other players faced. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Athlete, Baseball, Civil Rights, Hank Aaron, Politics and History
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Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron on His Record Breaking Home Run

  By Witnify • March 12, 2014 Uncategorized
Hank Aaron on His Record Breaking Home Run

Dave Letterman interviews Hank Aaron about his record breaking home run, his friendship with baseball player Willie Mays, and his thoughts on how baseball has evolved since his retirement. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Athlete, Baseball, Hank Aaron, Politics and History
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Hank Aaron on His 1957 World Series Bonus

  By Witnify • March 12, 2014 Uncategorized
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Baseball player Hank Aaron remembers the $7000 bonus each Milwaukee Braves player received for winning the 1957 World Series against the Yankees and tells a funny story about what he did with the largest amount of cash he'd seen at that point in his life. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Athlete, Baseball, Hank Aaron, Politics and History
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Hank Aaron
Young Hank Aaron on the Beginning of His Major League Career

  By Witnify • March 12, 2014 Uncategorized
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Baseball player Hank Aaron is interviewed early in his career about playing with the major leagues after winning MVP in 1957. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Athlete, Baseball, Hank Aaron, Politics and History
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