American Experience; Interview with John Seigenthaler, 3 of 3 : Freedom Riders

Item Information

Title:
American Experience; Interview with John Seigenthaler, 3 of 3 : Freedom Riders
Description:
John Seigenthaler was a native of Nashville, TN who worked as a newspaper reporter at The Nashville Tennessean prior to working as a special assistant to Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. As special assistant to the Attorney General, Seigenthaler initially served as the intermediary between the federal government, the Freedom Riders, and white segregationist state officials.
Format:
Film/Video
Location:
WGBH
Collection (local):
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Collection
Series:
WGBH > American Experience
Subjects:
History
Race and Ethnicity
American history, African Americans, civil rights, racism, segregation, activism, students
Extent:
00:31:46
Link to Item:
https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-15-fx73t9f82d
Terms of Use:
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Publisher:
WGBH Educational Foundation