Listen "The Gainesville Eight"
Episode Synopsis
In Washington, D.C. in 1971, a massive protest changed the way the Vietnam War was discussed in the country. In Florida in 1972, a group of Vietnam veterans found a new way to make an impact in the anti-war movement.
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Read the book that inspired this episode: MAYDAY 1971 by Lawrence Roberts
about the Gainesville Eight here!
I do not own the rights to the documentary clips used in this episode. The clips used are from the following documentary: 1971 MAY DAY - Check out more from Periscope Film here.
Read the May Day Tactical Manual here!
Unless otherwise noted, all music in this episode is originally composed.
Get your WFM Merch at Cast & Clay Co. on Etsy!
Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here!
Read the book that inspired this episode: MAYDAY 1971 by Lawrence Roberts
about the Gainesville Eight here!
I do not own the rights to the documentary clips used in this episode. The clips used are from the following documentary: 1971 MAY DAY - Check out more from Periscope Film here.
Read the May Day Tactical Manual here!
Unless otherwise noted, all music in this episode is originally composed.
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