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Collection Structure Sidney Hook papers >  Is the Fifth Amendment of Our Constitution a Shield against Oppression or a Weapon for Subversion,' March 13, 1955. Radio broadcast, Jewish Community Forum
Item Title Is the Fifth Amendment of Our Constitution a Shield against Oppression or a Weapon for Subversion,' March 13, 1955. Radio broadcast, Jewish Community Forum
Collection Title Sidney Hook papers
Speaker Hook, Sidney (1902-1989)
Speaker Kaskoff, Theodore
Speaker Baldwin, Roger N. (Roger Nash) (1884-1981)
Speaker Calhoun, Philo C.
Date Created March 13, 1955
Description The question of the forum: Is the Fifth amendment to the Constitution a shield against suppression or a weapon for subversion? Mr. Theodore Kaskoff - Chairman Philo Calhoun - Moderator Roger Baldwin, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, is the first speaker, discussing legal aspects of the amendment. Sidney Hook, professor at New York University, is the second speaker, discussing the ethical aspects of the amendment.
Subject(s) Self-incrimination United States. Constitution. 5th Amendment United States
Language(s) English
Country of Origin United States
Format Sound Recording
Hoover ID 90003_a_0009054
Record Number 90003.14
Collection Guide https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf5n39n7hn
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