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Ron Kovic Letter to Howard Zinn, October 28, 1984

Ron Kovic is an anti-war activist and author. He was wounded and paralyzed in the Vietnam War. His best selling 1976 memoir, Born on the Fourth of July, was made into a film of the same name by Oliver Stone.

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A Few Cryptic Notes on Power and Powerlessness

By Howard Zinn. From the Archives. Circa 1976.
From Howard Zinn's folder of "Course Syllabi: 'Introduction to Political Theory,' 1968-1987" in the "Boston University" series housed at New York University is this list of talking points on "Vulnerability of the Powerful" and "Power of the Powerlessness." Published with permission of the Howard Zinn Revocable Trust.

The Power of the People – A Conversation with Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn interviewed by Dave Zirin. Chicago, IL. Nov. 7, 2009.
On November 7, 2009, the people’s historian, Howard Zinn, was the keynote speaker at the Campaign to End the Death Penalty’s annual convention in Chicago. Zinn spoke with author and activist Dave Zirin about past and present movements for social change, the criminal justice system, war, socialism, and why young people should become activists.

Howard Zinn Interview in The F-Word

Howard Zinn interviewed by Melody Berger • The F-Word Zine/PM Press • 2008
Howard Zinn discusses civil disobedience, outlaws versus criminals, social movements, labor organizing, and hope.

A People’s History of Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn interviewed by by Joel Whitney. Guernica,October 27, 2004
With the soon-to-be-released film You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train, Howard discusses aspects of the film and current events including healthcare, the 2004 presidential election of G. W. Bush, Ralph Nader, and a string of quick questions.

Court testimony documents, Ohio 7 on Trial group photo

Howard Zinn’s Testimony at the United Freedom Front Sedition Trial

Court testimony by Howard Zinn. University of Massachusetts Amherst. Oct. 18, 1989.
Howard Zinn's testimony on

Historical Interpretation

Talk by Howard Zinn. BookTV. Feb. 7, 1997.
On Feb. 7, 1997, playwright, historian and political activist Zinn talked about the interpretation of history and how our understanding of it affects the future. The event was held at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. Introduction by Josh Gardner, senior history major.

Historian’s Perspective on American Culture

Talk by Howard Zinn. BookTV. Aug. 12, 1999.
On the Aug. 12, 1999 of "American Perspectives,"Howard Zinn talked about a variety of topics including hate crimes, the two-party system, and cynicism toward American politics. After his comments he answered questions from the audience at the Wellfleet Public Library in Wellfleet, MA.

In Depth with Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn interviewed by Steve Scully. BookTV. Sept. 1, 2002.
On Sept. 1, 2002, Professor Zinn talked about his writings and career, and he responded to calls from viewers during the course of the program. Interviewed by Steve Scully.

A People’s History of the United States

Talk by Howard Zinn. BookTV. Nov. 10, 1998.
On Nov. 10, 1998, Howard Zinn talked about his best-selling book A People’s History of the United States, 1492-present at the Fire and Ice Restaurant in Cambridge, MA.

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Ron Kovic Letter to Howard Zinn, October 28, 1984

A Few Cryptic Notes on Power and Powerlessness

The Power of the People – A Conversation with Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn Interview in The F-Word

A People’s History of Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn’s Testimony at the United Freedom Front Sedition Trial

Historical Interpretation

Historian’s Perspective on American Culture

In Depth with Howard Zinn

A People’s History of the United States

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