Tag Archives: 1963

American Experience: JFK, Extended Preview

. Source:The New Democrat  The PBS version of John F. Kennedy is the best program at least I’ve seen of Jack Kennedy this month. Not that there has been a lot of quality programs and films about his so far … Continue reading

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Ragma Loka: Killing Kennedy (2013)

. Source:The Daily Press I saw bits and pieces of this movie and I didn’t think it was very good. Which is probably why I only saw bits and pieces of it. I’ve caught a little more of it when … Continue reading

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Democracy Now: Gloria Richardson Looks Back at the Rift Between Malcolm X & Martin L. King

  Source:FreeState Now I believe the main difference between Malcolm X and Dr. King had to do with different approaches. Dr. King’s approach was slower because it involved more people, more negotiating and was completely non-violent. But at the end … Continue reading

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Sullen Toys: Martin Luther King: I Have A Dream Speech, August 28, 1963

Source: FreeState MD Dr. King’s I Have a Dream Speech, is the crown jewel of the American civil rights movement. Because it laid out exactly what the vision of the movement is. That it is about jobs, justice and equal … Continue reading

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Minister Malcolm X: On The March On Washington (1963)

Source:FRS FreeState In this speech, you can definitely see the difference in methods and strategy between Malcolm X and Dr. King. Dr. King understood that for African-Americans to get their freedom and equal rights under law, they would have to … Continue reading

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The Open Mind With Richard Heffner: Race Relations in Crisis (June 12, 1963)

. Source:Real Life Journal Without Malcolm X and Martin L. King we probably never get the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s. At least not until someone in the African-American community stepped up and demanded their freedom and … Continue reading

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Chicago Tribune: NFL 1963-NFL Championship-New York Giants @ Chicago Bears: 63 Bears Reflect on Championship Season

. Source:The Daily Press This was an end of an era because this would be the last time that the Giants and Bears would play each other for the NFL Championship. Because even though both teams were still competitive for … Continue reading

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CBS News: Walter Cronkite Announces The Death of President John F. Kennedy

Source:The Daily Journal Newscasters and journalists in general are trained to never show their feelings and give commentary. That old Joe Friday saying of just the fact. For all of you Dragnet fans, but these people are exactly that, people … Continue reading

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David Von Pein: NBC News Huntley Brinkley Report: Outtakes From An Interview With President John F. Kennedy

Source:The Daily Press President Kennedy, getting a rare opportunity at a retake of an interview that he had before. David Brinkley and Chet Huntley, interviewing President Kennedy about Vietnam. Which of course in 1963 was going through a civil war … Continue reading

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Malcolm X Debate With James Baldwin (September 5, 1963)

. Source:Real Life Journal This is the perfect debate to have because what is integration worth if it doesn’t come with freedom. You could have different races and ethnicities integrated in the same community, city, state or even country. But … Continue reading

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