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Opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard
Beginning of program; Talks about high pace at end of first session for the eighty-ninth United States Congress, and likelihood of it continuing in second session
Vietnam
On dissent and anti-war demonstrations
Mentions group the Veterans of Future Wars
On caution of leaders in going to war
On pacifism
Mentions a San Antonio high school teacher fired for making pacifist remarks in the lead-up to World War II
Encourages toleration of dissent
"The war in Vietnam is not a simple, easily resolved problem."
Faith in judgment of national leadership
Report on other congressional duties

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Title: Gonzales Report [Vietnam]
Identifier: e_hbg_0069
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. This episode focuses almost entirely on the escalating Vietnam conflict. Advocates tolerance for dissent, comparing to demonstrations in the lead-up to World War II and mentioning the Veterans of Future Wars. Frames his support of the war as faith in President Lyndon Johnson and the national leadership. Has opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Writing on leader reads "O/C, L-11."
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Date: 1965-11-13
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Subject Geographic: United States - Washington (D.C.) - Washington (D.C.)
Box: 2004-127/333, reel 3
Collection Strength: Congressional and Political History
Civil Rights and Social Justice