EPISODE · Apr 19, 2016 · 31 MIN
7. A COMMUNIST'S ARREST IN 1950'S NEW HAVEN
from Grating the Nutmeg
In 1954, 32-year-old Al Marder was arrested in New Haven along with several others under the Smith Act for allegedly working to overthrow the US government. After a lengthy trial, during which he was defended by the celebrated civil rights lawyer Catherine Roraback, he was acquitted. Hear Al tell in his own words what he was fighting for and what it feels like when the full power of the state, federal, and local government is aimed at you. Recorded at New Haven Museum April 14, 2016
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