7. A COMMUNIST'S ARREST IN 1950'S NEW HAVEN

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

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 19, 2016

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

7. A COMMUNIST'S ARREST IN 1950'S NEW HAVEN

0:00 31:12

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Grating the Nutmeg?

This episode is 31 minutes long.

When was this Grating the Nutmeg episode published?

This episode was published on April 19, 2016.

Can I download this Grating the Nutmeg episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!