The Jazz Ambassadors
America Combats Soviet Propaganda About Racism & Segregation
Clip: 3/27/2018 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
America combats Soviet propaganda about racism and segregation.
The United States Information Agency (USIA) uses Voice of America radio to combat Soviet propaganda in films and news media about America’s struggles with racial discrimination and segregation.
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The Jazz Ambassadors
America Combats Soviet Propaganda About Racism & Segregation
Clip: 3/27/2018 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
The United States Information Agency (USIA) uses Voice of America radio to combat Soviet propaganda in films and news media about America’s struggles with racial discrimination and segregation.
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The Jazz Ambassadors - Trailer
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