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The Secret History of WashU: The ROTC Fires of 1970 Part 1
Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou | ProducersThe Secret History of WashU continues as Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou explore the history of the Vietnam War protests and the ROTC fires of 1970. This first part covers an introduction to protests on campus as well as the mystery behind the night of February 23, 1970, in which the Army ROTC building was burned. The film features interviews with various alumni who were on campus during the protests, as well as animation depicting key events. Stay tuned for part 2 of this timely story as more twists and turns occur!
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