Year

1964 (circa)

Video Details

4:48; b&w; sound; V-182 AA304; M89-17

Description

On his television program, Sen. George Smathers explains his role as a Senate Conferee in the Tax Bill Conference and details the features of the tax bill. He also comments on the civil rights bill and his concerns with it, at one point calling it repugnant. He closes the segment with comments on Fidel Castro and complains about US allies who continue to trade with Cuba. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.

Contributors

Senate Recording Studios

Geographic Subject

Florida
Washington (D.C.)

Personal Subject

Castro, Fidel, 1926-
Smathers, George, 1913-2007

Subject

Civil rights
Civil rights movement
Cuban Revolution
Politicians
Politics
Taxation
United States-Foreign relations-Cuba