Disability Rights activist Bill Johnson on the 1977 Section 504 Occupation

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In this oral history interview, protester Bill Johnson discusses his responsibilities during the 26 days he spent participating in the 504 Sit-in. He also discusses making the decision to stay for the Sit-in, despite losing his job as a consequence. He also discusses fears of a bomb threat on the building.

Locale
1970s; San Francisco Bay Area
Date
Spring 2014
Format
mp4
Publisher
Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability
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3315

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