Resistance and Revolution: The Anti-Vietnam War Movement at the University of Michigan, 1965-1972

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  • Collection: The First U of M Teach-In (March 1965)

Sahlins interview clip; "Students first learned that their professors were people ..."

Many students did not see the political interests of their professors until the first teach-in. In Professor Sahlin's opinion, this made professors seem more relatable.

Governor George Romney responds to Professor Kaufman's Nation article about the teach-in.

Arnold Kaufman:Romney (1).pdf
Governor Romney responds to Professor Kaufman's Nation article about the teach-in because Kaufman criticizes Romney for disagreeing with the event. Romney took offense to this criticism and wanted to clarify his support for open discussion presented…

Confirming booked rooms for the teach-in that occurred in Angell Hall March 25-26th, 1965

Teach-in Confirmation.pdf
Administration began to cooperate with faculty organizers of the teach-in after they switched from the idea of a work moratorium. Gamson states, in a panel discussion at the Teach-in +50: War on the Planet, the administration helped them book rooms.

Bill Gamson at the Teach-in +50: War on the Planet

Professors organizing the disruption had to switch from a "work moratorium" to a "teach-in." "Disrupting business as usual", was a phrase reiterated by many professors as they reflected on the formation of the concept "teach-in."

Arnold Kaufman handwritten notes about the 1965 teach-in

Teach-in Explanation Kaufman 1.pdf
Professor Kaufman outlines the events that occurred at the 1965 U of M teach-in. He gives details regarding the thought behind creating a teach-in that only presented "one side" of the argument.

Professors at U of M ask students to support the first teach-in on March 24-25th, 1965

%22An Appeal to Our Students%22 - J. Edgar Edwards Papers (Box 5) - Vietnam Teach-In Miscellaneous.pdf
U of M professors wanted students to become aware of U.S. foreign policy in Vietnam by attending the March 24-25th, 1965. "We need the students to help us in this search for a better policy, and we invite your help."

Gamson Clip interview in 1965 and interview in 2015

Professor Gamson is interviewed by WXYZ in 1965 and is asked to explain the idea of a "work moratorium." In 2015, he ironically unveils he did not have Friday classes, therefore, there was not much at stake.

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