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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 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."

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.

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.

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…

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."

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.