About this episode

The episode covers significant events from July 14, 1965, including the death of Adlai Stevenson and developments in the Vietnam War.

Adlai Stevenson collapses and dies; Robert McNamara heads for Saigon; Sinatra plays Forest Hills; Viet Cong forces multiply; a legendary stunt pilot is killed; National League All-Stars reign supreme. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. Support this project on Patreon!

People in this episode

Host: Joe Rubenstein

Topics covered

• politics
• Vietnam War
• sports
• entertainment
• historical events

Keywords

• Adlai Stevenson
• Robert McNamara
• Vietnam War
• Sinatra
• National League All-Stars
• stunt pilot
• Saigon
• Forest Hills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Viet Cong

Places: Saigon, Forest Hills

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