U.S. Senator J. Bennett Johnston Interview (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-07-03
Duration: 00:14:39
Subjects: Johnston, J. Bennett (John Bennett), 1932- | SENATORS | Education | Busing for school integration | School integration. | Desegregation | Politics | United States. Congress. Senate
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Johnston, J. Bennett Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 3, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an in-studio interview with U.S. Senator J. Bennett Johnston. He discusses the status of his bill in the United States Congress, which aims to limit the ability of the federal courts to order forced busing as a part of school desegregation plans. Host: Beth George