Freedom of Speech and the Arts

In an unusually heated speech, John Frohnmayer spoke against critics of the National Endowment for the Arts. He mainly blamed Patrick Buchan… read more

In an unusually heated speech, John Frohnmayer spoke against critics of the National Endowment for the Arts. He mainly blamed Patrick Buchanan for stirring up the controversy that prompted Mr. Frohnmayer’s firing from the National Endowment for the Arts last month. He also openly criticized President George H.W. Bush. Mr. Frohnmayer recited the First Amendment and ended his speech by singing a verse from the hymn “Simple Gifts.” He answered audience questions after his speech. close

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Freedom of Speech and the Arts

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Program ID:
25150-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 23, 1992 | 12:58pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Mar 29, 1992 | 11:52am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Mar 23, 1992 | 12:58pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 23, 1992 | 8:36pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 24, 1992 | 1:10am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 24, 1992 | 10:01am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 29, 1992 | 11:52am EST | C-SPAN 1
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