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May 11, 1961
Greenbelt News Review
Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
What is this article about?
The Greenbelt American Legion Post #136 schedules a public screening of the controversial film 'Operation Abolition' on Thursday, May 18, at 8:30 p.m. in their hall on Greenbelt Road. The film depicts alleged Communist-inspired riots in San Francisco on May 12-14, 1960, and has sparked debate as propaganda or expose.
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Operation Abolition
Scheduled by Legion
At 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, 18 May, the Greenbelt American Legion Post #136 will show the film "Operation Abolition" in the American Legion Hall on Greenbelt Road. The public is invited to the showing.
"Operation Abolition" is a pictorial account of allegedly Communist-inspired riots which occurred in San Francisco, California, May 12, 13, and 14, 1960. The film has been the subject of a great deal of controversy in the public press as well as among private and public groups and associations. It has been branded by some groups as "a propaganda piece for the House Committee on Un-American Activities," and "a distortion of facts." It has been lauded by others as "a shocking expose of Communist Party manipulation of student groups and unsuspecting dupes."
The Greenbelt American Legion announced it is presenting this film as a public service. "The public is invited to see the film and decide for itself the truth or falsity of allegations which have been made," John T. Hoffma, Commander of the Post, stated.
Scheduled by Legion
At 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, 18 May, the Greenbelt American Legion Post #136 will show the film "Operation Abolition" in the American Legion Hall on Greenbelt Road. The public is invited to the showing.
"Operation Abolition" is a pictorial account of allegedly Communist-inspired riots which occurred in San Francisco, California, May 12, 13, and 14, 1960. The film has been the subject of a great deal of controversy in the public press as well as among private and public groups and associations. It has been branded by some groups as "a propaganda piece for the House Committee on Un-American Activities," and "a distortion of facts." It has been lauded by others as "a shocking expose of Communist Party manipulation of student groups and unsuspecting dupes."
The Greenbelt American Legion announced it is presenting this film as a public service. "The public is invited to see the film and decide for itself the truth or falsity of allegations which have been made," John T. Hoffma, Commander of the Post, stated.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Operation Abolition
American Legion
Communist Riots
San Francisco
Film Screening
Public Controversy
What entities or persons were involved?
John T. Hoffma
Where did it happen?
American Legion Hall On Greenbelt Road
Story Details
Key Persons
John T. Hoffma
Location
American Legion Hall On Greenbelt Road
Event Date
Thursday, 18 May
Story Details
Greenbelt American Legion Post #136 presents the film 'Operation Abolition' as a public service, inviting attendees to view the pictorial account of 1960 San Francisco riots and decide on the validity of its allegations amid controversy.