| Debate For 18 years olds | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 273 |
| Catalog #: | 318448 | |
| Clip Number: | 318448-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 515 | |
| Timecode: | 01:27:11 - 01:28:10 | |
| Location: | Ohio, USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1972 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/TEENAGERS: Misc LAW: Trials, Courtroom Scenes OCCUPATIONS: Journalism, Reporters | |
| Description: | Should 18 year olds be allowed the "privilege" to drink? This is the question of debate in Ohio. The segment begins with a man standing in front of a microphone. He talks to a group of men who are seated at individual desks. Interior shots of a courtroom. Shot of spectators seated in the room. The group consists of both teens and adults. Shot of man standing at a microphone with spectators behind him. It is his job to convince the court that the legal drinking age in Ohio should be lowered to the age of 18. He talks about all the various responsibilities that an 18 year old is expected to take on. They are able to handle all the affairs of citizenship, but they are denied the privilage of drinking alcohol. Shot of reporter Keith Pape standing in front of the Statehouse making a final commentary. | |
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