Ben Bradshaw, Ruby Drizin-Kahn, Brianna Forte, Liza Hazelwood, Max Kittner, Karuna

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The Revolution is Now
Kissinger: Brianna
Nixon: Leah
Sunshine: Ben
Neil Armstrong: Max
Coca-Cola: Liza & Max
High Hippie: Brianna
Random person at White House: Liza
Anchors: Ruby and Karuna
Traumatised College Student:
Defensive National Guardsman:

Ruby: Hello, and welcome to our show. Were your hosts Ruby and Karuna. Thank you for
joining us for this weeks special series on the Changing Time Live In. Todays special edition,
The Revolution is Now. For our first story we will be talking about the tragic shootings at Kent
State University. Heres Liza to tell us more about this disaster.
Story 1: Kent State
Interviewer: On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard turned against a group of unarmed
protesting students and fired, killing four and wounding nine others in a brutal display of power.
The students were protesting against the Cambodian Campaign, the advance of American troops
into Cambodia for the protection of the American citizens in the area in and surrounding
Vietnam. Anger had built since the recent revelation of the cover up of the My Lai Massacre by
American troops. An infantry entered a village and met no resistance or men of fighting age.
However, over the next three hours, the soldiers killed up to 504 of the original approximation of
700 citizens. The captain of the troops covered up the massacre, which broke several months
ago. The students were anti-war, and wanted to withdraw American troops from Vietnamese
territory.
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Before the shooting, the guardsmen threw tear gas canisters at protesters, trying to disperse them,
albeit unsuccessfully. At 12:24 pm, the guardsmen fired, leaving 19 year olds Allison Krause and
William Schroeder, as well as 20 year olds Jeffrey Miller and Sandra Lee Scheuer dead. Of the
four, Miller was the only student participating in the Vietnam War protests.
I now have a student who was involved in the protests. He wishes to remain anonymous. Tell
me, what was it like, standing there?
Traumatised Student: Suddenly, they just turned around, got on their knees, as if they were
ordered to, they did it all together, aimed. And personally, I was standing there saying, they're
not going to shoot, they can't do that. If they are going to shoot, it's going to be blank. The shots
were definitely coming my way, because when a bullet passes your head, it makes a crack. I hit
the ground behind the curve, looking over. I heard some girl screaming, They didn't have blank,
they didn't have blank, no, they didn't.
Liza: Im sorry that you had to go through that. I also have a National Guardsman who was at
the scene that day. He also wishes to remain anonymous. Why do you think you and your
colleagues fired at the students? After the analyzing, no clear order to fire was heard.
Guardsman: Those rowdy college kids think that they can protest on campus when theyre
getting the right to go to college and have a good education. Theyre ungrateful for the effort that
our fighting forces have put into this country, allowing them to think freely.
Liza: What about the protests? What is your opinion on them?
Guardsman: These kids are just unpatriotic. Were fighting a war and were hated on because
we help defend those veterans and soldiers.
Liza: Thank you for your time. I hope that you find less resistance in other schools. Back to
you, Karuna.
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Karuna: Thank you, Liza. On a lighter note, heres my co-anchor Ruby to update us on a
strange happening in which young suburbanites take an odd path back to nature.
Story 2: Back to the Land
Interviewer: In the past decade, a new movement has sprung up: the back to the land movement.
Aimed at resurrecting and popularizing an agricultural lifestyle,there has been a lot of migration
from crowded, urban areas to peaceful, rural areas where hippies and their families grow their
own food, raise animals, and form tight-knit communities. Often they live in communes, similar
to the one which Im currently at, and here we have Sunshine Aurora Borealis. So, Sunshine, tell
me about how you came to live at your commune, The Flower House?
Sunshine: Well, my friends and I were all tired of living in the city, so we stole a van, packed up
everything we had, and drove out here. We talked to this guy that lives around here and he let us
buy 10 acres of his land for 200 bucks. We built our pad out of logs and been living here ever
since. All of us were just flower children, finding our way back home.
Interviewer: Amazing! And what do you guys do out here in rural Maine?
Sunshine: Well, we make our own threads and cook our own food that we grow in our garden.
We play a lot of music and sing and write songs. We meditate and sleep a lot and explore the
land and actualize our inner essence. Were doing the hardest work of all- were learning about
change-real change.
Interviewer: Okay, thanks Sunshine! Back to you Ruby.
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Ruby: Thank you for exposing us to this alternative lifestyle. From the law to the college
campus everything about this generation seems the challenge seems to challenge the norm. Now
to Ben to give us an update on Nixons stay in China.
Story 3: Nixon Goes to China
Ben: This past sunday, President Nixon has finally returned from China after spending a week in
the far east. Nixon touched down on February 21st of 1972 to meet with Chinese leaders on the
state of Asian countries and the Soviet Union. Never before has a U.S. President traveled to
China for diplomatic purposes. Nixon and assistant Henry Kissinger met with Chinas most
important leaders, including communist leader Mao Zedong and government official Zhou Enlai.
In an interview from Nixon regarding how his trip went, he said that he enjoyed visiting the
Great Wall with his wife, as well as attending the elegant parties and sampling the authentic
cuisine. On the final day of the trip, the countries established the Shanghai Communiqu, a joint
pledge dictating that the two countries will continue communicating and strengthening their
political relationship as well as promising that they will exchange information about their
cultures and practices. Now, Id like to take a moment to interview Dr. Kissinger about his
experience.
Ben: Dr. Kissinger, how did you enjoy the trip?
Kissinger: It was very pleasant. The food was amazing, and I especially enjoyed the duck.
Ben: How did the discussions go with China?
Kissinger: While I cant exactly tell you what was said in China, I will say that the people we
talked to were all lovely.
Ben: Do you plan on going again?
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Kissinger: Actually, Im planning on going again in a few months, when were sending the
ping-pong team out to train in Beijing.
Ben: Thank you very much, Dr. Kissinger.
Kissinger: Anytime.
Ben: From what Im hearing, it sounds like Nixons trip could mark a new beginning for a
beautiful friendship between the U.S. and China.
Ruby: Now, lets move on to a quick word from our sponsor.
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Max and Liza: I'd like to buy the world a home
And furnish it with love
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And snow white turtle doves.
Chorus:
I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to buy the world a Coke
And keep it company
That's the real thing.
(Repeat chorus)
I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
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I'd like to buy the world a Coke
And keep it company
That's the real thing

Story 4: Woodstock
Karuna: Welcome back! Man, a nice cool Coca-Cola would be really groovy right now. Excuse
me while I go get one. Heres Max reporting live from Woodstock where thousands of young
people have converged.
Max:
Woodstock has been running very successfully so far, and has had many groundbreaking
performances by Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Santana and the Grateful Dead. We have been here for
two days now getting ready for some exciting music from many more artists including Jimi
Hendrix. Right now it is currently raining outside but that doesnt seem to be breaking peoples
moods. We are with an attendee of this once in a lifetime music festival.
Max: So hows the music?
Hippie: Its great man, there have been some delays but the music is trippy. When some of the
bands play it makes me feel like Ive been transported and that I am in a world full of bright
color.
Max: Has the rain impacted your time?
Hippie: Nah dude, people like me have had the most chill time. The rain is like our energy.
Imma never forget this place.
Max: How is it like staying here with nearly 400,000 people right next to you?
Hippie: I feel the community has really been great, they always are fun and we can party as
much as we wanna... Its so trap.
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Max: As you can see, Woodstock has really changed peoples lives and has made so many
people happy. The event was not expected to be as big as it is currently right now, and with little
to no time to do anything about it, people have stormed in, doing whatever it takes to get here.
The event has been surprisingly peaceful and there have many children welcomed into the world,
not to mention many more conceived. Max Yeager, the owner of the farm where Woodstock is
being held said some inspiring words to the audience, "You have proven something to the
world... that half a million kids can get together for fun and music and have nothing but fun and
music. Woodstock is revolutionary,and it will have a huge impact decades from now.
Ruby: Well its good that at least some people can act peacefully. Thank you Max. Stay dry,
enjoy the music, and be sure to shower when you return. And now, my co-anchor with a
breaking news report live from the white house!
Story 5: Watergate
Interviewer: This is breaking news. New information has surfaced regarding the recent break-in
at the Watergate Democratic Party Headquarters. After security guard Frank Wills caught seven
burglars trying to wiretap the offices and steal important documents, ties were discovered
between the burglars and certain people affiliated with President Nixons campaign for re-
election. We are live at the scene now, just minutes after President Nixons speech denying that
he had any knowledge of the break-in beforehand. (Switch to Nixon)
Nixon: I am not a crook. Any charges made against me are false. I knew nothing of this
atrocious break-in; however, I believe that the country needs a peaceful healing period after this
incident, and I will do my best to provide it.
Interviewer: I have just received news of an astonishing new article that states that the burglary
at Watergate was much more than it seemed. This article reveals the Watergate bugging incident
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to be only part of a massive campaign of political sabotage and spying conducted by Nixons
own Committee to Re-elect the President, curiously nicknamed CREEP, and intended to ensure
Nixons victory in the elections that have just passed. If the news is true, our President may face
impeachment.
Random Person (Liza) Grabs Mic: We must not go on blindly trusting our elected officials!
From now on, we must question every move they make! We must ask: Who is making the
decisions for our country? Who is upholding justice in this country? And can we trust them to do
their job, without abusing their power as it seems our dear President Nixon has done?
Interviewer: Any new information regarding the developing Watergate Scandal will be brought
to you as soon as possible.
Ruby: I think I can speak for the general public when I say I am absolutely shocked about this
new development. I dont think anyone will ever be able to trust politicians the way we did
before. But on a happier note, heres Brianna, and a special guest to tell us about the impact of
the moon landing.
Story 6: Moon Landing
Interviewer: And for our final story tonight we are reflecting on the effect the first moon
landing, achieved by the Apollo 11 mission, has had on our country. Here to talk to us is one of
our national heroes, the astronaut Neil Armstrong. So, Neil, we have been noticing some
resources and tools that have been created using technical innovations necessary for men to go to
the Moon. Could you maybe give me some examples of these products?
Armstrong: Well, there are the obvious products, such as mobile phones and computers. Then
there are some other things that people wouldnt expect, like fireproof bedding in hospitals and
special equipment for handicapped people, as well as many other new inventions.
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Interviewer: Yes, and those inventions have definitely pushed us forward technologically, and
the public has benefited from products such as mobile phones and computers. I just have one
more question before you leave, Mr. Armstrong, and that is: how do you feel your moon landing
has affected the world?
Armstrong: I feel that once the world succeeded in putting a man on the moon, we opened a
whole new door to space exploration. From the samples we brought back from the moon we now
know so much more about this unexplored frontier. We know what the moon is made of, how
old it is, what its atmosphere is like, and so much more. But for me I think the most important
thing we were able to do was prove to everyone that if we work together and persevere then
mankind is capable of anything.
Interviewer: Thank you for those inspiring words, Mr. Armstrong.
Karuna: Thank you Brianna, and thank you viewers for watching this weeks special edition,
The Revolution is Now, on our show. Well see you next time-
Ruby: Wait! A draft resistance protest has erupted outside of the studio. We take you there live.