Creation Science Bill Signed (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-07-24
Duration: 00:02:40
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1981 | Politics | Treen, David C., 1928-2009 | Education | Science | CREATIONISM | Evolution
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Treen, Dave Speaker
Description
This segment from the July 24, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a press conference with Governor Dave Treen announcing his decision to sign the bill allowing the teaching of creationism in equal time with the theory of evolution in public schools, though with some reservations. Host: Beth George