Episode 3 Revolutionary Suicide

Transmissions From Jonestown by shannon howard

Nov 18, 201748:05Society & Culture

Jonestown prepared for its final reckoning. Unable to postpone Congressman Leo Ryan's inquiry any longer, Jim Jones orchestrated an elaborate facade. Dinner was served, the pavilion was staged for visiting eyes, and the...

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