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Why We Love and Hate Hollywood

Some of My Best Friends Are

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The First Political Speech Given on the Oscars Stage

Marlon Brando's speech was understood to be the first political speech given on the Oscars stage. The American Indian movement and the second wounded knee con confrontation between the federal government and Native populations was in the news at that time. It really did call attention to what was happening at wounded knee at a moment when the press was not paying attention to it. Be a hero and skip the ticket counter and save money with Undercover Tourist. You can buy your tickets in advance and save up to 25% on theme park and attraction nationwide.

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