American History Hit D.B. Cooper & the 70s Hijacking Craze
Feb 22, 2024
John Wigger, a history professor at the University of Missouri and author, dives into the thrilling world of 1970s airline hijackings, sparked by the infamous D.B. Cooper. He unpacks the chaotic socio-political climate that led to a wave of daring hijack attempts, including Martin McNally's audacious plot. Listeners will hear about bold civilian interventions during these crises, the evolution of hijacking tactics, and how public perception shifted, reflecting on the cultural significance and safety reforms that followed.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
McNally's Daring Hijack: A 1970s Tale
05:05 • 12min
A Bold Interruption During a Hijacking
17:12 • 2min
Chaos and Survival in the Skies
19:37 • 4min
The D.B. Cooper Mystique
23:55 • 16min
The Shift in Airline Security During the 1970s
39:57 • 2min
Reflections on 1970s Hijackings and Their Cultural Significance
41:28 • 3min