Show Notes
The fiasco at Armagh, the antics of Paisley and Major Bunting. With Northern Ireland on a precipice, Prime Minister Terrance O' Neill makes a televised "Ulster at the Crossroads" speech. Peoples' Democracy declare their intention to march - breaking the moratorium of goodwill but O'Neill, sacks Bill Craig as Minister of Home Affairs.
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