This week in 1973, the freedom-of-speech debate reared its head on campus as the University dealt with the aftermath of a mass protest against a visiting lecturer. More than 500 protesters successfully prevented a prominent American political scientist from lecturing on campus.

Professor Samuel Huntington had been criticised by staff and students for his pro-military views during the Vietnam War, in which he worked as a strategic advisor for the US military.

Here is an extract from the original article in the Bulletin published 20 June 1973:

Huntington – all the statements

Senate will today (Wednesday) discuss the visit of Professor Samuel P. Huntington to the University of Tuesday 5 June. Some members of the University have formed opinions of the work of Professor Huntington. Some have views about the events of 5 June and about what has happened since then. “The Bulletin” reports some of the statements and motions approved which have been used…

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