Recent Events
(1901 - 1908 of 1908)
AHTV: Joseph Palermo, Author, "Robert F. Kennedy and the Death of American Idealism"
Saturday, December 5, 2009 Washington, DC
Joseph Palermo talked about his book "Robert F. Kennedy and the Death of American Idealism," as part of the Library of American Biography series for college studies. Professor Palermo talks about the Robert Kennedy's life and influence on American politics in the 1950s and 1960s.More Info »
AHTV: Ted Widmer, Author, "Martin Van Buren"
Saturday, December 5, 2009 Washington, DC
Ted Widmer talked about his book "Martin Van Buren," as part of the Historians' Forums at the New York Historical Society. Mr. Widmer talked about Van Buren's presidency, his reaction to the collapse of financial markets in 1837, and his rocky relationship with President Andrew Jackson. Mr. Widmer also explained why he credits Van Buren with creating the two-party system in America.More Info »
AHTV: Jeffrey Wert, Author, "Custer"
Saturday, December 5, 2009 Washington, DC
Mr. Wert spoke about his new book, "Custer: The Controversial Life of
George Armstrong Custer." In his remarks, he focused on Custer's
early life during the U.S. Civil War, when he was one of the
youngest and most successful generals in U.S. history.More Info »
AHTV: Robert McNamara &James Blight, "Argument Without End"
Sunday, November 29, 2009 Washington, DC
Robert McNamara and James Blight discussed their book "Argument Without End: In Search of Answers to the Vietnam Tragedy," published by Public Affairs. The book offers new studies by McNamara, Blight and others on how the Vietnam War began and is a follow-up to McNamara's previous book about the Vietnam War, "In Retrospect."More Info »
AHTV: Panel Discussion on the Hamilton-Burr Duel
Saturday, November 28, 2009 Washington, DC
On its 200th anniversary the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr was re-enacted at its site in Weehawken, New Jersey. A panel of authors discussed the event and the men involved. Participants include: Thomas Fleming, "Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Future of America;" Ron Chernow, "Alexander Hamilton;" Joanne Freeman, "Affairs of Honor: National Politics."More Info »
AHTV: James Gaines, Author, "For Liberty and Glory"
Saturday, November 28, 2009 Washington, DC
James Gaines talked about his book "For Liberty and Glory: Washington, Lafayette, and Their Revolutions," published by W.W. Norton. In his book he explores the simultaneous revolutions that took place in America and France in the late 18th century and the rebelling armies respective leaders, George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette.More Info »
Bob Dole Oral History Interview
Saturday, November 28, 2009 Washington, DC
Former Senator Bob Dole talked about his life and career. During the interview he went over the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, his meeting with Saddam Hussein, the advice he gave President Clinton, his interest in Colin Powell as his presidential running mate, and his work with veterans.More Info »
AHTV: Panel on the 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster
Saturday, November 28, 2009 Washington, DC
A panel discussion was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Cherry mine disaster in which 259 men and boys died. The coal mine in Cherry, Illinois, caught fire on November 13, 1909. The disaster catalyzed the implementation of industry-wide mine safety regulations and a liability act that later became the Illinois Workmen’s Compensation Act.More Info »