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    89th Congress, Lyndon Johnson and the Warren Court

    Participants talked about the impact of domestic and foreign policy during the 89th Congress and under the Johnson administration. Among the topics they addressed were civil rights legislati…

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    The Character of President Bush

    In the last of ten “Character Above All” lectures examining the character and leadership of presidents from the past 50 years, author Michael Beschloss talked about the life and presidency o…

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    The Conquerors

    After an introduction by Johnanthan Yardley, Michael Beschloss talked about his book, The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitler’s Germany, 1941-1945, published by Simo…

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    Presidential Libraries and Museums

    Mr. Beschloss talked about the status of presidential archival research, and the importance of maintaining presidential libraries as repositories for presidential papers and tapes. He also t…

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    Kennedy Presidency

    Former President Clinton spoke about the legacy of President John F. Kennedy and other topics. Among the topics he addressed were leadership, civil rights, and President Kennedy’s domestic …

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    Foreign Policy and Presidential History

    Presidential Historians Richard Reeves and Michael Beschloss, participating by remote connection from Boston, discussed U.S. presidents and U.S. foreign policy from 1960-1975, including how …

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    Katharine Graham's Washington

    At Politics and Prose bookstore, a panel spoke about Katharine Graham’s Washington, published by Alfred A. Knopf. The book, which was nearing completion at the time of Ms. Graham’s death, is…

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    American Principles and Values

    Panelists talked about American principals, values, and the state of American culture. Among the topics they addressed were levels of civic participation, America’s role in the world, leader…

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    Vietnam War

    A Texas Book festival panel discussed the Vietnam War. The panel consisted of William Broyles moderator, Michael Beschloss author of “Taking Charge: The Johnson White House Tapes, 1963-1964…

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