Life Portrait of Jimmy Carter
In the thirty-eighth in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Jimmy Carter. Among the issues they discussed were his childhood in Plains, …
4,477 viewsIn the thirty-eighth in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Jimmy Carter. Among the issues they discussed were his childhood in Plains, …
4,477 viewsA forum to discuss ‘Victory in Europe’ or ‘V-E Day’ 50 years later held at the University of New Orleans, 1995. Presentations by: Stephen Ambrose,Director, Eisenhower Center, Univ. of New …
455 viewsThe panel talked about the background and importance of President Eisenhower’s farewell address when he left office in 1960. They focused on his statements about the development of a militar…
511 viewsThe panelists talked about the Berlin Airlift and the Cold War. The discussion was also about the roles of President Eisenhower and President Kennedy at that time.
393 viewsPanelists discussed the lessons learned from the Cold War and the current state of U.S.-German relations. After their prepared remarks the panelists responded to questions from the audience.
362 viewsVeterans shared their memories of D-Day and other experiences during the World War II era. Also, historians commented on the war and this veterans' forum.
824 viewsMr. Brinkley talked about the book he wrote with Stephen Ambrose, The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation: From the Louisiana Purchase to Today, published by National Geographic. Mr. Bri…
307 viewsProfessor and Author Julian Bond talked with high school students about his experiences during the civil rights movement, including his founding of the Atlanta, Georgia, student sit-in movem…
207 viewsMelba Beals, among the first African-Americans to integrate Little Rock’s Central High School in 1957, shared her experiences during a program with students. She stated that hatred toward ot…
467 viewsDouglas Brinkley discussed his book Rosa Parks. The book details the life of the famous civil rights activist who changed history when, work-weary, she refused to surrender her seat to a whi…
530 viewsAuthor Joe Caldwell talked about his research on African-Americans in the south and specifically northeastern Louisiana. Author Thomas Dent talked about his experiences during a personal tou…
102 viewsMr. Hoopes and Mr. Brinkley talked about their new book, FDR and the Creation of the U.N.. It focuses on the U.S. and allied debate over the creation of the United Nations after World War II…
191 viewsProfessor Ethelbert Miller of Howard University spoke about the impact of the works of James Baldwin on the Civil Rights Movement.
968 viewsFollowing opening remarks by President Ford, former officials talked about the long-term impacts of the Vietnam War and the war’s impact on U.S. foreign policy. Among the issues addressed we…
337 viewsPanelists talked about the 1960s and how the decade is remembered and taught. After their presentations the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. David Maraniss talked …
368 viewsVeterans spoke about their experiences and operations in the Pacific while soldiers were landing at Normandy on D-Day.
546 viewsPresident George W. Bush gave C-SPAN an exclusive interview in the Map Room of the White House. In his remarks he offered some thoughts on his presidency, his second inaugural address, the R…
1,817 viewsDouglas Brinkley talked about his book Tour of Duty: John Kerry and the Vietnam War, published by William Morrow. Professor Brinkley spoke about developing the concept of the book, the lega…
392 viewsMr. Brownstein moderated a panel discussion called “Hanging Chads and Butterfly Ballots: Rethinking Florida” on putting the 2000 presidential election in social, political, and historical pe…
453 viewsContinuous coverage of the history and biography tent was shown. A number of authors discussed their recent works and their experiences as researchers and writers. Speakers responded to audi…
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