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Historians Jay Winik and Doris Kearns Goodwin discussed the qualities of character that they believe are essential for presidential leadership in challenging times. Much of the discussion wi…

Historians talked about what motivated the United States to declare war on Germany in 1917. They also spoke about how U.S. diplomacy was transformed after World War I and the legacy of the w…

Jay Winik talked about his book 1944: FDR and the Year That Changed History, in which he examines the political and military decisions that faced President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. …

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon Wood presented a series of essays that examines the underpinnings of the American Revolution. Mr. Wood explored the origins of American exceptionalism…

Former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen and his wife, playwright Janet Langhart Cohen, hosted a conference at the National Press Club on “Race and Reconciliation in Ame…

A panel of authors discussed their books about the U.S. Civil War. Professor Cooper wrote Jefferson Davis, American: A Biography, published by Knopf. Professor Foner wrote The Story of Ameri…

Jay Winik talked about his book, April 1865: The Month That Saved America, published by HarperCollins. The book chronicles the last thirty days of the U.S. Civil War, a chaotic period that c…

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library hosted a forum on President Ronald Reagan. Participants analyzed President Reagan’s leadership abilities, including his handling of the Cold War.

Jay Winik talked about his new book, The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800, published by Harper. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. At…

A roundtable discussion about the U.S. in wartime was held with authors featured in the anthology, edited by Brian Lamb, Booknotes on American Character: People, Politics, and Conflict in A…

The Lincoln Forum’s 2005 The Richard Nelson Current Award of Achievement was presented to John McClarey and Frank J. Williams. John McClarey is the sculptor who created the statuette for the…

Mr. Winik talked about at the current conflict with Iraq, comparing it to previous American wars. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. Mr. Winik is the author of April 18…

Before an audience, the panelists talked about the founding, history, and future of the United States. Peter Jennings moderated the panel. Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster co-authored I…

Mr. Winik talked about his book April 1865: The Month That Saved America, published by HarperCollins. Mr. Winik offers a new perspective on the occurrences that led to the end of the Civil W…

Mr. Winik talked about his book, April 1865: The Month That Saved America.