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    Pilgrims and History Textbooks

    Abram Van Engen of Washington University in St. Louis taught a class about how the Pilgrims became part of the United States' founding story in 19th-century history textbooks. He described w…

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    Justice Sotomayor Participates in Discussion with Students

    U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said she sees the good from all the other justices despite their differences in interpreting the law. The nation’s first Latina justice told studen…

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    First Ladies' Memoirs

    Washington University in St. Louis Professor Peter Kastor led a discussion comparing several first ladies' memoirs, from Sarah Polk to Michelle Obama. He and his class talked about subjects …

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    Presidential Candidates Debate

    President George H.W. Bush, Governor Bill Clinton (D-AR), and H. Ross Perot met at Washington University in St. Louis for the first of three Presidential debates prior to the 1992 Presidenti…

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    U.S. From Reconstruction to the Progressive Era

    Professor Peter Kastor talked about how the United States changed from the post-Civil War Reconstruction period to the Progressive era in the early 20th century. He highlighted how the feder…

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    Late-19th Century Development of Skyscrapers

    Washington University in St. Louis professors Margaret Garb and Eric Mumford taught a class about the development of skyscrapers in the late-19th century. First, Professor Garb examined the …

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    Presidential Candidates Debate

    President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry (D-MA) met at Washington University University in St. Louis for the second of three presidential debates prior to the 2004 presidential electi…

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    Vice Presidential Candidates Debate

    Governor Sarah Palin (R-AK) and Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) met at Washington University in St. Louis for the 2008 vice presidential candidates debate. Gwen Ifill moderated the debate, which fo…

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    Religion and Public Policy

    Four scholars gave presentations on religion and public policy throughout American history. The papers were “Teaching about Religion in Red State America” by Mark Chancey; “The Welfare of Fa…

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    Politics and Religion

    Four scholars gave presentations on the relationship between politics and religion throughout American history. The papers were: “The Resurrection of African-American Conservatives” by Anthe…

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    Religious Faith and Politics

    Four scholars gave presentations on the intersection of religious faith and politics. Professor Kate Carte Engel’s presentation was titled, “The Founding Fathers and Modern America"; Profess…

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    Religion and Social Issues

    Four scholars gave presentations about religion, politics, and social issues throughout American history. Topics included Christianity and Islam in America, as well as the history of religio…

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    Relationship Between Religion and Politics

    Author George Will talked about the history of the relationship between religion and American politics. Mr. Will addressed students and faculty at the John Danforth Center on Religion and Po…

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    Preview of the White House Series

    Mark Farkas spoke about C-SPAN’s special television series, The White House. The special 90 minute feature documentary titled The White House: Inside America’s Most Famous Home will be the …

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    Vice Presidential Candidates Debate Reaction

    Telephone lines were open for viewer reaction to the vice presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden.

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    Vice Presidential Candidates Debate Media Center

    Following the vice presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden, campaign surrogates, party leaders and others spoke to reporters about their impressions of the deb…

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    Vice Presidential Candidates Debate Reaction

    Telephone lines were open for viewer reaction to the vice presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden. During calls video clips of the debate and post-debate react…

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    Vice Presidential Candidates Debate Preview

    Prior to the vice presidential debate, telephone lines were open for comments on expectations for the candidates. Debate organizers spoke about the event and to the audience in attendance ab…

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    Federal Insurance of Bank Deposits

    FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair talked about the FDIC’s request to Congress to raise the limits of insuring bank deposits. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.

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    Senate Financial Recovery Bill

    Jodi Schneider talked about the Senate vote on the Financial Recovery bill. Ms. Schneider also discussed debate on the bill and what the result means for the House of Representatives, and re…

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