America in the 1960s
Professor Kevin Schultz talked about the politics of the 1960s and what freedom meant to different groups, including students, women, African Americans, and Latinos. He described how the goa…
1,446 viewsProfessor Kevin Schultz talked about the politics of the 1960s and what freedom meant to different groups, including students, women, African Americans, and Latinos. He described how the goa…
1,446 viewsProfessor Robert Johnston and his class examined the 1890's American Populist movement. The discussion centered on Charles Postel’s book, The Populist Vision, which followed the Populist mov…
2,435 viewsThe participants reflected on the major national political events of 1955-1976, the role of Mayor Daley, and the changed landscape since his death. Mr. Axelrod moderated the forum.
257 viewsAs part of the inaugural Richard J. Daley Urban Forum, Mayor Richard M. Daley spoke about his father’s life. Mr. Beschloss then gave the opening keynote address on the life of Richard J. Dal…
241 viewsMs. Braun, an alumna of The University of Illinois, gave the 2004 commencement address. She discussed lessons she had learned during her tenure as Ambassador to New Zealand, and the importan…
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