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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, …

A 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 …

The 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…

The 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.

Panelists 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.

Veterans 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.

Mr. 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…

Professor 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…

Melba 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…

Douglas 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…

Author 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…

Mr. 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…

Professor Ethelbert Miller of Howard University spoke about the impact of the works of James Baldwin on the Civil Rights Movement.

Following 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…

Panelists 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 …

Veterans spoke about their experiences and operations in the Pacific while soldiers were landing at Normandy on D-Day.

President 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…

Douglas 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…

Mr. 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…

Continuous 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…