Theodore Roosevelt-Woodrow Wilson Award

Professor James McPherson, president of the American Historical Association, presented Senator Robert Byrd, Democrat from West Virginia, wit… read more

Professor James McPherson, president of the American Historical Association, presented Senator Robert Byrd, Democrat from West Virginia, with the association’s Theodore Roosevelt-Woodrow Wilson Award. The award “is given occasionally to honor a public official or other civil servant who has made extraordinary contributions to the study, teaching, and public understanding of history.” Senator Byrd thanked the association for the award. He spoke about his views on history, his life, and and his career in public service. The senator also advised students who aspire to public service to build a solid foundation by studying history. close

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Theodore Roosevelt-Woodrow Wilson Award

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Program ID:
179845-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Ceremony
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 08, 2004 | 7:34pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jan 12, 2004 | 1:08pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jan 08, 2004 | 7:34pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 09, 2004 | 10:16am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 10, 2004 | 5:07pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 12, 2004 | 1:08pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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