Moments that Shaped America Panel
Edward Humes (Monkey Girl), and Bruce Watson (Sacco and Vanzetti) talked about their books in a panel discussion on four defining moments in American history:
the assassination of Martin Luther King, Hurricane Katrina, the Pennsylvania
intelligent design court case, and the Sacco and Vanzetti trial. They responded to audience members' questions. Elizabeth
Taylor moderated.
Authors Douglas Brinkley (The Great Deluge), Michael Eric Dyson (April 4, 1968), Edward Humes (Monkey Girl), and Bruce Watson (Sacco and Va… read more
Authors Douglas Brinkley (The Great Deluge), Michael Eric Dyson (April 4, 1968),
Edward Humes (Monkey Girl), and Bruce Watson (Sacco and Vanzetti) talked about their books in a panel discussion on four defining moments in American history:
the assassination of Martin Luther King, Hurricane Katrina, the Pennsylvania
intelligent design court case, and the Sacco and Vanzetti trial. They responded to audience members' questions. Elizabeth
Taylor moderated. close
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