Daring Young Men

Richard Reeves, presented a history of the Berlin Airlift (May 1948-June 1949). Utilizing previously unpublished documents and numerous inte… read more

Richard Reeves, presented a history of the Berlin Airlift (May 1948-June 1949). Utilizing previously unpublished documents and numerous interviews, he focused on the exploits of American airmen called back into service by President Truman three years after their duty in World War II. Mr. Reeves recounted the Soviet Union’s tactical decisions to block supplies from reaching West Berlin and President Truman’s insistence on keeping American troops in the city. Richard Reeves discussed his book with Professor Childers at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

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  • Thomas Childers Professor University of Pennsylvania->History Department
  • Stefan Frank Director National Constitution Center->National Programs
  • Richard Reeves Senior Lecturer University of Southern California->Annenberg School of Journalism
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Daring Young Men

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Program ID:
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Public Affairs Event
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Interview
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Jan 24, 2010 | 12:27am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jun 24, 2012 | 6:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jan 24, 2010 | 12:27am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 24, 2010 | 2:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 31, 2010 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 01, 2010 | 4:56am EST | C-SPAN 2
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