A Tale of Two Revolts

Rajmohan Gandhi talked about two wars for freedom - the 1857 Mutiny in India and the American Civil War -that were covered by Irish reporter… read more

Rajmohan Gandhi talked about two wars for freedom - the 1857 Mutiny in India and the American Civil War -that were covered by Irish reporter William Howard Russell. Professor Gandhi talked about the parallels between his grandfather, Indian freedom fighter Mohandas Gandhi, and President Abraham Lincoln. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.

“Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti - "The Great Soul” and the Great Emancipator" was an event held by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in conjunction with its Mahatma Gandhi Exhibit, co-sponsored by The India Association of Greater Springfield. close

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  • Rajmohan Gandhi Research Professor University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign->Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
  • Ranjan Karri President India Association of Greater Springfield (IL)

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A Tale of Two Revolts

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Program ID:
302667-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Springfield, Illinois, United States
First Aired:
Nov 19, 2011 | 9:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 27, 2011 | 5:13am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Nov 19, 2011 | 9:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 20, 2011 | 9:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 04, 2011 | 6:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 26, 2011 | 5:15am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 26, 2011 | 5:14pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 27, 2011 | 5:13am EST | C-SPAN 2
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