Videos

Mr. Halberstam was interviewed by Ben Bradlee about the influence of his 1973 book about how America became involved in Vietnam, The Best and the Brightest, published in a 20th anniversary…

Professor Franklin talked about his newest book, Mirror to America: The Autobiography of John Hope Franklin, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He described his life and education, and…

Mr. Carroll talked about the book he edited, Operation Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front, in the Words of U.S. Troops and Their Families, published by Random House. Mr.…

Mr. Philbrick talked about his book, Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, published by Viking. He described the history of the Pilgrims and Nantucket. After his presentation…

Professor Brinkley talked about his book, The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, published by William Morrow. He talked about his experiences in…

Steven Roberts talked about his book My Fathers' Houses: Memoir of a Family, published by William Morrow. This family memoir traces the story of Steven Roberts' father and grandfather’s move from…

Thomas Friedman talked about his book The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He discussed the successes and discontents of…

Professor Ellis talked about his book His Excellency: George Washington, published by Knopf. The author explained Washington’s position on several issues, including expansion and slavery.…