Michael Beschloss talked about his life and career. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video was shown of Mr. Beschloss giving a tour of President Lincoln’s Cottage on the grounds of the…
4,756 viewsThe National Archives has been the nation’s record keeper for 75 years. A panel of four researchers, a journalist, historian, university president, and filmmaker, each spoke about the value of the…
229 viewsAs part of the inaugural Richard J. Daley Urban Forum, Mayor Richard M. Daley spoke about his father’s life. Mr. Beschloss then gave the opening keynote address on the life of Richard J.…
142 viewsMichael Beschloss talked about the White House during periods of transition between presidents. Through anecdotes and historical observations he described the peaceful nature of the…
113 viewsMichael Beschloss talked about his research for his upcoming book, Taking Charge: The Johnson White House Tapes 1963-1964.
199 viewsMr. Reeves and Mr. Beschloss, participating by remote connection from Boston, discussed U.S. presidents and U.S. foreign policy from 1960-1975, including how Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon dealt…
123 viewsBiographers talked about their relationships with President Johnson and about some of the milestones in his presidency. They also talked about the historical significance of audio tapes of…
347 viewsMr. Beschloss talked about political courage and risk-taking among modern political figures in the United States. He outlined ten changes that have taken place in the last forty years that…
83 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes…
80 viewsA special program that looked at the major events of 1968 and a discussion on the impact of those events.
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