Videos

Author Samuel Freedman explored Hubert Humphrey’s early political career and his advocacy for civil rights at the 1948 Democratic National Convention. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washing…

Julia Sweig looked at the life of Lady Bird Johnson using the former first lady’s extensive diaries and audio recordings. This was a virtual event hosted by the New York Historical Society.

First ladies scholars reconsidered the lives and legacies of Sarah Polk, Mary Lincoln, and Lady Bird Johnson. They looked at how the women were viewed in their own times, and how history rem…

Julia Sweig talked about the influence Lady Bird Johnson had on Lyndon Johnson’s decision-making, both before and during his presidency. She also discussed Mrs. Johnson’s accomplishments as …

Panelists discussed US-Latin American relations, with an emphasis on President Obama’s decision to ease travel restrictions to Cuba. They also talked about the Summit of the Americas. The pa…

Julia Sweig talked about Fidel Castro’s recent television interview, his ability to lead Cuba, and her thoughts on the future of Cuba. She responded to telephone call and electronic mail.

Julia Sweig was interviewed by Mark Falcoff about her book Friendly Fire: Losing Friends and Making Enemies in the Anti-American Century, published by Public Affairs Press. She argued that …

Ms. Bardach, author of Cuba Confidential: Love and Vengeance in Miami and Havana, published by Random House, and Ms. Sweig, author of Inside the Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro and the Urban…

Participants talked about their report on the future of Colombia and the Andes region. Among the issues they addressed were political and financial instability, drug trafficking issues, and …

Council of Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Julia Sweig talked about U.S. policy toward Cuba. The previous day, President George W. Bush announced the formation of a panel to plan a smooth tr…