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The decade before the Civil War was a time of upheaval, comprise and sectional differences. A panel of historians looked at the political crisis of the 1850s and discussed the politicians an…

The 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord was in 2019. On June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. In this program, a panel of World War II historians and Dwight…

Gettysburg College professor Michael Birkner looked at Dwight Eisenhower’s interest in the Civil War, particularly Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln and the Battle of Gettysburg. Dwight Eisenho…

History professors John Quist and Michael Birkner talked about President James Buchanan’s time in office and his inability to stop southern states from seceding from the Union. This talk was…

Professor Boritt talked about the life legacy and writings of President Lincoln. Following his remarks he answered questions from students.

Professor Birkner and Mr. Binder talked about the political career of President Buchanan. They covered his early career as a diplomat in Europe and his life as a “Jacksonian” federalist in t…

The New Hampshire Historical Society hosted a forum on the history of the New Hampshire primary. Michael Birkner, a Gettysburg College history professor, offered the keynote speech. He talk…