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Former Governor Mitt Romney talked about his book No Apology: The Case for American Greatness (St. Martin’s Press; March 2, 2010). In his book he asserts that American strength is essential …

Panelists spoke about the expanding role of women in all branches of the armed forces, from the time of the American Revolution to the present. Judith Hicks Stiehm showed pictures as she gav…

Civil rights scholars and leaders talked about the historical significance of the 14th Amendment and recent proposals to repeal it. They also responded to questions from the audience. This p…

Author, and NPR and Fox News commentator, Juan Williams talked about his writing and research habits and gave a tour of his home in Washington, D.C. A five-minute portion of this interview w…

A panel discussion was held to commemorate the July 2, 2008, centennial of the birth of Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Ju…

A discussion was held on the expansion of executive power during a time of war. President Lincoln’s successors have raised much more controversy than he did as they have sought to expand pre…

Panelists spoke about discrimination against racial minorities, women, and gays, as well as ways in which it continues to effect the military. Arguments used in the 1940s to preserve racial …

Juan Williams talked about race and politics, and the 2010 midterm elections. He also responded to telephone calls, electronic communication, and students at George Washington University, wh…

Juan Williams talked about President Truman’s pivotal role in desegregating the military. This was the concluding keynote address of the “Freedom to Serve--Then and Now” forum honoring t…

A panel discussion was held on diversity in the armed forces, including 27 countries that allow open service for gays and lesbians. Stuart O’Brien of the Royal Australian Navy and openly gay…

A panel discussion was held on the argument that desegregation would impair military efficiency and unit cohesion and why President Truman chose to issuing an executive order desegregating t…

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas talked about national identity and American citizenship. This was the keynote address at the 2008-2009 “Being an American” Essay Contest Award…

Journalists spoke about the 2008 - 2009 Supreme Court term, focusing on cases involving campaign financing and political speech, as well as rulings on civil rights and election law. They als…

Juan Williams talked about his life, work, and career. He discussed civil rights and race relations in the U.S., culminating in the election of President Barack Obama. He responded to teleph…

Juan Williams, journalist, author, and commentator, talked about how much racial politics have changed in the country since the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. Topics included voting rights…

Juan Williams and Bret Baier, appearing at the University of the District of Columbia, talked about President-Elect Barack Obama’s presidential transition, and they responded to telephone ca…

National Education Summit

Community leaders held a forum to express their agenda for the new administration. Senior advisers to President-Elect Obama, who had pledged to sit down with grassroots leaders during his tr…