Lincoln Symposium
William Lee Miller spoke of Abraham Lincoln’s initial federal career, his moral perceptions, and his perspectives on the Civil War. Professor Miller then answered questions from members of t…
314 viewsWilliam Lee Miller spoke of Abraham Lincoln’s initial federal career, his moral perceptions, and his perspectives on the Civil War. Professor Miller then answered questions from members of t…
314 viewsAs part of the Institute’s Fifth Annual Symposium Professor Miller talked about his book, Lincoln’s Virtues, published by Alfred A. Knopf. He described Lincoln’s ethical stance on the issue…
306 viewsMary Lee Settle, William Lee Miller, Eric Seaborg and A’Lelia Bundles discussed their different experiences as biographers of historic figures, family members and ancestors. Ms. Dickey of th…
207 viewsThe author, a professor of ethics and institutions at the University of Virginia, discussed his book The Business of May Next: James Madison and the Founding, published by the University Pre…
1,041 viewsScholars discussed the historical importance of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. Professor Miller talked about President Lincoln as an interpreter of moral meaning, with emphasis on ideas such …
310 viewsAt the Adams National Historic Site in Quincy, MA., Professor William Lee Miller from the University of Virginia, and an author spoke about his new book, “Arguing About Slavery: The Great Ba…
637 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 a…
107 viewsThe Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy annually hosts the Virginia Festival of the Book. The panelists talked about the American presidency, the constitutional form of …
69 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 a…
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