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This special “Washington Journal” primetime edition on the coronavirus pandemic focused on the 1918 influence pandemic. John Barry, author of The Great Influenza: the Story of the Deadliest …

Authors talked about their books on American history, and also responded to questions from members of the audience. The panel was moderated by Los Angeles Times Editor at Large Jim Newton. “…

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Mr. Barry examined one of the biggest natural disasters ever to take place in this country -- the great Mississippi Flood of 1927. In April 1927, levees…

Author Robert Kurson talked about his book Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II, published by Random Ho…

John Barry, Author, talked about his new book, Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America. It focuses on the socio-economic impact of the flood which damaged…