Lesser-Known U.S. Presidents
Historian Arthur Schlesinger, editor of Times Books' American Presidents Series, moderated a discussion of the lives of some lesser-known American presidents. The panelists were authors of s…
987 viewsHistorian Arthur Schlesinger, editor of Times Books' American Presidents Series, moderated a discussion of the lives of some lesser-known American presidents. The panelists were authors of s…
987 viewsHistorians talked about historical research of American presidents, public records and presidential papers, and the number and availability of documents. They also talked about efforts by th…
200 viewsSenator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-NY) and other panelists spoke about his book Secrecy: The American Experience, published by Yale University Press. The book addresses secrecy as a mode of …
817 viewsPanelists talked about Mrs. Kennedy’s days as first lady, focusing on her style, influence on the American public, and personal recollections of their various relationships with the first la…
386 viewsArthur Schlesinger Jr. talked about his book The Disuniting of America. The book is a revised edition to his 1991 book of the same name. Mr. Schlesinger talked about the difficulties within …
3,664 viewsModerated by John Seigenthaler, three distinguished historians paid tribute to fellow historian Arthur Schlesinger and talked about his life and career. Mr. Schlesinger was special assistant…
399 viewsProfessor Arthur Schlesinger Jr. talked about his new autobiography and the 15 other books he has written. He also responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. He was a special…
1,673 viewsPanelists discussed the impact of the Marshall Plan on Western Europe. This was part of a symposium in honor of the 50th anniversary of the European Recovery Program, named after Secretary o…
223 viewsA memorial service for the historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., was held in the Great Hall at Cooper Union. He was praised as a preeminent American historian and a Renaissance man. Dignitar…
1,201 viewsHistorian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. responded to questions about U.S. presidents and their use of history in leading the country. He claimed that the current administration did not learn the l…
1,358 viewsMembers of a President’s Day panel talked about the presidential biographies they wrote for Times Books' American Presidents series. Arthur Schlesinger, the general editor of the series, mod…
383 viewsMr. Schlesinger talked about his book War and the American Presidency, published by W. W. Norton and Company. His new book is on the Bush doctrine in foreign policy, the war in Iraq, and the…
159 viewsThe panelists discussed the events of the century and how America has evolved over the course of time. They discussed various issues of local and national concern, the economy, and chang…
470 viewsMr. Donahue moderated a panel discussion about the state of civil liberties in America following September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Among the topics they addressed were governmental treat…
152 viewsDignitaries, family members and mourners gathered at the National Cathedral to reflect on the life and career of Katharine Graham.
9,639 viewsMr. Barzun talked with Mr. Schlesinger about his new book From Dawn to Decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life, published Harper Collins. The two addressed a number of issues from the…
2,611 viewsOn the anniversary of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s (R-WI) “Wheeling speech,” in which he accused Truman administration officials of being influenced by communists, panelists spoke about McCarth…
1,208 viewsOn the anniversary of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Wheeling speech,” in which he accused Truman administration officials of being influenced by communists, participants spoke about …
1,119 viewsThe Library of Congress celebrated the launching of its American National Biography Series. The speakers talked about the historical importance of biographies.
77 viewsScholars, journalists, and celebrities gathered to oppose the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. They argued that the public had been ignored by politicians seeking to further their own …
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