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University of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley discussed Theodore Roosevelt’s life and legacy, with a particular focus on his presidency. The University of Mary Washington h…

University of Mary Washington History Professor William Crawley discussed Woodrow Wilson’s political career and legacy, focusing on his presidency. The University of Mary Washington hosted t…

University of Mary Washington History Professor William Crawley discussed the life and legacy of third president Thomas Jefferson, paying particular attention to his words and actions on iss…

University of Mary Washington Political Science Professor Stephen Farnsworth looked at how late-night talk show hosts have responded to the Trump presidency in comparison to prior presidents…

As part of a course on the American road trip, University of Mary Washington Professor Christine Henry talked about the history of roadside attractions and her own experience travelling to a…

Claire Evans is the author of Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet. She discussed the extensive 20th century contributions of women to the development of computer …

University of Mary Washington history professor emeritus William Crawley discussed the presidency of John F. Kennedy and the myths that surround him. This video is courtesy of the university…

University of Mary Washington History Professor William Crawley gave a talk titled: “Harry S. Truman: The Accidental President and the Triumph of True Grit.” Professor Crawley argued that ma…

Historian Joanne Freeman talked about the logic behind the American dueling culture before and after the Civil War. She described the “Code of Honor” that led to dueling and explains the pol…

University of Mary Washington History Professor William Crawley talked about Franklin Roosevelt’s personality, New Deal programs, World War II leadership, and his admirers and critics in thi…