September 19, 2002

Interpretation of Slavery

Historians talked about the merits of a federal law requiring Civil War battlefields to incorporate exhibits and programs on the role of slavery in U.S. history. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.

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Edward L. Ayers Professor University of Virginia->History
John M. Coski Chief Historian Museum of the Confederacy

Robert K. Krick Chief Historian Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial National Military Park
Dwight T. Pitcaithley Chief Historian National Park Service
Jerry Russell National Chairman Civil War Roundtable

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Program ID:: 172742-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Debate
Location:: Richmond, Virginia, United States
First Aired:: Nov 05, 2002 | 10:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:: Dec 27, 2002 | 2:45am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

Nov 05, 2002 | 10:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
Nov 05, 2002 | 8:11pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Nov 29, 2002 | 2:38pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 29, 2002 | 10:29pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 30, 2002 | 2:49am EST | C-SPAN 2
Dec 24, 2002 | 5:25pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Dec 27, 2002 | 2:45am EST | C-SPAN 1

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