Federal Role in Race and Reconstruction

The panelists discussed federal efforts to effect change relating to race relations, as well as issues relating to race during periods of re… read more

The panelists discussed federal efforts to effect change relating to race relations, as well as issues relating to race during periods of reconstruction. They provided historical perspectives on various federal government reconstruction efforts from the post-Civil War ear to the present Civil Rights Movement and hurricane Katrina with some of the lessons for the present. Lonnie Bunch moderated. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience.

This Congressional Seminar, “Revisiting Race and Reconstruction: What Is the Federal Goverment Role?” was held in the Senate Russell Building, Room SR-188. close

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  • Lonnie G. Bunch III Founding Director National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Eric Foner Professor Columbia University->History
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Federal Role in Race and Reconstruction

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Program ID:
191827-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 29, 2006 | 4:24pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 05, 2006 | 11:47am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • May 29, 2006 | 4:24pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 05, 2006 | 11:47am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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