Robert F. Kennedy and the Death of American Idealism

Joseph Palermo talked about his book Robert F. Kennedy and the Death of American Idealism, published by Longman as part of the Library of American… read more

Joseph Palermo talked about his book Robert F. Kennedy and the Death of American Idealism, published by Longman as part of the Library of American Biography series for college studies. This overview biography chronicles Robert Kennedy’s life from his time as a boy growing up amidst the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II to his rise as a central figure in the national debate on communism, poverty, civil rights, and the war in Vietnam. Professor Palermo talks about the Robert Kennedy’s life and influence on American politics in the 1950s and 1960s. He responded to questions from members of the audience. close

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Robert F. Kennedy and the Death of American Idealism

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Program ID:
200407-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Sacramento, California, United States
First Aired:
Jan 19, 2008 | 10:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 06, 2009 | 5:51am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Jan 19, 2008 | 10:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 20, 2008 | 1:58am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 20, 2008 | 4:36pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 17, 2008 | 5:57am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 08, 2008 | 8:32am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 05, 2009 | 11:52am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 05, 2009 | 5:51pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 05, 2009 | 11:51pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 06, 2009 | 5:51am EST | C-SPAN 3
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