June 8, 2008

Nixonland

Rick Perlstein talked about the relationship between President Richard Nixon and the youth counter-culture. He said that the riots and… read more

Rick Perlstein talked about the relationship between President Richard Nixon and the youth counter-culture. He said that the riots and turmoil of the time gave notoriety to President Nixon while at the same time leading to his landslide win in 1972. He discussed his book with Elizabeth Taylor. He answered questions from members of the audience.

Rick Perlstein wrote Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America by Scribner. close

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Michael Dizon Manager Chicago Tribune->Communications
Eric "Rick" S. Perlstein Senior Fellow Campaign for America's Future

Elizabeth Taylor Literary Editor Chicago Tribune

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Program ID:: 205838-4
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Public Affairs Event
Location:: Chicago, Illinois, United States
First Aired:: Jun 09, 2008 | 1:46am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Aug 04, 2008 | 5:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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Jun 09, 2008 | 1:46am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Jun 09, 2008 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Jul 06, 2008 | 5:17pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Aug 03, 2008 | 11:16pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Aug 04, 2008 | 5:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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