James F. Byrnes and Franklin Roosevelt

University of Virginia politics professor Sidney Milkis lectures on James F. Byrnes, who served in the U.S. House and Senate, as a Supreme C… read more

University of Virginia politics professor Sidney Milkis lectures on James F. Byrnes, who served in the U.S. House and Senate, as a Supreme Court Justice and in the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. He explains how Byrnes, in the 1930s and '40s, was a key figure in the implementation of the New Deal and the management of the wartime economy. Mr. Milkis describes the relationship between FDR and Byrnes and how their work shaped the United States in a time of great uncertainty. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer introduces the speaker. The Supreme Court Historical Society hosted the event in the Supreme Court chamber. close

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James F. Byrnes and Franklin Roosevelt

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Program ID:
438182-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
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Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 04, 2018 | 8:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Feb 17, 2018 | 7:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Feb 04, 2018 | 8:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 05, 2018 | 1:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 05, 2018 | 6:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 10, 2018 | 2:32pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 17, 2018 | 7:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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