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The Fifties

Mr. Halberstam, author of The Best and the Brightest, discussed the research behind his latest book, The Fifties, published by Fawcett Boo… read more

Mr. Halberstam, author of The Best and the Brightest, discussed the

research behind his latest book, The Fifties, published by Fawcett

Books. He talked about the social climate of the 1950s including the effects of the spread of television across the country, the introduction of situational comedies, the birth control pill, Senator Joseph McCarthy, and the H-bomb. He reflected on his own experiences during the 1950s and in writing the book. close

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Jul 11, 1993 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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Apr 30, 2007 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jul 11, 1993 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 11, 1993 | 11:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 12, 1993 | 2:06am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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