Garry Kasparov, 1948 Berlin Airlift
On the 75th anniversary of the 1948 Berlin airlift, author, political activist, and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov discussed President… read more
On the 75th anniversary of the 1948 Berlin airlift, author, political activist, and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov discussed President Harry Truman’s leadership during that crisis and the lessons that can be applied to today’s global conflicts. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, hosted this event. close
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