The most popular programs for the History Bookshelf Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5412 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 21:13:29 GMT Pauline Maier presents a history of the ratification process of the U.S. Constitution. Ms. Maier recounts the year-long debates that took place throughout the country following the 1787 Constitutional Convention as the newly released document was pored over by the citizenry. Pauline Maier discussed the debate over the Constitution in the four key states of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, and New York for the noon lecture series at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., where she also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296482-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Nagy, founding member of the American Revolution Round Table of Philadelphia, presents a history of espionage during the Revolutionary War. Mr. Nagy explores the spy efforts used by the British and the Continental Army that ranged from hidden compartments in hollowed bullets to dictionary codes and musical notation. The author recounts that American commander-in-chief George Washington was very interested in spycraft and counter-intelligence and maintained a large network of spies. John Nagy discussed his book at the Fraunces Tavern Museum in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292812-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Paul Kengor, political science professor at Grove City College, contends that numerous progressives have assisted America's adversaries. The author examines connections to the Communist Party and profiles high-ranking government officials that he argues were "duped" by foreign governments, including Franklin Roosevelt, Jimmy Carter, and Ted Kennedy. Paul Kengor presented his book at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296924-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ted Gup talked about his grandfather, Sam Stone, and the anonymous $5 checks he gave to 150 residents of Canton, Ohio, just before Christmas 1933, during the height of the Great Depression. Mr. Stone, writing under the pseudonym B. Virdot, placed an ad in a Canton newspaper on December 18, 1933, asking people affected by the Depression to write to him and describe the difficulties they were experiencing. Soon after, he sent out 150 checks with the promise that the recipients would not be identified. After coming into possession of the letters decades later, Mr. Gup went back to Canton to find out who these unknown recipients were and what ended up happening to them. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297009-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT William Hogeland recalls the nine weeks leading up to the American Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. He focuses on the debate between the "reconciliationists" led by Pennsylvanian John Dickinson, who wished to remain part of the British Empire, and those who sought independence and were roused into action by Samuel Adams and John Adams of Massachusetts. Mr. Hogeland reports on how the Adams-led independents overturned Pennsylvania's reconiliationist government and how this turn of events progressed to the Continental Congress. William Hogeland discussed his book at a Noontime Lecture Series at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. He also sang a folk song, using a banjo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294703-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nora Titone recounts John Wilkes Booth's family background and specifically examines the relationship between John and his older brother, Edwin Booth. Born to British actor, Junius Brutus Booth, the siblings aspired to become actors as well. Edwin succeeded and was one of the stars of his day while John struggled in the craft. Ms. Titone explores the rivalry between the Booth brothers and the possible role it played in John Wilkes Booth's assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865. Nora Titone showed slides as she presented her book at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Illinois. She also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296476-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Edward Lengel talked about his book [To Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne, 1918], published by Henry Holt and Co. In his book Professor Lengel recounts the World War I battle at Meuse-Argonne in France that took place over six weeks in 1918. The conflict, the bloodiest in American history, entailed the deaths of 26,000 American soldiers and led to the signing of the armistice that ended the First World War. He also profiles several of the soldiers that participated in the battle including, Douglas MacArthur, George Patton, and Harry Truman. Professor Lengel talked about why World War I has been forgotten and the general neglect of the few remaining monuments. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This program of the Georgia Center for the Book was held at the Decatur Library, the main library of the DeKalb County Public Library in Decatur, Georgia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200077-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Kidd recounts the role religion played in the American Revolution. Professor Kidd contends that it was the belief in the right to worship freely that brought the colonists together, from conservative evangelists to liberal deists, and remained a cohesive element following the Revolutionary War. Thomas Kidd presented his book at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295712-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Harlow Unger recounts the life of Patrick Henry, known for his declaration, "give me liberty or give me death." Patrick Henry was an early advocate of the the decision to declare war against the British and a critical voice against the size of the American government following the Revolution. Mr. Unger examines the political career of the four-term governor of Virginia who declined several positions in the national government, including as a senator, chief justice of the Supreme Court, and secretary of state, due to his steadfast criticism of big government. Harlow Unger discussed his book at Red Hill, The Patrick Henry Memorial in Brookneal, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296969-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296969-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Guinn presented a history of the "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral," which occurred on October 26, 1881, in Tombstone, Arizona. The author, with access to newly available documents, reported that the gunfight did not actually take place at the O.K. Corral nor were the purported lawman, Wyatt Earp and his friend Doc Holliday, innocent actors. Mr. Guinn explained the power struggles that existed between the Earps and the Clayton-McLaury gang, which led to the deadly altercation. Mr. Guinn was interviewed by Mr. Dinges and also responded to questions from members of the audience. This book launch event was held at the Arizona History Museum in Tucson, Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300324-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Willard Sterne Randall, retired history professor at Champlain College, recounted the life of American Revolutionary War figure, Ethan Allen. The leader of the Green Mountain Boys, Allen is remembered for his attack on Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 and his time spent as a prisoner of war in England. Mr. Randall responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301495-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301495-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Isabel Wilkerson spoke about her book [The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration] (Random House, 2010). The book outlines the history of the exodus of six million African Americans out of the Jim Crow South to the North and Midwest during much of the 20th century. She responded to questions from members of the audience at this Aiken Lecture at the Atlanta History Center. She previously worked for the [New York Times] and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing in 1994. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297188-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297188-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Historians David and Jeanne Heidler recount the life of the "the Western Star," Henry Clay. The youngest speaker of the House and long time U.S. Senator from Kentucky who served under ten presidents. The Heidler's recall Clay's personal life, which included his fifty-three year marriage and eleven children and his political exploits from his significant role in the Great Compromise to his five unsuccessful campaigns for the presidency. David and Jeanne Heidler presented their book at Ashlands, The Henry Clay Estate, in Lexington, Kentucky. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294176-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294176-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Doris Kearns Goodwin talked about her book [Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln], published by Simon and Schuster. She described President Lincoln's relationships with three men he selected for his cabinet, all of whom had been his opponents for the Republican nomination in 1860. They were William Seward, Salmon Chase, and Edward Bates. After her presentation Ms. Goodwin responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195399-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195399-5 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Charles Peters talked about his book [Five Days in Philadelphia: The Amazing "We Want Willkie!" Convention of 1940 and How It Freed FDR to Save the Western World], published by PublicAffairs. He described the fight for the Republican presidential nomination at the Republican convention in June 1940, giving a detailed overview of candidates Tom Dewey, Robert Taft, Arthur Vandenberg and Wendell Willkie. He described the floor rallies, rousing speeches, backroom deals, and terrifying international news that led to dark-horse candidate Wendell Willkie's nomination at the convention. Mr. Peters described the Republican convention events as significant to Franklin Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie's bipartisan alliance which helped the U.S. on the eve of World War II. After his presentation the author responded to audience members' questions. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum hosted the Roosevelt Reading Festival III in the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center at the FDR National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York. Authors of recently published works that drew upon the Roosevelt Library archives presented author talks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193154-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193154-3 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Garland Tucker, III, talked about the 1924 presidential election between John Davis and Calvin Coolidge, the last time that both parties fielded conservative candidates. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Shaftesbury Society Luncheon hosted by the John Locke Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296647-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ronald White talked about [A. Lincoln: A Biography] (Random House; January 13, 2009). In the book he recounts the life of Abraham Lincoln and adds to the former president's biography via his research of the recently completed Lincoln Legal Papers. He responded to audience members' questions following his remarks. Ronald White, Jr. is the author of several books, including [Lincoln's Greatest Speeches] and [The Eloquent President]. He is currently a visiting history professor at UCLA and a fellow at the Huntington Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283934-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283934-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas Powers, recounts the controversial death of Native American leader, Crazy Horse, who died September 5, 1877, while in the custody of federal troops. The leader of the Lakota, Crazy Horse defeated General Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. Mr. Powers reports on Crazy Horse's final days amidst a backdrop of Native American and American politics. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Maine Historical Society in Portland, Maine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297088-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ron Chernow spoke about his biography, [Alexander Hamilton], published by Penguin Press. Mr. Chernow examined the remarkable life and career of the Founding Father, and the chief author of [The Federalist] papers, from his upbringing, his military background, and his feuds with the other Founding Fathers, to his premature death at the age of 49. After the discussion, Mr. Chernow answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182191-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Michael Kazin talked about his book [A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan], published by Knopf. In his book Professor Kazin profiles the personal and professional life of three-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925). The author argued that while many scholars have written Mr. Bryan off as a white supremacist, he was in fact a devoted husband and father whose political influence changed the course of American politics for good. Although he is best known for leading the prosecution in the Scopes trial over the teaching of evolution, he was also an advocate for child labor laws and women's suffrage. Professor Kazin talked about the beginnings of the sometimes-bitter split between evangelical Christianity and progressive politics in the lecture "William Jennings Bryan; or, How Evangelical Christianity and Progressive Politics Parted Ways." He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191759-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Historian John McMillian recounts the underground newspapers of the 1960s and their affect on the political movements of their time. The author profiles many of the publications, including the Los Angeles Free Press, Berkeley Barb, East Village Other, and Rag (Austin, Texas) and recalls the reportage that marked each paper. According to Mr. McMillian the Federal Bureau of Investigation began monitoring underground newspapers in 1968 and placed many obstacles in the way of their continued publication. John McMillian discussed his book at City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Portions of this program contain language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298488-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298488-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kira Gale talked about the book she co-wrote, [The Death of Meriwether Lewis: A Historic Crime Scene Investigation] (River Junction Press; April 1, 2009). In the book the authors examine the death of Meriweather Lewis on October 11, 1809. Officially accepted as suicide, his death had always been controversial and an exhumation of his body for a forensic examination long called for. She responded to questions from members of the audience. Kira Gale is the author of [Lewis and Clark Road Trips] and is a co-founder of the Mouth of the Platte Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. This program of the Southern Festival of Books was held Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. CT in Room 29 of the Legislative Plaza in Nashville, Tennessee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289539-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289539-5 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Craig Shirley talked about his book [Rendezvous with Destiny: Ronald Reagan and the Campaign That Changed America] (Intercollegiate Studies Institute; October 15, 2009). In his book he tells the story of the "last rebirth" of the Republican Party with Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign. Mr. Shirley follows President Reagan from his defeat for the presidency in 1976 to his election four years later over the incumbent President Jimmy Carter. The author interviewed over 150 participants from the presidential campaign. Craig Shirley discussed his book with John Heubusch and also responded to questions from members of the audience throughout. This event was held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Craig Shirley is the president of Shirley & Banister Public Affairs, a marketing and government relations firm. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290074-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Victor Davis Hanson talked about his book, [Ripples of Battle: How Wars of the Past Still Determine How We Fight, How We Live, and How We Think], published by Doubleday. The book examined the lasting impressions of war on families, society, and future military thinking through an analysis of three battles: Okinawa, fought between the United States and Japan in 1945; Shiloh, between Union and Confederate forces in the U.S. Civil War in 1862; and Delium, fought between the Athenians and the Boeotians during the Peloponnesian War in 424 B.C. During his talk, Professor Hanson gave a brief review of the battles of Okinawa and Delium, and talked about the battle of Shiloh in detail. He also talked specifically about Civil War commanders William T. Sherman, Albert Johnson, Lewis Wallace, and Nathan Bedford Forrest. Following prepared remarks, the author responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179330-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Michael Willrich examined the smallpox epidemic in America in the early 1900s. The author detailed the government's initiatives to deter the spread of the disease by requiring mandatory vaccinations and instituting "virus squads" that upheld quarantines. Though these measures eventually contained the disease, they also sparked a wave of popular resistance among Americans who perceived them as a threat to their health and to their rights. Mr. Willrich addressed the questions of how far the government should go to protect the people and what happens when the interests of public health collide with religious beliefs and personal conscience. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300232-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT James L. Swanson, a member of the advisory committee for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, talked about his forthcoming book [Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer], published by William Morrow. In the book, the author told the story of the pursuit of assassin John Wilkes Booth by Union cavalry and detectives on a twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia from April 14 to April 26, 1865, when he was killed. Following his presentation, Mr. Swanson responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. This program is included in program ID 190725-1 and 190725-4. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190117-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190117-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Caro talked about his book, [Master of the Senate], published by Knopf. In this third volume of his multi-volume biography, [The Years of Lyndon Johnson], Mr. Caro covered events and activities between 1949 and 1960, the 12 years Johnson was a senator. He was minority leader of the U.S. Senate 1953-1955 and majority leader 1955-1961. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176694-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sarah Vowell talked about her book [The Wordy Shipmates] (Riverhead; October 7, 2008). In this book Sarah Vowell, the author of several books including [The Partly Cloudy Patriot] and [Assassination Vacation], presents a history of America's Puritan settlers. Ms. Vowell invokes humor, popular culture, and current misconceptions to reassess the Puritans. Drawing on several sources, including diaries, sermons, and pamphlets of the time, she presents a more complicated populace than is commonly understood. She finds that the differences between the Plymouth Puritans and those led by John Winthrop in Massachusetts were as important as current Sunni/Shia rifts. After reading from her book, Ms. Vowell responded to questions from members of the audience. This event at the Avalon Theatre in Washington, D.C., was sponsored by Politics and Prose Bookstore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281722-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jorg Friedrich talked about his book, [The Fire: The Bombing of Germany, 1940-1945], published by Columbia University Press. The Allied bombing of Germany during World War II resulted in 600,000 casualties and devastated the landscape of historic cities such as Dresden. German historian Friedrich said the book combines narrative and first-hand testimony to depict the air raids as they were experienced by German civilians. He also considered Allied rationale for the bombing and whether or not the campaign influenced the war's outcome. Since its initial publication in German in 2002, the book has been translated into ten languages. After his presentation the author responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196223-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196223-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Romesh Ratnesar talked about his book [Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech That Ended the Cold War] (Simon & Schuster; November 3, 2009). He recalls President Ronald Reagan's speech in West Berlin on June 12, 1987, where he pronounced to a crowd of 20,000 people, "Mr. Gobrachev, tear down this Wall!" Mr. Ratnesar explores the genesis of the speech, the dismantling of the Berlin Wall two years after President Reagan's pronouncement, and the partnership between Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that the author deems brought an end to the Cold War. He responded to questions from members of the audience. November 9, 2009, marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Romesh Ratnesar presented his book talk at the Kansas City Public Library on November 5, 2009, in the Central Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289828-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289828-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Gordon Wood talked about his book, [Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different], published by Penguin Press. The Pulitzer-Prize-winning author described the greatest achievements of the country's Founding Fathers and examined their roles, and the ideals and values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. In addition, Professor Gordon discussed and separation of church and state. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192801-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Francine Prose talked about her book [Anne Frank: The Book, the Life, the Afterlife] (Harper; September 29, 2009). In her book she examines the impact that Anne Frank's diary has had on the history and understanding of the Holocaust. She looks at the work from a literary point of view, examining the early incarnation of the diary and the revisions the young author made and the publication history of the diary, which was passed on by several publishers prior to its initial release. She read and commented on passages from her book. She also responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was held by the Smithsonian Associates on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at the S. Dillon Ripley Center. Francine Prose is the author of [Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them] and of numerous novels, including [Blue Angel], which was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction. She is the former president of the PEN American Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289227-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289227-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCullough, author of the book [John Adams] published by Simon and Schuster, delivered a speech entitled "The Enduring Examples of John and Abigail Adams" at the 201st anniversary of the Library of Congress. It was John Adams who on April 24, 1800, signed into law an act moving the seat of government to Washington, D.C. and establishing the library. Mr. McCullough described John Adams as one of the most influential and most misunderstood Founding Fathers. Through diary entries and letters written to his wife Abigail, Mr. McCullough was able to give a detailed look into the life of the second president of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159783-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Military historian Stanley Weintraub talked about his book [General Sherman's Christmas: Savannah, 1864] (Smithsonian; October 27, 2009). In the book he recounts Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's capture of Savannah, Georgia, on December 22, 1864. The city had been left deserted by Confederate soldiers who retreated to South Carolina. Mr. Weintraub recalls Sherman's march to Savannah and what Christmas was like in the South during the final holiday season of the war. He also talked about how he came to write several books on the theme of Christmas in wartime. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 7 p.m. at Chester County Book Company in West Chester, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290683-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Robert Dallek talked about his book [An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917- 1963], published by Little, Brown and Company. The author described the extent of President Kennedy's illness, his medications, and how his condition affected his performance as president. He also disclosed the story of Robert Kennedy's selection as attorney general and Josep Kennedy's actions to help his son secure the presidency. Drawing upon previously unavailable material and recently released archived documents, Professor Dallek hypothesized on the path President Kennedy would have taken in Vietnam had he survived. In his presentation Professor Dallek analyzed why President Kennedy is held in high regard. Following his presentation, Professor Dallek held a conversation with Professor William Leuchtenberg. Among the topics they discussed were President Kennedy's health problems and his dealings with women. Then Professor Dallek answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176034-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fischer talked about his book, [Washington's Crossing], published by Oxford University Press. In the book, the author examines the history behind George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. Mr. Fischer tells the story of the challenges, triumphs, and problems that Washington encountered in his quest for independence for the thirteen colonies. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180854-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Black and others talked about his book [IBM and the Holocaust: The Strategic Alliance between Nazi Germany and America's Most Powerful Corporation], published by Crown Publishers. The book contends that IBM and its president, Thomas J. Watson, established business relations with Nazi Germany and that IBM's information technology and business alliance endowed Adolph Hitler with the ability to accelerate and automate the persecution of Jews during World War II and in the Holocaust. Following their remarks they responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162717-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162717-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Drew Gilpin Faust talked about her book [This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War]. During the war, approximately 620,000 soldiers lost their lives. In her book Professor Faust explores the impact of this enormous death toll, which would be proportionately equivalent to six million today. At this event she characterized her book as an exploration of the work that death required of Americans during the Civil War including efforts to identify, reclaim, preserve, and bury battlefield dead, the resulting rise of undertaking as a profession, the first widespread use of embalming, the gradual emergence of military graves registration procedures, the development of a federal system of national cemeteries for Union dead, and the creation of private cemeteries in the South that contributed to the cult of the Lost Cause. Following her prepared remarks Ms. Faust responded to questions from members of the audience. At the conclusion of the program Ms. Faust was presented with a copy of a letter that she had written to President Eisenhower at nine-years of age and copies of some Civil War documents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203525-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203525-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Egan talked about his book [The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; October 19, 2009). He talked about the largest forest fire in American history. On August 20, 1910, drought-ravaged areas of Washington, Idaho, and Montana went up in flames as winds created a massive blaze. A group of 10,000 men were organized by forest rangers to stop the fire that destroyed small towns and national forests and killed nearly 100 people. Mr. Egan recalled the struggles of the fire-fighters that inspired the nation to continue on with former President Teddy Roosevelt's interest in preserving forest land. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This program of the Tucon Festival of Books was held in Gallagher Theater of the Student Union of the University of Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292489-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292489-4 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Reeve talked about his latest book, [One Day in September: The Full Story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli Revenge Operation "Wrath of God"], published by Arcade Publishing. Mr. Reeve gathered information from the recently released Stasi files and interviews with key figures, including the families of the hostages, politicians, policemen, advisers, fellow athletes, media figures, and also the lone surviving member of the group that carried out the September 5, 1972, attack at the Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Palestinian terrorists kidnapped and killed 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team. This book was published to coincide with the release of the film of the same title, which won the 1999 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160486-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160486-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Iras Stoll talked about his book [Samuel Adams: A Life] (Free Press, November 4, 2008). In the book Mr. Stoll recalls the life of Samuel Adams, who he argues deserves greater recognition as one of America's founding fathers. Mr. Stoll recounts that Samuel Adams, a highly religious man, believed that God desired a free America and as long as the people remained virtuous, that desire would come to fruition. Samuel Adams assisted in the planning of the Boston Tea Party, and as newspaper editor constantly argued against taxation without representation. Among his remarks, Mr. Stoll spoke on Samuel Adams' background, his thoughts on slavery and religion, and his role in introducing Thanksgiving as a holiday. He responded to audience members' questions. Ira Stoll is vice president and managing editor of the [New York Sun]. He formerly was editor of the [Jerusalem Post], managing editor and Washington correspondent of the [Forward], consultant to the editorial page of the [Wall Street Journal], and a reporter for the [Los Angeles Times]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282627-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Herken talked about his book, [Brotherhood of the Bomb: The Tangled Lives and Loyalties of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller], published by Henry Holt and Company. He discussed the backgrounds and relationships of the three physicists who were responsible for the creation of the atomic bombs dropped over Japan during WW II. Mr. Herken showed slides of the three scientists and their colleagues during the developmental stages of the atomic bomb and cyclotrons in Berkeley, California. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173316-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University's Schlesinger Library, recalls the political life of Sam Ward who during the mid-19th century was the most powerful lobbyist in Washington, DC. Ward, named the "King of the Lobby" was known for his interest in fine food and wine, which he shared with congressmen in the hopes of influencing their votes. Ms. Jacob reports that many politicians of the time felt that special interests would lead to the demise of democratic government and the press were equally critical of Sam Ward's lobbying. Kathryn Jacob discussed her book at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292237-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Larson talked about his book, [The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America], published by Crown Publishers. In the book Mr. Larson juxtaposes the stories of architect Daniel Burnham and serial killer Dr. Henry H. Holmes. Both men played an historic role in the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Mr. Larson talked about what life was like in Chicago in 1893 and described what it was like to be at the fair. He also discussed why he decided to write the book and how he did his research. Following his presentation, Mr. Larson took questions from members of the audience http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160746-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160746-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Thomas discussed his biography, [John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy], published by Simon and Schuster. Revolutionary War hero Jones was born in Scotland in 1747 and came to America to serve in its newly formed Navy. His seafaring abilities and driving ambition helped him rise quickly through the ranks and served him well during his battles at sea in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Hence, John Paul Jones is considered to be the father of the American Navy. After his presentation Mr. Thomas answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176683-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Ellis talked about his book [Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation], published by Knopf. He then answered questions from the audience. The book examines the legacy of the American Revolution and the intertwined lives of some of the leaders of the movement such as John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159950-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Karen Abbott was interviewed by Mr. Kogan about her book [Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul]. She described the history of Chicago's Everleigh Club, a brothel operated by sisters, Minna and Ada Everleigh from 1900 to 1911. She said that the Everleighs were unique in that they paid their employees well and tutored them in fine arts. She also talked about her life and her writing process. Karen Abbott is a former journalist for [Philadelphia Magazine] and [Philadelphia Weekly.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200163-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Halberstam was interviewed by Ben Bradlee about the influence of his 1973 book about how America became involved in Vietnam, [The Best and the Brightest], published in a 20th anniversary edition by Ballantine Books. The event took place in the Regency Ballroom of the Omni Shoreham hotel. Following the interview he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184030-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT David McCullough talked about his book, [1776], published by Simon and Schuster, and George Washington's legacy. The book chronicled the military side of the American Revolution, described the role the weather played during the winter months, George Washington's uncertainty of American victory, and the morale of the troops on both sides of the war. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. This event took place at Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187160-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Aronson talked about his book [Witch-Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials], published by Antheneum. The author discussed the Salem Witch Trials with a group of middle school students. Mr. Aronson asked the students, who are essentially the same age as the accusers in the trials, to consider what they would do if they were in Salem in 1692. He also argued that there are several lessons that can be learned from the trials that are relevant today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180948-1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT