National Book Awards Dinner

Various authors and historians paid tribute to the recipients of the National Book Awards. They also discussed the importance of maintaining… read more

Various authors and historians paid tribute to the recipients of the National Book Awards. They also discussed the importance of maintaining high quality non-fiction books even with the competition of the technology industry. Mr. Updike spoke after receiving the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. close

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National Book Awards Dinner

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Program ID:
115520-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 21, 1998 | 10:46am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jan 03, 1999 | 3:49am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Nov 21, 1998 | 10:46am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 21, 1998 | 2:28pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 22, 1998 | 8:54am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 22, 1998 | 9:53pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 02, 1999 | 9:17pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 03, 1999 | 3:49am EST | C-SPAN 2
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