John Burns on War Reporting

John Burns talked about journalists as witnesses to history, General Eisenhower, and the challenges America faces in a time of war and the r… read more

John Burns talked about journalists as witnesses to history, General Eisenhower, and the challenges America faces in a time of war and the resolve necessary. He discussed the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan, including how the wars started and the difficulties of withdrawal. He also talked about the role of the news media and the challenges facing newspapers.

John F. Burns, a two time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, is the London bureau chief and former Baghdad bureau chief of The New York Times. The program “Evening with John F. Burns” was held at 7:00 p.m. CT Friday evening on August 28, 2009, in the visitors center auditorium of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. close

Report Video Issue

People in this video

Hosting Organization

More information about

John Burns on War Reporting

215 Views
Program ID:
288675-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Abilene, Kansas, United States
First Aired:
Sep 20, 2009 | 1:22pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Sep 21, 2009 | 7:22am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Sep 20, 2009 | 1:22pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 20, 2009 | 7:22pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 21, 2009 | 1:22am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 21, 2009 | 7:22am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Purchase a Download

John Burns on War Reporting

  • MP3 audio - Standard
    Price:
    $0.99