Kennedy 1961 Crises in Cuba and Berlin

Historian Alan Brinkley discussed the crises President Kennedy faced in 1961, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Crisis, and … read more

Historian Alan Brinkley discussed the crises President Kennedy faced in 1961, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Crisis, and the lessons he learned from those events. He is the author of the forthcoming book, John F. Kennedy: The 35th President, 1961-1963, in the Times Books American Presidents Series. Mr. Brinkley discussed the Kennedy presidency with Marc Selverstone. Then they responded to questions from members of the audience, moderated by Brian Balogh.

“The Kennedy Crises: Cuba and Berlin, 1961” was a program of the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. close

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Kennedy 1961 Crises in Cuba and Berlin

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Public Affairs Event
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Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 08, 2012 | 9:44am EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jan 15, 2012 | 3:40am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Jan 08, 2012 | 9:44am EST | C-SPAN 3
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  • Jan 14, 2012 | 4:39pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 15, 2012 | 3:40am EST | C-SPAN 3
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