Strom: The Complicated Personal and Political Life of Strom Thurmond

Jack Bass talked about the biography he co-wrote with Marilyn Thompson, Strom: The Complicated Personal and Political Life of Strom Thurmon… read more

Jack Bass talked about the biography he co-wrote with Marilyn Thompson, Strom: The Complicated Personal and Political Life of Strom Thurmond, published by Public Affairs. Strom Thurmond began his career in public office in 1929, was the Dixiecrat candidate for president in 1948, filibustered the 1957 Civil Rights Bill, and left the Senate in 2003 at the age of 100. In the book, the authors chronicle the historic events in Senator Thurmond’s life both personally and professionally and the influence he had in American politics in the South. After his presentation Professor Bass answered questions from members of the audience. close

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Program ID:
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Public Affairs Event
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Location:
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
First Aired:
Aug 07, 2005 | 8:14am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 29, 2006 | 5:23am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Aug 07, 2005 | 8:14am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 14, 2005 | 4:29pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 21, 2005 | 7:57pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 09, 2005 | 4:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 25, 2006 | 5:23am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 27, 2006 | 5:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 29, 2006 | 5:23am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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