Videos

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 e…

Professor Franklin talked about his newest book, Mirror to America: The Autobiography of John Hope Franklin, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He described his life and education, and …

Michael Beschloss talked about his book, Presidential Courage. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.

Mr. Carroll talked about the book he edited, Operation Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front, in the Words of U.S. Troops and Their Families, published by Random House. Mr. Carro…

Mr. Philbrick talked about his book, Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, published by Viking. He described the history of the Pilgrims and Nantucket. After his presentation he…

Professor Brinkley talked about his book, The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, published by William Morrow. He talked about his experiences in Ne…

Steven Roberts talked about his book My Fathers' Houses: Memoir of a Family, published by William Morrow. This family memoir traces the story of Steven Roberts' father and grandfather’s mov…

Thomas Friedman talked about his book The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He discussed the successes and discontents of gl…

Professor Ellis talked about his book His Excellency: George Washington, published by Knopf. The author explained Washington’s position on several issues, including expansion and slavery. F…

A panel discussion on “Making Sense of Today’s World” was held in celebration of the opening of this new Borders store, which replaces the World Trade Center Borders that was destroyed durin…