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Mr. Hackney discussed his experience after being nominated by President Clinton to head the National Endowment for the Humanities. Professor Hackney reads, and comments on, various sections …

Sheldon Hackney, Former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, talked about the importance of self-improvement and how it is an essential part of American identity.

Sheldon Hackney, the Chairman for the National Endowment for the Humanities, talked about government funding and the survival of the humanities in the United States. He commented on the rec…

Panelists of varied backgrounds, including Charles Murray, co-author of “The Bell Curve” sought ways to explain bigotry and racism in the U.S. and to replace them with a sense of community a…

Chairman for the National Endowment for the Humanities Sheldon Hackney took viewer calls concerning the National Endowment for the Arts and the role it played in preserving American art and …

Sheldon Hackney gave insight on his tenure as President of the University of Pennsylvania and the effect administration policy has on higher education goals. He answered questions from the a…

National Endowment for the Humanities chairman, Sheldon Hackney spoke during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. Mr. Hackney spoke about the need for continued emphasis …