Edward G. Lengel gives a fresh look at General Washington as a military commander, offering insights into his strengths and weaknesses. (Presented in collaboration with the Foreign Policy Research Institute.)
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May 2013
Audio
New Thinking on the American Revolution: The Savior of Our Country: Remembering Gen. George Washington
May 4th, 2013
Edward G. Lengel
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April 2013
Audio
WWII & NYC: The Rise and Decline of New York City Session 1: "From Dutch Backwater to the UN"
April 20th, 2013
50 minutes 22 seconds
Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace evaluates how World War II catapulted New York City to the center of the world, ultimately causing it to emerge as the cultural and economic seat of an American new-style empire.
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April 2013
Audio
WWII & NYC: The Rise and Decline of New York City Session 3: Conversation with Mike Wallace and Kenneth T. Jackson
April 20th, 2013
32 minutes 38 seconds
Mike Wallace, Kenneth T. Jackson
Our speakers engage in a lively discussion about post-WWII NYC, followed by a question-and-answer session.
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April 2013
Audio
WWII & NYC: The Rise and Decline of New York City Session 2: Resilient Metropolis: World War II and the Transformation of New York after 1945
April 20th, 2013
1 hour
Kenneth T. Jackson
Historian and author Kenneth T. Jackson examines New York City’s decline after World War II, revealing how it recovered to once again become the greatest city in the world.
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April 2013
Audio
Home with Toni Morrison
April 11th, 2013
1 hour and 3 minutes
Toni Morrison, Bob Herbert (moderator)
Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison discusses her latest novel, Home, which tells the story of a Korean War veteran who, after traumatic experiences on the front lines, finds himself back in racist America with more than just physical scars.
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