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William Shirer discusses his book “Twentieth Century Journey: 1930-1940: Volume II”
Jun. 1, 1984
Discussing the book "Twentieth century journey: 1930-1940" with the author William Shirer.
Walter Schneir talks with Studs Terkel Part 2
1970
Walter Schneir talks with Studs Terkel Part 1
1970
Paul Boyer discusses his book "By the Bomb's Early Light"
Jan. 9, 1986
In the book, "By the Bomb's Early Light: American Thought and Culture at the Dawn of the Atomic Age," Paul Boyer covers people's feelings and attitudes after the bomb was dropped in Hiroshima. Boyer admits he, himself, when he was a young boy, he sent away for a free atomic ring that was being advertised. The program includes an excerpt of David Lilienthal talking.
Henry Steele Commager discusses America, American history, and American relations; part 1
May. 1, 1967
Henry Steele Commager discusses America, American history, and American relations. He also discusses television, historical figures, and wars. (Recorded at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston, Ill.).
Discussing the book "The Splendid Blond Beast: Money, Law, and Genocide in the Twentieth Century" with the author, historian and journalist Christopher Simpson
Mar. 9, 1993
Discussing the book "The Abandonment of the Jews: America and the Holocaust, 1941-1945" with author, historian David Wyman
May. 7, 1985
Discussing Atomic diplomacy: Hiroshima and Potsdam; the use of the atomic bomb and the American confrontation with Soviet power with Gar Alperovitz
Allan Berube discusses his book "Coming Out Under Fire: History of Gay Men and Women in World War II"
Apr. 30, 1990
Historian and activist Allan Bérubé discusses his work which focuses on the views of gays and lesbians during World War II.