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Steve Neal discusses his book "Dark Horse"
Feb. 7, 1984
Steve Neal's book, "Dark Horse: A Biography of Wendell Willkie," covers the story of a man who ran for president with no political experience. As explained by Neal, Wendell lost the election but he was still very popular with celebrity status. Wendell believed a chapter ended in his life so that a new chapter could begin.
Discussing the book "Echoes of Revolt: The Masses, 1911-1917"with William O'Neill.
Jan. 11, 1990
Discussing Italian culture in America with Italian Americans, attorney Tony Scariano and historian Dominic Candeloro
Sep. 19, 1983
Discussing the book "The Rise of American Air Power: The Creation of Armageddon" with the author, historian Michael Sherry
May. 3, 1988
Discussing the history of the Knights of Labor with John Gerlach, Herb Gutman, and Dave Montgomery
May. 18, 1979
Robert Conot talks with Studs Terkel about his book "Rivers of blood, years of darkness" about the Watts riots
1970
Discussing the book "Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.: The Political Biography of an American Dilemma" with the author Professor Charles V. Hamilton
Apr. 10, 1991
Professor Charles V. Hamilton
Discussing the book " Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.: The Political Biography of an American Dilemma" with the author Professor Charles V. Hamilton
Feb. 6, 1992
Professor Charles V. Hamilton
H. Bruce (Howard Bruce) Franklin in conversation with Studs Terkel
Mar. 18, 1992
Discussing the book "M.I.A., or, Mythmaking in America" (published by L. Hill Books) with the author Professor H. Bruce Franklin.
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.).

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