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      <title>Architecture and History</title>
      <description>Next on American History TV, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough on architecture and history. He talks about the influence of European culture on architects and architecture in the United States. He spoke to the American Institute of Architects National Convention in Washington DC in May. This is about fifty minutes.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:13:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Teaching Constitutional History</title>
      <description>Explaining the Constitution and encouraging students to have an interest in America's founding can be difficult for many teachers. Next, radio talk show host Diane Rehm moderates a panel discussion on the issues and challenges surrounding the teaching of constitutional history. 
David McCullogh and Gordon Wood join the panel of five other historians and scholars at this event from a day-long teach-in on America's founding at the University of Oklahoma.
This is a little over an hour.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:45:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [The Greater Journey]</title>
      <description>David McCullough talked about his book, The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications as well as to questions from members of the audience in the History and Biography Pavilion. He was interviewed following his presentation at the 11th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:30:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [The Greater Journey]</title>
      <description>David McCullough talked about his book, [The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris]. He responded to questions from members of the audience.
This was an event in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 11th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program concluded with schedule information.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:40:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Q&amp;A with David McCullough, Part Two</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Q&amp;A with David McCullough, Part Two</title>
      <description>David McCullough talked about his newest book, [The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris]. The book focuses on a group of Americans who spent time living in Paris between 1830 and 1900 to study, work, and further their vocation. By telling their story, Mr. McCullough shows the influence of French medicine, culture, art, and politics on the young United States. 
The Americans included Samuel F.B. Morse; James Fenimore Cooper; Charles Sumner; Elizabeth Blackwell, who would go on to become the first female doctor in the U.S.; pianist Louis Gottschalk; Harriett Beecher Stowe; Henry James; John Singer Sargent; Thomas Edison; Henry Adams; and many more.
This was the second of a two-part interview. The program identification number for Part One is 299417-1.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Q&amp;A with David McCullough, Part One</title>
      <description>David McCullough talked about his newest book, [The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris]. The book focuses on a group of Americans who spent time living in Paris between 1830 and 1900 to study, work, and further their vocation. By telling their story, McCullough shows the influence of French medicine, culture, art, and politics on the young United States. 
The Americans included Samuel F.B. Morse; James Fenimore Cooper; Charles Sumner; Elizabeth Blackwell who would go on to become the first female doctor in the U.S.; pianist Louis Gottschalk; Harriett Beecher Stowe; Henry James; John Singer Sargent; Thomas Edison; Henry Adams; and many more.
This was the first of a two-part interview. The program identification number for Part Two is 299417-2.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Life of Senator Ted Kennedy</title>
      <description>Historian David McCullough talked about his friendship with Senator Ted Kennedy, their mutual love of history, and Senator Kennedy's life. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
"My Friend, the Senator, and Our Love of History" was a Kennedy Library Forum was held Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 600 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. The co-sponsors were the Kennedy Library Foundation and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:44:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Re-Opening of the National Museum of American History</title>
      <description>President Bush spoke at a ceremony marking the re-opening of the National Museum of American History, which had been closed for renovations since September 5, 2006. The museum would be open to the pubic on Friday, November 21, 2008. He talked about the importance of history as a basis for lessons for the future. First lady Laura Bush made introductory remarks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:05:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Boston College Commencement Address</title>
      <description>David McCullough delivered the commencement address to the graduating students of Boston College at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:32:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [Journey Through Hallowed Ground]</title>
      <description>At The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership's Annual Meeting, held at James Madison's Montpelier, the forthcoming book, [Journey Through Hallowed Ground: Birthplace of the American Ideal], was unveiled. Photographer Kenneth Garrett talked about the book and showed numerous photographs from it. The book covers 175 miles of land from Gettysburg to Monticello that is home to 15 National Historic Landmarks, nine presidential homes, 13 national parks, and the greatest concentration of Civil War battlefields in the United States. This region encompasses parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia. 
Then, Ms. Wyatt introduced David McCullough as an inspiration to the movement and celebrated the April 29, 2008, passage of the legislation to designate the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area. She showed three brief promotional videos. David McCullough talked about the importance of recognizing that historic area, of history, and of teaching history.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:02:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Presidential Medal of Freedom</title>
      <description>During a ceremony President Bush praised the recipients and presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the honorees as their citations were read. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian award and recognizes exceptional meritorious service. 
 
 Warren O'Neil accepted the award on behalf of his brother, the late baseball star Buck O'Neil.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:12:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mount Vernon Museum Opening Ceremony</title>
      <description>David McCullough made the keynote address at opening ceremonies for the Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center at Mount Vernon. Roger Mudd acted as master of ceremonies for the event which included the presentation of colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by former Secretary Togo West and the National Anthem sung by Nicole Cabell.
 
 In order to not detract from the historic Mansion, 65 percent of the new complex was put under the four-acre pasture just inside Mount Vernon's main gate. Traditional Hogg Island sheep, like those Washington raised 200 years ago, will graze in the pasture on the roof, invoking a setting similar to the Mount Vernon of George Washington's day.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:25:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>[John Adams] Book Group Discussion</title>
      <description>A book group met in the Damascus branch library to discuss David McCullough's biography [John Adams], published by Simon and Schuster. In the book David McCullough described the second president of the United States as one of the most influential but misunderstood Founding Fathers. Mr. McCullough used diary entries and letters between John Adams and his wife Abigail to provide a detailed account of both his professional and private life. The program was introduced with a video clip of David McCullough talking about his book at the 201st anniversary celebration of the Library of Congress on April 24, 2001.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2006 08:04:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [1776]</title>
      <description>Inside the Texas State Capitol, David McCullough talked about his book, [1776], published by Simon and Schuster. He read from a brief passage that introduced the soldiers of the army. 
 
 Secretary Spellings introduced Mr. McCullough. Laura Bush, when she was the First Lady of Texas, founded the Texas Book Festival. The festival served as the inspiration for the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2005 18:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [1776]</title>
      <description>David McCullough talked about his book, [1776], published by Simon and Schuster. He discussed the American Revolutionary War and how Americans should not forget the sacrifices of those soldiers. He tells the story of the year of independence as it was experienced by the American soldiers, their wives, the king's men, and by George Washington himself. He describes how General Washington launched the "brilliant stroke" that changed the fate of the war and the course of history. There was no question and answer session.
 
 After the discussion, scenes of the book festival on the National Mall were shown before Mr. McCullough was interviewed. He responded to questions and comments from telephone callers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2005 06:36:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Book Festival Gala</title>
      <description>First lady Bush, Mr. Billington, and several of the authors appearing at the fifth annual National Book Festival spoke at a gala inside the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. The authors discussed their books, their experiences, and what to expect at the festival the next day.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2005 22:59:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S-France Relations from an Historical Perspective</title>
      <description>At the Harvard Club, David McCullough spoke about the relationship between the United States and France from a cultural and historical perspective. He discussed the effect of the French on American artists, politicians, and writers. Among the historical figures he mentioned were Edith Wharton, Thomas Jefferson, and Abigail Adams.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2005 06:27:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Q&amp;A with David McCullough</title>
      <description>David McCullough was interviewed about his life and work as an historian and author of many publications including his most recent book, [1776], published by Simon and Schuster. 
 
 The interview took place at Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum. Mr. McCullough discussed the importance of General Knox during the Revolutionary War. He also commented on attitudes toward education, success, technology, change, and history.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2005 23:59:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>The Education and Early Childhood Development Subcommittee heard testimony about the teaching of American history and civics. Topics included the proposed American History Achievement Act and ways to improve knowledge of history and civics. Noted historian David McCullough noted that students at the top 50 U.S. universities and "how abysmally they score" in history, saying that teachers are taught the wrong way to teach history. He said that enthusiasm as well as knowledge is vital.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2005 23:58:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [1776]</title>
      <description>David McCullough talked about his book, [1776], published by Simon and Schuster, and George Washington's legacy. The book chronicled the military side of the American Revolution, described the role the weather played during the winter months, George Washington's uncertainty of American victory, and the morale of the troops on both sides of the war. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. This event took place at Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2005 23:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [Posterity]</title>
      <description>Ms. Lawson introduced several fellow authors, who read selected letters from her new book, [Posterity:  Letters of Great Americans to Their Children], published by Doubleday. Panelists, including Ms. Lawson's father, read letters written by such well-known figures as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Theodore Roosevelt, N.C. Wyeth, Anne Sexton, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2004 00:59:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Presidential Biographies</title>
      <description>Mr. McCullough spoke about the importance of beginnings, both in life and in books. He spoke about what inspired him to start writing books, and he also spoke about his love for writing and reading the beginnings of books.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2002 08:24:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [The Great Bridge]</title>
      <description>Mr. McCullough discussed his book, [The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge,] published by Simon and Schuster. The book describes the 1869 to 1883 project to build the bridge, which spans the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Mr. McCullough relates the story of engineer John A. Roebling, who designed the bridge and of his son, Washington Roebling, who completed the project when his father died during the planning phase. The narrative is recounted against the background of the social and political climate of the era and includes vignettes of such notables as Thomas Edison, William Marcy 'Boss' Tweed and Alexander Graham Bell. A question and answer period followed Mr. McCullough's remarks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2002 05:59:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Civic Education Initiative</title>
      <description>On the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, President Bush announced a civic education initiative to improve students' knowledge of U.S. history.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2002 14:02:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Truman Presidential Library Rededication</title>
      <description>Participants rededicated the Truman Library and Museum upon its renovation and reopening.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2001 19:17:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>In Depth with David McCullough</title>
      <description>Mr. McCullough talked about his writings and his career and responded to audience telephone calls. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian whose books include, [Truman], [The Johnstown Flood], [Mornings on Horseback], [The Great Bridge], and his latest [New York Times] best-seller, [John Adams]. He has served as the narrator to Ken Burns' historical documentary, "The Civil War," on PBS, and as the host of its series "The American Experience."
 
 David McCullough described his writing process as video was shown of his home in West Tisbury, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2001 04:58:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [John Adams]</title>
      <description>Mr. McCullough talked about his book [John Adams], published by Simon and Schuster, a biography of the Founding Father and second president of the U.S. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience.</description>
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      <title>National Book Festival Gala</title>
      <description>President and Mrs. Bush attended the National Book Festival Gala in the Coolidge Auditorium in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. President Bush did not speak at the event.
 
 Authors gave short presentations about their books and the importance of reading at this black-tie affair.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2001 23:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Historians and lawmakers spoke to reporters about proposed legislation to establish a memorial to President John Adams. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2001 04:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BookExpo America</title>
      <description>BookExpo America, held every summer in Chicago, is the largest book trade show in the country. It is a way for authors, publishers, publicists, and members of the media to discuss the business of books as well as preview the upcoming fall releases. This program is a sampling of some of the publishers, booksellers, authors, and journalists interviewed during the conference. A longer version of the Barrie Rappaport interview on the current state of the publishing industry is available as a separate program. Sam Anthony's interview with Jessica Pigza also is available in a longer version, as is the interview with Nora Rawlinson.</description>
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      <title>University of Delaware Commencement Address</title>
      <description>Professor McCullough addressed the University of Delaware 2001 graduating class. 
 
 There is audio difficulty approximately eight minutes into this program.</description>
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      <description>Footage of the reception celebrating the bicentennial of the Library of Congress and the opening of the Thomas Jefferson exhibition was shown. Speakers talked about the important role that libraries in general and the Library of Congress in particular play in the intellectual growth of the nation.</description>
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      <description>Mr. McCullough spoke about the various books which had had an impact on his life. He read a portion of the first book he purchased and talked about historians who had influenced his work. After his remarks he answered questions from reporters.</description>
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      <description>Before the official transfer of control of the Panama Canal to Panamanian authorities, the history and operations of the canal were discussed. Mr. McCullough talked about the importance of the canal and its history. Mr. Alfaro then talked about his youth in Panama and protests in the 1960s against U.S. policies towards Panama. Other participants then discussed canal operations and treaty negotiations and responded to viewer comments and questions. The program ended with historic footage of the treaty signing ceremony and a presidential address from President Carter.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 1999 01:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Participants discussed the history and importance of the Panama Canal, the 1979 treaties transferring control of the canal and establishing the permanent neutrality of the canal, and the future of U.S.-Panama relations. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 1999 19:19:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Mr. McCullough talked about the impact of science and technology on history and the importance of the graduates reading throughout their lives.</description>
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      <description>Mr. McCullough spoke at C-SPAN's 20th anniversary dinner. He talked about the subject of his latest biography, President John Adams, and about the powers of observation and description. He said that the experience of writing engages the mind by forcing one to see the event or subject. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience and then he sang a short song in honor of C-SPAN's anniversary.</description>
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      <description>In the second in a series on American presidents, John Adams' life and career were discussed. Mr. McCullough talked about President Adams, as well as his home, library, and relatives. Ms. Brown, a descendant of Adams, talked about the on-going efforts to preserve the home and grounds. Guests responded to telephone calls from viewers. Amy Lasater, a sophomore at John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana, was interviewed by telephone about why her high school was named for President John Adams.</description>
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      <description>David McCullough talked about the office of the presidency and the power that the office holds. He focused on the dynamic nature of the office, both from the perspective of the presidents and from the citizenry.</description>
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      <description>Mr. McCullough told students about his presidential biography, [Truman], and about the writing of history and research techniques. He discussed the importance of history and its benefits to society. He described history as "a source of strength."  He tells of his experiences in developing an interest in history and learning.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 1998 23:00:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Speaking on the topic, "History as a Source of Strength," Mr. McCullough examined the importance of learning lessons from history. Prior to Mr. McCullough's lecture, former President Ford lauded Mr. McCullough for his work and called him "the pre-eminent historian in America."  Mr. McCullough said that there is a problem in America in that the nation is raising a generation of children who are "historically illiterate."</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1998 01:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Mr. McCullough spoke about the need for education in the arts and humanities. He stressed that imagination and creativity should be more rewarded in our educational institutions rather than learning particular content. He also stressed that such education is not an accessory, but an integral part of a person's complete education.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 1997 04:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Mr. McCullough spoke about the challenges of the Cold War, especially during its beginning phases. He emphasized that the American people must decide on their national purpose for today and that challenges teach valuable lessons. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.</description>
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      <description>President Clinton, former presidents, and others paid tribute to President Truman's leadership during the end of World War Two and the beginning of the Cold War. He became president on April 12, 1945, when President Roosevelt died.
This event was held in the National Building Museum.
Includes program ID 68170-1.</description>
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