This will be different because we are simply focusing on case studies. Today we are going to talk about bill clinton and for w bush. Next time we will talk about barack obama and donald trump. There will be so little to talk about when we talk about donald trump. With the clinton and george w on the docket today, there are a few things that warrants just some quick musing at the start. The first of which, which always older folksind of like us have to acclimate our psyches to realize that, to you all, bill clinton jen genuinely is a figure of history. None of you have an active recollection, or even a childhood recollection of bill clinton in office. Which actually is kind of amazing. Kind of a hazy figure to you. Thanof you all were older probably was anybody altered the intent when w left office . No. Even w is kind of a childhood figure to all. That just in it of itself just gives a sense of, especially for us, how quickly history can move. And how things pass from current day to hi
Ceo of the Wilson Center. I am a recovering politician, which is not a 12 step program, but i am absolutely delighted at the Wilson Center is hosting this event. I am looking for john milton hooper. Where is he . What are you doing in the back . For anyone who has not heard of john milton hooper, shame on you. He wrote an awardwinning biography of Woodrow Wilson, and he has been enormously hopeful to us over the years, appearing many times, but also helping us unpack some of the difficult issues around Woodrow Wilson. The subject of todays conversation. 1978, when the Wilson Center was 10 years old, we were charged by congress with creating a Hubert Humphrey fellowship in social and political thought. Good idea. The idea was that a quote, distinguished scholar, statesman, or cultural figure would deliver a lecture honoring humphreys legacy, which makes sense since he was a founding father of this place, as well as Vice President , senator, and dedicated public servant. And at times lik
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Media, 20th century performances on radio, records, film, and television recently published by mcfarland. Among his many accomplishments is a grammy award which he received for a double cd and bro book titled lost sounds. 1890 to 1919. Tim will then be joined in a conversation by fellow historian bill dugget. Our program will conclude with tim and bill taking questions from you, our live audience. Now, please turn off the sounds of your phones, and join me in welcoming historian and author tim brooks. [ applause ] well, thank you. Later on as he mentioned, there will be time for questions. And i hope we have some good ones coming up at the end of this conversation and presentation. But i would like to start with a question for you, the audience. How many people have seen a minstrel show . A live minstrel show. Anybody . Interesting. How many have seen one on film prap . Remember, im talking about a whole minstrel show, not a clip from somewhere, but a full show. Anybody . Okay. If i ha
I am looking for John Milton Cooper. Where is he . What are you doing in the back . For anyone who has not heard of John Milton Cooper, shame on you. He wrote an awardwinning biography of Woodrow Wilson and he has been enormously helpful to us over the years appearing many times but also helping us npack the issues around Woodrow Wilson. In 1978, when the Wilson Center was 10 years old, we were charged by congress with creating a Hubert Humphrey fellowship in social and political thought. Good idea. Ae idea was that distinguished scholar or speech. N would give a this, when the mood in washington is so grim, he was always optimistic. Something i remember and cherish. Years buten us a few we are very proud today to host the Hubert Humphrey memorial lecture and have a pointed and distinguished scholar, dr. Jonathan holloway, as our first humphrey fellow. Another special guest is hubert trisreys nice, and howard tani, who has built a career working at the department of congress, several u