Library of Congress: talks and concerts

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Library of Congress Calhoun vs. Madison: Transformation of the Thought of the Founding 2001 · Talk Harry Jaffa presented "Calhoun vs. Madison: Transformation of the Thought of the Founding" at this symposium celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of… Library of Congress Was Madison an Original Thinker? 2001 · Talk Gary Rosen discussed the nature of James Madison's political philosophy at this symposium celebrating the 250th anniversary of Madison's birth. It is said… Library of Congress Remembering James Madison: Character, Vision & Experience 2001 · Talk At a symposium celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison, Drew McCoy discussed his many significant contributions to the nation's… Library of Congress The Sharakan: Crown Jewel of the Armenian Liturgy 2001 · Talk This sound and slide presentation from the 9th annual Vardanants Day celebration features renowned pianist, composer and teacher Sahan Arzruni. He lectures on… Library of Congress Marie Arana 2001 · Talk Marie Arana. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Researchers. Teachers. Before becoming editor of the The Washington Post "Book World," Marie Arana had a long career in… Library of Congress John Feinstein 2001 · Talk John Feinstein. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Researchers. Teachers. John Feinstein is the author of several books that detail events and personalities in sports,… Library of Congress Gail Godwin 2001 · Talk Gail Godwin. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Researchers. Teachers. Gail Godwin is the author of 10 novels, two collections of stories and a work of nonfiction,… Library of Congress Larry L. King 2001 · Talk Larry L. King. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Researchers. Teachers. Larry King was inspired at an early age to become a writer by the Mark Twain his mother read to… Library of Congress Thomas Mallon 2001 · Talk Thomas Mallon. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Researchers. Teachers. Thomas Mallon is a novelist, essayist and reviewer who received the Ingram Merrill Award for… Library of Congress Alice McDermott 2001 · Talk Alice McDermott. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Researchers. Teachers. Alice McDermott, author of short stories and four novels, won the 1998 National Book Award for… Library of Congress Nathanial Philbrick 2001 · Talk Nathaniel Philbrick. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Researchers. Teachers. Nathaniel Philbrick, whose book "In The Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship… Library of Congress Walter Dean Myers 2001 · Talk Walter Dean Myers. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Kids, Families. Researchers. Teachers. Walter Dean Myers's ideas for more than 70 books for young people come from… Library of Congress Michael Beschloss 2001 · Talk Michael Beschloss. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Researchers. Teachers. Michael Beschloss is an award-winning historian of the presidency and author of six books.… Library of Congress Russell Freedman 2001 · Talk Russell Freedman. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Kids, Families. Researchers. Teachers. Library of Congress Patricia MacLachlan 2001 · Talk Patricia MacLachlan. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Kids, Families. Researchers. Teachers. Library of Congress Patricia & Frederick McKissack 2001 · Talk Patricia McKissack, Fredrick. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Kids, Families. Researchers. Teachers. Library of Congress Katherine Paterson 2001 · Talk Katherine Paterson. Recorded on 2001-09-08. Kids, Families. Researchers. Teachers. Library of Congress Jackie's Nine: Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By 2001 · Talk Sharon Robinson, baseball legend Jackie Robinson's daughter and director of educational programming for the Office of the Commissioner of Major League… Library of Congress Patience and Fortitude: A Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places and Book Culture 2001 · Talk Based on dozens of interviews, "Patience and Fortitude" is filled with personal stories about the relevance of books and book culture for individuals and… Library of Congress Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New Republic 2001 · Talk The author discussed both "Affairs of Honor" and "Alexander Hamilton, Writings," which she edited. Library of Congress In Search of Lost Time: Intrigue, Invention and the Hunt for a Stolen Pocket Watch 2001 · Talk The author of "The Grand Complication: A Novel" talks about libraries, books and librarians. Library of Congress A Tale of Two Gardens 2001 · Talk Dr. Duke, ethnobotanist and author, presented a lecture about medicinal plants and herbals as part of an occasional noontime lecture series. Library of Congress Poet Laureate Billy Collins 2001 · Talk Billy Collins, the Library's newly named Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2001-2002, opened this year's evening literary series with a reading from his… Library of Congress Lincoln Symposium: William Lee Miller 2002 · Talk William Lee Miller speaks at the Abraham Lincoln Institute Fifth Annual Symposium (2002) on "'I Felt It My Duty to Refuse': A Presidential Pardon Case." He is… Library of Congress Lincoln Symposium: Doris Kearns Goodwin 2002 · Talk Doris Kearns Goodwin speaks on "Lincoln's White House" at the Abraham Lincoln Institute Fifth Annual Symposium (2002). She is introduced by Steven Lee Carson. Library of Congress Lincoln Symposium: Ronald C. White Jr 2002 · Talk Ronald C. White Jr. speaks on "Lincoln's Sermon on the Mount: The Second Inaugural" at the Abraham Lincoln Institute Fifth Annual Symposium (2002). He is… Library of Congress Lincoln Symposium: Edward Steers Jr 2002 · Talk Edward Steers Jr. speaks on "The Lincoln Assassination: A Case of Historical Malpractice" at the Abraham Lincoln Institute Fifth Annual Symposium (2002). He… Library of Congress Lincoln Symposium: John R. Sellers 2002 · Talk John R. Sellers speaks on "Lincoln's Washington: A Divided City" at the Abraham Lincoln Institute Fifth Annual Symposium (2002). He is introduced by Charles… Library of Congress Reverence for Life 1: Opening Remarks, Ludner Confident & Jenifer Grant 2002 · Talk The opening remarks and presentations by Ludner Confident ("Hospital Albert Schweitzer and the Medical Needs of the People of Haiti") and Jenifer Grant ("Dr.… Library of Congress Reverence for Life 2: Michael Rawson 2002 · Talk Michael Rawson on "Creating infrastructure that Endures and that Nurtures Human Life: The Development of Hospital Albert Schweitzer" at this symposium on the… Library of Congress Reverence for Life 3: Andrea Baldeck & Franz Stuppard 2002 · Talk Andrea Baldeck discusses "The Visual Record Created by an American Physician Who Served at Hospital Albert Schweitzer and Later Returned to Photograph the… Library of Congress Reverence for Life 4: Warren Berggren & Gretchen Berggren 2002 · Talk Warren Berggren and Gretchen Berggren discuss "An Expansive Approach to Public Health: Pioneering Community Development Programs Created at the Hospital… Library of Congress Reverence for Life 5: Jacqueline Gautier & Henry Perry 2002 · Talk Jacqueline Gautier discussed "Tropical Medicine and Infrastructure Development: A Success Story" and Henry Perry discussed "Contemporary Accomplishments of… Library of Congress Reverence for Life 6: Rodrigue Mortel & Closing Remarks 2002 · Talk Rodrigue Mortel discusses "Hospital Albert Schweitzer: A Model to Emulate in Medicine and Beyond" at this symposium on the history of the Hospital Albert… Library of Congress Carol & Mary Higgins Clark, Part 1. 2002 · Talk Mary Higgins Clark, Mary Higgens Clark. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. Library of Congress Baseball Panel 2002 · Talk Sharon Robinson, daughter of legendary baseball hero Jackie Robinson, moderated a panel of NPR commentators on the subject of books about baseball. Library of Congress Pinkney Family I. 2002 · Talk Sandra, Gloria Jean Pinkney: Jerry. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Kids, Families. Researchers. Teachers. Library of Congress Pinkney Family II 2002 · Talk Sandra, Gloria Jean Pinkney: Jerry. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Kids, Families. Researchers. Teachers. Library of Congress Cynthia Leitich Smith 2002 · Talk Cynthia Leitich Smith developed an interest in writing children's literature at a young age. She was "Dear Gabby" for her sixth grade newspaper, and she… Library of Congress Barbara Taylor Bradford 2002 · Talk Barbara Taylor Bradford. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. Barbara Taylor Bradford began her writingcareer as a journalist, first as a cub… Library of Congress Christopher Buckley 2002 · Talk Christopher Buckley. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. Christopher Buckley, former managing editor of Esquire magazine and founding editor of… Library of Congress Diana Gabaldon 2002 · Talk Diana Gabaldon. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. Diana Gabaldon holds a Ph.D. in ecology and spent a dozen years as a university professor… Library of Congress Haynes Johnson 2002 · Talk Haynes Johnson. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. Haynes Johnson has reported on all U.S. Presidents and virtually every major news event over… Library of Congress Jim Lehrer, Part 1. 2002 · Talk Jim Lehrer. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. Jim Lehrer moved from a newspaper career to public broadcasting and a long-term journalism… Library of Congress Judith Martin 2002 · Talk Judith Martin. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. Judith Martin worked at The Washington Post for 25 years, covering social events at the White… Library of Congress David McCullough 2002 · Talk David McCullough. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. David McCullough is the award-winning biographer, historian, lecturer and narrator of some of… Library of Congress Edmund Morris 2002 · Talk Edmund Morris. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. Edmund Morris was an advertising copywriter in London before emigrating to the United States in… Library of Congress Tim O'Brien 2002 · Talk Tim O'Brien. Recorded on 2002-10-12. Researchers. Teachers. Tom O'Brien, renowned for his award-winning Vietnam War fiction, began his writing career as a…