Category Archives: Leuchtenburg, William E.
Remembering F.D.R.
In the October 1996 Congressional recognition of Roosevelt History Month, the first to be named for a President, historian William Leuchtenburg talks about the meaning of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life and legacy. At the time of this interview, Leuchtenburg had … Continue reading
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Leadership, Ancient to Modern
Robert Connor talks about leadership in ancient Greek society. William Leuchtenburg discusses his book, In the Shadow of FDR: from Harry Truman to Bill Clinton. 649 – Leadership, Ancient to Modern
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Politics and Posterity
Franklin Ford and William Leuchtenburg discuss the John M. Olin Seminar in Political History, which they coordinated at the National Humanities Center. Cynthia Herrup and Mark Kishlansky discuss the history and historiography of the English Revolution in the 17th-century. 457 … Continue reading
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FDR and the New Deal
Historians Alan Brinkley and William Leuchtenburg discuss New Deal economic programs of the 1930s, enacted during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, which shaped American political thought and actions for decades. They discuss Ronald Reagan’s shift from being an early … Continue reading
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Interpreting the Constitution
William Leuchtenburg and Edwin Yoder discuss issues concerning how the Supreme Court and American Jurisprudence should best interpret the Constitution of the United State. Is it a living document responsive to contemporary social issues, or is it a changeless cultural touchstone … Continue reading
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In the Shadow of FDR, Part 2 of 2
Historians of the modern American presidency, including speakers Otis Graham, William Leuchtenburg, and David McCullough, have written about the Age of Franklin D. Roosevelt. How far does this extend into American politics in the mid-1980s? What is the nature of presidential influence, and … Continue reading
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In the Shadow of FDR, Part 1 of 2
Prior to the presidential election in 1984, Otis Graham, William Leuchtenburg, and David McCullough talk about the political and social legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, with particular attention to the influences of FDR upon Ronald Reagan. At the time of … Continue reading
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The American Presidency
No audio file has been found for this episode. Please contact the National Humanities Center library if you know where we can acquire a copy. This episode of Soundings featured Geoffrey Blodgett and William Leuchtenburg. At the time of this … Continue reading
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FDR and Truman
Historian of society, politics, and the American presidency in the twentieth century William Leuchtenburg discusses the challenges Harry S. Truman faced after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in leading the nation through the transitions from the New Deal to … Continue reading
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