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Forgotten Legacy: William McKinley, George Henry White, and the Struggle for Black Equality
Benjamin R. Justesen reveals a previously unexamined facet of William McKinley’s Presidency: an ongoing dedication to the advancement of African Americans.
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The Black Civil War Soldier: A Visual History of Conflict and Citizenship
Author Deborah Willis discusses "The Black Civil War Soldier" and offers a kaleidoscopic, yet intimate, portrait of the African American experience from the beginning of the Civil War to 1900.
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Inventing Equality: Reconstructing the Constitution in the Aftermath of the Civil War
Michael Bellesiles traces the evolution of the battle for true equality from the Revolution through the late 19th century.
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Whitman in Washington: Becoming the National Poet in the Federal City
Kenneth M. Price analyses Walt Whitman's life, writings, and government work to reevaluate the writer and the nation's capital.
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Larry Tye author program
Bestselling author Larry discusses his book "Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy" with journalist Mike King.
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Karen Sherman Author program
Author Karen Sherman discusses her book "Brick by Brick" with Atlanta singer-songwriter Caroline Herring .
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A Virtual Conversation with Dave Barry
Please join us virtually for what should be a fun event as we have a conversation with American author and humorist Dave Barry. Barry will be discussing aging and life lessons learned from his beloved dog, Lucy.
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Unceasing Militant: The Life of Mary Church Terrell
Alison M. Parker discusses her latest book, "Unceasing Militant," about Mary Church Terrell, one of the most prominent activists of her time.
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His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life
In "His Very Best," award-winning historian Jonathan Alter tells the story of an enigmatic man of faith and his improbable journey from barefoot boy to global icon.
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Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy
Author Larry Tye charts the legacy of Joe McCarthy in "Demagogue."