Garry Wills

Monday 11/24/2003

Historian Garry Wills explains the power of the south in early American politics in his new book, "Negro President: Jefferson and the Slave Power."

Category: Books History
Other appearances: April 2015 April 2015 February 2013 February 2013 October 2010 October 2010 February 2010 February 2010 May 2008 May 2008

Stephen Cohen; Garry Wills; Robert Benton
World, Entertainment, Politics, Books
Air Date 11/24/2003
Stephen Cohen on the revolution in Georgia; Garry Wills, "Negro President"; Filmmaker Robert Benton. 53:34
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David McCullough
Books, History
Air Date 05/30/2005
Historian David McCullough introduces his latest book, "1776," which explores the perilous first year of the American Revolution. 53:59
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Presidential Historians
Politics, Books, History
Air Date 03/01/2016
Excerpts from Ron Chernow on Washington; David McCullough on Adams; and Doris Kearns Goodwin on Lincoln. 54:35
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Stephen Ambrose
Books, History
Air Date 02/23/1996
Stephen Ambrose on his historical novel, "Undaunted Courage." 25:16
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Jon Meacham
Politics, History
Air Date 04/06/2006
Author Jon Meacham reflects on the roles of religion in early American history and the origins of the division between church and state. 28:27
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