Lectures tagged "Washington DC"

On Hallowed Ground: The Arlington National Cemetery
Robert M. Poole
November 7, 2009
00:39:51
Robert M. Poole talks about his book, On Hallowed Ground: The Story of Arlington National Cemetery, which explores the history of the cemetery and its transition from the plantation home of Robert E. Lee to a military burial ground. Dr.
Irish Tenors in the Kennedy Administration
Charles Daly
May 1, 2006
01:22:55
Charles Daly, Richard Donahue and Jack McNally, all members of President John F. Kennedy's staff, share stories of working in the Kennedy White House. Boston Herald columnist Mike Barnicle moderates this forum.
Lessons and Carols from Washington National Cathedral
Robert Aubry Davis
December 19, 2005
00:58:35
Robert Aubry Davis introduces "Lessons and Carols from Washington National Cathedral", a distinctly American service that embraces the nation's evolving musical traditions.
The White House: A Pop-Up Book
Chuck Fischer
March 22, 2005
00:38:15
Starting with the design by Irish-born architect James Hoban in 1792, the White House history spans more than 200 years.