Author and historian Richard Frank talks about America's Post-World War II occupation of Japan. Frank discusses General Douglas MacArthur's relationship with Emperor Hirohito, and efforts to set up food distribution networks for a population on the brink of starvation. This hour-long talk was part of a multi-day conference at the National World War Two Museum in New Orleans entitled "1946: Year Zero, Triumph and Tragedy."
Tour the Burgwin-Wright House and some of the oldest structures in Wilmington. The city's original jail was built in the 1740s. As the city grew, the jail moved and wealthy businessman John Burgwin bought the property and built on top of the existing structure. Museum Director Christine Lamberton explains the history of the property and the lives of the people who were jailed here, worked here and lived here.
Daniel Crofts, author of "Lincoln & the Politics of Slavery," discusses Lincoln's views on Emancipation from Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. His remarks were from the annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium exploring the 16th president's life, career and legacy co-hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society.
Stephen Engle, author of "Gathering to Save a Nation: Lincoln & the Union's War Governors," discusses the pivotal role the Union governors played in securing victory. His remarks were from the annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC, exploring the 16th president's life, career and legacy. The event was co-hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society.
Allen Guelzo, author of "Redeeming the Great Emancipator," discusses Lincoln's record and reputation. His remarks were from the annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC, exploring the 16th president's life, career and legacy. The event was co-hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society.
Jason Silverman, author of "Lincoln and the Immigrant," discusses Lincoln's personal, professional, and political relationship with the immigrant population. He spoke at the annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC,exploring the 16th president's life, career and legacy. The event was co-hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society.
See the Cape Fear Stories Exhibit at the Cape Fear Museum, which tells the history of Wilmington and New Hanover County. Historian Jan Davidson says when colonists arrived the region was densely populated with long leaf pine trees, which were used to create tar. Ms. Davidson explains how tar production became an important part of the area's economy, and led to Wilmington becoming the largest city in North Carolina before the Civil War.
Author and historian Richard Frank talks about America's Post-World War II occupation of Japan. Frank discusses General Douglas MacArthur's relationship with Emperor Hirohito, and efforts to set up food distribution networks for a population on the brink of starvation. This hour-long talk was part of a multi-day conference at the National World War Two Museum in New Orleans entitled "1946: Year Zero, Triumph and Tragedy."
Hear about the 1898 Insurrection from author Philip Gerard. In the decades following the Civil War, Wilmington became a destination for the middle class African American community - soon becoming the majority in the city and even holding public office. By 1898, the white minority in the city had had enough and planned a political coup d'etat - with deadly consequences. In his book "Cape Fear Rising," Philip Gerard chronicles the events of the day and the lasting effect it has had on Wilmington.
Walk through Wilmington's Sugar Hill neighborhood with resident and local historian Islah Speller. After the Civil War Wilmington had an African American majority. Many of the city's prominent African American leaders lived and worked in the Sugar Hill Neighborhood. Mrs. Speller takes us on a walking tour of the neighborhood and explains how the 1898 coup D'Etat changed the city.
Historian Christian McBurney discusses his book about how British and American forces attempted to abduct miltary officers during the Revolutionary War, including George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Following his talk, a panel of military historians and the audience discuss the ethics of abductions, taking prisoners and prisoner exchanges during wartime.
