The May to November 1944 Marianas Campaign played a major role in ensuring a U.S. victory in the World War II Pacific theater. Two historians who are authors of books on the Pacific war gave talks on two key events of the campaign: The Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Saipan. This event was part of the National World War II Museum's annual conference.
Historians discussed two wartime efforts to plan for the post-World War II economy: the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference and the 1945 proposal put forth by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Morganthau Jr. While the Bretton Woods Conference aimed to build a strong global economy to stave off fascism like that which had engulfed Germany and Italy, the Morganthau plan focused more on punitive measures toward Germany as punishment for Nazism and its aggression in Europe. This event was part of the National World War II Museum's annual conference.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, spoke at the U.S Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Washington, DC. Mr. Bloomberg spoke about his newly released 21st Century infrastructure plan which aimed to reduce road deaths, improve mass transit and expand access to high speed internet.
The U.S. Energy Association held a day-long forum on the state of the energy industry. In this portion, petroleum, wind, solar and coal energy experts spoke about the demand and outlook for each of their respective industries.
The U.S. Energy Association held a day-long forum on the state of the energy industry. In this portion experts spoke about the demand and outlook for clean and alternative forms of energy such a nuclear power.
The U.S. Energy Association held a day-long forum on the state of the energy industry. In this portion experts spoke about the demand and outlook for clean and alternative forms of energy such a nuclear power.
The U.S. Energy Association held a day-long forum on the state of the energy industry. In this portion, petroleum, wind, solar and coal energy experts spoke about the demand and outlook for each of their respective industries.
The U.S. Energy Association held a day-long forum on the state of the energy industry. In this portion, experts discussed the outlook for the nation's natural gas supply and exports.
The U.S. Energy Association held a day-long forum on the state of the energy industry. In this portion, experts discussed the future of geothermal, liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal, methanol and petrochemical energy.
The U.S. Energy Association held a day-long forum on the state of the energy industry. In this portion, experts discussed the future of geothermal, liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal, methanol and petrochemical energy.
Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair Gen. John Hyten discussed growing security challenges at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He spoke about the integration of Space Force, the issues impacting the military, such as housing and sexual assault, and he discussed the military growth of China and North Korea. He also expressed the need for the military to move with speed in developing the strategies and technologies of the future, so that the countries adversaries don't get ahead.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) delivered his State of the State address from the state capitol in Jefferson City. Governor Parson advocated for improving workforce programs, engaging community leaders and reforming state government.
This 1993 Academy Award-winning documentary takes a critical look at Operation Just Cause, the December 20, 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama. The film details the consequences for civilians of using military force in a densely populated urban area, and argues that U.S. media coverage of the invasion accepted the Pentagon's version of events.
This was a discussion about President George W. Bush's 2007 decision to increase American troop levels in Iraq. Former Bush administration officials Meghan O'Sullivan and Peter Feaver recounted their roles in the decision-making, and their subsequent efforts to document these events in an oral history titled "The Last Card: Inside George W. Bush's Decision to Surge in Iraq." This is the first of three programs on "the surge" hosted by the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
This CIA report created for President Ronald Reagan provides a general background of the December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the role of Islam in the country, and status of the fight against the Soviets.
Historian Douglas Smith gave an illustrated talk about his book: "The Russian Job: The Forgotten Story of How America Saved the Soviet Union from Ruin." In 1921, millions of Soviet citizens faced starvation in one of the worst famines in history. Vladimir Lenin's new Soviet government asked Herbert Hoover's American Relief Administration for help, and Douglas Smith argued that this was one of the largest humanitarian efforts in history. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens in Washington, DC hosted this event.
Samuel Wells talked about the Korean War's impact on U.S. and Soviet Union defense policies. Mr. Wells is a Cold War Fellow at The Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., which hosted this event. He's also the author of "Fearing the Worst: How Korea Transformed the Cold War."
Former Secretary of State James Baker recounted his time as the country's top diplomat in the George H.W. Bush administration in a conversation with philanthropist David Rubenstein. The Diplomacy Center Foundation hosted the event at the National Museum of American Daiplomacy in Washington, DC, and presented Baker with its first Excellence in Diplomacy award.
This was a discussion about President George W. Bush's 2007 decision to increase American troop levels in Iraq. Former Bush administration officials Meghan O'Sullivan and Peter Feaver recounted their roles in the decision-making, and their subsequent efforts to document these events in an oral history titled "The Last Card: Inside George W. Bush's Decision to Surge in Iraq." This is the first of three programs on "the surge" hosted by the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
This CIA report created for President Ronald Reagan provides a general background of the December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the role of Islam in the country, and status of the fight against the Soviets.
Historian Douglas Smith gave an illustrated talk about his book: "The Russian Job: The Forgotten Story of How America Saved the Soviet Union from Ruin." In 1921, millions of Soviet citizens faced starvation in one of the worst famines in history. Vladimir Lenin's new Soviet government asked Herbert Hoover's American Relief Administration for help, and Douglas Smith argued that this was one of the largest humanitarian efforts in history. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens in Washington, DC hosted this event.
Samuel Wells talked about the Korean War's impact on U.S. and Soviet Union defense policies. Mr. Wells is a Cold War Fellow at The Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., which hosted this event. He's also the author of "Fearing the Worst: How Korea Transformed the Cold War."
Former Secretary of State James Baker recounted his time as the country's top diplomat in the George H.W. Bush administration in a conversation with philanthropist David Rubenstein. The Diplomacy Center Foundation hosted the event at the National Museum of American Daiplomacy in Washington, DC, and presented Baker with its first Excellence in Diplomacy award.
