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Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Sir Antony took us back to 1917, when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era.
John Kowal & Wilfred Codrington III: Constitution Day Celebration
The original Constitution was written on just four pages of parchment, with twenty-seven Amendments added later to broaden the scope of our democracy during periods of transformational social change.
Unlocking the Secrets to the Sistine Chapel
Elizabeth Lev traced the exciting historical context of the paintings of the Sistine Chapel. From its inauguration in 1480, the Sistine Chapel saw three major painting cycles over 70 years.
2021 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency
2021 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense Honorable Mention
2021 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense
2022 Gerald R. Ford Annual Wreath Laying
When Watergate Changed the World
The Ironies of Watergate and Three Presidencies: Nixon, Ford, and Carter, — and Beyond
2021 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize Winner for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation announced the winners of the 35th annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting in 2021 at its annual meeting held virtually June 6. Winners are Matt Viser, White House reporter for The Washington Post,...
2021 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation announced the winners of the 35th annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting in 2021 at its annual meeting held virtually June 6. Winners are Matt Viser, White House reporter for The Washington Post,...
The Fictive Architecture of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo, the Renaissance painter, sculptor, and architect, is probably best known for his figures: the monumental David, the gracefully lifeless Christ in the Pietà, and the energy of the Creation of Adam.