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A Personal History of the 1960s with Doris Kearns Goodwin
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A Personal History of the 1960s with Doris Kearns Goodwin

Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins us to share how she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin, finally explored more than 300 boxes he had kept since his service in the 1960s. Their journey offers fresh insights into key historic

Imagine being a Pulitzer Prize winning presidential historian, knowing you had extraordinarily rare primary source material and Presidential memorabilia tucked away in the cellar of your own home… and not opening it for decades? Doris Kearns Goodwin joins us today to share her journey of exploring more than 300 boxes, alongside her husband of 42 years, Richard (Dick) Goodwin, that served as a time capsule of his service in the 1960s. In the relay race of democracy, you never know who will pick up the baton, and continue your work. Together, they have one last great adventure, a chance to reassess key historical figures, and a fresh perspective of the role young people play in the arc of history.

Credits:

Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon

Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks

Audio Producer: Craig Thompson

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