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This edition: 'The American Story' Douglas Brinkley with David Rubenstein

Episode Details

Original tape date: November 16, 2019. First aired: May 27, 2024.

Since 2016, the New-York Historical Society has had the honor of presenting History with David M. Rubenstein, featuring thoughtful discussions between Mr. Rubenstein and some of the nation’s most esteemed historians. In a special interview, Mr. Rubenstein reflects on his conversations from our stage and beyond—including, among others, those with Robert Caro on Lyndon B. Johnson and David McCullough on John Adams—and explores the grand arc of the American story revealed within them. This conversation is moderated by bestselling author Douglas Brinkley, who serves as presidential historian for CNN and the New-York Historical Society.

Guest List

Douglas Brinkley Moderator and Presidential Historian, 'Silent Spring Revolution: John F. Kennedy, Rachel Carson, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the Great Environmental Awakening'

David M. Rubenstein Author, 'The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians'

  • About this series

  • David M. Rubenstein deftly engages in insightful conversations with prominent authors, historians, and business leaders to uncover the pivotal events and innovative ideas that have helped shape the American story. As both interviewer and interviewee, Rubenstein and his conversation partners explore a wide breadth of topics, including the Civil War, the rise of the environmental movement, and the importance of understanding and appreciating American history.

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  • Monday – Thursday 4pm

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