Professor Donald Brand examines the relationship of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal to earlier American political traditions—including the policies of Woodrow Wilson and those of the U.S. Founding Fathers.

Professor Victor Davis Hanson discusses the United States' military heritage, focusing on its dual use of large armies and small overseas intervention corps and on the U.S. definition of war. He relates this discussion to the current debates over the war in Iraq. This lecture continues from the lecture "The American Way of War, Part One."

Professor Victor Davis Hanson discusses the United States' military heritage, focusing on its dual use of large armies and small overseas intervention corps, and the U.S. definition of war. Hanson relates this discussion to the current debates over the war in Iraq.

Professor Richard S. Ruderman explores slavery as a political issue prior to the Civil War, focusing on how it divided both politicians and the public and helped lead to the war. He uses the viewpoint of James Buchanan as a frame, while also looking at the lives, views, and writings of abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass. This lecture continues from the lecture "Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison, Part One."

Professor Richard S. Ruderman explores slavery as a political issue prior to the Civil War, focusing on how it divided both politicians and the public and helped lead to the war. He uses the viewpoint of James Buchanan as a frame, while also looking at the lives, views, and writings of abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass.

Professor Lucas E. Morel examines the life and views of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, especially his views of the U.S. Constitution and of the condition of African Americans and the fight for civil rights both before and after the Civil War, as revealed in his writings and speeches. This lecture continues from the lecture "Frederick Douglass, Part One."

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, August 2nd, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm session; and select either the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

An older version of this lecture can be found here.

Professor Jeremi Suri considers the influence of Wilsonianism on foreign policy since the presidencies of both Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Suri looks at this foreign policy school's supporters both during the Cold War and after.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Friday, July 16th, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select either the RealAudio link or image in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

Professor John Moser considers the foreign policy of Woodrow Wilson, looking at his attempts to interject idealism into international affairs and whether these were naive or legitimate efforts.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Thursday, July 15th, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select either the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy look at Abraham Lincoln's presidency, examining his roles as both president and party leader, the significance of the Gettysburg Address, and perception of him today.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Tuesday, July 13th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy look at George Washington's presidency, how he was perceived during his presidency, how he is now perceived, and what he contributed to American rhetoric and the presidency.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, July 12th, 10:50 am-12:20 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.