The Presidency and Civil Rights

February 20, 2012 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This conference examined key moments in the civil rights movement during five American presidencies – from Roosevelt to Johnson. A final panel examined contemporary civil rights struggles in the years after the signing of the Civil Rights Act. Brought to you by special sponsorship from Bingham McCutchen LLP.

For more information on the day's panels, click here.

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM - Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Link to Video

1:10 PM - 2:20 PM - Truman and Eisenhower Link to Video

2:35 PM - 3:45 PM - Kennedy and Johnson Link to Video   

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Civil Rights: Then and Now Link to Video

Transcripts for Panels 1 and 2

Transcripts for Panels 3 and 4

 

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