An eyewitness account of both a horrific and persistent genocide and of the efforts of many courageous individuals to build a more just society in Burundi.
Focus on American History Series
This series delves into the pivotal moments and influential figures that shaped the United States. From its revolutionary beginnings to the modern era, each installment offers a compelling journey through American history. Explore the political landscapes, societal shifts, and heroic endeavors that defined a nation. It's essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the forces that forged the American identity and its enduring legacy.
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Harry Reasoner, a prominent journalist during the golden age of network television news, is remembered for his trusted presence on CBS and ABC, as well as his impactful reporting on major events like civil rights, the Vietnam War, and Watergate. Despite his reputation for truthfulness and charm, he was seen by peers as lazy and self-indulgent, suggesting a complex personality that never fully realized its potential. This biography explores the contradictions of a man who, while successful, struggled with his own ambitions and limitations.
Dolph Briscoe
- 295 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Dolph Briscoe, governor of Texas from 1973 until 1979, is the largest individual landowner and rancher in a state famous for its huge ranches. He is one of the most respected businessmen in Texas, with a portfolio that includes banks, agribusinesses, cattle, and oil and gas properties. His philanthropy has provided much-needed support to a wide range of educational, medical, scientific, and cultural institutions. As a member of the state legislature in the decade following World War II, Briscoe was the author of major legislation that improved the daily lives of farmers and ranchers throughout Texas. As an activist leader of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Briscoe played a significant role in the successful effort to eliminate the screwworm, an age-old scourge of the livestock industry. As a friend and associate of a number of major American political figures, he has been an eyewitness to history. And as a governor who assumed office following one of the most far-reaching corruption scandals in Texas history, Briscoe played a crucial role in restoring public confidence in the integrity of state government. Don Carleton, executive director of the Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin, conducted a series of lengthy oral history interviews with Governor Briscoe over a period of eight years to produce this book