Eva Schloss, Auschwitz survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, reflects on the lively personality that Frank had while growing up. She explains Frank as a vivid storyteller that would sometimes even get in trouble at school for talking too much. Schloss then goes on to compare and contrast her experience … Continue reading
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow interviews Marilyn Monroe on various aspects of her career and personal life. Monroe lets the audience in on what the best role she ever had in a movie was, as well as what the smallest role she ever had in a movie was. She also … Continue reading
Broadcast journalist Barbara Walters shares a funny anecdote that occurred when Robert Kennedy came to a store in Rockefeller Plaza to be interviewed by the “Today” show. Walters recalls the program having to rent out this store where there lived a resident parrot. The parrot ended up unexpectedly badgering Kennedy … Continue reading
In this audio clip, English professor Dr. Loren Logsdon shares the extraordinary way in which he became friends with world-famous science-fiction author, Ray Bradbury. He reveals Bradbury’s literary inspirations and provides a glimpse into the mind and heart of the popular writer.
Rob Beemer and Paul Schrade were both injured during the fatal shooting of Robert F. Kennedy by Sirhan Sirhan in a Los Angeles hotel on June 5, 1968. Beemer, producer on the documentary, “Conspiracy Test: The RFK Assassination,” discusses the audio tape that has rekindled conspiracy theories on the presence of … Continue reading
In an interview with Larry King, former president and first lady, Gerald and Betty Ford, lament the death of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. Betty Ford expresses empathy for her fellow former first lady, and describes Ronald and Nancy Reagan’s love story as “one of the … Continue reading
Larry King describes getting a phone call from former U.S. president, Bill Clinton, on the day of his impeachment trial following the Lewinsky scandal. Clinton called to ask him what the score was on the Washington Redskins vs. Detroit Lions game that he was missing due to the trial. King … Continue reading
Margot Morrell, author of “Reagan’s Journey: Lessons From a Remarkable Career,” gives a personal impression of the deceased president’s true character–quite different from his common portrayal in the media. She discusses which essential qualities propelled Ronald Reagan to emerge from his humble beginnings into the powerful role of U.S. President.
Nelson Mandela’s wife, Winnie, describes the final moments of her beloved husband’s life. She gives an emotional account of the event and says she considers herself “blessed to have been there when he drew his last breath.”
Nelson Mandela’s close friend, Ebrahim Moolla, reacts to Mandela’s death on December 5, 2013 and reflects on their meaningful friendship. Mandela used Moolla’s apartment as the secret headquarters for his early revolutionary activities defying racial segregation in South Africa. Moolla explains why defying Apartheid was a cause that he and … Continue reading
