The Civil War: Career of Historian James McPherson
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A panel discussion on the career of historian and author James McPherson. Speakers include friends, colleagues and former students of the noted Civil War historian. This two-hour event took place in Chicago at the American Historical Association's annual meeting.
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- -: The Civil War: Career of Historian James McPherson
February 7, 2012 (about 12 years ago)A panel discussion on the career of historian and author James McPherson. Speakers include friends, colleagues and former students of the noted Civil War historian. This two-hour event took place in Chicago at the American Historical Association's annual meeting.
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- -: Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
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