As entertainer "Tom Bowen," Fred Astaire is all over the walls and ceilings over his English girlfriend (played by Winston Churchill's daughter Sarah) in the famous trick sequence from MGM's Royal Wedding, 1951. watch
U.S. trade negotiator Mickey Kantor talks about new trade sanctions against Japan, U.S.-Japanese relations, and the competitive world of global business. Then, former Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollak on the peace process in the Middle East, Israeli-Palestinian relations, and the holy city. Finally, Winston Churchill biographer Martin Gilbert on leadership and World War Two. watch
Concentration camp survivor Samuel Pisar discusses the significance of V-E Day, his experiences as a prisoner, and his memories of the Allied victory over Germany. Then, Doris Kearns Goodwin on her book No Ordinary Time, which deals with FDR's death just weeks before V-E Day, his relationship with Winston Churchill, and his World War Two legacy. Next, an excerpt from President Clinton's V-E Day speech. Finally, Hanan Ashrawi on her book Hanan Ashwari,This Side of Peace: A Personal Account, the Middle East Peace process and Israeli-Palestinian relations. watch
