Sundays in february, American History tv is airing a selection of oral history interviews with former korean war pows recorded by the korean war legacy foundation. First interview is charles ross who soon after enlisting in the army in 1947 became a sergeant in a small unit in south korea. He was captured by the chinese and held as a p. O. W. From 1950 to 1953 today at 10 00 a. M. Eastern time here on American History tv on cspan 3. February is black History Month and the cspan bus is on the road visiting the top historically black colleges and universities to speak with faculty and discuss Public Policy issues and highlight their role in americas education system. This tuesday will be in Fisk University followed by moore House College and Spellman College in atlanta. Historian and author of victoria kastner of William Randolph herself. Her story herself castle about reconstructing the estate in california. The author hosted this event in november of 2000. Now pleased to introduce to y
Barbara. She tells the untold story and the 28 years of a relationship between hearst and his architect julia morgan. She chronicles the evolution of this hilltop. Not only do we view the hilltops, but the spectacular pools and the collection of fine arts and antiques. Sprinkle throughout her books are stories of the famous parties hosted at the Hearst Castle. With his companion movie star Marion Davies, and their celebrity guests, which combined together to bring to life americas most glamorous country home. Please join with me in welcoming victoria kastner. [applause] very glad to be here. One of americas oldest museums to talk about a uniquely american subject, that is William Randolph hearst and his beloved home. He had more than half a dozen houses, all very large and filled with art. But the one he loved the most was san simeon, i think its been most known, this is appropriate for a media personality, like William Randolph hearst, not through historic events, but through a media
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