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8271. The nominating process re-examined (28:40)

Date:: 1956
Summary:: Discusses trends in the nominating process and the changes in sectional voting patterns. Briefly mentions the influence of third parties and splinter candidates. Summarizes criticisms of the poli...

8272. The office of the President (29:09)

Date:: 1956
Summary:: This program considers the role of the president and the significant changes in that role during the past half century. Interviews and discussion also consider the presidential role as administrato...

8273. The old man and the sea (29:48)

Date:: 1956
Summary:: Discusses The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Appraises the artistic quality of the book and examines its purposes and the ideas that it contains. Concludes that this rather short, simpl...

8274. The organization and operation of the National Convention (29:42)

Date:: 1956
Summary:: Here, working politicians consider selection and preparation of the convention site, the role of the National Committee in the organization and operation of the convention, the functions of standin...

8275. The Painting: Underpainting (29:01)

Date:: 1956
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8276. The past in Persia (29:22)

Date:: 1956
Summary:: Discusses the empire of the Persians under Darius and its destruction by Alexander the Great. Gives a glimpse of this culture through a display of a number of gold objects. (NYU) Kinescope.

8277. The pen and the word (29:38)

Date:: 1956
Summary:: Discusses early Egyptian writing of 4000 B.C. Explains the deciphering of this writing from the Rosetta stone. (NYU) Kinescope.

8278. The Pestilence of Factions (29:10)

Date:: 1956
Summary:: Discusses the competing interests or "factions" which existed as separate groups before political parties were organized. Explains that today these groups make themselves felt through competition w...

8279. The planet Earth (29:30)

Date:: 1956
Summary:: Explains how the earth, its inhabitants, and its atmosphere are composed of 101 elements alone or in numerous combinations. Discusses the distribution of elements in the earth, in water, and in the...

8280. The Red and the Black (29:43)

Date:: 1956
Summary:: Discusses The Red and the Black by Stendhal. Outlines conditions in France that served as background for this novel and compares it with others that depict revolt against small-town ways. Consider...