Video: Fred Kaplan “1959″ - History and Politics
Chris Chuang | Friday, August 14, 2009 05:33 PM
“1959: The Year Everything Changed” is the latest book from Fred Kaplan, Slate contributor and the author of another PBC pick “The Daydream Believers.” Kaplan covers pivotal events, from the free jazz to Fidel Castro, and their importance in shaping the world as it exists today.
This video is part one in a three part series. Kaplan talks to PBC about the major events of 1959, and the parallels between the political climate then and now. Tune in next week to hear about the societal changes of that year!
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