78th Commencement Address

Tom Brokaw, journalist, offers advice to graduates such as These are moments to be cherished in America life: The realization of a common dream, unique, really, to this land - a college education, a privilege not confined to the well-born or wealthy. Here the working class sits side by side with old and new fortunes; here new Americans from distant lands and cultures mingle with the sons and daughters of Americans who came on sailing ships, some to proclaim their freedom, others in the holds and chains of slave ships

Visual consumption, collective memory and the representation of war

Conceiving of the visual as a significant force in the production and dissemination of collective memory, we argue that a new genre of World War Two films has recently emerged that form part of a new discursive “regime of memory” about the war and those that fought and lived through it, constituting a commemoration as much about reflecting on the present as it is about remembering the past. First, we argue that these films seek to reaffirm a (particular conception of a) US national identity and military patriotism in the post–Cold War era by importing World War Two as the key meta‐narrative of America’s relationship to war in order to “correct” and help “erase” Vietnam’s more negative discursive rendering. Second, we argue that these films attempt to rewrite the history of World War Two by elevating and illuminating the role of the US at the expense of the Allies, further serving to reaffirm America’s position of political and military dominance in the current age, and third, that these films form part of a celebration of the generation that fought World War Two, which may accord them a position of nostalgic and sentimental greatness, as their collective spirit and notions of duty and service shine against the foil of what might frequently be seen as our own present moral ambivalence

6th Annual Eugene J. McCarthy Lecture: Conscience and Courage in Public Life

A journalistic icon whose trusted insights change the way we think about the world, Tom Brokaw has traveled the globe to cover elections, summits, political turmoil, war, the climate crisis and major news stories of every description. Even after stepping aside from two decades at the helm of NBC Nightly News, Tom Brokaw is now more engaged than ever in finding stories that show the strength, perseverance and courage of people not only here at home but around the globe. From the turmoil of the Vietnam War and the fall of the Berlin Wall to the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan and the hallowed ground of Normandy where he interviewed President Obama during the anniversary commemoration of D-Day, Brokaw has the journalistic acumen and global experience to help us make sense of the complex stories of our times. Brokaw enlightens audiences with his observations on the state of the U.S. and the world, providing unmatched analysis on the important political headlines, economic challenges and social issues in the news-and the people behind the headlines. Known and beloved for his landmark work in American journalism and his New York Times best sellers which include The Greatest Generation and Boom!, Brokaw now turns his attention to the challenges that face America in the new millennium and offers reflections on how we can restore America\u27s greatness in his new book, The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation About America

A long way from home : Growing up in the American heartland

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Burson with Tom Brokaw (Date approximate)

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Convocation. The University of Mississippi\u27s 163rd Commencement (2016)

Chancellor: Dr. Jeffrey S. Vitter Provost: Dr. Morris Stocks Convocation Speaker: Tom Broka

Debate Starts Here : the Presidential Debate Comes to Ole Miss

This film documents the 2008 Presidential Debate at the University of Mississippi between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain and celebrates the enormous efforts of thousands of individuals to make this historic debate a success from the University\u27s decision to apply for the debate through the infrastructure and construction concerns, ticketing lottery, and the threat of last-minute cancellation. With interviews from University officials, Oxford residents, national journalists, and politicians, the film covers the exciting events leading up to the debate and explores the tremendous effort involved behind the scenes to bring a Presidential debate to life. Includes footage from the national media and the Rock the Debate festival on campus. Includes interviews with: Andy Mullins, Curtis Wilkie, Tom Oliphant, Robert Khayat, Thad Cochran, Tom Brokaw, Bob Schieffer, James Meredith, Gloria Kellum, Sparky Reardon, Shepard Smith, Richard Howorth, Kathy Gates, Larry Sparks, Ashton Pearson, Haley Barbour, Noel Wilkin, Norman Easterbrook, Matthew Zerangue, Mario Hilliard, James Windham, Artair Rogers, Maury Breazeale, Jim Morrison, Ray Hawkins, and David Drewery