The Pritzker Military Library Presents
The Pritzker Military Library Presents
The Pritzker Military Library, located in Chicago, Illinois, has extensive collections in military history and military fiction, especially those works that illustrate the role of the citizen-soldier. Part of the mission of the library is to develop appropriate programs focusing on the concept of ...
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Martha Raddatz: The Long Road Home
ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Martha Raddatz visits the Library to discuss her best-selling book about the Iraq War, The Long Road Home: A Story of War and Family. Originally aired 06/24/08.
R. Alan King: Twice Armed
R. Alan King visits the Library to discuss his book, Twice Armed: An American Soldier's Battle for Hearts and Minds in Iraq, winner of the 2008 Colby Award. Originally aired 06/12/08.
Lucinda Franks: My Father's Secret War
Pulizer Prize-winning reporter Lucinda Franks discusses her latest book, My Father's Secret War: A Memoir. Originally aired 06/09/08.
June Programs at the Pritzker Military Library
Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of June.
Marcus Luttrell: Lone Survivor
Ed Tracy interNavy Cross recipient and Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell about his experiences in Afghanistan and his book, Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10. Originally aired 05/19/08.
Alex Kershaw: Escape from the Deep
Author Alex Kershaw discusses his latest book, Escape from the Deep: The Epic Story of a Legendary Submarine and Her Courageous Crew. Originally aired 05/15/08.
Todd DePastino: Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front
John Callaway interTodd DePastino about his book Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front. Contains some explicit language. Originally aired 05/08/08.
Sir Max Hastings: Retribution
Sir Max Hastings returns to the Library to discuss World War II and his new book, Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45. Contains some explicit language. Originally aired 05/01/08.
May Programs at the Pritzker Military Library
Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of May.
Edward Burke: End of Watch
Ed Tracy interauthor Edward M. Burke about his book End of Watch: Chicago Police Killed in the Line of Duty 1853-2006. Originally aired 04/17/08.
100 Episodes Honoring the Citizen Soldier [Audio]
PML Executive Producer Ed Tracy hosts a special retrospective for the Library’s 100th episode broadcast on WYCC-TV in Chicago. Originally aired 04/11/08.
100 Episodes Honoring the Citizen Soldier [Bonus Video]
In a bonus video podcast, Ed Tracy hosts a special retrospective for the Library’s 100th episode broadcast on WYCC-TV in Chicago. Originally aired 04/11/08.
Bruce Chadwick: 1858
Author Bruce Chadwick discusses his latest book, 1858: Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant and the War They Failed to See. Originally aired 04/09/08.
Howard Reich: Prisoner of Her Past
Guest interviewer Rick Kogan and Chicago Tribune Arts Critic Howard Reich discuss: “Prisoner of Her Past”, a film documentary based on the book “The First and Final Nightmare of Sonia Reich: A Son's Memoir.” Originally aired 03/31/08.
James McPherson: Tried by War
Pritzker Military Library Literature Award recipient James McPherson returns to present Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief, a lecture based on his forthcoming book.
Originally aired 03/13/08.
Marc Leepson: Desperate Engagement
Historian and author Marc Leepson discusses his new book, Desperate Engagement: How a Little-Known Civil War Battle Saved Washington, D.C., and Changed American History. Originally aired 03/08/08.
Steven Mayeux: Earthen Walls, Iron Men
Author Steven M. Mayeux discusses his first book, Earthen Walls, Iron Men: Fort DeRussy, Louisiana, and the Defense of Red River. Originally aired 03/08/08.
James Megellas: Part II
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel James Megellas returns for a special interview covering the part of his celebrated World War II memoir All the Way to Berlin: A Paratrooper at War in Europe. Originally aired 03/06/08.