Name: Lessons from past presidents
Uploaded: 2008-10-07T01:00:00Z
Duration: 18 min 28 s
Description: Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about what we can learn from American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson. Then she shares a moving memory of her own father, and of their shared love of baseball.

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about what we can learn from American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson. Then she shares a moving memory of her own father, and of their shared love of baseball.

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Lessons from past presidents

Lessons from past presidents

A love for baseball bridged generations in Goodwin's family, illustrating how shared passions create enduring connections.

Balancing work, love, and play ensures a life filled with achievement and serenity, as exemplified by historical figures.

Lincoln's embrace of Shakespeare and humor highlights the transformative power of literature and laughter in overcoming adversity.