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Presidential Speechwriter Richard Goodwin on the Untold History of 1960s Presidential Politics

In the 60s, Goodwin was a speechwriter for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and later worked for presidential candidates Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy. He's written a book that looks back at that period. It's titled Remembering America.

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Other segments from the episode on September 9, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 9, 1988: Interview with Richard Goodwin; Commentary on Eroll Garner; Interview with Darlene Love; Review of the home video release of "The Gates of Heaven."

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