The Cold War | Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Livestream Lectures from the Cold War Seminar

Program Dates: July 20–25, 2025
Location: Online
Cost: Free

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Monday, July 21, 2025

Photograph showing Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachv shaking hands

Timothy Naftali

10:30 am–12:30 pm ET

World War II, Pearl Harbor to North Africa

Join us for a session on World War II, Pearl Harbor to North Africa.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Photograph showing Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachv shaking hands

Timothy Naftali

10:00 am–12:00 pm ET

The Militarization of the Cold War

Join us for a session on the militarization of the Cold War.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Photograph showing Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachv shaking hands

Timothy Naftali

12:45 pm–2:45 pm ET

Vietnam to the Gulf War and Somalia

Join us for a session on Vietnam to the Gulf War and Somalia.
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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Photograph showing Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachv shaking hands

Timothy Naftali

9:00 am–11:15 am ET

The Post 9/11 World

Join us for a session on the post 9/11 world.
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