EPISODE SUMMARY
Join us as we revisit the memorable moments from the keynote fireside chat between Doris Kearns Goodwin, Colby, and Mindy Tucker, Southern Methodist, Tri Delta’s interim CEO at Convention 2024 in Orlando, Florida. This renowned Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author shared stories and insights from her illustrious career.
EPISODE NOTES
Doris captivated us with stories of her late husband, Dick Goodwin, and her new book “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,” artfully weaving together biography, memoir and history.
Listen in as Doris recounted her experiences working closely with President Lyndon B. Johnson and her reflections on the challenges and triumphs of democracy throughout history. Her humor, warmth and wisdom shone through as she shared anecdotes about Presidents and their First Ladies, with timeless lessons on leadership and resilience as well as the transformative power of Tri Delta sisterhood.
Whether you’re a history buff or simply love human interest stories, this episode will delight you!
Here are some highlights:
2:18 – Why Doris chose Tri Delta
3:55 – Making Tri Delta history
8:32 – Turning down the Fulbright Fellowship to study in France
10:18 – The Johnson White House
13:00 – Balancing career and family
16:09 – Dick Goodwin join the LBJ administration
17:40 – The birth of the Great Society
19:18 – “I’ve me the man I want to marry”
20:57 – Two sides of the same coin
23:45 – Doris and “her guys”
29:31 – Optimism in turbulent times
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