World War II: Historical Appraisal

       Dr. Gerhard Weinberg
      Kenan Professor Emeritus of History
      University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

      Moderator
       Dr. James Y. Simms, Jr.
      Elliott Professor of History
      Hampden-Sydney College

The keynote address of the symposium was held on Monday afternoon, Sept. 12 in Crawley Forum, before an audience of 125. Dr. Gerhard Weinberg skillfully outlined the lasting impacts that various events and decisions of WWII had on the relative stature of, and dynamics between, various countries around the world.

(l - r) Hampden-Sydney College President Walter M. Bortz extends a welcome
and introduces the keynote speaker; Dr. Gerhard Weinberg addresses the group.

(l - r) Dr. Weinerg continues his presentation; Dr. James Simms, Jr. moderates the discussion.

Wilson Center Director David Marion makes some remarks; Dr. Weinberg converses with
Dr. Charles Sydnor, President/CEO of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation.