Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Serving on President Lyndon B. Johnson's medical team as a Navy corpsman
First woman superintendent of banks in New York and key responsibilities
Jon Meacham's empathy, love, and friendship through difficult times
The challenge of avoiding abuse of power in the modern presidency
Origins of the American Negro Theater and its notable alumni
Players' respect for her as a strong female authority figure on the court
Learning French and earning the trust of chef Raymond Thuilier at Baumanière
Covering the Kennedy assassination and its lasting impact on journalistic vigilance
McClellan's ego, defensive strengths, and reluctance to advance forces
Collaboration with Bob Woodward during the Watergate investigation
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
The rewarding experience of publishing Life during its peak years
Initial investment in Berkshire Hathaway and the CEO's broken promise
Freelance photography philosophy and working relationship with Life Magazine
Father's dedication to public service and its impact on family time
Opposition to Graham-Cassidy and call for bipartisan healthcare process
Mother's 1988 DNC keynote speech and its impact on her political career
Early career in Obama's Senate office and transition to campaign trail
Grueling experience working with Jerome Robbins on West Side Story
Jonas Mekas's legacy and hopes for Anthology Film Archives' future expansion
Gaining access to Charlie Chaplin's closed set during the filming of Limelight
