About the Program
Richard Reeves, presents a history of the Berlin Airlift (June 1948- May 1949), focusing on the exploits of American airmen called back into service by President Truman three years after their duty in World War II. Mr. Reeves recounts the Soviet Union's tactical decisions to block supplies from reaching West Berlin and President Truman's insistence on keeping American troops in the city. Richard Reeves discusses his book at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.