program. 1  Obs. a proclamation. a prospectus or syllabus. 2  the acts, speeches, musical pieces, etc. that make up an entertainment, ceremony, etc. a printed list of these. 3  a scheduled broadcast on radio or television. 4  a plan or procedure for dealing with some matter.
Trent Affair: 1861-1862. The Trent Affair was the diplomatic crisis that potentially brought Great Britain and the United States closest to war during the first year of the American Civil War.
Joining me today to discuss the Trent Affair and its impact on the war are Robert Mitchell, an editor at The Post and a Civil War historian and Amanda Foreman, author of the new book âA World on Fire: Britainâs Crucial Role in the American Civil War.â Mr. Mitchell and Dr. Foreman, thanks for joining us. Q: Capt. Wilkes.