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A Force for Freedom: The Robert Hilliard Story

A Force for Freedom: The Robert Hilliard Story

Robert Hilliard, a hero of World War II, an educator, an author and a trailblazer in the world of broadcasting. In 1967 Robert was in the White House when President Lyndon B. Johnson approved federal funding for public broadcasting. Learn about this Sanibel resident as he shares the insights shaped over his 96 years.

A Force for Freedom: The Robert Hilliard Story is a local public television program presented by WGCU-PBS

A Force for Freedom: The Robert Hilliard Story

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Special | 26m 46s | Robert Hilliard, a hero of World War II, an educator, an author and a trailblazer... (26m 46s)

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