The most recent events for the American Presidents - History & Society Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=3 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 06:46:41 GMT American Presidents - History & Society In the forty-first in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Bill Clinton. Among the issues discussed were Clinton's childhood and early adulthood, his terms as governor of Arkansas, his campaign for the presidency and the scandals during his presidency. During the program they showed still photographs and video of President Clinton and toured his boyhood home. Ms. Christian, a teacher from William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School in Sherwood, Arkansas was interviewed via telephone. Mr. Maraniss participated by remote connection from Washington, DC and talked about his biography of President Clinton, [First in His Class]. Ms. Sorenson talked about President Clinton and about her book, [Dead Center: Clinton-Gore Leadership and the Perils of Moderation] during the latter half of the program. They responded to audience telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151639-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the fortieth in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of George Bush. Among the issues they addressed were his naval service, his early political career, the influence of the Cold War and the end of the Cold War on his policies, and the Persian Gulf War. During the program video footage, still photographs and various other memorabilia from his administration were shown. A librarian from George Bush Middle School in Texas was interviewed and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151637-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-ninth in a series on American presidents, participants discussed the life and career of Ronald Reagan. Among the issues they discussed were his early film career, involvement in California politics, his penchant for a Western lifestyle, and the assassination attempt on his life. They also talked about several events during his presidency including his anti-terrorism efforts and dealings with Russian President Gorbachev. During the program video footage and still photographs of Reagan were shown and various locations on his ranch were visited. Throughout the program guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151636-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-eighth in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Jimmy Carter. Among the issues they discussed were his childhood in Plains, Georgia, his naval career, his early political career, and several aspects of his presidency including his handling of the Camp David Accords. They also talked about his life and work after the presidency. During the program video footage, still photographs, and other items relating to Carter were shown. An educator was interviewed and guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151635-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-seventh in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Gerald Ford. Among the issues they discussed were his early career and family life, the decision to nominate him as vice president after Spiro Agnew resigned, and how his presidency helped heal the nation after President Nixon resigned. During the program various still photographs, video footage and artifacts relating to his life and career were shown. A teacher from Gerald Ford Elementary School in Palm Desert, California was interviewed via telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151634-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-sixth in a series on American presidents scholars and historians talked the life and career of Richard Nixon. Among the issues they discussed were his family life, his early political career, his foreign policy, and the Watergate scandal and his subsequent resignation. During the program video footage, still photographs and artifacts relating to the Nixon presidency were shown. A librarian was interviewed over the telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151633-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-fifth in a series on American presidents, scholars talked about the life and career of Lyndon B. Johnson. Among the issues addressed were his rise to the presidency after the assassination of President Kennedy, his plan for the Great Society, his civil rights record, and his involvement in the Vietnam War. They also talked about his personal life and time at the "Texas White House." Throughout the program various still photographs, video footage and artifacts relating to Johnson were shown. Johnson's grandson and a student were interviewed and guests responded to viewer questions and comments. In the second part of the program Mr. Caro was interviewed from the Johnson room in the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151632-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-fourth in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of John F. Kennedy. Among the issues they addressed were his childhood, his Navy career, his early political career, his positions on civil rights and foreign policy, and his assassination. During the program various still photos, video footage and artifacts relating to his life were shown. Throughout the program, guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151631-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-third in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Among the issues they addressed were his childhood, his military career, the early Cold War years, his role in ending the Korean War, and his relationship with his wife. During the program documents, photographs and video footage relating to Eisenhower were shown. A student from Eisenhower High School was interviewed by telephone and guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151630-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-second in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Harry S. Truman. Among the issues addressed were his rise to office after the death of Franklin Roosevelt, his presidency at the end of World War II, his reelection and second term, and his presidency during the Korean War. Throughout the program several sites, personal papers, and archival video footage were shown. Additionally, an educator from Independence, Missouri was interviewed by telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151629-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151629-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-first in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Among the issues they addressed were his early political career, his battle with polio, the New Deal and the Great Depression, and his leadership in World War II. They also discussed the life and career of Eleanor Roosevelt. Throughout the program various sites associated with the Roosevelts were shown. A student from Roosevelt High School was interviewed by telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151628-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirtieth in a series on American presidents, Historians and scholars talked about the life and career of Herbert Hoover. Among the topics they discussed were Hoover's devotion to his Quaker religion, his career as a mining industrialist, his public service in World War I, and his administration's response to the Great Depression. During the program various parts of the Hoover National Historic Site were shown, as well as several documents and photographs relating to Hoover. Hoover's granddaughter and a teacher from Hoover Middle School were interviewed by telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151627-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-ninth in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Calvin Coolidge. Among the issues they addressed were Coolidge's early law and political careers, his rise to president upon the death of Warren Harding, and his struggles with progressive politicians. During the program various sites associated with Coolidge were shown and an actor portrayed Coolidge. Also, a student from Calvin Coolidge Elementary School was interviewed by telephone and guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151626-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-eighth in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Warren G. Harding. Among the issues they discussed were his presidential nomination, the Teapot Dome scandal, and his business career. During the program various sites associated with Harding were shown, rooms in his home were shown, and Mr. Hammontree reenacted the speech accepting the presidential nomination on the porch of the home. Additionally, a teacher from Warren Harding High School was interviewed and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151625-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151625-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-seventh in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Woodrow Wilson. Among the issues they discussed were his boyhood during Reconstruction, his career as an academic, his participation in the progressive movement, U.S. participation in World War I, and the struggle to join the League of Nations. During the program various archival footage was shown, sites relating to Wilson were shown and a teacher from Woodrow Wilson School was interviewed via telephone. Additionally the Ovation Singers sang songs from Wilson's time and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151624-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-sixth in a series on American presidents Scholars and others discussed the life and career of William Howard Taft. Among the subjects addressed were Taft's career as a politician and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, his family life, and his legal career. During the program various sites and memorabilia relating to Taft were shown and two descendents were interviewed. Guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151620-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151620-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-fifth in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt. Among the issues they addressed were his home and family life, his military and political career, and his campaign for president as a third party candidate on the "Bull Moose" ticket. During the program various rooms of his home were toured, historic film and sound footage of Roosevelt was shown, and a student from Theodore Roosevelt High School was interviewed via telephone. Throughout the program guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151618-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151618-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-fourth in a series on American presidents, historians and scholars discussed the life and career of William McKinley. Among the issues discussed were his family life, his political career, his assassination, and the Spanish-American War. They also looked at his correspondence and artifacts at the McKinley Museum and at the McKinley National Memorial. During the program a teacher from McKinley High School was interviewed via telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. Mr. Vasbinder is the author of [The Architectural Symbolism of the McKinley Memorial.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151617-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-third in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Benjamin Harrison. Among the issues discussed were his two marriages, his military service, his election as president, and the importance of Indiana in late-nineteenth century politics. Ms. Geeslin talked about Harrison's home and the collections in it. During the program various sites related to Harrison were shown, an educator was interviewed, and guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151616-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-second in a series on American presidents, Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Summers discussed the life and career of Grover Cleveland. Ms. Farrell talked about the Grover Cleveland Birthplace National Historic Site and showed some of the exhibits and artifacts at the museum. Mr. Cleveland related family history and the president's home life. Mr. Summers discussed President Cleveland's unique position as the only president to have served two non-consecutive terms of office, and his domestic and foreign policy. Alexander Boronat, a student at Grover Cleveland Middle School spoke about why the school was named after the president. Throughout the program participants responded to audience telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151466-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-first of a series on American presidents, scholars and historians examined the life and career of Chester A. Arthur. Among the issues they discussed were the election of 1880, Arthur's rise to the presidency after President Garfield was shot, and his life before the presidency. They also talked about his papers and artifacts housed at Union College in New York. During the program various sites associated with Arthur were shown, a teacher was interviewed and a clip from a cable access show which discussed the cuisine of the day was shown. Throughout the program participants responded to viewer questions and comments. Mr. Reeves is the author of, [Gentleman Boss: The Life of Chester Alan Arthur.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151431-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twentieth in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians talked about the life and career of James Garfield from his home in Ohio. Among the issues they addressed were Garfield's military service, election as president, and assassination shortly after his inauguration. Ms. Miller talked about several of the artifacts and documents that Garfield left behind. During the program an educator from James Garfield School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio was interviewed and the guests responded to viewer telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151093-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the nineteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Rutherford B. Hayes were discussed. Mr. Hoogenboom and Mr. Bridges talked about President Hayes as a lawyer, soldier and politician including the contested election of 1876 in which Congress appointed Hayes president despite his loss to Samuel Tilden in the national election. Participants also strolled about the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Center, highlighting the various landmarks there. During the program a taped interview with Mr. Loveday was shown and a teacher from Rutherford Hayes High School was interviewed. Participants also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150637-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the eighteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant were discussed. Mr. Simon and Mr. Ballard talked about his military career, early life, and political career. Ms. Wilson and Mr. Deitz talked about Grant's tomb and the National Historic Site in Manhattan. Throughout the program, participants responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150209-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the seventeenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Andrew Johnson were discussed. Mr. Benedict talked about President Johnson, focusing on his impeachment, his views of the Civil War, and his role in reconstruction. Mr. Small talked about Johnson's early life and family. During the program an educator from Andrew Johnson Elementary school and a descendant of Johnson were interviewed by telephone. Viewer questions and comments were also taken throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150104-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the sixteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Abraham Lincoln were discussed. Mr. Long and Professor Medford talked about Lincoln's election as the first Republican president. Ms. Suits and Mr. Townsend talked about Lincoln's home and the artifacts in it. Mr. Davis talked about Lincoln's law practice. During the program a high school student was interviewed about his knowledge of President Lincoln and the guests responded to audience telephone calls. Long is the author of, [The Jewel of Liberty.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125640-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125640-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the fifteenth in a series on American presidents, guests talked about the life and career of James Buchanan. Mr. Reisner and Professor Keller talked about Buchanan's presidency and the history of the era. Mr. Trapnell and Ms. Bratton talked about Buchanan's home and the artifacts in it. Telephone lines were opened for audience questions. During the program various sites associated with Buchanan and parts of his home were shown. A teacher from James Buchanan High School was interviewed by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125214-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the fourteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Franklin Pierce were discussed. Mr. Paris talked about Pierce's life and the political issues of his presidency, while Ms. Holden talked about his home and the artifacts found there. During the program a teacher was interviewed by telephone about how he teaches his students about American presidents. Viewers' questions were answered throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125004-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125004-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the thirteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Millard Fillmore were discussed. Mr. Scarry and Ms. Francis talked about Fillmore's personality and career, while Ms. Schnurr spoke about the artifacts at the Fillmore home. Mr. Cohen then talked about the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and his efforts to retrace the routes of the underground railroad. During the program, a fifth grade student was interviewed about her knowledge of President Fillmore and questions from viewers were answered. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124976-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the twelfth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Zachary Taylor was discussed. Mr. Peak and Mr. Smith talked about various aspects of Taylor's life including his military career, in which he saw action in wars from the War of 1812 to the Mexican War, his nomination as a Whig candidate, and his death in office. Ms. Rising talked about her research into Taylor's death which led to the exhumation of his body and scientific tests in an attempt to determine the cause of death. These tests were inconclusive. During the program guests answered viewers' questions and an elementary school student was interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123944-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123944-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the eleventh in a series on American presidents, the life and career of James Polk was discussed. Mr. Seale talked about President Polk and the events of his presidency, including the acquisition of Oregon and Texas, his dark horse candidacy, and the Mexican War. Mr. Holtzapple provided a tour of Polk's home and talked about some of the furnishings and about Polk's personal life. Various rooms of the house and the exterior were shown throughout the program. A fifth grade student was interviewed about President Polk, in honor of whom her school was named. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123943-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the tenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of John Tyler was discussed. Professor Crapol talked about Tyler's career and offered observations about the history of the period. Payne Tyler conducted a tour of the house and plantation. During the program descendants of Tyler and a student from Tyler, Texas were interviewed. Dancers in period costume performed the Virginia Reel in the ballroom. Participants responded to audience questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123380-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the ninth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of William Henry Harrison was discussed. Harrison was president of the U.S. for only one month, February-April 1841. Professor Huston talked about the military and political career of Harrison and offered anecdotes about his life and that of his contemporaries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123123-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the eighth in a series on American presidents, participants discussed the life and career of Martin Van Buren as well as his New York estate. Throughout the program various parts of the estate and rooms in the house were shown. Participants responded to audience comments and questions via telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122988-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122988-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the seventh in a series on American presidents, Andrew Jackson's life and career were discussed. Robert Remini discussed Jackson's childhood, his military career and his presidency. Ms. Mullin discussed the history and architecture of Jackson's home, The Hermitage. Various rooms of the home were shown. Mr. McKee discussed the slave quarters on the property and how Jackson treated his slaves. Mr. Jackson discussed his favorite family story of Andrew Jackson. Guests responded to telephone calls from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122792-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the sixth of a series of life portraits of American presidents, the guests discussed the life and career of John Quincy Adams and responded to audience telephone calls. They also talked about Adams's wife, Louisa Catherine Adams. Mr. Fowler displayed the large collection of Adams papers and Ms. Walker discussed the many volumes of Adams's diaries. A teacher from John Quincy Adams Elementary School was interviewed by telephone. Mr. Byrd participated by remote connection from Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122555-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the fifth in a series on American presidents, Mr. Pearce and Mr. Preston discussed the life and career of James Monroe. They talked about the exhibits and artifacts at the James Monroe Memorial Museum and showed them throughout the program, with Mr. Voelkel talking about the historic preservation performed in the archives. Additionally, Monroe's birthplace and gravesite, as well as his various homes, were shown. John McMahon, a teacher at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, VA, was interviewed by telephone about what his students knew about President Monroe. Throughout the program participants responded to audience telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122387-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the fourth in a series on American presidents, James Madison's life and career were discussed. Mr. Rakove talked about Madison's childhood and his education. He took calls from viewers. Ms. Mullins talked about Madison and Montpelier. The gazebo and other aspects of his home, Montpelier, were shown. Ms. Shulman talked about Dolley Madison and President Madison and their ceremonial roles with foreign dignitaries. She also described the appearance, personality and life of Dolley Madison. They took calls from viewers. Mr. Franz talked about James Madison High School and what the students know about Madison. Ms. Lewis spoke about the archeological research in progress in Dolley Madison's bedroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122316-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT Various portraits and biographical sketches comprised the vignette of James Monroe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122343-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the third in a series on American presidents, Thomas Jefferson's life and career are discussed. Mr. Burstein and Mr. Jordan talked about Monticello and Jefferson's love of nature, his career, and his letter writing. They took calls from viewers. Mr. Nieman described what Monticello was like in Jefferson's day. Ms. Stanton and Ms. Swann-Wright discussed the project they are doing on the African-American families who lived as slaves at Monticello. Ms. Gordon-Reed talked about her book, [Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy] and responded to telephone calls from viewers. Mr. Gillespie described the Jefferson descendents group, the Jefferson family cemetery, and how to determine whether or not a person is a descendent of Thomas Jefferson. Ms. Meachum talked about Thomas Jefferson High School and her knowledge of President Jefferson. Mr. Burstein is the author of, [The Inner Jefferson: Portrait of a Grieving Optimist] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121787-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the second in a series on American presidents, John Adams' life and career were discussed. Mr. McCullough talked about President Adams, as well as his home, library, and relatives. Ms. Brown, a descendant of Adams, talked about the on-going efforts to preserve the home and grounds. Guests responded to telephone calls from viewers. Amy Lasater, a sophomore at John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana, was interviewed by telephone about why her high school was named for President John Adams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121951-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the first of a series of life portraits of American presidents, Mr. Smith and Mr. Rees discussed the life and career of George Washington. They further talked about the history of Washington's home, Mount Vernon. Various rooms and quarters at Mount Vernon were shown. The guests also responded to telephone calls from viewers. Austen Blakesly was interviewed by telephone about why his middle school was named for President Washington. Closed captioning begins approximately 14 minutes into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121783-1 Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT