The most recent events for the Booknotes Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=6 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 14:33:51 GMT Booknotes Professor Edmundson talks about his book [Why Read?], published by Bloomsbury USA. The book is on the relationship between a liberal arts education and literature. The author writes that literature needs to be the fundamental element of the liberal arts education because of the benefits books offer their readers. Mr. Edmundson also claims that current educational trends have either misused or neglected to recognize the vital role reading plays in a well-rounded liberal arts education. He talked about the value of fiction and non-fiction literature. This was the last program in the fifteen-year [Booknotes] series, and Mr. Edmundson commented on several authors' ideas and writing styles as clips of their remarks on previous programs were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184076-1 Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wallner talked about his book [Franklin Pierce: New Hampshire's Favorite Son], published by Plaidswede Publishing during Pierce's bicentennial year. Mr. Wallner said that Pierce may be the least-known, least-studied president (1853-1857). He is often blamed for the Kansas-Nebraska Act and for the coming of the Civil War as a result. He mentioned some of Pierce's close friends such as Stephen A. Douglas, Daniel Webster, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Jefferson Davis (who was a member of Pierce's cabinet). Other topics included anti-immigration, problems with Great Britain over Central America and Cuba, slavery, and the war with Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184075-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184075-1 Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hoffer talked about his book [Past Imperfect: Facts, Fictions, Frauds - American History from Bancroft and Parkman to Ambrose, Bellisles, Ellis, and Goodwin], published by PublicAffairs. An adviser to the American Historical Association on plagiarism, Professor Hoffer focused on four notorious recent cases of professional historical misconduct in his book. Among the topics he addressed were the professional study of history, the battle between academic and popular history, and professional standards for journalists and historians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183682-1 Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Greenblatt talked about his book [Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare], published by W.W. Norton and Company. He described England during Shakespeare's time and discussed how the period's religious and social conflicts shaped Shakespeare's work. He discussed techniques for teaching Shakespeare, the importance of Shakespeare for students of English, and the evolving place Shakespeare occupies in the literary canon. He spoke about William Shakespeare's life and spoke about the circumstances that prompted him to write plays like [Hamlet] and [The Merchant of Venice]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183799-1 Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wheeler talked about his book [The Wastrels of Defense: How Congress Sabotages U.S. Security], published by Naval Institute Press. He spoke about his experiences as a Congressional staff member and described the process of defense budgeting. He asserted that "pork barrel" spending harms the U.S. by increasing budget deficits and decreasing efficiency. He noted that many politicians feel that legislative "pork" generates jobs, but Mr. Wheeler argued that this is often not the case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183797-1 Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT This is a event and includes the following programs: <br /><br />Book Discussion on [Character: Profiles in Presidential Courage]<br />Encore Booknotes: Chris Wallace "Character: Profiles in Presidential Courage 2"<br /> http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=141727 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=141727 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Antony Beevor discussed his book, [The Mystery of Olga Chekhova], published by Viking Press. Mr. Beevor related the tale of how one family survived the Russian revolution, the civil war, the rise of Hitler, the Stalinist terror, and the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union. He spoke about how people survived under the terrible pressures of a totalitarian age. He noted a confusion of courage, idealism, fear, self-sacrifice, opportunism, and betrayal. He also spoke about playwright Anton Chekhov, a close relative of Ms. Chekhova. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179699-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCaslin talked about his book [Inside The Beltway: Offbeat Stories, Scoops, and Shenanigans from Around the Nation's Capital], published by WND Books. He shared some of the stories and little-known political facts collected over the years from his "Inside the Beltway" columns for the [Washington Times] and [Chicago Tribune]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181421-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hertzberg talked about his book [Politics: Observations and Arguments, 1966-2004], published by The Penguin Press. Mr. Hertzberg discussed a number of aspects of the political process, including campaigns, the changing role of the media, and debates. He spoke about his career covering politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183651-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Professor Ferling talked about his book [Adams Vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800], published by Oxford University Press. Professor Ferling discussed the formation of political parties in the U.S. prior to the election of 1800. He spoke about the political activities and personalities of the Federalist and Republican Parties. He spoke about the contentious election of 1800, contrasted the candidates and their stance on a number of issues, and addressed the impact of the growing political press on the election. Professor Ferling spoke about the limited number of eligible voters in the election and contrasted politics in the Early Republic to those of the U.S. today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183137-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Viguerie talked about his book [America's Right Turn: How Conservatives Used New and Alternative Media to Take Powe]r, published by Bonus Books. He traced the success of conservative politicians and theorists, tying it to changes in political media. Pres. Reagan's initial success, according to Mr. Viguerie, can be attributed to his use of direct mail to bypass traditional news media. He traced the roots of his conservative allegiance to his youth in the late 1940s. He discussed the growth of talk radio during the Reagan Administration, as well as more recent "alternative media" such as the Internet and film. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177423-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177423-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Matlock talks about his book [Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended], published by Random House. He spoke about his experiences as a diplomat, and how those experiences informed his book. He talked about a number of events that contributed to the end of the Cold War, including the Geneva Convention in 1985, the Reykjavik Summit in 1986, and the events in Berlin in 1989. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183023-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183023-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Speaker of the U.S. House Dennis Hastert talked about his autobiography, [Speaker: Lessons from 40 Years in Coaching and Politics], published by Regnery Publishing. He described his careers in high school teaching and then his 17 years in Congress. He talked about his experiences as speaker of the House with many stories of leadership styles and legislation. Topics included what he learned from organized sports and how he handled the daily responsibilities of the House immediately after the September 11th terrorist attacks. A video clip was shown of Representative Bob Livingston's December 19, 1998, resignation speech on the House floor. This action led to Representative Hastert being asked to be the speaker. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182786-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Dowd talks about her book, [Bushworld: Enter At Your Own Risk], published by Putnam Publishing Group. The book is a collection of her newspaper columns on various aspects of President George W. Bush's administration. Ms. Dowd described the Bush Administration as a "bizarre world, where no apologies are made, no twinge of shame is ever expressed." She discussed her experience as a reporter and columnist for the [New York Times], and talked about her coverage of previous presidential administrations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182785-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Former Ambassador McGovern talked about his book [The Essential America: Our Founders and the Liberal Tradition], published by Simon and Schuster. Mr. McGovern identified liberalism as the fundamental tradition in American thought, discussed its history, and offered proposals for maintaining liberalism's "vibrancy." He spoke about the need for a sensible foreign policy based on justice and prosperity, and asserted that such a policy would more effectively address the roots of international terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182096-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Burrough talked about his book [Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34], published by The Penguin Press. He described the lives of some noted criminals such as John Dillinger, and spoke about the law enforcement efforts to stop these criminals. Mr. Burrough asserted that the prevalence of notorious criminals and the growth of federal law enforcement efforts were linked together against the backdrop of the Great Depression. He related anecdotes of several noted criminals and law enforcement agents. Mr. Burrough also spoke about the process of researching and writing the book as well as his experiences as a Wall Street reporter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182554-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mario Cuomo, the former governor of New York (1983-95), discussed his book [Why Lincoln Matters: Today More Than Ever], published by Harcourt. His book discussed how the modern Republican Party differs in philosophy with the one that Lincoln founded and how modern politics could be improved by an examination of past processes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182510-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senator McCain talked about the book he co-authored, [Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life], published by Random House. In the book he gives many examples of courageous acts as he discusses the nature of courage, the sources and types of courage, and how to live courageously. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182450-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kurson talks about his book [Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II], published by Random House. In the book, Mr. Kurson tells the story of two shipwreck divers who discover the wreck of a German submarine near the coast of New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180056-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT This is a event and includes the following programs: <br /><br />Book Discussion on [Posterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children]<br />Encore Booknotes: Dorie McCullough Lawson "Posterity"<br /> http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=124177 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=124177 Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Perry discussed his book [Grant and Twain: The Story of a Friendship That Changed America], published by Random House. The book discusses the relationship between Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) and Ulysses S. Grant. Twain edited and published Grant's memoirs. In the book, Mr. Perry conjectures that Grant may have served as a template for Twain's most beloved character, Huckleberry Finn. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182749-1 Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Huntington talked about his book, [Who Are We?: The Challenges to America's National Identity], published by Simon and Schuster. In the book, the author examines American cultural identity, cultural rifts, and the impact that other civilizations have on the United States. He addresses the role of culture and civilization in international politics. During this discussion, Mr. Huntington also talked about his life and career, as well as some of his other works. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181499-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181499-1 Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT This is a event and includes the following programs: <br /><br />[Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar], Part 1<br />[Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar], Part 2<br /> http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=122025 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=122025 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lax talked about his book, [The Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat: The Story of the Penicillin Miracle], published by Henry Holt. The book describes the discovery and development of penicillin, the first antibiotic. Penicillin changed the world by curing pneumonia, scarlet fever, syphilis, and other diseases. The author details the story behind the discovery of penicillin in 1928 and explains why it took four more years to develop the first antibiotic. Mr. Lax further explains the controversy behind who took the credit for the medical breakthrough. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181639-1 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182064-1 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Goodman talks about her book, [The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them], published by Hyperion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182109-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182109-1 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Professor Ogletree talked about his book, [All Deliberate Speed: Reflections on the First Half-Century of Brown v. Board of Education], published by W.W. Norton. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the doctrine of "separate but equal" was unconstitutional. Mr. Ogletree examined the personal ramifications of the decision for him and his family: his childhood in the wake of the Brown decision, his student days at Stanford and Harvard Law, his immersion in the Boston busing crisis and its meaning for all Americans. Describing historical personages such as Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King Jr., Earl Warren, Anita Hill, and Clarence Thomas, he discussed the ambivalence of the judicial system, the increasing legal challenges to affirmative action, and the issue of reparations. The book traced the history of race and integration in American society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181736-1 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Professor Gaddis talks about his book, [Surprise, Security, and the American Experience,] published by Harvard University Press. He describes the changes in U.S. national security strategies after various surprise attacks, included Pearl Harbor and September 11. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181826-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181826-1 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Califano talked about his book [Inside: A Public and Private Life], published by PublicAffairs. This biography includes political details of his service in Robert McNamara's Pentagon, Lyndon Johnson's White House, and Jimmy Carter's Cabinet as well as personal history such as his inner struggles to reconcile the demands of politics with the dictates of his Catholic upbringing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181902-1 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Johnston talked about his book [Perfectly Legal: The Covert Campaign to Rig our Tax System to Benefit the Super Rich - and Cheat Everyone Else], published by Portfolio. The book is about the reality of how the tax system actually operates after the politicians pass the laws. The book discusses the tax loopholes that the rich can afford to exploit, corporate schemes that benefit the executives at the expense of the workers and stockholders, the taxes that are encroaching upon the middle class, and the weakness of the enforcement system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181339-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181339-1 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Professor Marty talked about his book [Martin Luther], published by Viking Press. This intellectual biography presented the religious reformer as a man whose fundamentalism led him back to source material but as a radical expression of the individual's relationship with God. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181244-1 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Benson talks about his book, [Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America], published by Random House. He describes the life of Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of murdered 14-year-old Emmett Till, who spurred the civil rights movement after the 1955 incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181452-1 Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT This is a event and includes the following programs: <br /><br />Book Discussion on [The Real Thing: The Coca-Cola Company ]<br />Encore Booknotes: Constance Hays "The Real Thing"<br /> http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=131255 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=131255 Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Capaldi talked about his book, [John Stuart Mill: A Biography], published by Cambridge University Press. Mill, a 19th century British philosopher, wrote extensively on a variety of topics, including politics, economics, morality, government, art, and literature. Mr. Capaldi also talked about his own life and career, as well as his interest in Mill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181230-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181230-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dobbs talks about his book, [Saboteurs: The Nazi Raid on America], published by Knopf. The book describes a large sabotage campaign ordered by Hitler against the U.S. during World War II. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181143-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT This is a event and includes the following programs: <br /><br />Book Discussion on [An End to Evil]<br />Encore Booknotes: Richard Perle "An End to Evil"<br /> http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=139774 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=139774 Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dean, President Nixon's former counsel, illuminates another presidency marked by scandal in his book [Warren G. Harding]. This short biography is part of the [Times Books American Presidents] series edited by historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Warren G. Harding may be best known as America's worst president. Scandals plagued him, including the Teapot Dome affair and corruption in the Veterans Bureau and the Justice Department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179807-1 Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Soros talked about his book, [The Bubble of American Supremacy: Correcting the Misuse of American Power], published by Public Affairs. He spoke about economic trends and his advocacy for open societies and decency in world politics. The book was a critical analysis of the Bush administration's "overreaching, militaristic" foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180744-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180744-1 Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT In his book, [Benjamin Rush: Patriot and Physician], published by Truman Talley Books, Alyn Brodsky examines the life and accomplishments of a lesser-known signer of the Declaration of Independence. Among the many achievements Mr. Brodsky discussed in this appearance were Rush's reformation of the American penal system and his pioneering of psychology and preventive medicine, as well as Rush's prominent role in the American Revolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180836-1 Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mears was interviewed about his book, [Deadlines Past: Forty Years of Presidential Campaigning: A Reporter's Story], published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. The author covered eleven presidential campaigns for the Associated Press during his forty-six year career. He talked about his career and his experiences with various presidents and presidential candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179856-1 Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Meacham talked about his book, [Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship], published by Random House. President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill were the great leaders of World War II who set the stage for the modern world. The book explores the relationship between the two men. It was a crucial friendship, and a unique one-a president and a prime minister spending enormous amounts of time together (113 days during the war) in a variety of places, and exchanging nearly two thousand messages. They talked to each other of war, politics, the burden of command, their health, their wives, and their children. Mr. Meacham described how their relationships with their parents shaped their interactions. The book utilizes new sources including unpublished letters of President Roosevelt's secret love, Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd, the papers of Pamela Churchill Harriman, and interviews with the few surviving people who were in Roosevelt's and Churchill's joint company to look at the characters of both men. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179761-1 Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Professor Chace discussed his book [1912: Wilson, Roosevelt, Taft, and Debs--The Election That Changed the Country], published by Simon and Schuster. He described the personalities and relationships between Woodrow Wilson, Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft and Eugene Debs. In his book Professor Chace speculates that the U.S. would have entered and ended World War I earlier if Roosevelt had won the election. He suggested that under Roosevelt, the Republican Party would have been drastically different from the party that exists. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183270-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183270-1 Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Silverman talked about his book, [Lightning Man: The Accursed Life of Samuel F.B. Morse], published by Knopf. The book is a biography of nineteenth-century inventor Samuel F.B. Morse, who is best known for inventing the telegraph. Mr. Silverman talked about Morse's life, family, and accomplishments. In addition to being an inventor, Morse was also a painter, professor, politician, and photographer. He considered his life "accursed" because he felt that each achievement brought him trouble. Various pictures and brief video clips were shown throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179914-1 Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cannon talked about his book, [The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of War], published by Rowman and Littlefield. The Founders wrote in the Declaration of Independence that "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are unalienable American rights. From the Revolutionary War through the war on terrorism, Americans have aspired to this ideal. Thus, President George W. Bush and New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani urged Americans to go to baseball games, to shop, and to do things they enjoyed, even in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. In the book, Mr. Cannon explores "the pursuit of happiness" and the role of presidents and other leaders in promoting and defending this principle. He traces the roots of Jefferson's powerful phrase and the ways in which it has been embraced by wartime presidents throughout our nation's history. Mr. Cannon draws on original research at presidential libraries and interviews with Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, among others. Mr. Cannon charts how Americans' understanding of the pursuit of happiness has changed over time. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179671-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179671-1 Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT This is a event and includes the following programs: <br /><br />Book Discussion on [No Excuses: Closing the Racial Gap in Education]<br />Encore Booknotes: Abigail Thernstrom "No Excuses"<br /> http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=137068 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/event.php?id=137068 Tue, 23 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Giovanni talked about her book [The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998], published by William Morrow. The book compiles her first seven volumes of poetry with an introduction, chronology and notes to individual works. Initially self-published in 1968, the then 25-year-old Ms. Giovanni helped take the Black Arts Movement to national prominence and was a voice of black militancy. She talked about politics and civil rights, focusing on the murder of Emmett Till. She talked about her life and work as well as her poetry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179911-1 Tue, 23 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Philbrick talked about his book, [Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, the U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842,] published by Viking. The book examined the U.S. Exploring Expedition and its leader Charles Wilkes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179909-1 Tue, 23 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Seigenthaler talked about his book, [James K. Polk], published by Times Books. He described Polk as key to the U.S. westward expansion, and who carried forward the idea of Jacksonian democracy. Polk was the youngest president elected. He served as Speaker of the House and governor of Tennessee before taking office in 1845. The author said he became less admired during his term until he revived his political career by gaining popularity with those who favored annexing the Republic of Texas to the Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179318-1 Tue, 23 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senator Daschle talked about his book, [Like No Other Time: The 107th Congress and the Two Years That Changed America Forever], published by Crown. In the book, the senator, who served as majority leader during the 107th Congress, described and reflected on his experiences and observations during this period in the nation's history. Among the major events that occurred during this time were the September 11 terrorist attacks, the anthrax mailings, corporate scandals, and an equally divided Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179312-1 Tue, 23 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Professor Pipes talked about his book, [Vixi: Memoirs of a Non-Belonger], published by Yale University Press. The book described his life, his family's escape from Warsaw in 1939, his education, and his teaching Russian history at Harvard for more than thirty years. He was also an adviser to President Reagan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179455-1 Tue, 23 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT