The most recent programs for the Bush, George H. W. Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=104 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 00:22:09 GMT Former first ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush recalled their time and experiences in the White House. Among the topics they addressed were Christmas time at Camp David and the difficult days and months after the September 11th terrorist attacks. This event was part of a conference which examined the legacies of America's first ladies and took place at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309081-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309081-4 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT In their first appearance at the White House since the George W. Bush presidency, Former President and First Lady Laura Bush attended the official unveiling of their portraits to be hung in the White House. President Obama, in remarks that were sometimes humorous, thanked the former president for his assistance and encouragement during the transition between administrations, saying, "We may have our differences politically, but the presidency transcends those differences." He also mentioned President Bush's "strength and resolve" in the first days following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306331-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306331-2 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT For the second time in recent months, former first ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush sat down for a conversation about their time in the White House as part of a series of conferences on America's first ladies. In this discussion - moderated by historian and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin - we hear Barbara Bush on her husband's 1992 loss to Bill Clinton, and her thoughts on the 2012 presidential campaign. Laura Bush speaks about her work on behalf of women in Afghanistan and about the moment she realized that average Americans really do listen to what the first lady has to say. This hour-long conversation took place at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas as part of the conference, "America's First Ladies: An Enduring Vision." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305513-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305513-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Charles Jones chaired a discussion of the domestic agenda of the President George H.W. Bush administration. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Domestic Side of the Bush Presidency" was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of President George H.W. Bush by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302076-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302076-2 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT First ladies Barbara and Laura Bush talked about their unique family and historical relationships, the stereotypes perpetuated about the president's spouse, how they handled political criticism, their experiences as wartime first ladies, and their advice to their successors. They were interviewed by Richard Norton Smith and also responded to questions from members of the audience. Former President George H.W. Bush attended. "Reflections of First Ladies Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush" was a panel at the conference "America's First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy." Held at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, it was the first of three conferences focusing on first ladies organized by Anita McBride to be held at the Texas presidential libraries. It was presented in partnership with American University, Texas A&M University, the White House Historical Association, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302791-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302791-3 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sidney Milkis chaired a discussion of President George H.W. Bush and American conservatism. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Bush and American Conservatism" was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of President George H.W. Bush by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302076-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Melvyn Leffler chaired a discussion of President George H.W. Bush as commander in chief. The panel focused on the president's emphasis on trust, power, and organization and what those characteristics reveal about his leadership style. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Bush as Commander in Chief" was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of the President George H.W. Bush administration by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302075-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302075-3 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Philip Zelikow chaired a discussion of the statecraft of President George H.W. Bush. They responded to questions from members of the audience. "Bush's Statecraft" was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of President George H.W. Bush by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302075-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302075-2 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Russell Riley talked by telephone about the George H.W. Bush Oral History Project at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. He was interviewed two days before the transcripts were released on October 14, 2011. Audio clips of the interviews with former National Security Council Deputy Adviser Robert Gates, former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft, and former White House Chief of Staff John Sunusu were played. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302044-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302044-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT An audio clip of an undated interview with former National Security Council Deputy Adviser Robert Gates by the George H.W. Bush Oral History Project at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302044-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302044-2 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT An audio clip of an undated interview with former White House Chief of Staff John Sunusu by the George H.W. Bush Oral History Project at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302044-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302044-4 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT An audio clip of an undated interview with former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft by the George H.W. Bush Oral History Project at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302044-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302044-3 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the upcoming release of former Vice President Dick Cheney's memoir. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301200-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301200-101 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Myra Gutin recounts Barbara Bush's four years as first lady. Professor Gutin argues that Mrs. Bush was more politically astute and successful than her husband and details the former first lady's deft understanding of public relations. Ms. Gutin's presentation in Ketcham Hall of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building in Washington, D.C., on March 16, 2011, was part of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society's noon Women's History Month Book Signing Series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298718-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President George H.W. Bush commemorated the 20th anniversary of the initiation of military operations to liberate Kuwait from Iraq by inviting Desert Storm veterans to a discussion among members of his foreign policy team and military advisers at that time and Kuwaiti officials. A video history of the Gulf War was shown which former President Bush narrated. Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker moderated. The program opened with the colors and national anthem and closed with Lee Greenwood singing "Proud to Be an American." "20th Anniversary Commemoration of the Beginning of Military Operations to Liberate Kuwait" was a Lenore and Francis Humphrys International Speakers Program event in Texas A&M University's Reed Arena co-sponsored by the Bush School of Government and Public Service and The Shell Oil Company. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297623-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice talked about her new book [Condoleezza Rice: A Memoir of My Extraordinary, Ordinary Family and Me], about her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama. Following her remarks, she answered written questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296032-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Roman Papadiuk spoke about President George H.W. Bush's leadership and management style. Among the topics he addressed were his interpersonal relations with other, his personal style as president, and and how he faced policy challenges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291687-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Russ Baker talked about his book [Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, the Powerful Forces that Put It in the White House, and What Their Influence Means for America] (Bloomsbury Press; December 18, 2008). In his book about the Bush family, he alleges connections to John F. Kennedy's assassination, Watergate, and many other pivotal events. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Russ Baker is a freelance investigative journalist and founder of WhoWhatWhy/the Real News Project, a non-profit investigative news organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285736-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Bruce Bartlett talked about how President George W. Bush's economic policies are a departure from traditional conservative ideals. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. A portion of President Bush's farewell address from the previous night was shown. Mr. Bartlett advised both Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush on economic policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283406-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283406-6 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fred Barnes talked about the Bush presidency and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. He recently wrote a [Weekly Standard] piece about the achievements over the last eight years. A portion of President Bush's December 13, 2000, address before the Texas House of Representatives after Vice President Gore's concession speech was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283406-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283406-3 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT At the 1988 Republican National Convention, Vice President Bush delivered his acceptance speech as the Republican presidential candidate. Richard Norton Smith recorded an introduction to the speech at some time in 2008. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3848-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3848-2 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scott Stanzel talked about energy policy and oil prices, reaction to the President's speech before the Israeli Parliament last week, the farm bill, and answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205438-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205438-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former First Lady Barbara Bush talked about her life since leaving the White House in 1993. Mrs. Bush has continued to support many causes and authored several books. Her most recent book is [Reflections: Life After the White House]. Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein interviewed her as part of the "American Conversations" series held in the McGowan Theater of the National Archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203788-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Naftali profiled the presidency of George H.W. Bush in the monthly Bradley Lecture at the American Enterprise Institute, titled "The Reluctant Realism of George H. W. Bush." Mr. Naftali contends that the 41st president had to make difficult economic decisions following the fiscal exuberance of the Reagan administration. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Timothy Naftali is the director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. He is the author of numerous books, including [Blind Spot: The Secret History of American Counter Terrorism], and [George H.W. Bush], part of The American Presidents biography series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203456-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Laurie Firestone talked about her book [An Affair to Remember: State Dinners for Home Entertaining], published by Silverback Books. In her book former White House Social Secretary Laurie Firestone provides menus from State Dinners with simplified recipes for use in home entertaining. The book includes personal anecdotes and photographs from her private collection. She talked about her career working for President George H.W. Bush. Ms. Firestone was interviewed by the C-SPAN BookTV Bus crew at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197550-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The eleventh in a series on presidential libraries focused on George H.W. Bush's life and career using rarely-seen materials housed at the library. Guests talked about the significance of Bush's presidency and the collection of film and sound recordings, as well as letters, documents and artifacts in the stacks and vaults of the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. Library officials conducted a tour of the library and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Series historian and consultant Richard Norton Smith participated from the studio in Washington, D.C. Highlighted film, sound, documents, and artifacts featured during the show included an interview with the former president in his presidential library on November 8, 2007; never before televised appearances from the Gridiron Dinner featuring President Bush's humorous monologues from 1990, 1991 and 1992; letters and diaries from throughout his life and career; and some of the over 100 scrap books that Barbara Bush put together during their personal and public lives. C-SPAN's Presidential Libraries: History Uncovered was a 12-week series airing live on location from the 12 presidential libraries spanning Herbert Hoover to Bill Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200511-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200511-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former first lady Nancy Reagan presented former President George Herbert Walker Bush with the 2007 Ronald Reagan Freedom Award. Other speakers praised him and his presidency. President Bush spoke about his experiences as vice president and president. The presentation was made at a dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on the 96th anniversary of the birth of President Ronald Reagan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196599-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT After an introduction by her mother Barbara Bush, Doro Bush Koch talked about her book, [My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H. W. Bush], newly published by Warner Books. In the memoir, she recounted childhood memories of her father, former President George H. W. Bush, and revealed how he dealt with crises and challenges as both a father and a president. She discussed how the 41st president felt when two of his sons entered politics and talked about his friendship with former rival Bill Clinton. The author was joined on stage by her father for a discussion. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. This event of the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation, the Kay and Britt Rice Lecture Series, was held at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195332-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Baker talked about his biography ["Work Hard, Study...and Keep Out of Politics!": Adventures and Lessons from an Unexpected Public Life], published by Putnam. President George H.W. Bush's Secretary of State described his career in politics, saying his political career began shortly after the death of his wife when he was asked to work on George H.W. Bush's senatorial campaign. He also discussed his time working in both the Ford and Reagan administrations and shared his thoughts on the 2000 presidential election U.S. Supreme Court decision. After his presentation former Secretary Baker responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194703-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush each received the 2006 Woodson Medal for Outstanding Community Leadership and Service at a luncheon in their honor. They were interviewed on stage by Houston Forum's Wyatt and Alexander. They answered questions about a wide range of topics, and reminisced about their life together, the causes they support, and their White House years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191027-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Third Wednesdays Non-Fiction book discussion group met at the Savage Branch Library to discuss James Bradley's book, [Flyboys: A True Story of Courage], published by Little Brown and Company. In this follow-up to his 2000 book, [Flags of Our Fathers], Mr. Bradley wrote about nine American Navy and Marine aviators who were shot down off the island of Chichi Jima. Eight of the men were executed by Japanese soldiers on the island. The ninth, George H. W. Bush, was picked up by an American submarine and later became the 41st president of the United States. The program was introduced with a video clip of James Bradley talking about his book at the National Book Festival on October 4, 2003. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190751-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kelley talked about her book, [The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty], published by Doubleday. The author chronicles the history of the Bush family beginning with Prescott Bush's dealings in the Ohio steel industry and his political career in Connecticut in the 1950's. The book details information about the family's private life, including family jealousy, marriages, divorces, and alleged mistresses. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. Ms. Kelley also talked about her other biographies of celebrities, political figures, and the royal family. She also talked about media bias, the current political climate, and administration efforts to discredit her work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183533-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Television advertisements from 1988 urged voters to choose George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis, respectively. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183338-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183338-9 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The former vice president spoke about his recent book [Standing Firm] in which he discussed his life prior to and including his tenure as vice president. He described his family and the influence they have had on his life. A large portion of the book covered media misperceptions of him and the need for a more objective media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57532-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Peter Schweizer talked about the book he co-authored with his wife, [The Bushes: Portait of a Dynasty], published by Doubleday. In the book, the authors traced the history of the Bush family back to George Herbert Walker and Samuel P. Bush. After the discussion with Steven Hayward, Norman Ornstein and Noemie Emery all of the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181694-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bush spoke about the value of studying the law, his experiences since serving as president, and the current political climate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181657-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181657-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Phillips talked about his book, [American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush], published by Viking Press. He detailed the history of four generations of the Bush family, and discussed the business connections, donors, and support base shared by presidents George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush. Mr. Phillips also talked about various foreign political dynasties, and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180553-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180553-5 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Phillips talked about his book [American Dynasty] about the Bush family's political activities over several generations. His remarks focused on the family ties to business and the intelligence community, as well as their use of Machiavellian methods in wielding power. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179790-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former First Lady Barbara Bush discussed the second volume of her memoirs titled [Reflections: Life After the White House], published by Scribner. She discussed her writing process and read some passages and letters. She also discussed her current activities and the prospects of writing another volume. After her presentation she answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179142-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179142-5 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bush spoke to students and faculty about leadership and public service. During his remarks he often related several anecdotes from his life and career and spoke about his decision to go to war with Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173625-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173625-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President George H.W. Bush spoke at a luncheon for U.S. Senate candidate and former presidential candidate Lamar Alexander. Mr. Alexander, who served in the first Bush administration as Education Secretary, introduced the former president at the luncheon, and spoke briefly about his experiences as secretary. President Bush spoke about Mr. Alexander's accomplishments when he served on the Cabinet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172713-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172713-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McGrath talked about the book he compiled and edited, [Heartbeat: George Bush in His Own Words], published by Scribner. Mr. McGrath served as a speechwriter and editor for the forty-first President of the United States, starting in 1991. Later he served as his post-presidential spokesman and for the past seven years has been the former president's speechwriter. Mr. McGrath talked about working for George Bush and the process of putting together this collection of excerpts of his speeches, letters, public papers and interviews. He also answered questions on the former president's responses to the end of the Cold War, the Gulf War and his daily activities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167663-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bush spoke to students and faculty about his time in the Oval Office, lessons he learned while a student at Yale, and the value of public service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164138-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush talked with reporters about his overnight hospital stay. The former president was under observation following an episode of heart fibrillation and left the hospital today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155660-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former members of the Bush administration National Security Council's deputies' committee discussed their use of intelligence in making policy decisions. The deputies' committee was made up of the deputy national security advisor and deputy secretaries from the State Department, Defense Department, Joint Chiefs of Staff and others. They described the committee's processes and reminisced about their experiences. After their prepared remarks they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154396-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush talked about his book [All the Best, George Bush], published by Scribner. He read several of the book's collection of letters, memos, and diary entries to friends and family from throughout his life. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152619-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed how policymakers use intelligence provided by the CIA. Former Bush administration officials who managed national security policy described the usefulness and timeliness of intelligence reports for their policy decisions. They focused on events at the end of the Cold War. After their prepared remarks they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153822-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153822-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Becker is the former chief of staff to President Bush and now his assistant in his Houston, Texas office. She described the former president's current activities and a video tour of the office was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154166-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154166-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President George H.W. Bush talked about his personal life and career. Topics included his early career in public service, as Director of the CIA, his decision to seek the presidency, his vice presidency and relationship with Ronald Reagan, and the Persian Gulf War. He also talked about his Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153720-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 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 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT