The most recent programs for the Clinton, Bill Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=109 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 11:52:14 GMT Former President Bill Clinton gave the first of a series of lectures on the people and events that shaped his career. He spoke at Georgetown University, where he graduated from the School of Foreign Service in 1968. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312453-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN's Washington Classroom featured Mike McCurry, Former White House Press Secretary for the Clinton administration, with an inside look at the press and the presidency during the Clinton White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311590-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about at the historical roles and responsibilities of the first lady as well as how those roles had evolved. They talked specifically about Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy and Betty Ford as well as Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. 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. This conference was the last of three in Texas focusing on First Ladies - the previous gatherings were at the George Bush Presidential Library and the George W. Bush Presidential Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309081-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author William Chafe, history professor at Duke University, discussed his book, [Bill and Hillary: The Politics of the Personal], in which he examines how Bill and Hillary Clinton's personal relationship has affected their political lives. Mr. Chafe recounts the couple's marriage and describes how each partner assisted in the other's career gains. William Chafe spoke at the Kansas City Public Library in Kansas City, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308814-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel de Vise was interviewed by phone about the history and mission of the Clinton Global Initiative. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305247-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the Clinton administration's economic policies, focusing on the 1993 budget battle and the negotiations associated with it. They also focused on the lessons learned for the current debate over the national debt and deficit reduction under the Obama administration. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302374-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former members of Bill Clinton's administration talked about successful economic policies during his presidency. Mr. Sperling said in trying to stay with the administration's goals of deficit reduction, globalization and innovation, officials pushed in the areas they knew they could, such as housing programs and the earned income tax credit. Other examples the panelists provided included trade agreements, and infrastructure and education investments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302374-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302374-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton talked about his administration's economic policies. He also spoke the current unemployment rate and the housing crisis. Former New York Representative Scott Murphy introduced President Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302374-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302374-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the special counsel investigation of President Clinton and the subsequent impeachment and Senate trial for his affair with Monica Lewinsky. The discussion centered around Ken Gormley's new book which the panelists discussed along with the relevant events in the Clinton presidency including Mr. Gormley's conversations with President Clinton, Ken Starr and Monica Lewinsky. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299069-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Podesta talked about the Clinton Administration at the Distance Learning Class. This class is a joint educational project of C-SPAN, the Cable Center, University of Denver, Purdue University, and George Mason University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298707-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Takiff presents opinions of former President Bill Clinton as told to the author by 169 of the former president's colleagues, friends, and adversaries. Mr. Takiff explores the 42nd president's entire life, from his childhood in Hope, Arkansas, and his education at Georgetown, Oxford, and Yale to his tenure as governor of Arkansas, the two-term presidency, and his return to life as a private citizen. Michael Takiff discussed his book at BookCourt Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297131-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Taylor Branch talked about his book [The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President] (Simon & Schuster; September 29, 2009). In his book Taylor Branch recalls his eight years of private meetings with President Bill Clinton between 1993 and 2001. Mr. Branch and the then president would meet monthly and discuss current events with the intent of creating an oral history that would present an insider's view of the American presidency. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This event of the 26th Miami Book Fair International took place Saturday, November 14, 2009, 12:00 p.m., in the Chapman Conference Center of Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. Included in program ID 289995-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Taylor Branch talked about his book [The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President](Simon & Schuster; September 29, 2009). In his book Taylor Branch recalls his eight years of private meetings with President Bill Clinton between 1993 and 2001. Mr. Branch and the then president would meet monthly and discuss current events with the intent of creating an oral history that would present an insider's view of the American presidency. The guest interviewer was John Harris, editor in chief of [Politico]. Taylor Branch is the author of a multi-volume history of the civil rights movement, the first volume [Parting the Waters: America in the King Years, 1954-63] was the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize. Mr. Branch was formerly a staff member of [Harper's, Esquire], and [The Washington Monthly]. John Harris is the editor in chief of [Politico]. He was formerly a political reporter for the [Washington Post] where he covered the Clinton White House from 1995 to 2001. He is the author of [The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House] and co-author of [The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289344-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Taylor Branch talked about his new book, [The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President] (Simon & Schuster; September 29, 2009), which recounts his meetings with President Clinton during his presidency. Mr. Branch responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Branch participated by remote access from New York City. Libby Casey was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289217-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289217-6 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony. In his remarks, the president called for Americans to assume greater responsibility for the future of the country, renewing America through bold actions by the current generations of Americans. The 14 minute speech took place on the sun-drenched steps of the festooned U.S. Capitol before a large crowd. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of Vice President Gore, as well as remarks by Reverend Billy Graham and recitation of a poem written especially for the Clinton inaugural by Maya Angelou. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37261-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator McCain spoke to world leaders and business executives attending the Clinton Global Initiative in New York city. He talked about the financial crisis, specifically its implications and his policy solutions. Earlier in the day, Sen. McCain suspended his presidential campaign in order to focus on congressional efforts to stabilize the economy. He also talked about climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281354-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281354-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Obama spoke to world leaders and business executives attending the Clinton Global Initiative via satellite from Clearwater, Florida. He talked about the global economic crisis, specifically his plans for solving it, along with his policy plans on climate change, energy, poverty, and health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281354-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281354-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton introduced Senator McCain for remarks before the Clinton Global Initiative. Before Senator McCain spoke, President Clinton spoke on the cause and solutions of the economic crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281354-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281354-102 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of political historians talked about their papers on the successes and failures of Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Itai Sneh talked about his paper about President Carter called "Misppointments Causing Disappointments: How One President's Failure to Make Good Appointments Doomed His Foreign Policy" and his book [The Future Almost Arrived: How Jimmy Carter Failed to Change U.S. Foreign Policy] (Peter Lang Publishing; February 2008). Amnon Cavari's paper about President Carter was called "Representing the Nation - Leading the Party." Lara Brown talked about her paper called "Through the Briar Patch: Presidential Opportunism and William J. Clinton's Presidency" and her forthcoming book [Potential Presidents: Aspirants, Parties, and the Politics of Opportunity.] Donna Hoffman talked about the paper she co-wrote with Alison Howard, "Clinton and Americorps: Attributes for Success." After the presentations were made, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Panelist Alison Howard responded to questions. Richard Pious asked questions from the audience. This was the afternoon session of the second day of the Massachusetts School of Law Conference Series "Chasing Success or Courting Failure: An In-Depth Look at the Attributes an American President Must Possess for Success." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205071-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carol Felsenthal talked about her book [Clinton in Exile: A President Out of the White House], published by William Morrow. She talked about the difficulties of the post-presidential career of President Bill Clinton with James Warren. Topics included his character, his relationship with his wife and his participation in her presidential campaign, a comparison with President Theodore Roosevelt, the cooperation she received in her research, and her research methods. Ms. Felsenthal responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205838-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205838-5 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sally Bedell Smith talked about her book, [For Love of Politics: Bill and Hillary Clinton - The White House Years], published by Random House. In her book Sally Bedell Smith explores the political and personal relationship of Bill and Hilary Clinton during their eight years in the White House. Terence Smith, senior producer at The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, provided commentary. Ms. Bedell Smith responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202242-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton talked about his presidential library and museum. He was interviewed in the Oval Office replica in his library. Following that, he gave a tour of his private residence and office atop his library as well out onto the roof of his library that looks out over Little Rock. This was the first time that television cameras were allowed into his private office and residence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201799-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The twelfth in a series on presidential libraries focused on Bill Clinton's life and career using rarely seen film and sound recordings, as well as letters, documents and artifacts collected from the stacks and vaults of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas. Library officials displayed the library collection 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 exclusive interview and walking tour of the Clinton Library with former President Bill Clinton on November 26, 2007; the on-air release of domestic policy documents and a look at artifacts not on public display; and footage shot by the White House Television Office, which recorded many of the activities of the Clinton presidency. 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/200512-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200512-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Taylor Branch talked about his upcoming book on President Bill Clinton, to be published in late 2008. Mr. Branch, who has known Clinton since the early 1970s, was given exclusive access to the president during his time in office to help him maintain an historical record of his presidency. Mr. Branch was interviewed on the BookTV Bus while at the [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books. The interview took place on April 28, 2007. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197839-14 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197839-14 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr., discussed politics and the magazine he founded, [The American Spectator]. He also talked about his latest book, [The Clinton Crack-Up: The Boy President's Life After the White House], published by Thomas Nelson. Topics included conservatism, the Reagan administration, attending one of former President Clinton's 60th birthday parties, Senator Hilary Clinton, and mistakes the Clintons have made since leaving the White House. Tyrrell also is a contributing editor to the [New York Sun], and an adjunct fellow at the Hudson Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197675-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Tyrrell was interviewed about his book [The Clinton Crack-Up: The Boy President's Life After the White House], published by Thomas Nelson. Mr. Tyrrell criticized President Clinton for commercializing the office of the presidency. This interview was conducted at a reception hosted in the Omni Shoreham Hotel by Mr. Tyrrell's publisher, Nelson Current, at the Conservative Political Action Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197059-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197059-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for comments on the topic, "Your opinion on the Clintons." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196423-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196423-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Students from the University of Denver, Pace University in New York City, and George Mason University in Washington, D.C., participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. Thomas "Mack" McLarty spoke to the classes about President Bill Clinton's presidential campaign and presidency. He also responded to questions from the classes. This course was a partnership between C-SPAN, The Cable Center and the University of Denver. The copyright for this program is held by The Cable Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196672-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A symposium was held focusing on the life of President Bill Clinton The first panel, hosted by the Clinton School, titled "The Friends of Bill (FOB's) Turn 60," featured five of President Clinton's childhood friends reliving stories and events from growing up with the president. Panelists included moderator Paul David Leopoulos and other Hot Springs natives Rose Crane, Mauria Aspell, Carolyn Staley and Joe Newman. The symposium was held in the Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock ,Arkansas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193944-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193944-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Some speakers were misidentified on-screen during this program. Former aides to Governor and President Bill Clinton celebrated his 60th birthday by gathering to talk about their experiences with the governor, the president, and the man they know. The panelists talked about President Clinton's life and his rise as a statewide political figure, prior to becoming president. The panel was called, "From Tricycles to Bicycles to Air Force One: The Rise of a Political Star," a name derived from editorial cartoons by the late George Fisher of the [Arkansas Gazette] and [Arkansas Times] depicting Clinton as a young politician, riding tricycles and bicycles. The discussion was moderated by Bobby Roberts, former assistant to Governor Clinton on education and prisons. Skip Rutherford was a member of President Clinton's transition team. The symposium was held in the Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193944-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193944-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Janis Kearney talked about her book, [Conversations: From Hope to Harlem], published by BlackBookPlus.com. Ms. Kearney was the first official presidential diarist, recording President Clinton's daily life on the job from 1995 until he left office in 2001. Described as "part historical narrative, and part oral history", her book draws from her work as diarist and from interviews she conducted with a variety of African American leaders. Ms. Kearney discussed the book and was followed at the lectern by remarks from former President Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194269-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Clinton and Senator Clinton made remarks as their portraits as president and first lady are unveiled by the National Portrait Gallery. The National Portrait Gallery collects portraits of the first ladies as well as of the presidents, but this is the first time a portrait of a first lady was commissioned at the same time as the president's picture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192180-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. David E. Alsobrook was interviewed about the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. Among the topics he discussed were the book collection and the Oval Office collection, which included personal items of the former president. He said the library contains 80 million pages of presidential records, nearly 2 million photographs, and 82,000 museum artifacts. Mr. Alsobrook also described the architecture of the library and museum. During the interview, interior and exterior scenes of the library were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190637-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speeches began the concluding day of the 11th Hofstra Presidential Conference, "William Jefferson Clinton: The "New Democrat" from Hope." Former Clinton Administration officials spoke about their experiences with then President Clinton. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Professor Brinkley moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189952-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The second day of the 11th Hofstra Presidential Conference, "William Jefferson Clinton: The "New Democrat" from Hope" began with a panel of three former top officials from the administration of President Bill Clinton. The panelists spoke about their roles and experiences during the Clinton Administration. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Professor Brinkley moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189951-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Treasury Secretary Rubin gave the luncheon address for the first day of the 11th Hofstra University Presidential Conference, focusing on Bill Clinton. Among the topics he discussed were the economic accomplishments of the Clinton Administration. Former President Clinton was in attendance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189950-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189950-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speeches opened the 11th Hofstra Presidential Conference, "William Jefferson Clinton: The "New Democrat" from Hope." The first speaker, former Secretary Albright spoke about foreign policy during the Clinton Administration. Then, Al From spoke about the new Democratic movement. Leon Panetta talked about the role of the chief of staff. Professor Brinkley moderated the panel of speakers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189950-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At a Hofstra University presidential conference on the subject 'William Jefferson Clinton: The "New Democrat" from Hope,' Former President Clinton talked about his political career and his accomplishments during his two terms as president of the United States. He also addressed his perceptions of his own legacy, the current political environment, and other events in recent news. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright gave the introductory remarks. Following the former president's remarks, Stuart Rabinowitz, president of Hofstra University, bestowed the degree Doctor of Humane Letters on former President Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189950-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189950-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At the 11th Hofstra Presidential Conference, "William Jefferson Clinton: The "New Democrat" from Hope," a panel focused on the Clinton administration's relations with the media. Among the topics they discussed were the accessibility of then President Clinton, contrasts between the Clinton and current Bush administrations, and the private realm of the president. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Levy moderated the panel. Mr. Harris is the author of [The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House], published by Random House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189951-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189951-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scholars of the Clinton administration spoke at the plenary session of the 11th Hofstra Presidential Conference, "William Jefferson Clinton: The 'New Democrat' from Hope." They discussed their writings on demystifying the Democratic Leadership Council and its unnamed founder, Alexander Hamilton; former President Clinton as a public philosopher and party leader; and the rebirth of the Democratic Party's internationalism. After their remarks, members of the administration held a panel discussion. Following the discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Professor Rosenbaum moderated the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189950-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189950-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians and biographers participated in the concluding panel of the 11th Hofstra Presidential Conference, "William Jefferson Clinton: The "New Democrat" from Hope." They gave a historical assessment of the Clinton presidency, summing up the three days of panels and forums. Professor Pugliese moderated the panel. James Pfiffner is the author of [The Character Factor: How We Judge America's Presidents (The Presidency and Leadership, No. 18)], published by Texas A and M University Press. David Maraniss is the author of [First in his Class: A Biography of Bill Clinton], published by Rebound by Sagebrush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189952-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189952-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton gave the keynote address at the opening of the Texas Book Festival in the House Chamber of the Texas Capitol. He spoke about the role of the president, American politics, and the writing of his memoir [My Life]. He said the three most important things to happen since the end of the cold war were that more than half of the world population lived under democracy, the rise of the Internet as an instrument of political power, and the rise of the nongovernmental organization. Following his speech, President Clinton responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189619-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189619-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Harris talked about his book [The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House], published by Random House. The book examines the former president's personal weaknesses and strengths and describes how they influenced his successes and failures in office. Mr. Harris was interviewed by James Warren. After the discussion he responded to audience members' questions. Before and after the discussion Mr. Harris was interviewed by video remote from Washington, D.C. Scenes of the book fair were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187134-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187134-7 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kearney talked about her book [Cotton Field Of Dreams: A Memoir], published by Writing Our World Press. The author described her early days growing up in the Arkansas delta and her eventual move to Washington, D.C. to work in the White House. Ms. Kearney was former President Clinton's personal diarist from 1995 to 2001. She began working for Bill Clinton during the Clinton Gore presidential campaign of 1992. After her presentation she answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186625-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186625-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary Albright talked about the updated paperback edition of her 2003 book, [Madam Secretary: A Memoir], published by Miramax Books. The author, who served as Secretary of State during the second term of the Clinton administration from 1997 to 2001, described her successes and failures while in office, her connection with current Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and learning of her Jewish ancestry late in life. After her presentation she answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186249-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186249-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton dedicated his new presidential library and museum in Little Rock, Arkansas. In his remarks President Clinton talked about the meaning and symbolism of the library design, the state of American politics, and the value of public service for all Americans regardless of ideological and political backgrounds. Other speakers discussed President Clinton's life and career. They spoke about his political and personal accomplishments. President Bush and former President Bush spoke about President Clinton's political skill and savvy, and President Carter talked about President Clinton's ability to forge consensus in spite of partisan divisions. Speakers remarked on the significance of four Presidents speaking on the same stage. Several celebrities were in attendance, and members of the rock band U2 played despite the rain. The library is the 11th presidential library to be included in the federal records and National Archives system. Live video clips of this program, in "squeezed" format, can be found on C-SPAN2 on 11/18/2004 from 12:42:58 to 12:56:44 and from 13:06:41 to 13:14:51. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184434-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT By video link from Little Rock, Arkansas, Mr. Rutherford talked about the opening of the Clinton Presidential Library later in the day. Video of the library was shown and he responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184410-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184410-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Todd spoke about the latest state-by-state polling information, the potential for the election to be impacted by a "faithless elector," President Clinton's campaign activities, and the Senate race in Kentucky. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184024-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184024-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Doctors briefed reporters about former President Clinton's heart bypass surgery. They spoke about the surgery, Mr. Clinton's health, and his prospects for recovery. They also responded to questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183395-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183395-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Clinton appeared on the [Diane Rehm Show] to talk about his autobiography, [My Life], published by Alfred A. Knopf. He discussed his childhood, the war in Iraq, and read an essay he had written as a junior in high school. He also responded to questions from listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182553-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT