The most recent programs for the Jefferson, Thomas Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=124 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, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 06:08:02 GMT Henry Wiencek, author of [An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America], and [Master of the Mountain: Thomas Jefferson and His Slaves], talked about the private and public views of Washington and Jefferson on the issue of slavery. Mr. Wiencek spoke at the Kansas City Public Library in Kansas City, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310862-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310862-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author and history professor Cynthia Kierner talked about her book, [Martha Jefferson Randolph, Daughter of Monticello], and discussed the impact and importance of Thomas Jefferson's daughter. She also responded to questions from the audience. As the oldest and favorite daughter of Thomas Jefferson, Martha "Patsy" Jefferson Randolph was extremely well educated, traveled in the circles of presidents and aristocrats, and was known on two continents for her particular grace and sincerity. Yet, as mistress of a large household, she was not spared the tedium, frustration, and great sorrow that most women of her time faced. Ms. Kierner is professor of history and director of the Ph.D. program in history and art history at George Mason University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310446-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jon Meacham, author of [Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power], recounted the political thinking and career of America's third president. He examined Jefferson's relationship with political power and reported that despite his strong beliefs and opposition to confrontation, Jefferson was able to successfully lead the country in a highly partisan political environment. The event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. Mr. Meacham responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309458-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Henry Wiencek discussed his book, [Master of the Mountain: Thomas Jefferson and His Slaves], in which he reports that Jefferson sought financial gain through the ownership and labor of his slaves, what America's third president called "silent profits." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308504-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308504-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and Thomas Jefferson's ties to Kentucky. Jefferson never visited Louisville, but was the governor when Louisville was part of Virginia. He was interviewed at the statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of the Jefferon County Courthouse (now known as Louisville Metro Hall) in downtown Louisville. The statue by Moses Jacob Ezekiel, given to the city in 1901. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307313-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lucia Stanton, senior historian of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, has been studying and writing about Thomas Jefferson and his enslaved community for more than 30 years. In this program, she argues that the President sometimes treated his slaves as human beings, and other times as property. Using thousands of documents and records kept by the third president, Stanton attempts to imagine what life was like from the point of view of the slaves. Lucia Stanton is joined by historian Dianne Swann-Wright to discuss their ongoing oral history project that has collected the stories of 170 descendents of Monticello's enslaved community. This program is about an hour and twenty minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305062-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Owens talked about his book, [Mr. Jefferson's Hammer: William Henry Harrison and the Origins of American Indian Policy]. He talked about how future-President William Henry Harrison implemented President Jefferson's policies for acquiring Indian land as governor of the Indiana Territory, which led to the start of the War of 1812. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306276-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Stewart talked about his book, [American Emperor: Aaron Burr's Challenge to Jefferson's America]. In this recounting of the political career of the vice president of the United States who killed a former secretary of the Treasury in a duel, he focused on plans to create an empire on the Gulf of Mexico comprised of America's western territories. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This presentation was in the James Michener Non-Fiction Pavilion on the grounds of City Hall at the 3rd annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306091-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306091-9 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Although Thomas Jefferson was in France as the Constitution was being debated and signed, he had his own ideas for the new nation. Next, University of Virginia History Professor Peter Onuf examines Thomas Jefferson's idea of America and how his relationship with James Madison - whose ideas differed from his own - affected his opinions. This is 50 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304731-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about the women in the lives of Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, and Mark Twain. The panel was moderated by Professor Judy Nolte Temple. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Emerging from the Shadows: Women in the Lives of Wilson, Jefferson and Twain" was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Henry Koffler Building on the campus of the University of Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305029-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Scholars Commission on the Jefferson-Hemings Issue held a press conference to present evidence that contradicts arguments that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with his slave, Sally Hemings. The commission, made up of historians, lawyers, scientists, and genealogists, released the book [The Jefferson-Hemings Controversy: Report of the Scholars Commission], edited by Professor Turner. Professors Turner and Traut used some charts during their presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience. This book release event of the Scholars Commission on the Jefferson-Hemings Issue and the Thomas Jefferson Heritage Society was held at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301339-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301339-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Jefferson purchased a 1,334 acre tract in Virginia, known first as "Indian Camp" and then later named Morven, as a testing ground for various agricultural methods and labor systems that presented alternatives to slavery. Scholars presented new research that reflected on Jefferson's motivations, his relationship with anti-slavery visionary William Short, and their exchange of ideas on how to best manage this land. They presented their papers, some using graphics. Then Professor Gordon-Reed served as respondent before leading a discussion as they responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299612-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The work of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History Paper Conservation Laboratory project to preserve the "Jefferson Bible" was shown. In his retirement years Thomas Jefferson compiled his own version of the four gospels, which he called [The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth], by cutting and pasting passages from six bibles in four languages. The Smithsonian acquired the bible in 1895. Former President Jefferson's creation of the bible and the conservation project were discussed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299420-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299420-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Logan Allen talked about the role President Jefferson played in the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Lewis and Clark which explored and mapped western land. He talked about Jefferson's impressions of the West and its role in the future of the United States. Following his prepared remarks, Professor Allen took questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90005-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Ed Larson teaches a class on American legal history at Pepperdine University in Malibu. In the class of Monday, February 14, 2011, he lectured on the 1800 election contest between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, and the lasting constitutional impact of that election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298002-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Virginia Scharff recalls the women who influenced President Thomas Jefferson. Ms. Scharff describes how these women affected his private and public worlds, from his mother, wife, and mistress to his children and grand children. Virginia Scharff presented her book at Garcia Street Books in Santa Fe, New Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297061-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Woody Holton discussed Thomas Jefferson's motivations for writing the Declaration of Independence and the groups that influenced him. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. Woody Holton is the author of [Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution] and [Abigail Adams]. The speech "Thomas Jefferson as a Revolutionary: Leader or Follower" was presented at Monticello. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295350-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Burstein and Nancy Isenberg present a dual biography of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. The authors focus on the third and fourth American presidents' relationship and their affect on the American political system. Professors Burstein and Isenberg argue that although Thomas Jefferson is the more often recognized figure, it was James Madison who played a key role in the development of the two-party system and gave the early push to elect George Washington to the presidency. Mr. Burstein and Ms. Isenberg presented their book in Jefferson's Library at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. They responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296141-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296141-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brookhiser spoke about the partnership between Presidents Jefferson and James Madison, and about how each influenced the other. His topics included the ways in which Jefferson was much like an older brother to Madison, and how Madison impacted the Jefferson presidency. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The talk, "Private Friendship and Political Harmony: The Partnership of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison," was held by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295349-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Onuf talked about President Thomas Jefferson and how his career, thoughts, and actions relate to the origins of the Confederacy and the coming of the Civil War. The unresolved disagreements about the status of slavery and the nature of the federal union created situations that presaged the dissolution of the union in 1861 since its founding. Professor Onuf talked about President Jefferson's soci-political philosophy of nationhood and contrasted it with the Southern philosophy. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Peter Onuf is the author of [Jefferson's Empire: The Language of American Nationhood] (University Press of Virginia, 2001) and editor of [Jeffersonian Legacies] (University Press of Virginia, 1993). "Four American Presidents (But What Did They Have to Do With the Civil War?)," the annual symposium of the Museum of the Confederacy, was co-sponsored and hosted by the Library of Virginia on Saturday, February 20, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292204-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292204-2 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Kranish, a reporter in the Washington bureau of The Boston Globe, recounts the ideological and political maturation of Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Kranish examines Jefferson's election to the Virgina governorship and his belief in limited executive power. The author maintains that this belief led to an ill-prepared military presence in Virgina that allowed British forces to take control of the colony. Mr. Kranish reports that during the British invasion, the Virginia legislature was forced to evacuate and Thomas Jefferson was almost captured twice in the process. Michael Kranish presents his book at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291919-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Hyland, Jr., talked about his book [In Defense of Thomas Jefferson: The Sally Hemmings Sex Scandal] (Thomas Dunne Books; June 9, 2009). In his book the former prosecutor argues that Thomas Jefferson did not have a affair with Sally Hemmings nor fathered her child. Mr. Hyland examines evidence as a lawyer would and contends that the DNA results specify a "Jefferson male" whom he identifies as possibly Randolph Jefferson, the younger brother of the former president. He also relays that stories of President Jefferson's affair were started by James Callender who was denied a postmaster appointment. He refers to the Hemmings family's oral histories that he reports contradict the relationship and condemns revisionist histories. Mr. Hyland spoke as if presenting an argument to a jury. Then he responded to questions from members of the audience at the event at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the Colonial Williamsburg Booksellers in the Visitors Center in Williamsburg, Virginia. William Hyland, Jr., is a trial lawyer and a former prosecutor with over twenty-five years of litigation experience. He currently serves on the Florida Judicial Nominating Commission. Mr. Hyland is a member of the New York and Virginia Historical Societies and the Thomas Jefferson Heritage Society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289471-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 12:20-12:50PM (History and Bio Tent) Annette Gordon Reed Author, [The Hemingses of Monticello] Annette Gordon-Reed talked about her book, [The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family] (W.W. Norton; September 17, 2008), which was awarded the 2009 Pulitzer Prize in history. She responded to audience members' questions following her remarks. This was a 12:20 p.m. program in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 9th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. Included in program ID 289125-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289125-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289125-8 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scholars spoke about the various books and ideas that shaped the religious theology and philosophy of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. They focused on how various works by religious leaders, Enlightenment philosophers, and personal experiences shaped their spiritual lives, and at the same time led these founders of the republic to be suspicious of organized religion's role in social and political affairs. They also talked about how their different experiences with Anglican, Unitarian, and Universalist traditions shaped their ideas about political philosophy. The answered questions from the audience. The program "Jefferson, Adams, and Religion" took place Saturday morning, June 27, 2009, at Monticello. It was part of the two-week conference, "John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: Libraries, Leadership, and Legacy," sponsored by the Boston Public Library, Massachusetts Historical Society, and Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287373-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's friendship, legacies, and libraries. They also spoke about the social climate of the Founding Fathers. Following their prepared remarks, they answered questions from members of the audience. The program "The Legacy of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams" took place Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2009, at Monticello. It was part of the two-week conference, "John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: Libraries, Leadership, and Legacy," sponsored by the Boston Public Library, Massachusetts Historical Society, and Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287373-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287373-2 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Appearing by remote access from New York City, Annette Gordon-Reed talked about the political career and the presidential tenure of Thomas Jefferson. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Professor Gordon-Reed is the author of [The Hemingses of Monticello] (W.W. Norton; September 17, 2008). A clip of a President Jefferson biography, from C-SPAN's "American Presidents" series, was shown. This was the sixth of a week-long series, running in conjunction with C-SPAN's White House Week, looking at past presidents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282973-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282973-8 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Dimunation led a tour of Thomas Jefferson's library at the Library of Congress. Congress purchased President Jefferson's library in 1815 to replace books that had been destroyed by fire when the British burned the U.S. capitol building in 1813. Two-thirds of Jefferson's books were destroyed in an 1851 fire. Since 1998 the Library of Congress has been re-assembling his books, and they are now on permanent exhibit. Then, The Book Guys radio program talked about the collection with Mr. Dimunation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280865-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280865-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Annette Gordon-Reed talked about her book, [The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family] (W.W. Norton; September 17, 2008), and how she came to write it. She responded to audience members' questions following her remarks. In her book Ms. Gordon-Reed profiles the lineage of the Hemings family. She details numerous family members who preceded the better known Sally Hemings, who had a thirty-eight year relationship with Thomas Jefferson and bore seven of his children. [The Hemingses of Monticello] has been nominated for the 2008 National Book Award in Nonfiction. Ms. Gordon-Reed is a history professor at Rutgers University and a law professor at New York Law School. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281888-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel De Simone and Mark Dimunation were interviewed about the Library of Congress's efforts to reconstruct President Thomas Jefferson's library. The Jefferson Library was originally donated to the Library of Congress, but a fire in 1851 destroyed 2/3 of the original material. The Library of Congress recently completed a mission to restore the library with authentic pieces. Although finished, the mission was not entirely complete due to many books being impossible to attain. They answered questions that listeners called in with. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280865-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280865-2 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Hayes talked about the life of President Thomas Jefferson. He offered a perspective that is different than other Jefferson studies by looking at the literature that he read and the notation that he made in the margins. Using this information, Mr. Hayes talked about the perception that Jefferson had towards the world. Kevin Hayes is the author of the literary biography [The Road to Monticello: The Life and Mind of Thomas Jefferson], published by Oxford University Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280613-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ronald Hatzenbuehler talked about his book [I Tremble for My Country: Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia Gentry] (University Press of Florida; November 28, 2006). He argues that Presidemt Jefferson, though celebrated as a nationalist, is best understood as a member of the Virginia gentry. He was interviewed by the crew of the Book TV Bus at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Date given is incorrect. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204967-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of historians talked about their books about President Thomas Jefferson. After each made a presentation, they responded to questions from members of the audience. The moderator was Henry Wiencek. Jon Kukla is the author of [Mr. Jefferson's Women], published by Knopf. Jeremy D. Bailey is the author of [Thomas Jefferson and Executive Power], published by Cambridge University Press. Alan Pell Crawford is the author of [Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson], published by Random House. "New Writings on Jefferson" was a program of the Virginia Festival of the Book held at the University of Virginia Bookstore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202746-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202746-2 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197431-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197431-5 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of presidential biographers discussed the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson, Gerald Ford, and Calvin Coolidge. They discussed how these presidents are understood in contemporary politics and how the presidency has changed. Joyce Appleby is the author of [Thomas Jefferson], Douglas Brinkley of [Gerald R. Ford], and David Greenberg of [Calvin Coolidge], all part of the American Presidents Series from Times Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197090-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Looney spoke about Thomas Jefferson's views on democracy and liberty. He described the processes of editing of the Jefferson Papers and making them accessible to future scholars. After his presentation Mr. Looney responded to audience members' questions. The International Youth Democracy Summit, in partnership with the federal Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission and Presidential Classroom, was the opening conference of America's 400th Anniversary Foundation and Future of Democracy conference series. The event was held in the Old Cabell Hall Auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193796-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193796-2 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Hitchens talked about his book [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America], published by HarperCollins in its Eminent Lives series. He described both the public and private lives of Thomas Jefferson, including Jefferson's positions on the Enlightenment, nation building, and slavery. He emphasized Jefferson's tremendous influence on the U.S. Revolution and the future United States, such as the Louisiana Purchase. After his presentation Mr. Hitchens answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192370-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Lee Carson, former chairman of The White House Conference on Presidential Children, spoke about the children of Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in a speech titled "Children of the Adamses and Jefferson: Suicide, Murder, Homosexuality and the Presidency." He discussed the disappointment by President Adams regarding the homosexual lifestyle of his second son, Charles. Mr. Carson also spoke about the suicide of one of President Jefferson's sons. Following his remarks, members of the audience asked no questions. The symposium, "In the Shadow of Greatness: The Lives of Presidential Children," was held at Hildene, the historic summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187697-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187697-4 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Abraham spoke about "Jefferson's Trio of Appointments to the Court." This is the first in a series of five lectures in the Supreme Court Historical Society's 2005 lecture series held in the Supreme Court chamber. Chief Justice Rehnquist's administrative assistant, Sally Rider, introduced him. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185654-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Zacks talked about his book [The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, The First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805], published by Hyperion. In his book he recounted Thomas Jefferson's secret mission to free American merchant sailors in Tripoli. Thomas Jefferson ordered William Eaton to lead a group of men across more than 500 miles of desert to stop the enslavement of sailors by North African nations. The author explained that even though the mission was successful, the support Mr. Eaton received from the Jefferson administration was minimal and as a result he was left with a large amount of debt and developed a drinking problem that led to his death at the age of 47. Following his speech he responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188912-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188912-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Actors portrayed President Jefferson, President Madison, and Alexander Hamilton. The actors wore costumes from the time period of each person portrayed. As Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton they responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. Among other issues the Constitution and the American government were discussed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120949-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Hitchens talked about his book [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America], published by HarperCollins in the Eminent Lives series. The author described both the public and private lives of Thomas Jefferson, including Jefferson's position on the Enlightenment, nation building, and slavery. He emphasized Jefferson's tremendous influence on the U.S. revolution and the future United States, such as with the Louisiana Purchase. After his presentation Mr. Hitchens answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187244-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sheldon discussed his book [What Would Jefferson Say?: What Our Third President Would Think of the World Today - From the Budget Deficit and Race Relations to Freedom of Speech], published by Perigee. The book examines the philosophies of Thomas Jefferson and applies them to modern day issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122058-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Burstein talked about his book [Jefferson's Secrets: Death and Desire at Monticello], published by Basic Books. It examined at the private life of America's third president and more specifically his relationship with one of his slaves, Sally Hemings. The author examined hundreds of Mr. Jefferson's letters, journals, and personal library to find out more about the beliefs of Thomas Jefferson, private citizen. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186821-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wheelan talked about his book [Jefferson's Vendetta: The Pursuit of Aaron Burr and the Judiciary], published by Carroll and Graf. He argued that Aaron Burr was a naturally gifted orator and politician whose abilities threatened Thomas Jefferson. He also contended that this was the reason that Mr. Jefferson was intent on destroying the political career of Aaron Burr. When Mr. Burr's potential involvement in a land-holdings plot was revealed, Thomas Jefferson saw this as an opportunity to expose Aaron Burr in the Supreme Court treason trial presided over by Chief Justice John Marshall. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186198-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A short summary was given of Thomas Jefferson's life and accomplishments. The author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121975-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wills was interviewed about his book, ["Negro President": Jefferson and the Slave Power], published by Houghton Mifflin Company. In the book, the author examines the influence of slavery on the election and presidency of Thomas Jefferson, as well as on the early politics of the United States. President Jefferson was referred to by some as the "Negro President" because the electoral votes he received in the election of 1800 as a result of the slave populations in southern states forced the House of Representatives to choose the president. Professor Wills talked about the politics behind the election, the Louisiana Purchase, the political influence of the South prior to the Civil War, and related issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179462-18 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179462-18 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wills talked about his book, ["Negro President": Jefferson and the Slave Power], published by Houghton Mifflin Company. In the book, the author examines the influence of slavery on the election and presidency of Thomas Jefferson, as well as on the early politics of the United States. President Jefferson was referred to by some as the "Negro President" because the electoral votes he received in the election of 1800 as a result of the slave populations in southern states forced the House of Representatives to choose the president. Professor Wills talked about the politics behind the election, the Louisiana Purchase, the political influence of the South prior to the Civil War, and related issues. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179719-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panel discussion featured four historians, all of whom contributed biographies to the American Presidents Series, published by Times Books. Panelists talked about their writing experiences, as well as the presidents about whom they wrote. Ms. Appleby is the author of the Thomas Jefferson biography, Mr. Diggins wrote the John Adams biography, and Mr. Phillips is the author of the volume on William McKinley. Mr. Brinkley was working on a biography of Gerald Ford, and also served as the moderator for this panel. Following prepared remarks, the panelists responded to questions from the audience. The American Presidents Series, which is edited by presidential historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., offers books that encapsulate each chief executive's life, career and presidency. The publisher planned to release biographies of forty-three presidents over the course of several years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179319-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Kukla talked about his book [A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America], published by Knopf. The book tells the story of the land purchase that doubled the size of the young nation, set the stage for its expansion across the continent, and confronted Americans with new challenges of ethnic and religious diversity and of the sectional balance of power that would reverberate through the Civil War. Dr. Kukla focused on the complex historic origins of the Purchase and on the diplomacy that pulled it off. President Jefferson is the central character, but the machinations of his Federalist opponents kept matters complex. Also important are the principal diplomats -- Robert Livingston and James Monroe on the American side; Talleyrand, Francois de Barbe-Marbois and Napoleon on the French -- whose crucial mix of personality, circumstance and skill made the United States a continental nation so early in its existence http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176834-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176834-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cerami talked about his book [Jefferson's Great Gamble: The Remarkable Story of Jefferson, Napoleon and the Men Behind the Louisiana Purchase], published by Sourcebooks Trade. The book, published in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, looks at the events that led up to the historic acquisition. The author discussed the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, the differences between the American East and West, and the intelligence tactics employed by the government. After the presentation the author answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170257-1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT