The most recent programs for the Monroe, James Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=131 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 06:15:37 GMT Richard Norton Smith, Daniel Preston, and Amanda Mathews talked about the life and influence of first ladies Elizabeth Monroe and Louisa Catherine Adams and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the refurbishing of the White House after it was burned, the ladies' experiences abroad, changes in the social and political role of the first lady, and the relationship between the first ladies. Video clips were shown of the Blue Room from the documentary [The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home]. Video clips were shown of tours of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library in Fredericksburg, Virginia; Ash Lawn-Highland, James Monore's home in Charlottesville, Virginia; the Old House at Peacefield in Quincy, Massachusetts. This was the fourth presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310727-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the fifth in a series on American presidents, Mr. Pearce and Mr. Preston discussed the life and career of James Monroe. They talked about the exhibits and artifacts at the James Monroe Memorial Museum and showed them throughout the program, with Mr. Voelkel talking about the historic preservation performed in the archives. Additionally, Monroe's birthplace and gravesite, as well as his various homes, were shown. John McMahon, a teacher at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, VA, was interviewed by telephone about what his students knew about President Monroe. Throughout the program participants responded to audience telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122387-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Harlow Unger talked about his book [The Last Founding Father: James Monroe and a Nation's Call to Greatness] (Da Capo Press; September 29, 2009). In this biography he recounts the life of the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe (1751-1831). President Monroe served two-terms, was a decorated soldier in the Revolutionary War and held more public positions than anyone else in American history. His resume included tenures as a congressman and senator, a secretary of state and war, governor of Virginia, and a U.S. minister to Britain and France. Mr. Unger responded to questions from members of the audience. Harlow Unger is the author of numerous books, including biographies of John Hancock and Noah Webster. Mr. Unger has served as a foreign news editor at the [New York Herald Tribune] Overseas Service and as a foreign correspondent for the [Times] and the [Sunday Times of London]. He was formerly a distinguished visiting fellow in American history at George Washington's Mount Vernon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289913-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edward Crapol and Daniel Preston talked about their books about John Tyler and James Monroe. Edward Crapol is the author of [John Tyler, the Accidental President], published by The University of North Carolina Press. Daniel Preston is the editor of several volumes including [The Papers of James Monroe: A Documentary History of the Presidential Tours of James Monroe, 1817, 1818, 1819 Volume 1], published by Greenwood Press. This program was part of the two-day conference called "Virginians in the White House: The Presidency from Washington to Wilson." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195220-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gawalt discussed the letters and documents of President James Monroe, including letters from the Revolutionary War period and from Thomas Jefferson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122413-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122413-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown of Ash Lawn-Highland, the home James Monroe built for his wife and family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122485-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hunt explained the content of the Monroe Doctrine and the origin of the document. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122414-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Various portraits and biographical sketches comprised the vignette of James Monroe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122343-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the last of a three-part series, the life and of President Monroe were profiled. In the first segment, Mr. Pearce talked about the purpose and operations of the museum, which is where Madison began his political career. Then, Ms. Harrison toured the museum. In the next segment talked about Monroe's ideas in today's context. Ms. Burtis-Dolbier talked about the "A Voice Above the Crowd" exhibit about social conventions in Monroe's time. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89849-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Smith spoke about how the fifth president, James Monroe, who served from 1817 to 1825, and John Quincy Adams, his secretary of state, reshaped U.S. nationalism during the period. He examined their complementary and complex relationship and their contributions to gaining the young United States much respect with European nations. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75947-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT