The most recent programs for the White House Special Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=149 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, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 00:25:42 GMT President Bush spoke about living in the White House, his daily routine, and reflected on his experiences in the residence. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282817-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282817-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dale Haney spoke during a tour of the White House Gardens and Grounds during preparations for a state visit by Queen Elizabeth II. The program also features a narrated history and tour of the maintenance and development of the grounds. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282927-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282927-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT White House pastry chef, Bill Yosses, conducted a tour of the pastry kitchen as the staff prepared for a state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II. He spoke about the desert menu, decorating the deserts, and the operation of the "Chocolate Shop." This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282866-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282866-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters spoke about the White House preparations for the presidential transition and activities undertaken by the White House staff in the course of Inauguration Day. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282886-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT White House Chief Usher Stephen Rochon talked about White House staff operations and coordination of various events held at the White House. A C-SPAN crew followed him as the staff prepared for a visit by French President Sarkozy and spoke about the staff duties and activities surrounding the visit. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282870-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Alan Merten, former White House military aide from 1965-66, spoke about his experiences at the White House during the Johnson administration, the role of the military staff, and coordinating official events at the president's residence. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282888-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Allman conducted a tour of the Oval Office and spoke about both the use of the office and furnishings used by President George W. Bush. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282818-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on spacial C-SPAN White House programming and questions about the history of the residence and its occupants. Historians Richard Norton Smith and William Seale responded to the telephone calls. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282911-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Carl Cannon talked about the political career and the Presidential tenure of Ronald Reagan, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Cannon is the co-author of [Reagan's Disciple: George W. Bush's Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy]. A clip of a President Reagan 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/283000-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283000-6 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Historians spoke about Lyndon Johnson's White House and related several anecdotes about Presidents Johnson's activities in the residence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282967-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Historians spoke about Franklin Roosevelt's presidency and way in which he used the White House throughout his presidency, including many rooms used during World War II. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282966-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282966-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Historians spoke about Theodore Roosevelt's presidency and personal style of leadership, and its impact on the operations of the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282965-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282965-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Historians spoke about George Washington's efforts to design and build the White House and city planning for the District of Columbia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282964-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282964-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Farkas and Mr. Reilly spoke about the making of C-SPAN's documentary on the history and operation of the White House, as well as their experiences and impressions of the president's residence. They also spoke about the approach used to make the documentary, access granted to the C-SPAN crew, and technical decisions made in the production of the documentary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282969-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282969-2 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 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 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments and questions about President Lincoln's White House. Harold Holzer responded to the comments and questions as part of C-SPAN's White House Week programming on the history and use of the White House residence. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282962-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Video footage of Solarium, preview promotion. Thursday night of White House Week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282860-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282860-5 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Video footage of the Oval Office. Thursday night of White House Week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282860-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282860-4 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Historians spoke about President Lincoln's summer retreat cottage located near the Soldiers Home in Washington, D.C. The cottage was used as Lincoln's Summer White House much as Camp David is used by current presidents. The historians spoke about the use of the home, Lincoln's activities while in residence, and shared anecdotal stories of Lincoln's experiences there during the U.S. Civil War. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/store http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282948-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Harold Holzer spoke about the White House during the Lincoln administration. He spoke about Lincoln's office, now known as the Lincoln bedroom, the use of the residence during the U.S. Civil War, and recounted the story of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282871-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282871-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jon Meacham, author of the book, [American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House] (Random House, November 1, 2008), talked by remote video from New York City about the political career and the presidential tenure of Andrew Jackson. He responded to telephone calls and questions from students at Springfield High School in Ohio, appearing via Skype. A clip of a President Jackson biography, from C-SPAN's "American Presidents" series, was shown. This was the fifth 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/282947-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282947-4 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Appearing by remote access from Austin, Texas, H.W. Brands talked about the political career and the presidential tenure of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Mr. Brands is the author of [Traitor to His Class: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt ] (Doubleday; November 4, 2008). He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. A clip of a President Roosevelt biography, from C-SPAN's "American Presidents" series, was shown. This was the fourth 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/282929-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282929-8 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Delia Rios talked about C-SPAN's White House Week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282929-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282929-9 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Walters spoke about the role of the White House Usher and his experience with the first families since the Ford administration. He recounted several personal experiences while working for various presidents and their families. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282887-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN crew toured the White House movie theater as First Lady Laura bush hosted guests for a screening of a new Nancy Drew movie. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282868-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT White House floral designer, Nancy Clarke, spoke about the daily operations of the White house florist and special activity surrounding the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II. She talked about procurement, assembly and placement of the floral displays. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282867-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chief White House Calligrapher Pat Blair spoke about the calligraphy office's operations as they prepared invitations for a state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II. She also talked about the daily operations of the office and printing official correspondence, invitations, and other special documents. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282869-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282869-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT White House Executive Chef, Christeta Comerford, spoke about kitchen operations, the preparation of meals for official dinners, and special preparations being made for a state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282865-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282865-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT William Leuchtenburg talked about the political career and presidential tenure of Herbert Hoover. Professor Leuchtenburg discussed the Hoover presidency, the 1929 stock market crash, and the great depression, and how that period relates to the present. He is the author of [Herbert Hoover: The 31st President, 1929-1933], a part of the American Presidents Series from Times Books. A clip of a President Hoover biography, from C-SPAN's "American Presidents" series, was shown. This was the third 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/282912-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282912-8 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Lady Bird Johnson conducted a tour of some of the private areas of the White House and spoke about their significance. The video, [The President's House], was shot by the Naval Photographic Unit of the White House in 1968. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282764-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT First Lady Laura Bush spoke about living in the White House, the use of the building by the family of presidents, and the role of the first family as conservators of the historic building. She also provided a tour of the private residences, which are closed to public viewing. This tour was conducted in the spring of 2008 and included as part of "White House Week" programming, and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282816-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Robert Dallek talked about the political career and the Presidential tenure of Harry Truman. He is the author of [Harry S. Truman: The 33rd President, 1945-1953], part of The American Presidents Series (Times Books; September 2, 2008). He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. A clip of a President Truman biography, from C-SPAN's "American Presidents" series, was shown. This was the second 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/282877-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282877-6 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT William Seale talked about his book [The President's House: A History] (The Johns Hopkins University Press; 2nd edition, April 23, 2008/ White House Historical Association; Deluxe Edition, September 2008). This is a two volume set on the history of the White House and the people who lived there. Mr. Seale also talked about his career. Mr. Seale is the author of many other books including [The White House: History of an American Idea]. He has been involved in restoration projects of many state capitols including Mississippi, Florida, Kansas, Michigan, and Ohio. He is the editor of [White House History], a journal of the White House Historical Association. Mr. Seale also talked about "White House Week," C-SPAN's seven night look at the White House beginning that weekend. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282852-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282852-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Appearing by remote access from Chicopee, Massachusetts, Joseph Ellis talked about George Washington as a military and political leader and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Professor Ellis is the author of [His Excellency, George Washington]. This was the first 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/282874-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282874-5 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Farkas talked about the highlights of C-SPAN's White House week, which would kick off Sunday night with the 90-minute C-SPAN original production "The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home." It would be followed by 6 additional nights of programming. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282837-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282837-9 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Farkas, C-SPAN's executive producer of history programming, talked about the upcoming 90-minute feature documentary "The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home." This documentary, recorded in high definition, is the centerpiece of a week of programming called "White House Week." Video clips were shown as Mr. Farkas talked about the unprecedented access to the White House that included an exclusive tour of the private residence by the first lady, an interview with the president, and a look at the newly refurbished Lincoln bedroom. "White House Week" begins December 14, 2008, at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282004-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282004-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Farkas spoke about a special C-SPAN series on the history and current operation of the White House both as a private residence and public building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281973-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281973-101 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Farkas spoke about C-SPAN's special television series, [The White House]. The special 90 minute feature documentary titled [The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home] will be the most extensive look inside the White House ever presented on television. The documentary will be followed by a week of special programming, including a tour of the White House by First Lady Laura Bush and other archival programming. The White House special television series is scheduled to air beginning Sunday, December 14th at 9:00 pm ET. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281550-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281550-7 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT A tour was given of Abraham Lincoln's cottage at the Soldier's Home. The Soldier's Home was founded in 1851 and served as a residence for disabled military veterans in Washington, D.C. Historians talked about the significance of the cottage to President Lincoln, who used it as his Washington wartime refuge and where he developed policies that led to the Emancipation Proclamation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280889-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280889-1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Farkas talked about C-SPAN's documentary [The Capitol] that will air Memorial Day weekend, and the upcoming White House documentary. [The Capitol] is about the art, architecture, and history of the Capitol building. Telephone lines were open for viewer comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205343-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205343-5 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT