The most recent programs for the Hail to the Chief Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=171 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 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 11:26:13 GMT President Bush marked the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II at a ceremony at Naval Base Coronado and honored veterans who served in World War II. He also drew parallels between World War II and current efforts to combat global terrorism and establish a working democracy in Iraq. At the beginning of his remarks he also commented on relief efforts along the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188608-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188608-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Bush talked to an annual convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars about military operations in Iraq. He talked about the goals and mission of forces in the country, security issues and the state of the insurgency, and his commitment to completing the task of securing Iraq. For the first time in his administration he also acknowledged the number of fatalities in the country, noting that 1864 military personnel had died in Iraq and Afghanistan during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188527-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke at the official ceremony to dedicate the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library in Springfield, Illinois. Many other officials also spoke about the legacy of President Lincoln and the importance of the museum. The Four Sopranos also performed during the ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186315-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT At an official ceremony in the East Room, President Bush presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to the surviving family of Sergeant First Class Paul Smith for his heroism in the line of duty during operations in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186167-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT In and annual event marking the celebration of Veterans' Day, President Bush laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Following the ceremony dignitaries spoke in the amphitheater about current and past sacrifices made by veterans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184397-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke to veterans in Ohio about defense issues and announced major shifts in troop deployments and a reexamination of military missions. He also talked about his presidential campaign and the future of U.S. foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183126-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183126-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Bush unveiled his economic plan to create jobs, cut investment dividend taxes, and stimulate the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174465-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174465-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT Lieutenant Colonel Foley talked about the origins of "Hail to the Chief," which was originally a popular song in the early 19th century, but eventually was adopted as the official presidential march. He also talked about the U.S. Marine Band. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123402-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT Standing on an outdoor dias with the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in the background, President Clinton addressed the graduating class of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He talked about the service and duties of the Coast Guard, international political and economic changes, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72400-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Clinton greeted Italian President Salfaro at the South Front of the White House, then moved to a dias on the South Lawn to review troops and deliver speeches of mutual esteem and friendship. President Clinton mentioned the influence of ancient Rome on democratic government, the hard work of Italian immigrants to the U.S., and the hospitality received on his trip to Italy in 1994. President Scalfaro spoke of American generosity after World War II and of NATO and efforts for peace. President Scalfaro's remarks were translated by a translator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70990-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70990-1 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT