The most recent programs for the American Presidents Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=23 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, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 17:57:16 GMT In the eighteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant were discussed. Mr. Simon and Mr. Ballard talked about his military career, early life, and political career. Ms. Wilson and Mr. Deitz talked about Grant's tomb and the National Historic Site in Manhattan. Throughout the program, participants responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150209-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the seventeenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Andrew Johnson were discussed. Mr. Benedict talked about President Johnson, focusing on his impeachment, his views of the Civil War, and his role in reconstruction. Mr. Small talked about Johnson's early life and family. During the program an educator from Andrew Johnson Elementary school and a descendant of Johnson were interviewed by telephone. Viewer questions and comments were also taken throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150104-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the sixteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Abraham Lincoln were discussed. Mr. Long and Professor Medford talked about Lincoln's election as the first Republican president. Ms. Suits and Mr. Townsend talked about Lincoln's home and the artifacts in it. Mr. Davis talked about Lincoln's law practice. During the program a high school student was interviewed about his knowledge of President Lincoln and the guests responded to audience telephone calls. Long is the author of, [The Jewel of Liberty.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125640-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125640-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the fifteenth in a series on American presidents, guests talked about the life and career of James Buchanan. Mr. Reisner and Professor Keller talked about Buchanan's presidency and the history of the era. Mr. Trapnell and Ms. Bratton talked about Buchanan's home and the artifacts in it. Telephone lines were opened for audience questions. During the program various sites associated with Buchanan and parts of his home were shown. A teacher from James Buchanan High School was interviewed by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125214-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the tenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of John Tyler was discussed. Professor Crapol talked about Tyler's career and offered observations about the history of the period. Payne Tyler conducted a tour of the house and plantation. During the program descendants of Tyler and a student from Tyler, Texas were interviewed. Dancers in period costume performed the Virginia Reel in the ballroom. Participants responded to audience questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123380-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the seventh in a series on American presidents, Andrew Jackson's life and career were discussed. Robert Remini discussed Jackson's childhood, his military career and his presidency. Ms. Mullin discussed the history and architecture of Jackson's home, The Hermitage. Various rooms of the home were shown. Mr. McKee discussed the slave quarters on the property and how Jackson treated his slaves. Mr. Jackson discussed his favorite family story of Andrew Jackson. Guests responded to telephone calls from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122792-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 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, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the fourth in a series on American presidents, James Madison's life and career were discussed. Mr. Rakove talked about Madison's childhood and his education. He took calls from viewers. Ms. Mullins talked about Madison and Montpelier. The gazebo and other aspects of his home, Montpelier, were shown. Ms. Shulman talked about Dolley Madison and President Madison and their ceremonial roles with foreign dignitaries. She also described the appearance, personality and life of Dolley Madison. They took calls from viewers. Mr. Franz talked about James Madison High School and what the students know about Madison. Ms. Lewis spoke about the archeological research in progress in Dolley Madison's bedroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122316-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the second in a series on American presidents, John Adams' life and career were discussed. Mr. McCullough talked about President Adams, as well as his home, library, and relatives. Ms. Brown, a descendant of Adams, talked about the on-going efforts to preserve the home and grounds. Guests responded to telephone calls from viewers. Amy Lasater, a sophomore at John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana, was interviewed by telephone about why her high school was named for President John Adams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121951-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT In the first of a series of life portraits of American presidents, Mr. Smith and Mr. Rees discussed the life and career of George Washington. They further talked about the history of Washington's home, Mount Vernon. Various rooms and quarters at Mount Vernon were shown. The guests also responded to telephone calls from viewers. Austen Blakesly was interviewed by telephone about why his middle school was named for President Washington. Closed captioning begins approximately 14 minutes into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121783-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT President Kennedy talked about the U.S. space program, arguing that America should be the leader in space exploration and the first to land a man on the moon. He said his goal to send a man to the moon before the end of the decade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153129-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Wearing a sweater and seated by the fireplace in the White House library, President Carter reviewed his campaign promises and reaffirmed his intention to carry them out. Topics included the importance of a new energy department, and an energy policy that focused on conserving the nation's natural resources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153913-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Senator John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were seen leaving St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island, after their wedding on September 12, 1953. Guests were also identified as they were shown arriving. This was a Universal International Newsreel "News in Brief" report. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301197-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Participants in the events talked about President Ford's decision to pardon Richard Nixon for his involvement in the Watergate scandal. Topics included the possibility of a deal between Ford and Nixon, the pardon negotiations, and Nixon's acceptance of the pardon. The program opened with a video clip of Dan Rather's September 8, 1974, newscast that showed President Ford going to church and then his Oval Office address that evening granting the pardon. Also shown was Ken Gormley interviewing President Ford on September 8, 1999, at his presidential library in Grand Rapids. President Ford also accepted an honorary degree from Duquesne University Law School. After the panel, Steven Ford showed some slides as he spoke about the personality and private life of President Ford. Herbert Miller was personal attorney to President Nixon during the pardon negotiations. Benton Becker was counsel to Rep. Ford during the vice presidential confirmation. Robert Hartman was counselor to President Ford. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153591-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Greathouse talked about the exhumation of President Zachary Taylor's body to determine whether his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Television footage of the 1991 exhumation was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124351-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT The personal life and career of President James Madison was shown in a biographical vignette. The fourth president of the United States, he was the author of the Bill of Rights and considered the "father of the Constitution." The life of his wife, Dolly Madison, was also a major topic. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121976-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A brief illustrated summary was shown of the accomplishments and life history of George Washington. He led the American colonies to victory over Great Britain in the American Revolution as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Referred to as the "Father of the Country," he also served as the first president of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121758-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121758-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton, former presidents, and others paid tribute to President Truman's leadership during the end of World War Two and the beginning of the Cold War. He became president on April 12, 1945, when President Roosevelt died. This event was held in the National Building Museum. Includes program ID 68170-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67841-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67841-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A short summary was given of the accomplishments and life history of James Buchanan, 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125192-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Edna Medford talked about the political climate of America during President Buchanan's term, which ended immediately before the start of the Civil War but included the secession of South Carolina. The conversation focused on the growing sectionalism and the divisive issue of slavery, specifically the Dred Scott case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125114-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gawalt talked about the inaugural address of President William Henry Harrison, delivered March 4, 1841. He showed the copy held at the Library of Congress and read excerpts. Mr. Gawalt described the address as a lecture on constitutional history and talked about its relevance to events of the time. He believed few actually listened to what was the longest ever inaugural address, delivered it in a cold rain. President Harrison, not wearing a coat or hat, developed pneumonia and died on April 4, 1841. At 31 days, his was the shortest presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123180-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A short summary was given of the accomplishments and life history of William Henry Harrison, 9th president of the United States. He served only 31 days before he died from pneumonia that developed from standing in the cold and rain at his inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123110-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123110-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his first inaugural address after being sworn in by Chief Justice Charles Hughes on March 4, 1933. It was the last inaugural ceremony held in March. Brief footage of his arrival was also shown. When he was inaugurated the country was in the middle of the Great Depression. Several million American's heard Roosevelt's address, which was broadcast nationwide via radio. He had defeated the incumbent Herbert Hoover, and in his speech he began laying the groundwork for his New Deal policies and economic programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5792-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT White House newsreel footage chronicled events during Johnson's presidency in January of 1968. This program was produced at the Naval Photographic Center. The program was shown courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library & Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153276-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT President Johnson spoke to Congress regarding the State of the Union. He focused on the need to improve the unemployment rate and equal civil rights for all Americans. He also proposed a reduced budget for the next fiscal year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153275-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A short summary was given of Chester A. Arthur's career and accomplishments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151291-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151291-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A brief biographical sketch of President Warren G. Harding's life and career highlights was shown. Still and motion pictures and an audio recording were included. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152092-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A short summary was given of President James K. Polk's accomplishments and life history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123551-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown of the life and accomplishments of Dwight D. Eisenhower. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153009-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Caroli talked about her book [The Roosevelt Women,] published by Basic Books. The book examines the lives of nine women of President Theodore Roosevelt's family, from his mother to the present generation in one of the most influential families in American politics. She talked about the independence and outspokenness of the women in the Roosevelt family. After her prepared remarks she answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151529-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ritchie discussed the career of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives after his term as president. He also focused on Adams' death and his temporary interment in the Congressional Cemetery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122642-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A brief biographical vignette of President Abraham Lincoln was shown, covering his life and political career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125339-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125339-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Millard Fillmore was sworn in as president in July of 1850, upon the death of President Zachary Taylor. When he was younger, he practiced law in New York State, and became a state assemblyman. He was first elected to Congress in 1832. He was nominated for the presidency in 1856 but lost to James Buchanan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124446-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Presidential Artist Chas Fagan talked about his new painting of President-Elect Barack Obama, which was unveiled in this "Washington Journal" segment. Mr. Fagan painted portraits of the 41 U.S. presidents for the C-SPAN Presidents series, and later, Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282912-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282912-9 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about President Roosevelt and the 1930s U.S. Supreme Court. They discussed important Supreme Court decisions, appointments and presidential politics of the era including the controversial "packing of the court" also known as the Court Reorganization Plan of 1937. They responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. "Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt and the 1930s Supreme Court" was the first panel of "The Presidency and the Supreme Court," which was the second national conference sponsored by the nation's twelve Presidential Libraries, their foundations, and the National Archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202051-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A panel chaired by Allen Weinstein discussed the work of presidential libraries. The session "The Life Cycle of Presidential Libraries: From Processing to Declassification to Education" of the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association was held in the Cecil B. Day Chapel of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. It was a joint session with the AHA National History Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196072-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Newsreel film and photographs illustrated President Ford's life and career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153821-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith conducted a tour of presidential sites. A C-SPAN videojournalist accompanied the group. Included are several sites in Virginia relating the history of Presidents George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. This "Presidents and Patriots" tour April 28 - May 7, 2006, visited presidential sites and Civil War and Revolutionary War sites in the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The tour was organized by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University and the National Archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194131-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT President Johnson spoke to a joint session of Congress regarding the voting rights of all Americans. He focused on the denial of equal rights to African-Americans and stressed that all citizens must have an equal right to vote. Courtesy of the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Professor Ferrell talked about his book, [The Strange Deaths of President Harding], published by the University of Missouri Press. Mr. Ferrell discussed the president's physical death from a heart attack as well as the death of his reputation. He talked about the rumors that still haunt the 29th president, including the circumstances surrounding his death, whether he had an illegitimate child, and what he knew about Teapot Dome and other scandals during his administration. President Harding died in San Francisco on his way back from Alaska on August 2, 1923. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77425-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Walch gave the C-SPAN crew a tour of the Herbert Hoover museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58333-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 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 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A short summary of the life and accomplishments of President Herbert Hoover was given. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152500-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152500-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT The School Bus crew toured Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153334-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Miller discussed his biography of President Theodore Roosevelt entitled, [Theodore Roosevelt: A Life], published by William Morrow and Company. He spoke on his research into the former president, and recounted anecdotes on the colorful president's political career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37981-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Dodd, speaking as if she were Eleanor Roosevelt, talked about her political activities and those of her husband Franklin. She also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152224-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152224-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 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 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Jones described the boyhood home of President Reagan. The various rooms were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154025-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown of the life and accomplishments of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152699-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist described a little history of the U.S. Supreme Court in his book, [Grand Inquests: The Historic Impeachments of Justice Samuel Chase and President Andrew Johnson], published by William Morrow and Company. The book details the impeachment hearings of Justice Samuel Chase of the United States Supreme Court in 1805 and of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. Justice Rehnquist said the both of these trials in the first half of the nineteenth century helped define the separation of powers of the United States government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26896-1 Mon, 12 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT