The most popular programs for the Bush, George H. W. Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=104 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, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 07:44:38 GMT In their first appearance at the White House since the George W. Bush presidency, Former President and First Lady Laura Bush attended the official unveiling of their portraits to be hung in the White House. President Obama, in remarks that were sometimes humorous, thanked the former president for his assistance and encouragement during the transition between administrations, saying, "We may have our differences politically, but the presidency transcends those differences." He also mentioned President Bush's "strength and resolve" in the first days following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306331-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306331-2 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Russ Baker talked about his book [Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, the Powerful Forces that Put It in the White House, and What Their Influence Means for America] (Bloomsbury Press; December 18, 2008). In his book about the Bush family, he alleges connections to John F. Kennedy's assassination, Watergate, and many other pivotal events. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Russ Baker is a freelance investigative journalist and founder of WhoWhatWhy/the Real News Project, a non-profit investigative news organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285736-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT George Bush was sworn in as the nation's 41st president at 12:00 noon on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor administered the vice-presidential oath to Dan Quayle, followed by Chief Justice William Rehnquist administering the presidential oath to George H.W. Bush. After his swearing-in he delivered his inaugural address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5794-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the fortieth in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of George Bush. Among the issues they addressed were his naval service, his early political career, the influence of the Cold War and the end of the Cold War on his policies, and the Persian Gulf War. During the program video footage, still photographs and various other memorabilia from his administration were shown. A librarian from George Bush Middle School in Texas was interviewed and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151637-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice talked about her new book [Condoleezza Rice: A Memoir of My Extraordinary, Ordinary Family and Me], about her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama. Following her remarks, she answered written questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296032-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bush and Mr. Scowcroft talked about their book [A World Transformed] published by Alfred A. Knopf. The two men first worked together in 1976 when Mr. Scowcroft was head of the National Security Council and Mr. Bush was head of the Central Intelligence Agency. Scowcroft was also President Bush's National Security Adviser 1989-1992. They provided insiders' views of the end of the Cold War and the personalities of a world in transition. They reminisced about many of their experiences with those world leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112316-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT At the 1988 Republican National Convention, Vice President Bush delivered his acceptance speech as the Republican presidential candidate. Richard Norton Smith recorded an introduction to the speech at some time in 2008. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3848-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3848-2 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President and Mrs. Bush, President and Mrs. Clinton, and former presidents and first ladies gathered to celebrate the opening of the Bush Presidential Library. President Bush praised the former presidents and thanked them for coming to the dedication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95003-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT First ladies Barbara and Laura Bush talked about their unique family and historical relationships, the stereotypes perpetuated about the president's spouse, how they handled political criticism, their experiences as wartime first ladies, and their advice to their successors. They were interviewed by Richard Norton Smith and also responded to questions from members of the audience. Former President George H.W. Bush attended. "Reflections of First Ladies Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush" was a panel at the conference "America's First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy." Held at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, it was the first of three conferences focusing on first ladies organized by Anita McBride to be held at the Texas presidential libraries. It was presented in partnership with American University, Texas A&M University, the White House Historical Association, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302791-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302791-3 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President George H.W. Bush commemorated the 20th anniversary of the initiation of military operations to liberate Kuwait from Iraq by inviting Desert Storm veterans to a discussion among members of his foreign policy team and military advisers at that time and Kuwaiti officials. A video history of the Gulf War was shown which former President Bush narrated. Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker moderated. The program opened with the colors and national anthem and closed with Lee Greenwood singing "Proud to Be an American." "20th Anniversary Commemoration of the Beginning of Military Operations to Liberate Kuwait" was a Lenore and Francis Humphrys International Speakers Program event in Texas A&M University's Reed Arena co-sponsored by the Bush School of Government and Public Service and The Shell Oil Company. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297623-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT For the second time in recent months, former first ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush sat down for a conversation about their time in the White House as part of a series of conferences on America's first ladies. In this discussion - moderated by historian and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin - we hear Barbara Bush on her husband's 1992 loss to Bill Clinton, and her thoughts on the 2012 presidential campaign. Laura Bush speaks about her work on behalf of women in Afghanistan and about the moment she realized that average Americans really do listen to what the first lady has to say. This hour-long conversation took place at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas as part of the conference, "America's First Ladies: An Enduring Vision." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305513-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305513-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Podhoretz, former speech writer for President Reagan and former special assistant in the Office of Drug Control Policy, discussed his, [Hell of a Ride: Backstage at the White House Follies 1989-93], published by Simon and Schuster. The book describes the White House from the perspective of mid-level staffers, from their euphoria immediately following the Persian Gulf War to the depression after the 1992 election loss. Mr. Podhoretz believes that President Bush won the presidency by running on the record of President Reagan, but, once in office, he turned away from the style of government which had made Ronald Reagan so popular. In the conclusion he describes the Bush presidency as a "cosmic joke." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53222-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Myra Gutin recounts Barbara Bush's four years as first lady. Professor Gutin argues that Mrs. Bush was more politically astute and successful than her husband and details the former first lady's deft understanding of public relations. Ms. Gutin's presentation in Ketcham Hall of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building in Washington, D.C., on March 16, 2011, was part of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society's noon Women's History Month Book Signing Series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298718-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The eleventh in a series on presidential libraries focused on George H.W. Bush's life and career using rarely-seen materials housed at the library. Guests talked about the significance of Bush's presidency and the collection of film and sound recordings, as well as letters, documents and artifacts in the stacks and vaults of the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. Library officials conducted a tour of the library and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Series historian and consultant Richard Norton Smith participated from the studio in Washington, D.C. Highlighted film, sound, documents, and artifacts featured during the show included an interview with the former president in his presidential library on November 8, 2007; never before televised appearances from the Gridiron Dinner featuring President Bush's humorous monologues from 1990, 1991 and 1992; letters and diaries from throughout his life and career; and some of the over 100 scrap books that Barbara Bush put together during their personal and public lives. C-SPAN's Presidential Libraries: History Uncovered was a 12-week series airing live on location from the 12 presidential libraries spanning Herbert Hoover to Bill Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200511-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200511-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former first ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush recalled their time and experiences in the White House. Among the topics they addressed were Christmas time at Camp David and the difficult days and months after the September 11th terrorist attacks. This event was part of a conference which examined the legacies of America's first ladies and took place at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309081-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309081-4 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President George H.W. Bush talked about his personal life and career. Topics included his early career in public service, as Director of the CIA, his decision to seek the presidency, his vice presidency and relationship with Ronald Reagan, and the Persian Gulf War. He also talked about his Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153720-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Philip Zelikow chaired a discussion of the statecraft of President George H.W. Bush. They responded to questions from members of the audience. "Bush's Statecraft" was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of President George H.W. Bush by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302075-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302075-2 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Mitchell moderated this discussion among three former first ladies. They talked about their activities since leaving the White House, including addiction programs, mental health and literacy. They also reflected upon their experiences in the White House, both positive and negative, and how these experiences prepared them for their current activities and their readjustment to life after being in the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101880-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101880-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Naftali profiled the presidency of George H.W. Bush in the monthly Bradley Lecture at the American Enterprise Institute, titled "The Reluctant Realism of George H. W. Bush." Mr. Naftali contends that the 41st president had to make difficult economic decisions following the fiscal exuberance of the Reagan administration. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Timothy Naftali is the director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. He is the author of numerous books, including [Blind Spot: The Secret History of American Counter Terrorism], and [George H.W. Bush], part of The American Presidents biography series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203456-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fitzwater discussed his recent book, [Call the Briefing! Bush and Reagan, Sam and Helen: A Decade with Presidents and the Press], published by Times Books. He reminisced about his years in the White House press office in his service as press secretary to both Presidents Reagan and Bush from 1983 to 1993 and his relationships with members of the press. Mr. Fitzwater discussed why television cameras bothered him during the daily news briefing and his involvement in the 1992 presidential campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67754-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Melvyn Leffler chaired a discussion of President George H.W. Bush as commander in chief. The panel focused on the president's emphasis on trust, power, and organization and what those characteristics reveal about his leadership style. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Bush as Commander in Chief" was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of the President George H.W. Bush administration by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302075-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302075-3 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former First Lady Barbara Bush talked about her life since leaving the White House in 1993. Mrs. Bush has continued to support many causes and authored several books. Her most recent book is [Reflections: Life After the White House]. Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein interviewed her as part of the "American Conversations" series held in the McGowan Theater of the National Archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203788-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bush was joined by his older son, several members of his administration, and former Canadian Prime Minister Mulroney for the groundbreaking ceremony for the George Bush Presidential Library. The facility will be constructed on the campus of Texas A&M University, and will include a library, a museum, and several study centers and academic departments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61878-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scholars, members of the Bush administration and others discussed the U.S. operations in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Mr. Heimbach, Laurence Radway summarized their papers on Bush's moral leadership during the Gulf War and the role of mass nationalism in the Gulf War. Then the other panelists commented on the presentations and made other remarks. They panelists also took questions from the audience. This was part of a three-day symposium on the Bush presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80506-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The former vice president spoke about his recent book [Standing Firm] in which he discussed his life prior to and including his tenure as vice president. He described his family and the influence they have had on his life. A large portion of the book covered media misperceptions of him and the need for a more objective media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57532-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The former president makes his first appearance as a civilian upon his arrival in his home state of Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37669-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton unveiled the official White House portraits of President and Mrs. Bush. President Clinton said that, as Americans look for ways to come together to deal with today's challenges, they can do well in looking at the lives of President and Mrs. Bush. "They have been guided by the basic American values and virtues of honesty, compassion, civility, responsibility, and optimism. They have passed these values on to their family and on to our American family as well," he said. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66189-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush each received the 2006 Woodson Medal for Outstanding Community Leadership and Service at a luncheon in their honor. They were interviewed on stage by Houston Forum's Wyatt and Alexander. They answered questions about a wide range of topics, and reminisced about their life together, the causes they support, and their White House years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191027-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kelley talked about her book, [The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty], published by Doubleday. The author chronicles the history of the Bush family beginning with Prescott Bush's dealings in the Ohio steel industry and his political career in Connecticut in the 1950's. The book details information about the family's private life, including family jealousy, marriages, divorces, and alleged mistresses. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. Ms. Kelley also talked about her other biographies of celebrities, political figures, and the royal family. She also talked about media bias, the current political climate, and administration efforts to discredit her work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183533-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT During a trip to China in 1989, President Bush is shown meeting with Deng Xiaoping and later toasted his guests at a dinner in Beijing. President Bush served as the United States liaison to China in 1974 and 1975. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107547-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former first lady Nancy Reagan presented former President George Herbert Walker Bush with the 2007 Ronald Reagan Freedom Award. Other speakers praised him and his presidency. President Bush spoke about his experiences as vice president and president. The presentation was made at a dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on the 96th anniversary of the birth of President Ronald Reagan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196599-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT After an introduction by her mother Barbara Bush, Doro Bush Koch talked about her book, [My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H. W. Bush], newly published by Warner Books. In the memoir, she recounted childhood memories of her father, former President George H. W. Bush, and revealed how he dealt with crises and challenges as both a father and a president. She discussed how the 41st president felt when two of his sons entered politics and talked about his friendship with former rival Bill Clinton. The author was joined on stage by her father for a discussion. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. This event of the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation, the Kay and Britt Rice Lecture Series, was held at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195332-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A portrait of former President George Bush was unveiled at a ceremony attended by many dignitaries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68467-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sidney Milkis chaired a discussion of President George H.W. Bush and American conservatism. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Bush and American Conservatism" was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of President George H.W. Bush by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302076-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Roman Papadiuk spoke about President George H.W. Bush's leadership and management style. Among the topics he addressed were his interpersonal relations with other, his personal style as president, and and how he faced policy challenges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291687-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown of the life and accomplishments of President George Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154142-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154142-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Becker is the former chief of staff to President Bush and now his assistant in his Houston, Texas office. She described the former president's current activities and a video tour of the office was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154166-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154166-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Charles Jones chaired a discussion of the domestic agenda of the President George H.W. Bush administration. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Domestic Side of the Bush Presidency" was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of President George H.W. Bush by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302076-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302076-2 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT As part of a symposium on the roles of presidential spouses, former first lady Barbara Bush was interviewed by Mr. Anthony before an audience. She reflected on her experiences as first lady, describing her role as more traditional and less activist, although she did exert leadership in literacy issues. She responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60623-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Third Wednesdays Non-Fiction book discussion group met at the Savage Branch Library to discuss James Bradley's book, [Flyboys: A True Story of Courage], published by Little Brown and Company. In this follow-up to his 2000 book, [Flags of Our Fathers], Mr. Bradley wrote about nine American Navy and Marine aviators who were shot down off the island of Chichi Jima. Eight of the men were executed by Japanese soldiers on the island. The ninth, George H. W. Bush, was picked up by an American submarine and later became the 41st president of the United States. The program was introduced with a video clip of James Bradley talking about his book at the National Book Festival on October 4, 2003. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190751-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT There are some audio difficulties during this program. Colleagues and other dignitaries paid tribute to President George H.W. Bush, including the Kuwaiti ambassador who thanked President Bush for freeing Kuwait from Iraq during the Persian Gulf War. This dinner was part of a three-day symposium on the Bush presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80509-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The National Federation of Republican Women held a ceremony paying tribute to Barbara Bush, wife of Vice President and Republican presidential candidate George H.W. Bush. Many persons, including her husband and her daughter Dorothy, praised her personality and public service, especially in the promotion of literacy programs. Mrs. Bush also spoke briefly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4030-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Phillips talked about his book, [American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush], published by Viking Press. He detailed the history of four generations of the Bush family, and discussed the business connections, donors, and support base shared by presidents George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush. Mr. Phillips also talked about various foreign political dynasties, and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180553-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180553-5 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush talked about his book [All the Best, George Bush], published by Scribner. He read several of the book's collection of letters, memos, and diary entries to friends and family from throughout his life. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152619-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fred Barnes talked about the Bush presidency and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. He recently wrote a [Weekly Standard] piece about the achievements over the last eight years. A portion of President Bush's December 13, 2000, address before the Texas House of Representatives after Vice President Gore's concession speech was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283406-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283406-3 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Several members of the Bush administration discussed the inner dynamics of the Bush White House. They talked about their relations with the president and vice president, as well as each other, and examined how the Bush administration functioned on both domestic and foreign policy issues. They also took questions from the audience. This was part of a three-day symposium on the Bush presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80459-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80459-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Charles, Professor Genovese and Professor Mervin summarized their papers on the moral leadership of President Bush, how he dealt with the limits of U.S. power and an evaluation of his presidency. Then the other panelists commented on the presentations and provided their evaluations of the Bush presidency. They also took a few questions from the audience. This was part of a three-day symposium on the Bush presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80555-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Phillips talked about his book [American Dynasty] about the Bush family's political activities over several generations. His remarks focused on the family ties to business and the intelligence community, as well as their use of Machiavellian methods in wielding power. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179790-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT At a Republican fundraising event participants paid tribute to President and Mrs. Bush. Following a video highlight of President Bush's career was shown, Mrs. Bush described life in retirement. President Bush then talked about his presidency and the Republican Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122859-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122859-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the last of of ten "Character Above All" lectures examining the character and leadership of presidents of the past 50 years, Dr. Beschloss discussed the life and presidency of George Bush. He called the Bush family a "political dynasty," from President Bush's father who was a Connecticut senator through son George, Jr. who was recently elected governor of Texas. Dr. Beschloss examined President Bush's political career, referring to "echoes of Eisenhower's" character, the significance of his move to Texas, and other influences. He also described character traits such as Vice President Bush's loyalty during President Reagan's administration. He speculated on the reasons for the 1992 loss to Bill Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63616-1 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT