The most popular programs for the Executive Branch Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1282 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 06:36:29 GMT President Clinton announced three executive branch appointments: William Daley, a Chicago attorney and brother of Mayor Richard Daley, to be Secretary of Commerce, Rep. Richardson to be Ambassador to the U.N. and Gene Sperling to be Chairman of the National Economic Council. He also announced that four cabinet-level officials will remain for his second term: Janet Reno, Robert Rubin, Donna Shalala and Carol Browner. After his announcement and remarks, by his choices, the president took reporters' questions on his cabinet and his expectations for his second term among other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77323-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama outlined his priorities for legislative action and priorities for the American people. In his remarks he highlighted job creation, heath care, the economy, national security and the environment. He also outlined his agenda for the coming year, including global warming, immigration reform, financial regulation, and ending the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy of exclusion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291689-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291689-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama outlined his priorities for legislative action and priorities for the American people.*In his remarks he called for raising the minimum wage, increasing spending on infrastructure, addressing climate change, and reducing the budget deficit through a mix of tax increases and spending cuts. He also called on Congress to address gun control, naming several recent victims of gun violence and telling lawmakers "they deserve a vote." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310819-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT From the House of Representatives, President Clinton delivered the State of the Union Address to the Congress and to the nation. He highlighted the Administration's accomplishments during 1993 including passage of the budget plan, NAFTA, tax relief for low-income workers, the Brady Bill, the Motor Voter Bill, and the Family and Medical Leave Law. The President discussed issues and goals for 1994. These include: reducing the deficit; reforming the health care and welfare systems; passing the crime bill; continuing the U.S. economic recovery; opening world markets to American products; providing Americans with the education, training and skills they need; transforming the unemployment system to a re-employment system; and promoting the Partnership for Peace and Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54050-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton delivered his fifth State of the Union Address to members of the House and Senate, the executive branch, the diplomatic corps and guests in the gallery. He outlined initiatives in several areas, including using expected budget surpluses to increase funding for the Social Security system, expanding and improving child care and regulating managed health care to insure quality and choice. He also continued a focus on education from his address the previous year with new initiatives, such as credits for school construction and reducing class sizes in early grades. Near the end of his address, he warned Saddam Hussein that the U.S. will not allow Iraq to build and stockpile weapons of mass destruction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98605-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In his second State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama outlined his priorities for legislative action and priorities for the American people. He focused on setting a new basis for economic growth and recovery through fostering American competitiveness, calling for innovation in the energy industry, renewed education efforts, and lower federal spending. He also urged Americans to embrace what he called "our generation's Sputnik moment" to spur innovation and creativity just as the Soviet launch of the Sputnik satellite had in the previous century. Sitting as a joint session of Congress, members of different parties sat together to invite a more civil mood and honor Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), who was recovering from a gun shot to the head on January 8, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297604-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297604-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the public inauguration ceremony for his second term on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. In his remarks he stressed national unity and called on lawmakers cooperate with one another to confront issues such as climate change, job creation, civil rights, and budget issues, saying "We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate." The ceremony also included the musical performances, a poetry reading, the oaths of office for president and vice president. Because the official inaugural day of January 20 was on a Sunday, the president was officially sworn into office in a private ceremony at the White House the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony on H.J.Res. 88, a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would allow a person who has been a United States citizen for 20 years to be eligible for the office of president of the United States. Currently, the Constitution limits the office to "natural born" citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158377-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President and Michelle Obama and Vice President and Jill Biden attended the National Prayer where ministers representing various religious traditions offered prayers for the country and the president. The service also included devotional music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama watched units from the military, schools, and public service organizations as they marched in the inaugural parade to honor his second inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-5 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan gave the Republican Party response to President Barack Obama's second State of the Union address. His remarks focused on the economy and reducing the national debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297604-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297604-3 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In his third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama outlined his priorities for legislative action and priorities for the American people. He opened his address by celebrating the return of combat troops from Iraq, and later outlined his policy toward the Middle East and Asia. Near the end of his remarks he also made a plea to Congress to address economic inequality. In his remarks he focused on the economy and economic recovery efforts, saying "the state of the union is getting stronger." He also proposed a bluprint for boosting American manufacturing, called for tax reforms, urged Congress to invest in innovation, and announced a program to investigate fraud in the mortgage industry.Other topics included international trade, education, clean energy, and partisan politics in Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303881-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303881-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Highlights were shown of the 1961 inauguration of President John F. Kennedy courtesy of the Senate Recording Studio. The event took place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol before a large crowd. Two of President Kennedy's best-known phrases come from his inaugural address: "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship..." and "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Highlights included the arrival of the Kennedys at the Capitol, the Marine Band playing "America the Beautiful," an invocation by Cardinal Cushing, Marion Anderson singing the National Anthem, a prayer by Archbishop Iakovos, the swearing-in of Vice President Johnson administered by the speaker of the House of Representatives, prayer by the Reverend John Barclay, the swearing-in of President Kennedy by the chief justice, the inaugural address, a benediction by Rabbi Nelson Glueck, the inaugural luncheon, and parade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave the commencement speech at the 140th commencement ceremony at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293422-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT For sale instead: 168446 compiled program. In his first State of the Union address, President Bush emphasized programs to defeat terrorism at home and abroad, revive the economy, and protect American soil. Among the programs he advocated were increased neighborhood and international volunteerism, extended unemployment for the newly jobless, prescription drug coverage for Medicare patients, tax cuts for all Americans, and a strong energy policy to create new jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168239-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Steve Clemons and Gary Schmitt talked about President Obama's choice for defense secretary, former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the defense budget, Mr. Hagel's service in Vietnam, Afghanistan, the Middle East, Israel, and Iran. A live view of the parade rehearsal for the 57th presidential inauguration was shown. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310351-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310351-3 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered the Republican Party response to the president's State of the Union Address. In his remarks he outlined the Republican Party agenda and spoke about his biography, including his parents' immigration to the United States from Cuba, the fact that he still lived in "the same working class neighborhood I grew up in," and the $100,000 in student loans he only recently paid off. Toward the end of his remarks he paused for a brief water break. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony. In his remarks he focused on themes of personal responsibility, reducing poverty, and compassion. The program featured an invocation by Franklin Graham and music to mark the occasion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden was officially sworn-in on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at his residence on the grounds of the Naval Observatory by Justice Sonya Sotomayor. Historically, Inaugural Ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because Courts and other public institutions are not open. Public ceremonies were scheduled the next day at the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 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 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Secret Service and Homeland Security officials testified on the scandal surrounding Secret Service agent interaction with Colombian prostitutes. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan disputed the notion that agents have routinely engaged in sexual misconduct while on assignment. Homeland Security Department Acting Inspector General Charles Edwards promised a wholly independent investigation of the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306164-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President George W. Bush was sworn in to a second term of office at the West Front of the Capitol. After an invocation, House Speaker Dennis Hastert administered the oath to Vice President Cheney and at noon, Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the oath of office to the president. The president then addressed the nation and spoke about America's place in the world, promoting freedom and democracy, and creating an ownership society at home. Footage begins with the president's motorcade heading to the Capitol and arrivals of dignitaries prior to the start of the official ceremony and lasts through the benediction and departure of the guests. Wintley Phipps, Guy Hovis, Susan Graham, and Denyce Graves performed during the ceremony. U.S.A.F. Technical Sergeant Bradley Bennett sang the National Anthem. Programs 185043 parts 1-4 are included in compilation IN05. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama and Vice President and Mrs. Biden attended the National Prayer Service in the National Cathedral. Spiritual leaders representing various religious traditions offered prayers for the country and the new president. The service also included devotional music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283503-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Former Oklahoma Representative Mickey Edwards spoke about the relationship between the president and Congress. Among the issues he addressed were the prescribed roles of the executive and legislative branches, President Obama's approach to the legislative process, and levels of political partisanship in Washington. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291093-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291093-3 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton delivered his seventh and final State of the Union Address to members of the House and Senate, the executive branch, the diplomatic corps and guests in the gallery. He said that the state of the union had never been better and proposed using some of the nation's wealth to provide modest tax cuts for lower and middle-income Americans. He also outlined several programs for Congress to address in the coming year, including a patients' bill of rights, increased funding for education and defense, and legislation to require photo licenses for all handgun purchases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154326-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan delivered his State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress. He talked about the values of work, family, religion and freedom. He set out several objectives: take steps to stabilize the economy, attack social problems through education and other means, make use of the global economic revolution, and budget for international security. He also spoke out against abortion-on-demand. The speech was interrupted many times by applause. CR, pp. H1-H24. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1248-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Vice President Biden attended a luncheon in the U.S. Capitol following their swearing-in ceremony. As the official party departed the luncheon, they stopped briefly at a statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310527-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Following the public inauguration ceremony and congressional luncheon, President Obama reviewed the troops from the East Front of the U.S. Capitol before the official motorcade returned to the White House. During the motorcade President and Mrs. Obama, as well as Vice President and Mrs. Biden, left the vehicle to walk and greet the crowd along Pennsylvania Avenue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-4 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Bush delivered his fifth State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. In his remarks he focused on both his foreign and domestic policy agenda. In his remarks President Bush focused on renewing America's strength and promoting democracy abroad, called for increased use of alternative energy sources, and defended his policies on surveillance programs in efforts to combat terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Four members of President Nixon's Domestic Council talked about his domestic policies and the continuing influence of those policies in the present. Geoff Shepard moderated. He talked about government organization and the origins of the Domestic Council. James Cavanaugh talked about President Nixon's proposal for health care reform, which was stopped by Senator Ted Kennedy in a move he later came to regret. Other topics included the National Cancer Act of 1971. John Whitaker talked about environmental programs, including neighborhood parks. Richard Fairbanks talked about energy conservation. Some slides were shown throughout. "Domestic Policy Initiatives of the Nixon Years" was the first of the "Richard Nixon Legacy Forums" held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace, now the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291143-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama participated in a ceremony for the 2009 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Obama praised the recipients and presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the honorees as their citations were read. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian award and recognizes exceptional meritorious service. The recipients were: Nancy Goodman Brinker; Pedro Jose Greer, Jr., M.D.; Stephen Hawking; Jack Kemp (posthumous); Senator Edward Kennedy; Billie Jean King; Sidney Poitier; Sandra Day O'Connor; Harvey Milk (posthumous); Chita Rivera; Mary Robinson; Janet Davison Rowley; Desmond Tutu; Muhammad Yunus; Reverend Joseph Lowery; and Joseph Medicine Crow http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288337-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288337-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 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 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the role of administration lawyers in the formulation of detainee interrogation policy at Guantanamo Bay. Questions focused on the witnesses' participation in the drafting of legal memos relating to the president's constitutional authority to authorize the interrogation techniques used at Guantanamo Bay and the legality of those techniques. Witnesses were also questioned about how they reached those conclusions. Exchanges were often heated between Democratic members and Mr. Addington, who was subpoenaed to appear. Mr. Yoo cited instructions from the Justice Department when refusing to answer several questions about meetings. The hearing was titled "From the Department of Justice to Guantanamo Bay: Administration Lawyers and Administration Interrogation Rules, Part III." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206186-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206186-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell gave the Republican Party response to President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address. He spoke in the House of Delegates chamber before an audience of 300 made up of family members, friends, state legislators, activists, campaign workers, staff from the governor's office and state cabinet members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291689-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291689-3 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels gave the Republican Party response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. He criticized the president's economic policies and divisiveness, saying "no feature of the Obama presidency has been sadder than its constant effort to divide us, to curry favor with some Americans by castigating others." The speech was delivered from the War Memorial in Indianapolis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303882-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Speaking at his [alma mater], President Bush received an honorary doctorate and spoke to graduating students about his experiences at Yale and offered encouragement and advice to the graduates. In his remarks he often made light of his speaking ability and academic record at Yale. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164355-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress spoke about their reactions to the president's annual State of the Union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297604-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297604-5 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments the question, "State of the Union 2010: pessimistic or optimistic?" Jon Cohen talked by telephone about a new poll conducted by [The Washington Post], the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard University's School of Public Health on the political landscape during President Obama's first year in office. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed Sunday morning shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291590-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291590-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Dignitaries, officials and invited guests arrived and took their places on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol prior to the inauguration of Barack Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283479-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283479-101 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President and Michelle Obama danced at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center as Jennifer Hudson sang. It was their second inaugural ball appearance that night. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-3 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT The Obama family traveled slowly in a limousine down Pennsylvania Avenue to the cheers of a large crowd lining the street while the parade followed them. The Obamas also got out of the limousine to walk the final few blocks to the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283482-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283482-101 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama outlined his budget and economic goals. In his remarks he urged the nation to remain hopeful as it confronted the economic challenges ahead and outlined recovery plans that included health care reform, revised tax policies to assist those whose incomes were below $250,000 per year, and a new commitment to education. He also spoke about fiscal responsibility and his plan to cut the budget deficit in half by the end of his term. Additionally, he spoke briefly about foreign policy challenges and recognized people in the House Gallery whose stories had inspired him. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284286-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284286-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the annual State of the Union Address, President Clinton asked for enough educational opportunities, economic security and freedom from crime to allow Americans to make the most of an "age of possibility." In his election-year speech the president outlined several areas of challenge for the nation and said that "the era of big government is over." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69496-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Obama was officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday, January 20, 2013, in a private ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House. Historically, Inaugural Ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because courts and other public institutions are not open. The public ceremony was scheduled for the following day at the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-3 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Mr. Hammond delivered humorous remarks about Washington political culture and current events. President Bush's remarks included several photographs of the first family's private life. Prior to the remarks, association officials presented awards to members and a video spoofing the television series "Survivor" was shown. Following the remarks Mr. Hammond spoke about the experience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163957-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Obama presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 2010 recipients. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian award and recognizes exceptional meritorious service. The recipients were former President George H.W. Bush, Georgia Representative John Lewis, Maya Angelou, Warren Buffett, Bill Russell, Stan Musial, Gerda Weissmann Klein, Jean Kennedy Smith, Yo-Yo Ma, Jasper Johns, John H. Adams, John Sweeney, Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel, Sylvia Mendez, and Dr. Tom Little (posthumous). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298028-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298028-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Eric Posner talked about his life, work, and career. He is the Kirkland and Ellis Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail as well as questions from members of the studio audience in the University Center's River Room at the 2011 [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. Eric Posner is the author of [Law and Social Norms] (2000) and [The Perils of Global Legalism] (2009). He is also the co-author of [The Limits of International Law] (2005); [New Foundations of Cost-Benefit Analysis] (2006); [Terror in the Balance: Security, Liberty and the Courts] (2007); [Climate Change Justice] (2010); and [The Executive Unbound: After the Madisonian Republic] (2010). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299443-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Bush outlined his budget and economic goals. He offered a plan that would provide a $1.6 trillion tax cut, pay off $2 trillion of the national debt over the next 10 years, and leave a portion of the projected surplus for emergency measures. He also talked about education policy, Social Security, and his philosophy of limited government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162715-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Cameras at various locations around Washington, D.C. showed the inaugural activities and crowds gathered for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Video coverage of the events was shown without audio commentary or visual descriptions of the events of the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283497-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan delivered his annual State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress. The speech was delayed several days in order to honor and mourn the victims of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. In his remarks he talked about a number of issues including reducing budget deficits, called for a line-item veto, asked Congress to address welfare reform, and spoke about arms reduction and relations with the Soviet Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125975-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT