The most popular programs for the Presidency Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=136 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, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 03:18:46 GMT Former President George W. Bush talked about his memoir [Decision Points]. The program took place on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where his presidential library was being built. Nineteen students from the university asked Mr. Bush questions about his administration, his programs, and his future plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297693-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297693-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith talked about the updated version of the book [Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb: A Tour of Presidential Gravesites], published that day by PublicAffairs. The book is a comprehensive guide to the final resting places of U.S. presidents. Mr. Norton is a contributor to the book as is fellow presidential historian Douglas Brinkely. The main author is Brian Lamb. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292011-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292011-6 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel of White House insiders during the Nixon administration talked about how Chief of Staff Bob Haldeman organized the Office of the President for efficient management. They discussed how President Nixon was briefed, scheduled, and moved through events and around the world. Topics included juggling the many roles of the president so that he could focus on the matters only he could handle. The panelists accompanied their presentations with pictures, charts, and videotaped remarks from David Parker, president of the American Gas Association, who also served in the White House. After their presentations they responded to questions submitted over the Internet. Former Assistant to the President Steve Bull talked about how the president's daily schedule was maintained and managed. Former Assistant to the Chief-of-Staff Larry Higby talked about the role of chief of staff. Ronald H. Walker, head of the first Office of Presidential Advance, talked about White House advance operations and how it supported presidential policy initiatives. Former Senior Assistant to the President Dwight Chapin moderated. "Effective Use of the President's Time" was the second 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/292092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292092-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Beschloss talked about his life and career. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video was shown of Mr. Beschloss giving a tour of President Lincoln's Cottage on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home in Washington. He talked about visiting historic sites and the book he was writing on presidents in wartime. Michael Beschloss is a presidential historian and a regular contributor to PBS's "The Newshour." He is a trustee of the White House Historical Association, and a former trustee of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. He has also served as a historian for the Smithsonian Institute. Michael Beschloss is the author of six books: [Kennedy and Roosevelt: The Uneasy Alliance] (1980); [Mayday: Eisenhower, Khrushchev and the U-2 Affair] (1986); [Eisenhower: A Centennial Life] (1990); [The Crisis Years: Kennedy and Khrushchev, 1960-196]3 (1991); [The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitler's Germany, 1941-1945] (2002); and [Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989] (2007). He is also the co-author with Strobe Talbott of [At the Highest Levels: The Inside Story of the End of the Cold War] (1993), and the editor of three books: [Taking Charge: The Johnson White House Tapes, 1963-1964] (1997); [Reaching for Glory: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 1964-1965] (2010); and [Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy] (2011). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307474-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 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 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Author and historian David Pietrusza talked about his life and career and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. An award-winning expert on U.S. presidents and the American pastime of baseball, he talked about topics including early 20th-century presidents, post-World War II America, and the era of Prohibition. He is the author of nine nonfiction books, including [1920: The Year of the Six Presidents]; [1948: Harry Truman's Improbable Victory and the Year that Transformed America]; and [1960, LBJ vs. JFK vs. Nixon: The Epic Campaign that Forged Three Presidencies]; and is the editor of [Silent Cal's Almanack]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306403-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Abshire talked about the history of executive orders, laws made by the president that bypassing Congress. At the time of this program, President Obama had begun to use executive orders because of the divided state of Congress. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302756-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302756-6 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gary Silversmith gave a tour of the USS Sequoia, the yacht that served U.S. presidents from Herbert Hoover to Jimmy Carter. Mr. Silversmith, who purchased the National Historic Landmark in 2000, has collected stories about the 104 foot wooden vessel from former captains, crew members, and Secret Service agents. In this part of the program he talked about how he acquired the yacht and gave a tour of the upper deck. Pictures and a clip were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296296-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296296-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was presented as a gift to the American people. The career of former President Reagan was reviewed by the speakers. The library will be the future burial site of President and Mrs. Reagan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22610-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley talked by video uplink from Boston, Massachusetts, about the current administration and compared it to past presidents and their administrations. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292091-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292091-3 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books that take a critical look at the U.S.'s role and actions around the world. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Moderator John W. Whitehead is the author of [The Freedom Wars]. David Swanson is the author of [War Is A Lie]. Bruce Fein is the author of [American Empire Before the Fall]. "The Imperial Presidency" was a panel at the Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia. Held in the City Council Chambers on Thursday, March 17, 2011, it was hosted by the Rutherford Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298560-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Presidential historian Steven Hayward presents his rankings of America's presidents based on their efforts to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." The author's constitutional grades range from an "F" for President Woodrow Wilson to an "A-" for President Ronald Reagan. Steven Hayward also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Mr. Meese moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304408-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Oval Office was discussed from an historical perspective. Several clips were shown to depict the changes that the Oval Office has gone through. The Oval Office was first designed at the turn of the century during Theodore Roosevelt's administration and was moved in 1934 to the newly designed West Wing. It has served each subsequent U.S. president as his official place of work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51555-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs discussed the relationships among the last 13 former presidents, especially each president's relationships during his term in office with his predecessors. The authors argued that the "world's most exclusive fraternity" is often marked by shifting allegiances as one week's supporter is the next week's critic, yet they provide support for each other for the sake of the country. The authors showed slides during their presentation and also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306529-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Four former presidential photographers talked about their insight into life in the White House and the history of presidential photography, including the inauguration of Barack Obama. The photographers each showed pictures during his presentation. Then they held a panel discussion and responded to questions from members of the audience. Presidential historian Mark Updegrove and photographer Frank Wolfe made introductory remarks and Don Carleton moderated the discussion. Frank Wolfe was the photographer for President Lyndon Johnson; David Hume Kennerly for President Gerald Ford; David Valdez for President George H.W. Bush; Robert McNeely for President Bill Clinton, and Eric Draper for President George W. Bush. Mr. Kennerly organized a crew of photographers, including Mr. McNeely, to cover the inauguration of Barack Obama. Their photographs are included in the book [Barack Obama: The Official Inauguration Book] (Five Ties Publishing; May 1, 2009). "Behind The Lens: White House Photography From LBJ To Obama" was held on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. CST at the LBJ Library's Auditorium at the University of Texas at Austin. It was the first program of a collaboration with the Briscoe Center for American History. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291502-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291502-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion on the American presidency was held featuring Gary May, author of [John Tyler]; William Leuchtenburg, author of [Herbert Hoover]; and Timothy Naftali, author of [George H.W. Bush]. All three biographies are part of "The American Presidents" series published by Times Books. Topics included how the authors came to write about Presidents Tyler, Hoover, or Bush; and strengths, weaknesses, and constitutional issues faced by those presidents. Sean Wilentz moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284259-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284259-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former presidential speech writer Peggy Noonan talked about her book [What I Saw at the Revolution: A Political Life in the Reagan Era]. She answered her critics and talked of the publicity surrounding the book. Once a writer for newscaster Dan Rather, Ms. Noonan was a speech writer for Ronald Reagan during the last half of his presidency. She also wrote the well-known "thousand points of light" acceptance speech that George Bush delivered at the 1988 Republican convention. In addition to discussing her experiences at the White House, she reflected on the role of speech writers in politics and discussed her own political beliefs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10932-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Biographer Nigel Hamilton profiles the twelve American presidents since World War II. Using the Roman historical text, The Twelve Caesars, as his model, the author recalls each president's path to the presidency, their domestic and foreign policy decisions while in office, and their leadership on the international stage. Nigel Hamilton discussed his book at Porter Square Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295715-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The veteran White House correspondent explores the long history of black service in the home of the president of the United States. From the slaves who built the house to generations of black who have staffed it, Mr. Walsh shows that race relations inside the White House have sometimes reflected those outside of its doors. He talked with author and educator Julianne Malveaux. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298112-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ivan Eland talked about his book, [Recarving Rushmore: Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty] (Independent Institute; January 9, 2009). The book ranks the presidents on the merits of their policies and the extent to which those policies contribute to peace, prosperity, and liberty. Commentary is provided by Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) and Rick Shenkman of the History News Network. Ivan Eland is a senior fellow and director of the Center on Peace & Liberty at the Independent Institute. His books include [The Empire Has No Clothes] and [Putting 'Defense' Back into U.S. Defense Policy]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283307-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Five former presidential speechwriters discussed the role of presidential speechwriters throughout history and their relationships with the presidents they served. Topics included their assessments of President Obama's rhetoric. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Panel: Ted Sorensen, adviser and primary speechwriter for President Kennedy; Chris Matthews, speechwriter for President Carter; Landon Parvin, speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan and both Presidents Bush; Michael Waldman, speechwriter for President Clinton; and Michael Gerson, speechwriter for President George W. Bush. The moderator was Ken Walsh. "Presidential Speechwriters: Making History One Word at a Time" was an evening presentation of the Smithsonian Associates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295882-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Merry examines how U.S. presidents are ranked in the eyes of historians and the populace. The author places the president's in groupings to better understand their places in history, from "Leaders of Destiny" (Washington, Lincoln, FDR, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, and Jackson) to "Split-Decision Presidents," who had a better first term than second, (Wilson, Eisenhower, and Clinton) and "Utter Failures" (Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Buchanan, and Pierce). Robert Merry responded to questions from members of the audiences at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306945-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Walter Dellinger moderated a panel of legal scholars who talked about the issue of presidential obligation to follow the law. Among the topics of discussion were the role of the Justice Department, congressional restraints on presidential power, and the George W. Bush administration's actions on torture and wire taps. Following their remarks, panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296666-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Presidential biographers and historians Robert Caro, Bob Clark, and Ted Sorenson discussed their research and writings on former Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. The panel was moderated by James Atlas. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Robert Caro is the author of several books including [The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York], which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1974 and a multi-volume biography of Lyndon Johnson that includes the titles, [The Path to Power], [Means of Ascent], and [Master of the Senate] that was the winner of the National Book Award in 2002 and Pulitzer Prize in 2003. Bob Clark is the supervisory archivist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library. Ted Sorensen was a speechwriter and special counsel to President John F. Kennedy. Following his time in the Kennedy administration, Mr. Sorensen practiced international law. He is the author of several books, including [Kennedy], [Decision-Making in the White House], and [Counselor: A Life a the Edge of History]. James Atlas is the president of the publisher Atlas & Co. He is the author of several books, including [My Life in the Middle Ages] and [Bellow: A Biography]. This was part of The Conservators Program at the New York Public Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282326-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former presidents and first ladies gathered at an official dinner to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the White House. In their remarks the presidents talked about their time in the White House and praised the White House staff for their hard work. Prior to the speeches Ms. Conroy talked about the history of the White House, its furnishings, and what might be expected at the dinner. Additionally, video footage of a White House tour and a press briefing on the dinner were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160397-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ivan Eland talked about his book [Recarving Rushmore: Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty] (Independent Institute; January 9, 2009). In his book Mr. Eland ranks the presidents of the United States based on the level of success each one had in advancing the causes of peace, prosperity and liberty. Representative Ron Paul was the guest interviewer. Ivan Eland is a senior fellow and director of the Center on Peace and Liberty at the Independent Institute. His books include [The Empire Has No Clothes] and [Putting 'Defense' Back into U.S. Defense Policy]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284995-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Edna Greene Medord and Richard Norton Smith talked about the release of the results of C-SPAN's second Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership, in which a cross-section of presidential historians ranked the 42 former occupants of the White House on ten attributes of leadership. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Douglas Brinkley, participating by phone, provided an overview of the results, and elaborated on Benjamin Harrison's and George W. Bush's rankings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284070-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284070-7 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke about his book, [Between Hope and History: America's Challenges for the 21st Century]. It outlines the accomplishments of his first term and his agenda for the next four years as a mixture of various political ideas and ideologies. The title comes from an Irish poem. He also talked about other topics, including his personal reading habits, his relations with the press and his goals for his life after his presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77223-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77223-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Political speechwriters and other communications professionals talked about the rhetoric used by President Obama in his public speeches. Among the topics they addressed were the speech writing process, public perceptions of presidential speeches, and the uses of different forms of political rhetoric. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. "Speechwriters Meet Scholars: Presidential Rhetoric in the Age of Obama" was a session of the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association at the Washington Hilton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295301-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Allan Lichtman teaches a course on the modern American presidency. In this class he used slides as he lectured about President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. This is the second of two parts of the lecture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301620-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301620-2 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on presidents as commanders-in chief by looking at the nature of modern U.S. military engagements and foreign policy, learning from key conflicts over the past 60 years, and gaining perspective on America's strategies and aims in Iraq and Afghanistan. Topics included the U.S. government's post-World War II communism containment policies, the Cold War Soviet threat, and the post-September 11 wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also during this conversation, Senator Evan Bayh recalled, as a six-year old, meeting former President Harry Truman. Former Nebraska Senator and Governor Bob Kerrey moderated. The Fourth Annual Howard and Virginia Bennett Forum on the Presidency, "Presidents at War: Korea to Afghanistan," was held at Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. It was the final event in a series of programs the Truman Library Institute offered in 2010 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296526-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A discussion was held on the future of the presidency. Panel members were asked to consider five questions: has to presidency become too powerful, would the founders approve of today's presidency, does the presidency threaten our system of checks and balances, do Americans rely too much on presidential leadership to solve problems, and the extent to which the presidency contributes to public distrust. Topics included President Obama, the future of the presidency after George W. Bush, and the current economic crisis. After their remarks, panelists responded to audience members' questions. The fourth annual Ronald Reagan Symposium, "The Future of the American Presidency." was held by the Robertson School of Government in the Main Theatre of Regent University. Brandice Canes-Wrone is the author of [Who Leads Whom? Presidents, Policy, and the Public] (University of Chicago Press; 2005). George Edwards, III, is the author of [Governing by Campaigning: The Politics of the Bush Presidency] (2008), [On Deaf Ears: The Limits of the Bully Pulpit] (2003), and [At the Margins: Presidential Leadership of Congress] (1989). He serves as editor of [Presidential Studies Quarterly]. Gene Healy is the author of [The Cult of the Presidency: America's Dangerous Devotion to Executive Power] (2008). William Howell is the co-author of [While Dangers Gather: Congressional Checks on Presidential War Powers] (Princeton University Press, 2007) and author of [Power Without Persuasion: The Politics of Direct Presidential Action] (Princeton University Press, 2003). Stephen Skowronek is the author of [Presidential Leadership in Political Time: Reprise and Reappraisal] (2008). Jeffrey Tulis is the author of [The Rhetorical Presidency] (1987) and [The Presidency in the Constitutional Order] (1981). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283894-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283894-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Watergate journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein participated in a panel discussion on "Watergate and Presidential Accountability" which was moderated by Bruce Buchanan. Scholars examined how the Watergate affair changed the presidency. After their presentations the participants responded to audience members' questions. The Harry Ransom Center presented "The Legacy of Watergate: Why It Still Matters" in McCullough Theatre. Co-sponsors were the [Austin American-Statesman] and statesman.com. This forum held on the 35th anniversary of the Watergate break-in celebrated the opening of the Woodward-Bernstein Watergate Archive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197307-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Zacher talked about his new book, [Trial and Triumph: Presidential Power in the Second Term], published by Presidential Press. It focuses on how some presidents have succeeded in their second terms and why others have failed, primarily because of congressional opposition. He also talked about his ten criteria for a successful second term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77381-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77381-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Biographer Nigel Hamilton profiles the 12 U.S. presidents elected since World War II. He details the personalities and motivations of the men, and the achievements and failures of their administrations. He examined the latter half of 20th century history and the first decade of the 21st with presidential historian Richard Norton Smith, who served as director of the presidential libraries of Herbert Hoover, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296310-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Peter Spiro explained the meaning of "natural born citizen" as the phrase is used in the U.S. Constitution in regard to the requirements for president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299235-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299235-3 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The White House Historical Association commissioned artist Peter Waddell to make 14 paintings of the White House as it appeared throughout the 19th century. The thoroughly researched and highly detailed paintings took six years to create. The paintings depict the President's House from construction in 1792 to Theodore Roosevelt's major renovation in 1902 and include changes to the out buildings and grounds as well as the interior rooms. Mr. Waddell gave a tour of the paintings on exhibit at the White House Visitor Center through November 28, 2011. The exhibit, "An Artist Visits the White House Past: The Paintings of Peter Waddell," was organized by the White House Historical Association and the Office of the Curator of the White House in cooperation with the National Park Service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298910-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Humes talked about his new book, [Confessions of a White House Ghostwriter: Five Presidents and Other Political Adventures], published by Regnery. Mr. Humes talked about his influences early on in his life and his love of history and the English language. In his book, Mr. Humes talks about what he learned during his tenure as a speechwriter for different presidents, the real reason Ford pardoned Nixon, why Reagan was his own best speechwriter and the reasons why Bush lost in the 1992 election. Mr. Humes also discussed the major influences in his life both personally and professionally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81209-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT James MacGregor Burns, author of [Crosswinds of Freedom], analyzed the past half-century of American history, beginning with Roosevelt's New Deal and concluding with the last days of the Reagan presidency. He also described personal experiences with presidents such as John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Burns concluded by commenting on the uniqueness of the American experience and its "grand experiment" in freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7854-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former gallery director Marc Pachter gave a tour of a portion of the permanent exhibit of presidential portraits in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., to discuss the art and politics of presidential portraits. This is the first of two parts of the tour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297779-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297779-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former chief White House photographers talked about what it takes to document the life of the president and the presidency and capturing history as part of their jobs. The photographers told the stories of some of their photos: David Kennerly of the Gerald Ford administration, David Valdez of the George H.W. Bush administration, Barbara Kinney of the William Clinton administration and of Hilary Clinton not only as a first lady but as a presidential candidate herself, and Eric Draper of the George W. Bush administration. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. David Gergen moderated. "Capturing History: A Conversation with White House Photographers" was a John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum of the Harvard University Institute of Politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298639-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jon Meacham delivered a keynote address on how presidents look to their predecessors for their own political inspirations. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Meacham is the author of several presidential biographies, including [American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House]. The fifth Presidential Sites and Libraries Conference, "Renewing Ideals and Engaging the Public," was hosted by The University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs. The other sponsors were the American Association for State and Local History; James Madison's Montpelier; Monticello; the National Park Service; the National Archives and Records Administration; President Lincoln's Cottage, a National Trust Historic Site; and the White House Historical Association. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295057-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the succession of presidential power in the event of the president's incapacitation or disability. Among the topics they addressed were past instances of presidential infirmity and illness, the problem of assessing disability, rule of succession outlined in the 25th Amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293043-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293043-2 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT In a preview of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, video clips of previous dinner speeches were shown, including President Reagan in 1988, President George H.W. Bush in 1989, and President Clinton in 1993. Ms. Dillon, long-time president of the White House Correspondents Association, talked about the history of the annual dinner and about the preparations for it. Mr. Edwards, Mr. Marr and Mr. Pulles talked about the behind-the-scenes preparations for the dinner while video clips of the kitchen were shown. Ms. Whiston talked about the logistics of the dinner. Scenes of guests arriving were shown. Scenes were shown of the [National Journal's] reception, one of several around Washington in honor of the dinner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163957-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163957-2 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lara Brown talked about the history of winning the presidency, from the beginning of the U.S. to modern times, and the effects of scandals on political candidates. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295311-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295311-4 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gary Silversmith gave a tour of the USS Sequoia, the yacht that served U.S. presidents from Herbert Hoover to Jimmy Carter. Mr. Silversmith, who purchased the National Historic Landmark in 2000, has collected stories about the 104 foot wooden vessel from former captains, crew members, and guests. In this part of the program he gave a tour of the lower deck. Topics included maintaining the yacht and collecting memorabilia for display. Video clips were shown as well as pictures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296296-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296296-101 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mel Marmer, a baseball historian, gave a multimedia presentation tracing the relationship between America's highest office and America's favorite pastime, from President Harrison to President Obama. Topics included presidents throwing out first pitches and the "Green Light Letter" from President Franklin Roosevelt to the baseball commissioner giving baseball permission to proceed in 1942 and expressing the value of baseball in time of war. The question and answer session was not shown. "Baseball and the Presidency" was a program held by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center.** http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293563-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293563-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton talked about her role as the president's spouse and other aspects of her life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61874-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Shenkman talked about his book, [Presidential Ambition: How the American Presidents Gained Power, Kept Power, and Got Things Done], published by HarperCollins. The book examines the methods presidents use to wield influence and the qualities that separate them from other Americans. The author asserts that the most successful American presidents found ways to expand their power and manipulate both the press and the general public. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121914-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Political consultants talked about the Obama presidency. They focused on job performance, polling numbers, and challenges that have faced the administration in its first year. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290019-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290019-2 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT