The most popular programs for the American Presidents Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=23 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:40 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Johnson spoke to a joint session of Congress regarding the voting rights of all Americans. He focused on the denial of equal rights to African-Americans and stressed that all citizens must have an equal right to vote. Courtesy of the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the first of a series of life portraits of American presidents, Mr. Smith and Mr. Rees discussed the life and career of George Washington. They further talked about the history of Washington's home, Mount Vernon. Various rooms and quarters at Mount Vernon were shown. The guests also responded to telephone calls from viewers. Austen Blakesly was interviewed by telephone about why his middle school was named for President Washington. Closed captioning begins approximately 14 minutes into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121783-1 Sat, 28 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 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the seventh in a series on American presidents, Andrew Jackson's life and career were discussed. Robert Remini discussed Jackson's childhood, his military career and his presidency. Ms. Mullin discussed the history and architecture of Jackson's home, The Hermitage. Various rooms of the home were shown. Mr. McKee discussed the slave quarters on the property and how Jackson treated his slaves. Mr. Jackson discussed his favorite family story of Andrew Jackson. Guests responded to telephone calls from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122792-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the second in a series on American presidents, John Adams' life and career were discussed. Mr. McCullough talked about President Adams, as well as his home, library, and relatives. Ms. Brown, a descendant of Adams, talked about the on-going efforts to preserve the home and grounds. Guests responded to telephone calls from viewers. Amy Lasater, a sophomore at John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana, was interviewed by telephone about why her high school was named for President John Adams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121951-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-fifth in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt. Among the issues they addressed were his home and family life, his military and political career, and his campaign for president as a third party candidate on the "Bull Moose" ticket. During the program various rooms of his home were toured, historic film and sound footage of Roosevelt was shown, and a student from Theodore Roosevelt High School was interviewed via telephone. Throughout the program guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151618-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151618-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT A Universal-International Newsreel was shown of events in John F. Kennedy's presidency and of events in Dallas, Texas, before and after his assassination. Scenes shown included President Johnson being sworn in and President Kennedy's casket arriving in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153114-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Nixon gave his annual State of the Union address and focused on an energy crisis and efforts to secure a Middle East peace. He also spoke about the Watergate investigation saying that he would cooperate with the House Judiciary Committee investigation but would take no action that would weaken the presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153732-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153732-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the sixteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Abraham Lincoln were discussed. Mr. Long and Professor Medford talked about Lincoln's election as the first Republican president. Ms. Suits and Mr. Townsend talked about Lincoln's home and the artifacts in it. Mr. Davis talked about Lincoln's law practice. During the program a high school student was interviewed about his knowledge of President Lincoln and the guests responded to audience telephone calls. Long is the author of, [The Jewel of Liberty.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125640-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125640-1 Sat, 28 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 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the forty-first in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Bill Clinton. Among the issues discussed were Clinton's childhood and early adulthood, his terms as governor of Arkansas, his campaign for the presidency and the scandals during his presidency. During the program they showed still photographs and video of President Clinton and toured his boyhood home. Ms. Christian, a teacher from William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School in Sherwood, Arkansas was interviewed via telephone. Mr. Maraniss participated by remote connection from Washington, DC and talked about his biography of President Clinton, [First in His Class]. Ms. Sorenson talked about President Clinton and about her book, [Dead Center: Clinton-Gore Leadership and the Perils of Moderation] during the latter half of the program. They responded to audience telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151639-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the Illinois State House on June 17, 1858, former Representative Abraham Lincoln accepted the Republican nomination and opened his senatorial campaign with his now-famous "House Divided" speech in which he said that the United States could not remain half slave and half free. Brian Lamb introduced R. Frederick Klein, an historical interpreter, who re-enacted Lincoln's speech. Mr. Klein then responded to questions from members of the audience. This was part of the announcement by several Illinois cities of historical re-enactments of all of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55058-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the eleventh in a series on American presidents, the life and career of James Polk was discussed. Mr. Seale talked about President Polk and the events of his presidency, including the acquisition of Oregon and Texas, his dark horse candidacy, and the Mexican War. Mr. Holtzapple provided a tour of Polk's home and talked about some of the furnishings and about Polk's personal life. Various rooms of the house and the exterior were shown throughout the program. A fifth grade student was interviewed about President Polk, in honor of whom her school was named. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123943-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the fourth in a series on American presidents, James Madison's life and career were discussed. Mr. Rakove talked about Madison's childhood and his education. He took calls from viewers. Ms. Mullins talked about Madison and Montpelier. The gazebo and other aspects of his home, Montpelier, were shown. Ms. Shulman talked about Dolley Madison and President Madison and their ceremonial roles with foreign dignitaries. She also described the appearance, personality and life of Dolley Madison. They took calls from viewers. Mr. Franz talked about James Madison High School and what the students know about Madison. Ms. Lewis spoke about the archeological research in progress in Dolley Madison's bedroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122316-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the third in a series on American presidents, Thomas Jefferson's life and career are discussed. Mr. Burstein and Mr. Jordan talked about Monticello and Jefferson's love of nature, his career, and his letter writing. They took calls from viewers. Mr. Nieman described what Monticello was like in Jefferson's day. Ms. Stanton and Ms. Swann-Wright discussed the project they are doing on the African-American families who lived as slaves at Monticello. Ms. Gordon-Reed talked about her book, [Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy] and responded to telephone calls from viewers. Mr. Gillespie described the Jefferson descendents group, the Jefferson family cemetery, and how to determine whether or not a person is a descendent of Thomas Jefferson. Ms. Meachum talked about Thomas Jefferson High School and her knowledge of President Jefferson. Mr. Burstein is the author of, [The Inner Jefferson: Portrait of a Grieving Optimist] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121787-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Greathouse talked about the exhumation of President Zachary Taylor's body to determine whether his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Television footage of the 1991 exhumation was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124351-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-ninth in a series on American presidents, participants discussed the life and career of Ronald Reagan. Among the issues they discussed were his early film career, involvement in California politics, his penchant for a Western lifestyle, and the assassination attempt on his life. They also talked about several events during his presidency including his anti-terrorism efforts and dealings with Russian President Gorbachev. During the program video footage and still photographs of Reagan were shown and various locations on his ranch were visited. Throughout the program guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151636-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT After losing the 1976 presidential election to Governor Jimmy Carter, President Ford delivered a concession speech with his family standing behind him. Betty Ford also spoke, thanking all their campaign supporters. Included in program ID 195947. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153625-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153625-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Over 250 reenactors at Mount Vernon, including descendants of Washington and his slaves, recreated the funeral of George Washington the mark the 200th anniversary of his death. Several participants read remarks by Washington's contemporaries expressing sympathy for his death, while others, dressed in period clothing recreated the remarks made at the funeral. Before and after the funeral guests commented on the ceremony and telephone lines were opened for audience comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154157-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Carter condemned the recent invasion of Afghanistan by Soviet forces. He stressed that the invasion threatens peace through out the world and increases the potential of Soviet expansion throughout Southwest Asia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153941-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-fifth in a series on American presidents, scholars talked about the life and career of Lyndon B. Johnson. Among the issues addressed were his rise to the presidency after the assassination of President Kennedy, his plan for the Great Society, his civil rights record, and his involvement in the Vietnam War. They also talked about his personal life and time at the "Texas White House." Throughout the program various still photographs, video footage and artifacts relating to Johnson were shown. Johnson's grandson and a student were interviewed and guests responded to viewer questions and comments. In the second part of the program Mr. Caro was interviewed from the Johnson room in the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151632-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCullough discussed his book, [Truman] published by Simon and Schuster. He discussed his research for the book, which is an exhaustive biography of the former president, spanning from a brief overview of the Truman family, his early years in farming, small business and politics, to his career after his presidency and how Truman felt returning back to citizen life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27217-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27217-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan addressed the nation following the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Earlier that day, the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153896-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the eighteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant were discussed. Mr. Simon and Mr. Ballard talked about his military career, early life, and political career. Ms. Wilson and Mr. Deitz talked about Grant's tomb and the National Historic Site in Manhattan. Throughout the program, participants responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150209-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the tenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of John Tyler was discussed. Professor Crapol talked about Tyler's career and offered observations about the history of the period. Payne Tyler conducted a tour of the house and plantation. During the program descendants of Tyler and a student from Tyler, Texas were interviewed. Dancers in period costume performed the Virginia Reel in the ballroom. Participants responded to audience questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123380-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-fourth in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of John F. Kennedy. Among the issues they addressed were his childhood, his Navy career, his early political career, his positions on civil rights and foreign policy, and his assassination. During the program various still photos, video footage and artifacts relating to his life were shown. Throughout the program, guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151631-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the sixth of a series of life portraits of American presidents, the guests discussed the life and career of John Quincy Adams and responded to audience telephone calls. They also talked about Adams's wife, Louisa Catherine Adams. Mr. Fowler displayed the large collection of Adams papers and Ms. Walker discussed the many volumes of Adams's diaries. A teacher from John Quincy Adams Elementary School was interviewed by telephone. Mr. Byrd participated by remote connection from Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122555-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the fifth in a series on American presidents, Mr. Pearce and Mr. Preston discussed the life and career of James Monroe. They talked about the exhibits and artifacts at the James Monroe Memorial Museum and showed them throughout the program, with Mr. Voelkel talking about the historic preservation performed in the archives. Additionally, Monroe's birthplace and gravesite, as well as his various homes, were shown. John McMahon, a teacher at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, VA, was interviewed by telephone about what his students knew about President Monroe. Throughout the program participants responded to audience telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122387-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Universal News newsreel footage was shown of scenes from President John F. Kennedy's funeral. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153113-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153113-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Newsreel coverage of the second inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1957 was shown courtesy of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The video, produced by the Senate Recording Studio, features highlights of President Eisenhower's second inauguration. The official oath was taken in private at the White House because January 20th fell on a Sunday in 1957. The next day, Monday January 21st, a public inaugural ceremony was held. This video also shows highlights of the parade and balls that evening. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77750-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the twentieth in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians talked about the life and career of James Garfield from his home in Ohio. Among the issues they addressed were Garfield's military service, election as president, and assassination shortly after his inauguration. Ms. Miller talked about several of the artifacts and documents that Garfield left behind. During the program an educator from James Garfield School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio was interviewed and the guests responded to viewer telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151093-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-first in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Among the issues they addressed were his early political career, his battle with polio, the New Deal and the Great Depression, and his leadership in World War II. They also discussed the life and career of Eleanor Roosevelt. Throughout the program various sites associated with the Roosevelts were shown. A student from Roosevelt High School was interviewed by telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151628-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-eighth in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Warren G. Harding. Among the issues they discussed were his presidential nomination, the Teapot Dome scandal, and his business career. During the program various sites associated with Harding were shown, rooms in his home were shown, and Mr. Hammontree reenacted the speech accepting the presidential nomination on the porch of the home. Additionally, a teacher from Warren Harding High School was interviewed and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151625-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151625-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the fifteenth in a series on American presidents, guests talked about the life and career of James Buchanan. Mr. Reisner and Professor Keller talked about Buchanan's presidency and the history of the era. Mr. Trapnell and Ms. Bratton talked about Buchanan's home and the artifacts in it. Telephone lines were opened for audience questions. During the program various sites associated with Buchanan and parts of his home were shown. A teacher from James Buchanan High School was interviewed by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125214-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Reagan spoke in support of Senator Barry Goldwater's 1964 presidential campaign. In the speech he called "A Time for Choosing" he focused on the importance of a strong defense against Communism and the need to create peace in the world. He also talked about the high tax burden of Americans and the increasing national debt. Mr. Reagan was chairman of California Republicans for Goldwater. Mr. Reagan changed his political affiliation from Democrat to Republican in 1962 and this televised speech shortly before the November 1964 election was his first major foray into national electoral politics and launched his political career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153897-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Kennedy talked about the U.S. space program, arguing that America should be the leader in space exploration and the first to land a man on the moon. He said his goal to send a man to the moon before the end of the decade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153129-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the nineteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Rutherford B. Hayes were discussed. Mr. Hoogenboom and Mr. Bridges talked about President Hayes as a lawyer, soldier and politician including the contested election of 1876 in which Congress appointed Hayes president despite his loss to Samuel Tilden in the national election. Participants also strolled about the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Center, highlighting the various landmarks there. During the program a taped interview with Mr. Loveday was shown and a teacher from Rutherford Hayes High School was interviewed. Participants also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150637-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-seventh in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Woodrow Wilson. Among the issues they discussed were his boyhood during Reconstruction, his career as an academic, his participation in the progressive movement, U.S. participation in World War I, and the struggle to join the League of Nations. During the program various archival footage was shown, sites relating to Wilson were shown and a teacher from Woodrow Wilson School was interviewed via telephone. Additionally the Ovation Singers sang songs from Wilson's time and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151624-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-fourth in a series on American presidents, historians and scholars discussed the life and career of William McKinley. Among the issues discussed were his family life, his political career, his assassination, and the Spanish-American War. They also looked at his correspondence and artifacts at the McKinley Museum and at the McKinley National Memorial. During the program a teacher from McKinley High School was interviewed via telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. Mr. Vasbinder is the author of [The Architectural Symbolism of the McKinley Memorial.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151617-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-third in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Among the issues they addressed were his childhood, his military career, the early Cold War years, his role in ending the Korean War, and his relationship with his wife. During the program documents, photographs and video footage relating to Eisenhower were shown. A student from Eisenhower High School was interviewed by telephone and guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151630-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Beschloss provided a history of the relations between President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and its impact on the Cold War. Beschloss, a Chicago native, did his undergraduate work at Williams College and received his graduate degree from Harvard University. He was allowed to obtain new information about the years 1960-1963 due to the reforms in the Soviet Union as well as the Freedom of Information Act. Beschloss explained the parallels in the Kennedy and Khruschev administrations, particularly in the roles of Robert F. Kennedy and the son-in-law of Khruschev. Beschloss stated that his most valuable sources of information came from interviews conducted in the Soviet Union. He also mentioned the importance of his new findings about the Bay of Pigs and the Berlin Wall operations of the early 1960s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19109-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19109-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the twelfth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Zachary Taylor was discussed. Mr. Peak and Mr. Smith talked about various aspects of Taylor's life including his military career, in which he saw action in wars from the War of 1812 to the Mexican War, his nomination as a Whig candidate, and his death in office. Ms. Rising talked about her research into Taylor's death which led to the exhumation of his body and scientific tests in an attempt to determine the cause of death. These tests were inconclusive. During the program guests answered viewers' questions and an elementary school student was interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123944-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123944-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Wearing a sweater and seated by the fireplace in the White House library, President Carter reviewed his campaign promises and reaffirmed his intention to carry them out. Topics included the importance of a new energy department, and an energy policy that focused on conserving the nation's natural resources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153913-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-sixth in a series on American presidents scholars and historians talked the life and career of Richard Nixon. Among the issues they discussed were his family life, his early political career, his foreign policy, and the Watergate scandal and his subsequent resignation. During the program video footage, still photographs and artifacts relating to the Nixon presidency were shown. A librarian was interviewed over the telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151633-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the twenty-ninth in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Calvin Coolidge. Among the issues they addressed were Coolidge's early law and political careers, his rise to president upon the death of Warren Harding, and his struggles with progressive politicians. During the program various sites associated with Coolidge were shown and an actor portrayed Coolidge. Also, a student from Calvin Coolidge Elementary School was interviewed by telephone and guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151626-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the eighth in a series on American presidents, participants discussed the life and career of Martin Van Buren as well as his New York estate. Throughout the program various parts of the estate and rooms in the house were shown. Participants responded to audience comments and questions via telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122988-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122988-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-second in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of Harry S. Truman. Among the issues addressed were his rise to office after the death of Franklin Roosevelt, his presidency at the end of World War II, his reelection and second term, and his presidency during the Korean War. Throughout the program several sites, personal papers, and archival video footage were shown. Additionally, an educator from Independence, Missouri was interviewed by telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151629-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151629-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the seventeenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Andrew Johnson were discussed. Mr. Benedict talked about President Johnson, focusing on his impeachment, his views of the Civil War, and his role in reconstruction. Mr. Small talked about Johnson's early life and family. During the program an educator from Andrew Johnson Elementary school and a descendant of Johnson were interviewed by telephone. Viewer questions and comments were also taken throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150104-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Kennedy announced a naval blockade of Cuban waters because of a buildup of Russian missiles there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67828-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67828-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT