The most popular programs for the Presidency Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5410 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, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:57:28 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, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historians discussed the role of Henry Clay (1777-1852) in changing politics. Known as the "Great Compromiser" but also as "The Dictator," Henry Clay was perhaps the most powerful politician of his time. He served as speaker of the House, senator, and secretary of state. Topics included his relevancy today, his almost 50 years in politics, his support for both slavery and keeping the Union together, and five unsuccessful presidential campaigns. Video clips were shown of House Speaker John Boehner, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Kentucky Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul talking about Clay and his relevancy. The historians also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from Ashlands, The Henry Clay Estate, in Lexington, Kentucky. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301268-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historians Ernest Freeberg and Lisa Phillips talked about the political career of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), who founded several labor unions and represented the Socialist Party of America as candidate for president. He ran five times, the last time from prison in 1920 when he received almost a million votes, and even though he lost he changed political history. Silent film clips of Mr. Debs were shown and a video clip of Senator Bernie Sanders being interviewed about Mr. Debs. The historians responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the home that Eugene Debs had built in 1890 and lived in until his death. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301271-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Rick Perlstein, Bill McCune, and Darcy Olsen talked about the life and career of 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater (1909-1998). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and to questions from members of the studio audience at the Goldwater Institute. The senator from Arizona, who was called "Mr. Conservative," lost in a landslide to President Lyndon B. Johnson, but paved the way for younger conservatives. After the election he resumed his senate career. Topics included Senator Goldwater's libertarian philosophy. Video clips were shown of interviews, news conferences, and speeches. Also shown were campaign ads, including the "Daisy Ad," and a clip from Ronald Reagan's 1964 "A Time for Choosing" speech. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301277-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historians discussed the role of William Jennings Bryan as an enterprising figure in American politics. He was a former U.S. representative, secretary of state under President Woodrow Wilson, and one of the best orators of his time, and the Democratic Party presidential nominee three times. The discussion focused on the election of 1896, his religious convictions, progressive politics, the Scopes Trial, and the current political climate. Audio clips of Bryan's oratory, most notably his "Cross of Gold" speech from the 1896 campaign were featured and 1908 presidential candidate Taft. Historians also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from "Fairview," the former Bryan residence which serves as a museum as well as part of a medical facility. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301270-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301270-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historians discussed the role of James Blaine (1830-1893) in changing politics. One of the most colorful, and divisive figures in post-Reconstruction U.S. politics, James Blaine was the 1884 Republican presidential nominee, and served as speaker of the House, a U.S. senator from Maine, and secretary of state under three presidents. He lost the 1884 election by 1,047 votes in New York State in what has been called "the dirtiest campaign in American history." Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) also commented on Blaine's relevance today. The historians also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from his former home, Blaine House, which is now the official residence of the governors of Maine. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301269-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith and Thomas E. Dewey, III, talked about the life and career of 1944 and '48 Republican presidential nominee Thomas E. Dewey (1902-1971). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Governor's Suite in the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The suite was named for the three-term New York governor who, with his family, spent much of his time there. It is where he learned of his famous defeat by President Truman in 1948. Governor Dewey also lost against President Roosevelt in 1940. Prior to that he was one of the most famous prosecuting attorneys in the country and he remained powerful in the Republican Party. A debate audio clip and numerous video clips of speeches, newsreels, and campaign films were shown. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301275-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Amity Shlaes, James Madison, and David Willkie talked about the life and career of 1940 Republican presidential nominee Wendell Willkie (1882-1944) from the Rush County Historical Society. Wendell Willkie lived in Rushville, Indiana, and ran his presidential campaign from there. The lawyer and utilities executive had never before run for office. After loosing to President Franklin Roosevelt, he then became his informal representative to Britain, the Middle East, the Soviet Union, and China. In 1943 he wrote [One World], the story of his travels. Video clips included speeches and campaign ads. There was an August 1940 audio clip of President Roosevelt. Remarks by Senator Lugar were pre-recorded. The historians responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301274-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historian Richard Norton Smith, former Senator Adlai Stevenson III, and Newton Minow, who had worked for him, talked about the life and career of 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Stevenson family home in Libertyville, Illinois. While governor of Illinois, he was drafted as the Democratic nominee against General Eisenhower. Twice defeated in the general election, he lost the 1960 nomination to Senator John Kennedy, who later appointed him as ambassador to the United Nations. Video clips of speeches and campaign ads were shown, including an August 1, 1960, news conference with Senator Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy was heard in a March 1964 interview. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301276-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Dan Carter and Joe Reed talked about the life and career of George C. Wallace, Jr. (1919-1998) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from in front of the Alabama Governor's Mansion. Peggy Wallace Kennedy also commented from the foyer. He was a state attorney, legislator, judge, and a four-term governor. He became a national figure during the civil rights movement with his pro-segregation stance and sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1964, 1972, and 1976. In 1968 he ran as a third-party candidate, receiving 46 electoral votes and 13.5 percent of the popular vote. Dan Carter called him "the most influential loser" in 20th-century U.S. politics. Video clips were shown of news reels, campaign ads, news conferences, and speeches. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301279-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301279-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historians Beverly Gage and John Evers talked about the life and career of 1928 Democratic presidential nominee Alfred E. Smith, Jr. (1873-1944). Nicknamed the "Happy Warrior," Al Smith never went to high school or college, yet he was speaker of the New York State Assembly and four-term governor. He was the first Catholic ever nominated by a major party and is honored at the annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner, at which presidential nominees of both parties speak. Video clips of past dinners were shown as well as clips of Al Smith and a 1932 newsreel. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Al Smith's great-grandson gave taped interviews. The historians responded to telephone calls, electronic communications, and the audience in the New York State Assembly Chamber. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301273-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Brinkley and Carolyn Barta talked about independent presidential candidate H. Ross Perot (b. 1930). Professor Barta participated from her home in Dallas as they talked about his campaigns and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In 1992, businessman Ross Perot won almost 19 percent of the popular vote as an independent presidential candidate. In 1996 he campaigned under the Reform Party USA. His platform included balanced budgets, health care reform, personal spending, income disparity, job exportation, campaign finance reform, and dissatisfaction with the two main political parties. Video clips included Larry King, Molly Ivins, Ed Rollins, Al Gore, and impersonators as well as Ross Perot in debates, speeches, ads, and interviews. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301281-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historians Bernadette Meyler and David Pietrusza and former Solicitor General Paul Clement talked about the life and career of 1916 Republican presidential nominee Charles Evans Hughes (1862-1948) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Hughes served two Supreme Court terms, the second as chief justice, and was a two-term governor and the secretary of state. Video clips included Mr. Patryk showing artifacts in Mr. Hughes' former New York City law offices, Mr. Hughes speaking on December 31, 1940, and swearing in President Roosevelt, and Chief Justice Roberts discussing his legacy. Newsreels from 1937 showed the justices and a fireside chat from President Roosevelt about packing the Supreme Court. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301272-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301272-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Authors Scott Farris and Jules Witcover talked about 1972 Democratic presidential nominee and anti-Vietnam war candidate Senator George S. McGovern (b. 1922) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Farris spoke from the McGovern Legacy Museum at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. Ambassador McGovern was seen in a recent interview. Senator McGovern lost even his own state in a historic landslide to President Nixon. The reforms he made to the Democratic Party presidential nomination process changing party demographics remain an election factor. Video clips included Gary Hart, Frank Mankiewicz, Bill Clinton, McGovern speeches and campaign film, and President Nixon, including audio of a telephone conversation with Henry Kissinger. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301280-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Juan Williams and Mick Caouette talked about the life and career of 1968 Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey (1911-1978). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the 1968 Exhibit at the Minnesota History Center. Topics included his record on civil rights reform as Minneapolis mayor and then U.S. senator, his relationship with the Kennedys and President Johnson, his views on Vietnam, and the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He lost a close race to former Vice President Nixon and did not obtain the Democratic nomination in the following elections. He resumed his Senate career until his death. Video clips included speeches, broadcasts, and interviews, including many from Mr. Caouette's documentary. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301278-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT President Eisenhower spoke to the nation in a farewell address. The address, sometimes referred to as the "Military-Industrial Complex Speech", is considered by some to be one of the most significant speeches of the Eisenhower presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15026-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT In his last official address from the Oval Office, President Reagan bid farewell to the nation and reviewed several aspects of his presidency and wished the nation well in its future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5781-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5781-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Retired Lieutenant Colonel Robert Darling talked about his experiences on September 11, 2001, inside the White House bunker, where he worked alongside Vice President Dick Cheney and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice. Darling is the author of [24 Hours Inside the President's Bunker, 9-11-01: The White House]. The College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri hosted the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308056-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT A group of former speechwriters for President Richard Nixon discussed their experience. Among the topics they addressed were the craft of speech writing, major events and speeches during the Nixon administration, White House communications office operations, and President Nixon's resignation. Samples video clips were shown during the program. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Writing for 37: White House Speechwriters Remember Writing for Richard Nixon" was the eleventh 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. It was held at George Washington University's Jack Morton Auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299094-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT George Will (Princeton class of 1968) compared the progressive politics championed by President Woodrow Wilson (Princeton class of 1879) to the freedom-oriented politics of James Madison (Princeton class of 1771) and how their competing visions have shaped the presidency. "Can Someone from the Class of 1771 Save the Nation from Someone from the Class of 1879?" was a James Madison Program 10th Anniversary Celebration Lecture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297108-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297108-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT A look at the life of President John Tyler. Tyler was the first Vice President to become President after the death of an incumbent - in this case, William Henry Harrison. Historian Edward Crapol looks back at the man he sees as a bold leader - but who, in his own lifetime, was dubbed "His Accidency." The Kansas City Public Library hosted this hour-long event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306305-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Zachary Karabell examined Chester Alan Arthur, who was propelled into the presidency by the assassination of James Garfield and turned his back on the patronage system that had nurtured him. Mr. Karabell argued that in creating a professional civil service he set America on a course toward even greater reforms in the decades to come. Mr. Karabell responded to questions from members of the audience at the Kansas City Public Library in Kansas City, Missouri. The event is part of the "Hail to the Chiefs" series on the American Presidency co-presented by the Kansas City Public Library and the Truman Library Institute and co-sponsored by KCUR's "Up to Date." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306347-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT [Washington Post] journalists Ben Bradlee and Bob Woodward talked about the Watergate political scandal and the fallout for President Nixon. They recounted how the story unfolded and revealed the behind-the-scenes events that shaped the newspaper's Watergate coverage. Topics included the role of the anonymous source known as "Deep Throat" and President Ford's pardon of his predecessor. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Naftali moderated. "Remembering Watergate: A Conversation" was a program to mark the opening of the new Watergate Gallery at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299381-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299381-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about President Richard Nixon's life story. Topics ranged from his parents' political views to the writing of his autobiography. After their presentations were made, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor McEnaney moderated. "Biography" was a panel of the symposium, "Understanding Richard Nixon and His Era." The first scholarly conference held by the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, it was co-sponsored by the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303693-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303693-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 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 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Kristie Miller, author of [Ellen and Edith: Woodrow Wilson's First Ladies], talked about Ellen Axson, the first wife of Woodrow Wilson who died in 1914, and Edith Bolling Galt, who married the widowed president in December 1915. Ms. Miller argues it was Edith who carefully guarded access to the president and who ignited a debate that continues to this day over how much power she exerted. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306590-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brookhiser spoke about the partnership between Presidents Jefferson and James Madison, and about how each influenced the other. His topics included the ways in which Jefferson was much like an older brother to Madison, and how Madison impacted the Jefferson presidency. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The talk, "Private Friendship and Political Harmony: The Partnership of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison," was held by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295349-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT On the 50th anniversary of the April 17, 1961, Bay of Pigs Invasion historians were joined by Alfredo Duran, a Cuban exile who participated in the assault, in examining the steps leading to the failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's government and the invasion's legacy for Kennedy's presidency. Lingering invasion myths were discussed as well as the larger context of U.S. and Soviet Union relations. Adriana Bosch, Cuban-born writer and director of the PBS "American Experience" documentary [Fidel Castro], moderated. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. This program was a Kennedy Library Forum. At the beginning of the program Mr. Putnam demonstrated the library's new Website, focusing on the Bay of Pigs material there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299092-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT This discussion is from a conference on "The Presidency and Civil Rights" held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Among the topics: FDR's World War II internment of Japanese Americans, President Truman's desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces and President Eisenhower's five appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court of justices in favor of desegregation. We also hear about attempts on First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's life because of her efforts towards integration, and about the impact of returning African American World War II veterans on civil rights activism. This program is about one hour and 20 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305637-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Jefferson purchased a 1,334 acre tract in Virginia, known first as "Indian Camp" and then later named Morven, as a testing ground for various agricultural methods and labor systems that presented alternatives to slavery. Scholars presented new research that reflected on Jefferson's motivations, his relationship with anti-slavery visionary William Short, and their exchange of ideas on how to best manage this land. They presented their papers, some using graphics. Then Professor Gordon-Reed served as respondent before leading a discussion as they responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299612-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT First ladies Barbara and Laura Bush talked about their unique family and historical relationships, the stereotypes perpetuated about the president's spouse, how they handled political criticism, their experiences as wartime first ladies, and their advice to their successors. They were interviewed by Richard Norton Smith and also responded to questions from members of the audience. Former President George H.W. Bush attended. "Reflections of First Ladies Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush" was a panel at the conference "America's First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy." Held at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, it was the first of three conferences focusing on first ladies organized by Anita McBride to be held at the Texas presidential libraries. It was presented in partnership with American University, Texas A&M University, the White House Historical Association, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302791-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302791-3 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Catherine Clinton looked back at the life of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln. She discussed the Lincoln courtship and marriage as well as Mary's introduction to Washington as a congressman's wife. Professor Clinton also talked about the press scrutiny of Mary's Confederate relatives, and the congressional criticism of her White House spending. She responded to questions from members of the audience. Clinton teaches at Queen's University Belfast and is the author of [Mrs. Lincoln: A Life]. Her talk, "Mary Lincoln vs. Congress: A Thirty Years War," was the keynote address of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society annual spring symposium, "Congress, the Civil War, and the Military"of the series, "The National Capital in a Nation Divided: Congress and the District of Columbia Confront Sectionalism and Slavery." It was held at the Dirksen Senate Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305820-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Michael Holt talked about his book [By One Vote: The Disputed Presidential Election of 1876] (University Press of Kansas, 2011). Republican candidate Rutherford B. Hayes won the 1876 presidential election over Governor Samuel J. Tilden of New York by a single electoral vote in one of the most disputed American presidential elections ever. Their contest produced the highest voter turnout in U.S. history" 81.8 percent of males over 21 cast a ballot. Michael Holt talked about why this election was so close and what were the areas of dispute. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "By One Vote: The Disputed Presidential Election of 1876" was a Miller Center Forum held on March 4, 2011, at the Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298336-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Professor Woody Holton discussed Thomas Jefferson's motivations for writing the Declaration of Independence and the groups that influenced him. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. Woody Holton is the author of [Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution] and [Abigail Adams]. The speech "Thomas Jefferson as a Revolutionary: Leader or Follower" was presented at Monticello. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295350-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT David Eisenhower and Julie Nixon Eisenhower famously met as children at the 1957 inauguration of his grandfather - President Dwight D. Eisenhower - and her father, Vice President Richard Nixon. They recently collaborated on the book, "Going Home to Glory: A Memoir of Life with Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961-1969.'' In this conversation at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library, the Eisenhowers recall Ike's presidency and later retirement in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the relationship between Ike and his vice president, and the reasons that propelled Richard Nixon to make another run at the presidency after his close loss to John F. Kennedy in 1960. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304078-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304078-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on President Kennedy's relationship with the press. The event was held in the State Department auditorium where President Kennedy held the first regularly scheduled televised press conferences. Video clips were shown. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Former Clinton administration press secretary Mike McCurry moderated. The program opened with a historical overview of White House and press relations from Professor Kumar. This National Heritage Lecture marked the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy and of the establishment of the White House Historical Association. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299957-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Hospodor talked about the pre-Civil War life of Ulysses S. Grant, including his military education, character, and marriage. As a failed businessman who had resigned his Army commission in 1854, few had high expectations for Grant at the start of the war despite the advantages of eleven years military experience and a West Point education. Professor Hospodor focused on the forces that shaped his character and prepared him to succeed as a military leader. He showed slides throughout his presentation, and responded to questions from members of the audience. The lecture "Ulysses S. Grant Before the Civil War" was part of the Lee and Grant speaker series coinciding with the "Lee and Grant" exhibition at the National Archives at Kansas City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301673-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301673-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT On the 50th anniversary of the first debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, a Kennedy Library Forum was held with Kennedy advisers and journalists who covered the first-ever televised presidential debate. They reflected on the historic event and how presidential debates have changed over time. Tom Oliphant moderated. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295888-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Former President George H.W. Bush commemorated the 20th anniversary of the initiation of military operations to liberate Kuwait from Iraq by inviting Desert Storm veterans to a discussion among members of his foreign policy team and military advisers at that time and Kuwaiti officials. A video history of the Gulf War was shown which former President Bush narrated. Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker moderated. The program opened with the colors and national anthem and closed with Lee Greenwood singing "Proud to Be an American." "20th Anniversary Commemoration of the Beginning of Military Operations to Liberate Kuwait" was a Lenore and Francis Humphrys International Speakers Program event in Texas A&M University's Reed Arena co-sponsored by the Bush School of Government and Public Service and The Shell Oil Company. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297623-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Dino Brugioni talked about President Eisenhower's secret Cold War efforts to develop intelligence gathering spy planes and satellites. He is a retired senior analyst with the CIA and has briefed presidents from Eisenhower through Ford. As a founder of the CIA's National Photographic Interpretation Center, Mr. Brugioni was a key member of the team providing President Kennedy with evidence that the Soviets were installing missiles in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Dino Brugioni is the author of [Eyes in the Sky: Eisenhower, the CIA and Cold War Aerial Espionage] (Naval Institute Press, 2010). He spoke at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. He showed photographs during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294568-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294568-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT For the second time in recent months, former first ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush sat down for a conversation about their time in the White House as part of a series of conferences on America's first ladies. In this discussion - moderated by historian and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin - we hear Barbara Bush on her husband's 1992 loss to Bill Clinton, and her thoughts on the 2012 presidential campaign. Laura Bush speaks about her work on behalf of women in Afghanistan and about the moment she realized that average Americans really do listen to what the first lady has to say. This hour-long conversation took place at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas as part of the conference, "America's First Ladies: An Enduring Vision." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305513-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305513-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the critical relationship between the two great superpower leaders, Ronald Reagan of the United States and Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union. The panelists discussed how and why they came together, how they changed the world, and lessons for the future. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Lesley Stahl moderated. "Reagan/Gorbachev: Did They End the Cold War Forever?" was the first event of the New York Historical Society Harold and Ruth Newman World Beyond Tomorrow Series. The event was held March 17, 2011, at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298555-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT April 2011 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, one of the greatest American foreign policy disasters of the twentieth century. Professor Irwin Gellman talked about U.S.-Cuba relations, and the actions taken by both Presidents Kennedy and Eisenhower. He challenged conventional wisdom which blames the flawed plans on President Eisenhower in light of the new historical evidence that had become available in recent decades. "The Coming of the Bay of Pigs: Myth and Reality" was a pubic lecture presented by Phi Alpha Theta, The History Honor Society, in the Business Administration Building of the University of Central Florida, with the assistance of the office of the dean of the College of Arts and Humanities in association with the UCF Alumni Association, the UCF Student Government Association, the UCF History Department, and the Rollins College History Department. . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298702-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT A discussion on the lasting legacies of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Both British and American panelists explore the strengths and weaknesses of these men and how they compare to contemporary leaders. "The Impact of FDR and Churchill on Today's World," was a session of the "The Churchill-Roosevelt Legacy" symposium held at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, co-sponsored by the Roosevelt Institute. It's an hour and twenty minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307406-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307406-2 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brookhiser talked about his forthcoming book, [James Madison: The Father of American Politics]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297869-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297869-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Bryan Le Beau talked about how although the facts of President Ulysses S. Grant's life have not changed since his death in 1885, his image in the national memory has changed over the years and what accounts for those changes. Topics included how Grant's reputation relates to that of Robert E. Lee and memories of the American Civil War. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This program on Ulysses S. Grant's 189th birthday was part of the Lee and Grant speaker series coinciding with the "Lee and Grant" exhibition at the National Archives at Kansas City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299823-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Catherine Allgor discussed how first lady Dolley Madison came to symbolize the new American democracy in the War of 1812. She responded to questions from members of the audience at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. "Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation" was an event of the OpSail 2012 Virginia 1812 Bicentennial Speaker Series, held in partnership with the U.S. Navy in commemoration of the War of 1812. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305903-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Descendants of First Ladies Lou Hoover, Bess Truman and Betty Ford-including a great-granddaughter, a grandson and a daughter-recall life as members of a presidential family and the impact on their own lives. The event took place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Grand Rapids, Michigan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306306-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306306-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Naftali moderated a discussion among eyewitnesses to the impromptu debate between Vice President Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khruschev on July 24, 1959, at the American National Exhibition in Moscow. Photographs of the event and a video of the meeting of the two world leaders were shown behind the speakers on the Archives stage. Also shown was a video clip of a 2008 oral history interview with William Safire. The panelists were former Ambassador Gilbert Robinson, the exhibition coordinator, and exhibition guides Tatiana Sochurek and George Feifer. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300285-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300285-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT William Fowler talked about his book, [American Crisis: George Washington and the Dangerous Two Years After Yorktown, 1781-1783]. In the book the author details General George Washington's struggles as he dealt with an ineffective Congress and a Continental Army on the verge of mutiny. He responded to a question from a member of the audience. This was part of the Author Series Programs at the Social Law Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303175-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT