http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/4340 Lou Cannon's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:13:52 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=4340&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/4340 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} After Tom Brokaw delivered a keynote address, he moderated a panel discussion on the life and legacy of President Ronald Reagan. "Biography and the Construction of Presidential Legacy" was a panel at The Ronald Reagan Centennial - An Academic Symposium, held at the Reagan Presidential Library by the University of Southern California and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. It was part of a series of events marking the 100th anniversary of his birth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302422-1 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:30:09 GMT California journalist and Ronald Reagan biographer Lou Cannon worked for the [Washington Post] from 1972 to 1998, covering many political campaigns and figures, including President Nixon. Mr. Cannon reflected on the war in Vietnam, the [Washington Post]'s coverage of Watergate, President Nixon's resignation and what Ronald Reagan thought of Richard Nixon. This oral history interview was conducted by Timothy Naftali and Greg Cumming on February 21, 2008, in Yorba Linda, California, for the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303073-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303073-2 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:00:20 GMT Journalist Lou Cannon talked about covering the Nixon administration, getting to know Richard Nixon and covering his first campaigns, and the relationship between President Nixon and President Reagan. Mr. Cannon worked for the [San Jose Mercury News] from 1961 to 1969 and the [Washington Post] from 1972 to 1998. He has written biographies of Ronald Reagan. This oral history interview was conducted by Timothy Naftali and Greg Cumming on February 21, 2008, in Yorba Linda, California, for the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303073-1 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:02:29 GMT David Keene opened the 35th Annual Meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Al Regnery acted as master of ceremonies. Lou and Carl Cannon are the co-authors of [Reagan's Disciple: George W. Bush's Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy], published by PublicAffairs. Robert Novak is the author of the memoir, [The Prince of Darkness: 50 Years Reporting In Washington], published by Crown Forum. Robert Novak moderated a conversation about President Ronald Reagan. The panelists speculatied about how President Reagan would have dealt with Iraq. They concluded that Reagan would not have invaded Iraq and would not have engaged in a long term military conflict. The panelists further concluded that Reagan would have opposed external forces being used in restructuring a sovereign political institution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203995-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:21:50 GMT Lou Cannon talked about the book he co-wrote, [Reagan's Disciple: George W. Bush's Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy.] He also talked about the presidential candidates comparing themselves to President Reagan. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202927-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202927-6 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:22:15 GMT The sixth hour of the 25th anniversary of viewer calls focused on the year 1985 and the Ronald Reagan presidency. Mr. Cannon talked about changes in the American political landscape as a result of the Reagan presidency, the conservative movement, and responded to questions and comments from viewers. Mr. Cannon's books include [Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power; Ronald Reagan: A Presidential Portfolio] and [President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime], all published by PublicAffairs. An interview with 25th anniversary essay contest finalist Mary McGinnis of Rupert, Idaho, as well as several clips from previous programs were aired. The program was part of a 25-hour call-in marathon commemorating 25 years of viewer calls that began with television's first-ever, regularly scheduled, national viewer call-in program on October 7, 1980, when the 19-month-old network televised a live viewer call-in program from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188655-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) C-SPAN Specials http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188655-5 Sat, 08 Oct 2005 05:01:34 GMT Mr. Alpert was interviewed about the illustrated book [Addicted to War]. The book is a history of militarism in the U.S. published by an anti-war veterans group. Mr. Cannon talked about his book [Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power], published by PublicAffairs. He responded to telephone calls from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181453-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181453-10 Sun, 25 Apr 2004 05:38:01 GMT In a live simulcast from Showtime, participants talked about a movie on President and Mrs. Reagan telecast the previous evening. The movie was originally made as a miniseries for the CBS network which rejected airing the series after public controversy over the depiction of the Reagans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179336-1 Tue, 02 Dec 2003 02:00:13 GMT Father and son Lou and Carl Cannon were interviewed about their books. Lou wrote [Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power], published by PublicAffairs. Carl is the author of [The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of War], published by Rowman and Littlefield. The Cannons also talked about their lives, their writing experiences, and one another's books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179462-24 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179462-24 Sat, 10 Jan 2004 22:44:46 GMT Journalist and biographer Lou Cannon discussed his latest book on Ronald Reagan, titled [Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power], and published by PublicAffairs. The book recounts the former president's two terms as governor of California, based on interviews with former staff members, cabinet meeting minutes, and other research. The book traces Reagan's development from political novice to master politician. Mr. Cannon also examines the policies Reagan initiated while in office and his failed 1968 presidential campaign. Following his presentation, Mr. Cannon responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178636-1 Sun, 26 Oct 2003 19:30:56 GMT Authors of books on modern U.S. Presidents discussed Chief Executives from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush in a forum titled "The Imperial Presidency." Panelists included Mr. Reeves, author of [President Nixon: Alone in the White House], Mr. Barber, author of [The Truth of Power: Intellectual Affairs in the Clinton White House], and Mr. Cannon, author of [President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime]. Mr. Karabell, author of [The Last Campaign: How Truman Won the 1948 Election], moderated the event. After the discussion the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169771-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169771-5 Sat, 27 Apr 2002 20:05:24 GMT Mr. Cannon discussed his book [Ronald Reagan: A Presidential Portfolio], published by PublicAffairs. In it, he chronicles Ronald Reagan's childhood in Dixon, Illinois, his career as an actor, his marriage to Nancy Davis, his years as governor of California, his presidential campaigns and his presidencies. The volume ends with Mr. Reagan's retirement and his battle with Alzheimer's disease. [Ronald Reagan: A Presidential Portfolio] contains photographs following Mr. Reagan from his youth to his last days in office, notes, doodles, and personally edited drafts of several of his speeches. The book is packaged with a compact disc containing recordings of several of Mr. Reagan's speeches. Mr. Cannon responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail during his talk. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167512-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167512-2 Thu, 29 Nov 2001 13:03:05 GMT The panelists talked about U.S. presidents who have been commander-in-chief in times of war and how they handled the responsibility. They also talked about how President George W. Bush is handling the current crisis. After their discussion the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167338-1 Sat, 24 Nov 2001 05:07:20 GMT Mr. Cannon talked about his updated paperback biography: [President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime]. It was published by Public Affairs Books. He also responded to viewer phone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156769-1 Sun, 30 Apr 2000 21:34:00 GMT Mr. Cannon and Mr. Schama discussed their experiences writing biographies, placing special emphasis on the difficulty associated with separating fact from fiction. They also responded to audience comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156774-1 Sun, 21 May 2000 18:37:43 GMT The forum participants discussed the costs and consequences of the Vietnam War, especially as it related to the office of the presidency. They also told stories of their involvement in executive branch matters and responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156816-1 Sat, 29 Apr 2000 18:33:56 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) C-SPAN Specials http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151636-1 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 04:57:55 GMT Mr. Cannon talked about his new book, [Official Negligence: How Rodney King and the Riots Changed Los Angeles and the L.A.P.D.]. In the book, he concludes that political, police and judicial leaders are more responsible both for the beating of Rodney King and the riotous citizen response. He also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100748-1 Sun, 08 Mar 1998 12:14:00 GMT As part of a symposium on the legacy of Ronald Reagan, the panelists discussed the former president's years in Hollywood and his two terms as governor of California. They shared stories of the period as friends or as authors and journalists who covered him. They took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72317-1 Sat, 06 Jul 1996 22:31:27 GMT Panelists discussed how the relationship between five modern presidents and the press: Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. They related stories about these men they have gathered from their research over the years. They also took questions from the audience of reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67389-1 Fri, 24 Nov 1995 04:58:00 GMT The panelists discussed the media and its coverage of politics as part of a two day seminar on the nature of presidential powers, national concerns and the state of the American political process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61062-1 Sun, 23 Oct 1994 20:22:00 GMT Reagan and the Media Final plenary session - "The Great Communicator" Feldman's paper was "Ronald Reagan and Machiavelli." The Smith paper was "The Reagan Inaugural Speech." Other participants discussed the papers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40296-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40296-2 Sat, 26 Nov 2005 03:00:49 GMT Mr. Cannon spoke on the attractions of Summerland, California, where Governor Clinton and his family are spending Thanksgiving vacation. He spoke over scenes of the landscape of Summerland, where Mr. Cannon lives, as does television producer and friend of Bill Clinton's, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35202-1 Mon, 30 Nov 1992 03:29:00 GMT Lou Cannon, author of [Ronald Reagan: Role of a Lifetime], continued his discussion of the Reagan presidency from the previous week. Mr. Cannon, now a reporter for the [Washington Post], has followed President Reagan's political career since Reagan's governorship of California in the 1960's, and has written three books on the former president. Mr. Cannon discussed his numerous interactions with the former president, who he described as being distant from his family and acquaintances. The book, Mr. Cannon said, was intended to record a contemporary impression of the Reagan presidency through interviews of acquaintances rather than a historical record. Mr. Cannon said he hoped the book would provide historians of the future a greater insight into the Reagan presidency than may be provided by the Reagan archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18041-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Booknotes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18041-1 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 08:49:16 GMT [Washington Post] reporter Lou Cannon discussed his book, [Ronald Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime], in which Mr. Cannon examined Reagan's presidential roles from various perspectives: as that of communicator, leader, and so on. Mr. Cannon, who has reported on Ronald Reagan's political career for over twenty years since Reagan's tenure as governor of California in the 1960's, interviewed hundreds of administration officials and acquaintances of the Reagans as the basis of the book. Mr. Cannon discussed President Reagan's methods of communicating ideas to audiences, which was based on his role as an actor: as an actor, President Reagan allowed himself dramatic license when making a point. Although he did not lie, President Reagan occasionally included or excluded facts in order to convey the general impression he wished to leave with an audience. Mr. Cannon went on to discuss his career covering politics in California and Washington, and his three books on President Reagan's life and career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17936-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Booknotes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17936-1 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 07:52:03 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6884-1 Wed, 29 Mar 1989 09:56:00 GMT The National Press Club held its annual dinner to award its 1988 Fourth Estate Award. After sometimes humorous speeches by Lou Cannon, James Baker and Jack Germond, Mr. Roderick presented the Fourth Estate Award to David Broder. Mr. Broder, a national political correspondent, then reminisced about his career and humorously thanked his journalist friends and his family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5195-1 Sat, 03 Dec 1988 16:03:55 GMT The guests discussed Presidents Reagan's plan to cut federal deficit and responded to callers' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93516-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93516-1 Mon, 23 Dec 1985 13:30:00 GMT