Lincoln, Bush and the War Powers of the Presidency

Panelists talked about the American Constitution and compared the attitudes of Abraham Lincoln and George W. Bush toward the Constitution du… read more

Panelists talked about the American Constitution and compared the attitudes of Abraham Lincoln and George W. Bush toward the Constitution during wartime.

After the program, they responded to audience members questions. Mr. Schmidt moderated.

Michael Oreskes is the author of The Genius of America: How The Constitution Saved Our Country and Why It Can Again, published by Bloomsbury USA. Frank Williams is chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

“Lincoln, Bush and the War Powers of the Presidency” was part of “The American Constitution” series at the New York Historical Society. close

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Program ID:
202530-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
May 03, 2008 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
May 05, 2008 | 10:25am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • May 03, 2008 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 03, 2008 | 11:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 05, 2008 | 10:25am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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