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U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts presided over the ceremonial swearing-in of the 11th Archivist of the United States, Colleen Shogan, in the National Archives Rotunda. First lad…

The Congressional Black Caucus convened in 1971 to address the legislative concerns of African Americans. To mark its 50th anniversary, Representatives James Clyburn (D-SC) and Joyce Beatty …

Former President Bill Clinton delivered remarks in Detroit at the funeral for former Representative John Conyers (D), who represented Michigan in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 20…

Former Clinton administration ambassadors to Canada James Blanchard and Gordon Giffin and Canada’s former ambassador to the U.S. Gary Doer talked about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement…

The National Archives Foundation presented former first lady Laura Bush with its “Records of Achievement Award” at a gala in Washington, D.C. Before the award presentation, the former first …

Former members of Congress discussed the political climate ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. The event, held in partnership with the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress, detail…

The Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee considered two separate challenges concerning the seating of delegations from Florida and Michigan at the national convention in …

Panelists talked about the results of the 2006 midterm elections, the potential impact of Democratic victories on the legislative agenda, likely changes in policy as the result of new leader…

Former Governor Blanchard moderated a panel on the 2006 midterm elections, predicted outcomes of several election campaigns, and the possibility of a shift in majority leadership to the Demo…

Former members of congress spoke about their opposition to war with Iraq. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience.

Ambassador James Blanchard explained his book Behind the Embassy Door: Canada, Clinton and Quebec, published by McClelland and Stewart. The book looks at Canada’s relationship with the U.S. …

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 a…

U.S. Ambassador to Canada James Blanchard spoke at the Canadian Club of Toronto about the present and future of U.S.-Canada relations. He emphasized that relations between the two nations ar…

In this program, Jeff Shear, National Journal Budget Reporter discussed the budget process. Ramond Chretien, Canadian Ambassador to the United States talked about the Quebec Referendum, 92 p…

Before making his remarks, President Clinton received an honorary doctorate of laws. He spoke about the parallels between the Theodore Roosevelt era and the current era. President Roosevelt …

Following prepared remarks about U.S. relations with Canada, U.S. Ambassador to Canada James Blanchard answered questions from the audience.

During a discussion on economic future of U.S.-Canadian relations, Mr. Chretien spoke about trade with the U.S. and, specifically, the state of Michigan. The Detroit Economic Club sponsored…

Former Governor Blanchard spoke on the importance of maintaining good U.S.-Canadian relations in remarks during a ceremony marking his swearing-in as ambassador to Canada. President Bill Cli…

President Clinton spoke on the importance of maintaining good relations with Canada in remarks delivered during the swearing-in ceremony for former Michigan Governor James Blanchard for the …

Former Michigan Governor James Blanchard spoke in a forum entitled, “The Next Administration and the New Congress: A New Policy for Europe?” Gov. Blanchard speculated on the makeup of a Cli…