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President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium
Sunday, October 16, 2011     Washington, DC

Former administration officials and historians discuss the Bush Presidency at a symposium at the Miller Center at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The event coincides with the Miller Center’s release of oral history interviews with senior officials.  American History TV will air highlights of the symposium and clips of key oral histories.

Oral Histories: Dwight Chapin
Saturday, October 15, 2011     Washington, DC

Dwight Chapin first worked for Richard Nixon on his 1962 California gubernatorial campaign. After the 1968 presidential election, Chapin became President Nixon’s Appointments Secretary. He ultimately resigned and served nine months in prison on Watergate related charges. In this oral history recorded for the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Chapin recalls the 1968 campaign, and the workings of the Nixon White House.

Oral Histories: Elizabeth Holtzman
Saturday, October 8, 2011     Washington, DC

Former Representative Elizabeth Holtzman from New York served in the House of Representatives from 1973 to 1981. In her freshman term she was appointed to the House Judiciary Committee, which – in 1974 - held impeachment hearings on President Richard Nixon.

Oral Histories: Elizabeth Holtzman
Saturday, October 1, 2011     Washington, DC

In 1973, Elizabeth Holtzman (D-New York) became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. She was only a freshman when she was appointed to the House Judiciary Committee.  In 1974, the Committee passed three articles of impeachment against President Nixon. In this interview from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library oral history collection she describes the impeachment hearing process.

Oral Histories: Barbara Franklin
Saturday, September 24, 2011     Washington, DC

Barbara Franklin served as a Staff Assistant to President Nixon from 1971 to 1973. During her time in the administration she led the effort to recruit women for high-level government jobs.

Oral Histories: Barbara Franklin
Saturday, September 17, 2011     Washington, DC

As a staff assistant to President Nixon from 1971 to 1973, Barbara Franklin led the effort to recruit women for high-level government jobs. In this interview—seen for the first time on television—she describes how she was recruited and the work she did.

Oral History: William Safire
Saturday, September 10, 2011     Washington, DC

Before he was a New York Times columnist, William Safire worked as one of President Nixon’s speechwriters. In this oral history interview for the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Mr. Safire reflects on his work as a speechwriter and his relationship with President Nixon.

Remembering 9/11: The Congressional Response
Monday, September 5, 2011     Washington, DC

The National Archives and the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress host a panel discussion featuring former senators and representatives as they reflect on the government’s reaction to September 11, 2001.
 

September 11th Interview: Major Heather Penney, Fighter Pilot
Monday, September 5, 2011     Washington, DC

C-SPAN remembers September 11th, 2001 through the stories of Americans who were at the White House, U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon – and in the skies above Washington.

September 11th Interview: Rear Admiral David Thomas, The Pentagon
Monday, September 5, 2011     Washington, DC

C-SPAN remembers September 11th, 2001 through the stories of Americans who were at the White House, U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon – and in the skies above Washington.

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