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Using a map and portions of NBC’s election night coverage, three political scientists dissected the results of a presidential contest that saw Jimmy Carter narrowly defeat incumbent Presiden…

Two political scientists previewed the 1976 national political conventions, focusing on the then-undecided Republican contest between President Gerald Ford and challenger Ronald Reagan, and …

The Newseum hosted a panel discussion on the 25th Anniversary of the Watergate scandal that culminated in the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Participants spoke about the events lead…

Panelists talked about their experiences as White House press secretaries, focusing on the pressures and the responsibilities of government spokesmen during times of crisis. Following their …

Panelists examined Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s prolific career as a senator, ambassador, scholar and author. Moynihan served as a Democratic senator from New York from 1977-2001. He died in 20…

Participants talked about a recent survey of news viewers and their media habits in finding sources of news. They then conducted a panel discussion on how political leanings influence choice…

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 exe…

The authors, Stephen Hess and Marvin Kalb, talked about their book, The Media and the War on Terrorism.

This year, 1990, marked the 100 Anniversary of the Birth of our Nations 34 President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and in observant, C-SPAN continued it’s special series of programs looking at the …

The Media and the War on Terrorism is a collection of conversations between public officials and journalists, compiled by co-editors Marvin Kalb and Stephen Hess and published by Brookings I…

Organizing the Presidency, published by Brookings Institution Press, examines how presidents from FDR to George W. Bush organized the executive branch and distributed power. To celebrate the…

At a symposium by the White House Historical Association the speakers talked about the West Wing of the White House, focusing on the Oval Office. There was a lecture by White House Historic…

Mr. Wallace was interviewed about his career in journalism and the history of broadcast news. He talked about his experiences and interviews for “60 Minutes,” business aspects of journalism,…

In the final forum in a series that began shortly after the September 11 attacks, Democratic foreign policy experts presented an overview of how the president and the press have handled effo…

Journalists talked about their experiences covering military operations in Afghanistan and about the dangers to reporters in various war zones. Following their remarks they answered question…

Participants talked about public diplomacy, propaganda, and the U.S. information campaign in efforts to combat terrorism. Among the issues they addressed were the effectiveness of the inform…

Panelists, at an event sponsored by the Brookings Institute, talked about the relationship between the government and the media, information management policies in current efforts to combat …

Participants talked about media participation in wartime activities, reporting on military campaigns, and the lessons learned for coverage of past wars. Among the issues they addressed were …

Participants spoke about the Clinton presidency and how it might be remembered. Among the issues they addressed were his trade and foreign policies, economic policies, relations with the med…

Participants discussed the administrative role of the White House staff and how to effectively run the White House and implement a president’s agenda. After formal presentations they held a …