The Trouble with Washington
1997-01-03T12:26:37-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMTE0XC8xOTk3MDEwMzEyMzY0MzAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Former Librarian of Congress Daniel Boorstin discussed the democratic paradox, the tendency for citizens of a democracy to trust the form of government but to distrust those who govern. He said this is why there is so much alienation from government, especially federal. Dr. Boorstin was appointed Librarian of Congress by President Gerald Ford. The discussion was hosted by the Gerald Ford Library Director Richard Norton Smith.
Former Librarian of Congress Daniel Boorstin discussed the democratic paradox, the tendency for citizens of a democracy to trust the form of… read more
Former Librarian of Congress Daniel Boorstin discussed the democratic paradox, the tendency for citizens of a democracy to trust the form of government but to distrust those who govern. He said this is why there is so much alienation from government, especially federal. Dr. Boorstin was appointed Librarian of Congress by President Gerald Ford. The discussion was hosted by the Gerald Ford Library Director Richard Norton Smith. close
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