Presidential historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin talked about how presidents have sought refuge from the pressures of their job - with sports, fishing, theater, and even poker. She…
1,475 viewsDoris Kearns Goodwin was interviewed about her life and work. The author spoke about her work with President Lyndon B. Johnson, the impact of historical events, and life as a fan of the Brooklyn…
3,109 viewsPulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin offered her thoughts on presidential leadership at the 18th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
3,533 viewsDoris Kearns Goodwin talked about her recently published book, No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the Home Front in World War II, published by Simon and Schuster. This book focuses…
4,478 viewsHistorian Doris Kearns Goodwin talked about how some of America’s greatest presidents have dealt with crisis situations, like the coronavirus pandemic. She wrote about this topic in her…
410 viewsHistorians Jay Winik and Doris Kearns Goodwin discussed the qualities of character that they believe are essential for presidential leadership in challenging times. Much of the discussion with…
428 viewsDoris Kearns Goodwin spoke about her latest book, Leadership in Turbulent Times, in which she focuses on Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson.…
1,252 viewsPulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talked about her book on presidential leadership and took viewer phone calls from the 18th annual National Book Festival in Washington,…
1,280 viewsDoris Kearns Goodwin responded to questions from members of the audience who had just watched her on-stage presentation about her book, The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard…
857 viewsFilm director Steven Spielberg gave the keynote address at an annual ceremony commemorating President Lincoln"s Gettysburg Address delivered at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in…
1,427 viewsDoris Kearns Goodwin talked about the way a leader’s private life affects his public actions at the 5th Annual Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium. Ms. Goodwin analyzed the private life of…
224 viewsFor the second time in recent months, former first ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush sat down for a conversation about their time in the White House as part of a series of conferences on America’s first ladies.…
1,299 viewsDoris Kearns Goodwin talked about her book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, published by Simon and Schuster. She described President Lincoln’s relationships with…
2,065 viewsThe White House: Inside America’s Most Famous Home provides a documentary-style look behind the scenes at White House operations and examines the history of the president’s home. Featured…
36,899 viewsPresident Obama and congressional leaders gathered in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. in his remarks, President Obama said he felt…
1,538 viewsProfessor Doris Kearns Goodwin talked about the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, on the 191st anniversary of his birth. She talked about doing research for her upcoming book and read from the letters of…
366 viewsHistorians spoke about Lyndon Johnson’s White House and related several anecdotes about Presidents Johnson’s activities in the residence.
2,280 viewsHistorians spoke about Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency and way in which he used the White House throughout his presidency, including many rooms used during World War II.
1,318 viewsDoris Kearns Goodwin spoke about her book Team of Rivals and the lessons of Abraham Lincoln’s Cabinet appointments for the incoming Obama administration. She also spoke about President-Elect…
338 viewsDoris Kearns Goodwin talked about President Franklin Roosevelt’s first 100 days in office and the many government programs that he established. She also focused on his relationship with the…
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