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Former Nixon chief speechwriter Ray Price was interviewed at his residence in New York City. Mr. Price worked with Mr. Nixon for two years prior to the presidency and then headed the writing…

A group of former speechwriters for President Richard Nixon discussed their experience. Among the topics they addressed were the craft of speech writing, major events and speeches during the…

Former presidential speechwriters talked about writing the State of the Union address. Topics included the process and various stages of writing the speech, number of drafts, Presidential in…

Former presidential speech writers Ray Price, Patrick Anderson, and Don Baer talked about the dynamics of successful speeches, focusing on the inaugural address. Topics included the elements…

Raymond Price Jr., FMR. Assistant to President Nixon, who wrote President Nixon’s resignation speech, is interviewed. The program is part of a special that aired on the 15th anniversary of N…

Presidential speechwriters discussed the art of capturing the president’s voice, communicating his ideas, and inspiring the public. They shared memories of the presidents with whom they work…

A panel of presidential speechwriters talked about the demands of writing for presidents, and offered anecdotes from their days in the White House in a forum at the New York Times Arts and L…