Life and Career of Ben Bradlee
Mr. Bradlee, retiring executive editor of The Washington Post, discussed his more than fifty years with that newspaper. He commented on the Watergate scandal, which established the reputatio…
1,257 viewsMr. Bradlee, retiring executive editor of The Washington Post, discussed his more than fifty years with that newspaper. He commented on the Watergate scandal, which established the reputatio…
1,257 viewsBen Bradlee talks about his memoir, A Good Life: Newspapering and Other Adventures, published by Simon and Schuster.
2,682 viewsOn the thirtieth anniversary of the Watergate break-in which eventually led to President Nixon’s resignation, Mr. Woodward and Mr. Bradlee talked about the scandal, its impact on both politi…
489 viewsA party was held to celebrate the posthumous publication of Meg Greenfield’s book Washington, published by PublicAffairs. The book is an inside view of the U.S. federal capital from a journa…
568 viewsMr. Bradlee talked about the career and presidency of Richard Nixon. He focused on the personality of Nixon and his relationship with the press. He also talked about the 1960 presidential ca…
438 viewsMr. Beschloss moderated a panel who spoke about how presidents wielded their power. They recounted personal experiences with various presidents, related the different personal styles of lead…
206 viewsThe panelists discussed the nature of the last 100 years and whether the “American century” of U.S. prominence has ended. The panelists took questions from the audience after the discussion …
127 viewsDavid Broder talked about the 2002 midterm election results and the implications of the election for the future of legislation and political discourse. Among the issues he addressed were the…
137 viewsFrom the Metropolitan Club on H Street the guests will discuss the early years of the Cold War, world politics, and presidents from Woodrow Wilson to Richard Nixon through the life and writi…
4,229 viewsJournalists honored Sam Donaldson and the late Katharine Graham for their contributions to journalism. They also recognized other colleagues for coverage of various news events including the…
206 viewsDignitaries, family members and mourners gathered at the National Cathedral to reflect on the life and career of Katharine Graham.
9,695 viewsBen Bradlee and Sally Quinn of The Washington Post talked about Washington society and about the intersection between public and private lives of politicians in the city.
102 viewsTom Brokaw and others spoke about John Carmody’s life and accomplishments. They also talked about their relationships with him.
294 viewsBenjamin Bradlee delivered the commencement address at Washington College. He congratulated the graduates and talked about the search for truth and the specter of lying in public and private…
109 viewsSeveral journalists discussed whether people in their profession should be public personalities because of their reporting during a symposium that marked the 25th anniversary of the Watergat…
99 viewsThe panelists talk about journalists' contacts with foreign agents and their use of sources within intelligence-gathering agencies. Editors Leonard Downie, The Washington Post-Executive Edit…
79 viewsSome of the participants in Watergate events offered a behind-the-scenes history of Watergate and an analysis of conditions on investigative journalism and the law.
299 viewsDeputy President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki spoke about South Africa and the role the U.S. has played in the rise of democracy there. He also talked about the preservation of languages and …
76 viewsDignitaries such as Senator Kennedy, Senator Graham, David Broder and William Safire were shown arriving at Katharine Graham’s home. Mrs. Graham held a reception to honor Art Buchwald for th…
203 viewsSeveral authors spoke about their award-winning books at an annual banquet. Michael Moore is the author of Downsize This!; Peter Sis is the author of The Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei; G…
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