Presidential Inaugurations
Historians Donald R. Kennon and James M. Goode talked about the history of presidential inaugurations. Mr. Kennon’s illustrated presentation focused on the history of oath-taking ceremonies …
158 viewsHistorians Donald R. Kennon and James M. Goode talked about the history of presidential inaugurations. Mr. Kennon’s illustrated presentation focused on the history of oath-taking ceremonies …
158 viewsIn a forum marking the 200th anniversary of the White House a panel looked at the White House in the early 20th Century. Professor Garry Wills spoke of the stagecraft of power. Lydia Tederic…
291 viewsAt a symposium by the White House Historical Association speakers including Brent Scowcroft, former National Security Advisor, talked about the West Wing of the White House, focusing on the …
199 viewsThe speakers talked about the West Wing of the White House, focusing on working in the West Wing and crisis management. This segment also featured remarks from first lady Laura Bush.
270 viewsThe White House Historical Association held a Symposium on the West Wing to celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary. Letitia Baldrige, who was Chief of Staff to Jacqueline Kennedy, talked about the…
126 viewsAt a symposium by the White House Historical Association speakers talked about the West Wing of the White House, focusing on design and construction. This segment includes the introductio…
196 viewsWilliam Seale showed slides and talked about his book The President’s House: A History, published by Harry Adams. The book provides a number of anecdotes about past presidents and their atti…
236 viewsAs part of a forum on the 200th anniversary of the White House, Mr. Bushong talked about the first person to photograph the White House, Frances Benjamin Johnson. She also photographed the p…
358 viewsIn a forum marking the 200th anniversary of the White House, Mr. Brinkley talked about Theodore Roosevelt’s conservationism and Ms. Brasco talked about political cartoons portraying various …
213 viewsArtist Ray Ellis and Vice President of the White House Historical Association Neil Horstman discussed a new exhibit that will feature "The President’s House through the eyes of an artist". T…
163 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
113 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes,…
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