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Panelists, including members of the Congressional Black Caucus, talked about was the upcoming 111th Congress. Topics included panel members' reactions to the election of Barack Obama, pressu…

President Bush spoke about living in the White House, his daily routine, and reflected on his experiences in the residence. This program was part of “White House Week” programming and is …

Adam Clymer talked about his book Drawing the Line at the Big Ditch: The Panama Canal Treaties and the Rise of the Right (University Press of Kansas; March 18, 2008). He was interviewed at t…

Historians spoke about Lyndon Johnson’s White House and related several anecdotes about Presidents Johnson’s activities in the residence.

Historians 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.

Historians spoke about Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency and personal style of leadership, and its impact on the operations of the White House.

Historians spoke about George Washington’s efforts to design and build the White House and city planning for the District of Columbia.

Carol Reardon talked about her book, Pickett’s Charge in History and Memory, published by the University of North Carolina Press. In the book, the author chronicles the Confederate attempt t…

Lynne Cheney talked about her book, We the People: The Story of Our Constitution (Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing; September 9, 2008). Her latest children’s book is about the drafti…

The panel talked about the development, challenges, and direction of African American Publishing. They focused on the implications of publishers focusing on "urban publishing". “40 Years …

Lewis Sorley talked about his book Honor Bright: History and Origins of the West Point Honor Code and System (McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing; August 5, 2008). A third generation gradua…

Cuban President Raul Castro spoke to thousands in Santiago, Cuba, about the 50th anniversary of the Cuban revolution which ended on January 1, 1959, and led to the overthrow of Cuban Preside…

Mr. Gilston spoke about the Department of Commerce and New Mexico Governor, and former presidential candidate, Bill Richardson’s nomination as secretary. He also responded to telephone calls…

President-Elect Barack Obama delivered the weekly Democratic address in an online video. He talked about the economy and urged Congress to pass a comprehensive spending bill to create jobs.

President Bush delivered his weekly radio address. He talked about the situation in the Middle East and the Hamas attacks on Israel from Gaza. He urged the creation of a monitoring system to…

In the library in his home in McLean, Virginia, Patrick Buchanan talked about the process that he used in writing his book Churchill, Hitler, and "The Unnecessary War": How Britain Lost Its …

Republican Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel gave his farewell speech to the Senate after serving 12 years. Before his remarks he paid tribute to New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici and Senator John…

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell paid tribute to retiring Senator John Warner. Senator Warner then delivered his farewell speech. Senator Warner served in the Senate for 30 years, from…

The House reconvened from a recess and then adjourned sine die.

Carl Cannon talked about the political career and the Presidential tenure of Ronald Reagan, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Cannon is the co-author of Reagan’s D…