American Presidents

Monday 02/17/2014

A panel of presidential historians reflects on the characteristics of past U.S. presidents and the current president, Barack Obama.

People in this video: Jon Meacham Doris Kearns Goodwin Robert Caro Kenneth W. Mack Michael Beschloss

Historians on Obama, Pt. 2
Politics, History
Air Date 01/22/2013
A panel including Bob Woodward and Robert Caro analyzes Barack Obama's presidency and compares to his predecessors'. 15:50
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James Taylor; Historians on Obama, Pt. 2
Entertainment, Politics, History
Air Date 01/22/2013
James Taylor reflects on his life and career; Presidential historians compare President Obama and his predecessors. 53:30
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Jim Morris
Politics
Air Date 07/13/1992
Political impressionist Jim Morris introduces us to his cast of characters, from Ronald Reagan to Bill Clinton. 08:50
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Irving Kristol
Politics, History
Air Date 09/21/1995
Irving Kristol describes the rise of conservatism and presents his book "Neoconservatives." 22:19
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Derrick Bell
Society
Air Date 08/17/1992
Derrick Bell offers his opinion on race in America and gives insight into his decision to step down as a law professor at Harvard. 13:28
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