First Hundred Days, The
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker talks about how important the first hundred days are for any new Administration. He also explains how the Reagan team laid out a very precise plan for their first hundred days, and stuck to it.
From the White House to Treasury
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker talks about his move from the White House Chief of Staff job to his position as Secretary of the Treasury. He recounts how there was initially a degree of skepticism about his qualifications, because he hadn'...
World of Uncertainty: New World Order?, The
The 21st century marks a time of globalization. Although a global economy is not empirical by definition, many non-industrialized nations resent the intrusion of the industrialized west for religious, cultural and economic reasons. In much of world ...
World of Uncertainty: Election of 2000, The
After the relative quiet of Clinton's last two years in office, the presidential election of 2000 turns out to be one of the most controversial in American history. As television coverage of the election unfolds, Gore wins the popular vote. The deba...
2000 Presidential Election, The
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker talks about the 2000 presidential election, and the impact the state of Florida had on that election. He reveals that a number of foreign ministers he once worked with as Secretary of State asked him what was...
Succeeding in Washington
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker explains that the people who succeed in Washington, "...are the people who are secure enough with themselves to surround themselves with really, really capable associates."
White House Chief of Staff: Challenges (Part Two)
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker describes the challenges he faced as President Reagan's Chief of Staff, when the nation was dealing with double digit inflation in the early 1980's. He also talks about the very long hours the White House Chi...
White House Chief of Staff: Challenges (Part One)
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker notes that he held the position of White House Chief of Staff longer than most, and managed to complete his tenure, "...with my dignity and credibility somewhat intact. And that was a major accomplishment."