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Federalism
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Federalism

Historian and author Bernard Bailyn talks about the tension inherent in the relationship between the United States federal government and the states. "American federalism is the emergence out of the origins of the country," Professor Bailyn explains...

Job of Press Secretary, The
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Job of Press Secretary, The

Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry explains that he spent most of his time as press secretary researching issues he knew he'd be asked about in press briefings, as well as trying to make sure he knew exactly what the President thought a...

Warrior to Priest...Presidents of the Early 1900s: Federal Government as Mediator of the Public Good
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Warrior to Priest...Presidents of the Early 1900s: Federal Government as Mediator of the Public Good

Roosevelt does not consider the federal government the agent of any particular interest, only public interest. During his presidency, he argues for public accountability of corporations and files more than 40 antitrust suits. Roosevelt also introduc...

Washington Forms the Executive Branch (Part Two)
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Washington Forms the Executive Branch (Part Two)

Historian and author Bernard Bailyn continues his discussion of the challenges facing President Washington as he sought to preside over the federal government during his administration. One of Washington's most difficult challenges was maintaining a...

Washington Forms the Executive Branch (Part One)
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Washington Forms the Executive Branch (Part One)

Historian and author Bernard Bailyn explains that George Washington realized that some kind of Cabinet structure would be necessary, even though there's nothing about a Cabinet written into the Constitution. President Washington named Thomas Jeffers...

A New Nation: Dangers and Challenges
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A New Nation: Dangers and Challenges

Historian and author Bernard Bailyn talks about some of the most significant challenges facing the newly formed United States, including concerns that the Constitution wouldn't work, and fears that the federal government's power might be excessive.

Speaking for the Voiceless
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Speaking for the Voiceless

Dr. Astrid Heger, Director of the Violence Intervention Program at L.A. County-USC Medical Center, talks about the dual frustrations of having to deal with an often unresponsive federal bureaucracy, as well as the attitudes and beliefs of those who ...