Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy look at Thomas Jefferson's presidency, focusing specifically on the Louisiana Purchase and his reasons for making the purchase.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, July 12th, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.
Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy trace the 1800 presidential election of Thomas Jefferson. They focus particularly on the development of the party system at the time, and the fierce party politics between the Jeffersonian Republicans and the Federalists.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, July 12th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.
Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy look at George Washington's presidency, how he was perceived during his presidency, how he is now perceived, and what he contributed to American rhetoric and the presidency.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, July 12th, 10:50 am-12:20 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.
Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy discuss the creation of the institution of the presidency as part of the creation of the U.S. government at the Constitutional Convention. They look at how the presidency is defined in the Constitution.
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Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy discuss the institution of the U.S. presidency, examining what popular memory and contemporary reactions to presidents hold as qualities of greatness.
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Professors Mackubin T. Owens and Lucas E. Morel discuss Lincoln's second Inaugural Address and his second election as President. They examine what Lincoln's view for the future of the nation was, and also discuss the Northern and Southern troops' and generals' views of each other.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Friday, June 25th, 10:45 am-12:15 pm session; and select either the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.
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Professor Mackubin T. Owens looks at the role of African-American soldiers in the Civil War and the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation on the U.S. African-American population in general.
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Professor Mackubin T. Owens looks at Abraham Lincoln's actions as president in relation to civil rights and liberties. Owen considers whether Lincoln abused his presidential powers and deprived citizens of civil liberties without justification or whether his actions were appropriate and justified. He also includes some preliminary discussion of Lincoln's military strategy during the war.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Thursday, June 24th, 10:45 am-12:15 pm session; and select the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.
Professor William C. Harris overviews Abraham Lincoln's perception of the goals and definition of the Reconstruction following the Civil War.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Wednesday, June 23rd, 7:30 pm-9:30pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.
Professor Mackubin T. Owens describes Lincoln's actions as a leader during the Civil War, the strategies he employed during the war, and his success or failure as such a leader.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Wednesday, June 23rd, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm session; and select the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.
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