NEWS & EVENTS JANUARY 6, 2009
The Inauguration is a unique opportunity for a President to lay out an agenda, set a tone for the new administration, and inspire people around the world. As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office on Jan. 20, browse our archive of inaugural speeches, and watch former White House speechwriters talk about crafting the inaugural address.
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AMERICAN PRESIDENT
In-depth information reviewed by prominent scholars on each President and administration including:
essays, documents, audio, and video.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The late Griffin Bell discussed his tenure as Attorney General as part of the Carter Oral History Project.
PRP's Watergate Collection: Nixon and Haldeman suspect Mark Felt of leaking information to the press, and the "Smoking Gun" conversation.
Archived video and audio of the National Conference on Climate Governance is live. Coverage: Richmond Times-Dispatch; Daily Progress; UVA Today; WCAV-TV.
We are accepting online applications for the Fellowship in American Politics, Foreign Policy and World Politics.
Mel Leffler has won the AHA Beer Prize for For the Soul of Mankind.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
The Miller Center Forum, 2008-09: Upcoming Forums.
The 2007-08 National Discussion and Debate Series on key issues to voters:
The 2009 season begins in February.
Gov. Gerald L. Baliles op-ed: Debates Contribute to Public Discourse (Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 6)
POLICY PROGRAMS
In a new report, the Miller Center and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) offer recommendations to improve the higher education system and preserve America's global competitiveness. Full Report.
The Caplin Conference on the World Economy brought together senior leaders from around the world to reflect and deliberate on the critical financial questions of the day.
Full Report.
The National War Powers Commission, co-chaired by Secretaries of State Baker and Christopher, recommended that Congress repeal the 1973 War Powers Resolution and substitute the War Powers Consultation Act of 2009, a new statute providing for better consultation between the President and Congress. Full Report.
MILLER CENTER FOUNDATION
Campaign for the Miller Center
The Miller Center Foundation is raising $39.5 million to advance the mission of the Miller Center of Public Affairs through enhanced programs, facilities and outreach. Support American democracy by helping to make the Miller Center a national meeting place like no other.
Campaign for the Miller Center
The Miller Center Foundation is raising $39.5 million to advance the mission of the Miller Center of Public Affairs through enhanced programs, facilities and outreach. Support American democracy by helping to make the Miller Center a national meeting place like no other.
