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The American President: From Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton

9–9:30 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30–11 am: Program

From the assassination of William McKinley in 1901 to Bill Clinton’s last night in office in January 2001, the American presidency—and the nation, as a whole—experienced a tremendous growth in power and influence. Celebrated presidential historian William E. Leuchtenburg chronicles the presidents of the past century, highlighting their moments of high drama and triumph.

William E. Leuchtenburg is William Rand Kenan, Jr. Professor Emeritus of History at the University of North Carolina and the author of more than a dozen books on American history and presidents, including The American President: From Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton. Douglas Brinkley (moderator) is a Professor of History at Rice University, bestselling author, and presidential historian for CNN.











When: Sat., Jan. 16, 2016 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
212-873-3400
Price: $44
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9–9:30 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30–11 am: Program

From the assassination of William McKinley in 1901 to Bill Clinton’s last night in office in January 2001, the American presidency—and the nation, as a whole—experienced a tremendous growth in power and influence. Celebrated presidential historian William E. Leuchtenburg chronicles the presidents of the past century, highlighting their moments of high drama and triumph.

William E. Leuchtenburg is William Rand Kenan, Jr. Professor Emeritus of History at the University of North Carolina and the author of more than a dozen books on American history and presidents, including The American President: From Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton. Douglas Brinkley (moderator) is a Professor of History at Rice University, bestselling author, and presidential historian for CNN.

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