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‘Meet the Presidents: A Look at the American Presidency’ Webinar

How have American presidents interpreted, and fulfilled, their leadership role since George Washington took the oath of office in 1789? How has the job of president adapted to a more interconnected global society? What challenges lie ahead for our system of checks and balances? It’s time to explore how the American presidential roles, responsibilities, and duties have grown over time to meet the needs of an ever-changing nation, and world.

Join New York Adventure Club and New-York Historical Society as we trace the evolution of the American presidency and executive branch over the past 250 years, and what changes could be in store for future presidents.

Led by New-York Historical Society Docent Stephanie Nigito, our virtual experience surrounding the American presidency will include:

  • An in-depth look at the evolution of the American presidency, and how different occupants of the White House have used their authority
  • Case studies of how particular presidents like Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson used their power to further define constitutional roles
  • A discussion surrounding the institutions and laws that govern our system, and why Congress or the Supreme Court has had to check presidential authority at times
  • Highlighting rare objects and artifacts from the Meet the Presidents exhibition currently on view at the New-York Historical Society, from the actual Bible used during George Washington’s inauguration in 1789 to a student scrapbook from 1962 chronicling John F. Kennedy’s leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Stephanie — any and all questions about the American presidency are welcomed and encouraged!

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

Testimonials

“I liked the knowledge, passion and unbiased information.” -Laurie

“It was organized, paced well, and very informative.” -Reggi

“Super knowledgeable presenter.” -Noelle

“I liked that the interesting range of information presented in such a short time.” -Sara

“Presenter very knowledgeable and personable.” -Ellen

“Great stories and easy to listen to and understand.” -Jessica

“The presenter did a good job organizing the material in a cohesive manner. It also appeared she was comfortable with the material and didn’t seem to need to reference notes all the time. She was a comfortable presenter to watch.” -Kyle

“I liked the information provided and the artifacts and photos.” -Janice

“I have learned more about the Executive Branch than I ever thought possible – so interesting.” -Jayne

“Very knowledgeable host, well organized, full of interest ing facts, enjoyed the case studies re presidents and critical decisions. Great way to present the info.” -Phyllis

“Engaging presenter—can tell she was a HS teacher—kept the pace going with clear explanations and great examples.” -Joanna

“Presenter clearly knew her subject and was passionate about it.” -Dayle

“It was excellent and a must for any history buff of Americana and insights into the American cultural history.” -Mardine

“Interesting content – I felt I learned from the lecture. Knowledgeable and smooth presenter.” -Pirkko

“Easy access. Organized presenter. Interesting material.” -Gail

“I found the patterns across presidencies that the presenter pointed out to be interesting.” -Francene

“I learned a few things about the presidency.” -Leslie

“The speaker knew the material and spoke clearly.” -Marcia

“Easy to understand. Lots of good case studies.” -David

“Well organized, timely info and interesting selection of examples. I also liked the audio clips!” -Ann

“Very knowledgeable presenter covered a broad range of information.” -Robin











When: Thu., Mar. 4, 2021 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: No Location
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Price: $10
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How have American presidents interpreted, and fulfilled, their leadership role since George Washington took the oath of office in 1789? How has the job of president adapted to a more interconnected global society? What challenges lie ahead for our system of checks and balances? It’s time to explore how the American presidential roles, responsibilities, and duties have grown over time to meet the needs of an ever-changing nation, and world.

Join New York Adventure Club and New-York Historical Society as we trace the evolution of the American presidency and executive branch over the past 250 years, and what changes could be in store for future presidents.

Led by New-York Historical Society Docent Stephanie Nigito, our virtual experience surrounding the American presidency will include:

  • An in-depth look at the evolution of the American presidency, and how different occupants of the White House have used their authority
  • Case studies of how particular presidents like Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson used their power to further define constitutional roles
  • A discussion surrounding the institutions and laws that govern our system, and why Congress or the Supreme Court has had to check presidential authority at times
  • Highlighting rare objects and artifacts from the Meet the Presidents exhibition currently on view at the New-York Historical Society, from the actual Bible used during George Washington’s inauguration in 1789 to a student scrapbook from 1962 chronicling John F. Kennedy’s leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Stephanie — any and all questions about the American presidency are welcomed and encouraged!

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

Testimonials

“I liked the knowledge, passion and unbiased information.” -Laurie

“It was organized, paced well, and very informative.” -Reggi

“Super knowledgeable presenter.” -Noelle

“I liked that the interesting range of information presented in such a short time.” -Sara

“Presenter very knowledgeable and personable.” -Ellen

“Great stories and easy to listen to and understand.” -Jessica

“The presenter did a good job organizing the material in a cohesive manner. It also appeared she was comfortable with the material and didn’t seem to need to reference notes all the time. She was a comfortable presenter to watch.” -Kyle

“I liked the information provided and the artifacts and photos.” -Janice

“I have learned more about the Executive Branch than I ever thought possible – so interesting.” -Jayne

“Very knowledgeable host, well organized, full of interest ing facts, enjoyed the case studies re presidents and critical decisions. Great way to present the info.” -Phyllis

“Engaging presenter—can tell she was a HS teacher—kept the pace going with clear explanations and great examples.” -Joanna

“Presenter clearly knew her subject and was passionate about it.” -Dayle

“It was excellent and a must for any history buff of Americana and insights into the American cultural history.” -Mardine

“Interesting content – I felt I learned from the lecture. Knowledgeable and smooth presenter.” -Pirkko

“Easy access. Organized presenter. Interesting material.” -Gail

“I found the patterns across presidencies that the presenter pointed out to be interesting.” -Francene

“I learned a few things about the presidency.” -Leslie

“The speaker knew the material and spoke clearly.” -Marcia

“Easy to understand. Lots of good case studies.” -David

“Well organized, timely info and interesting selection of examples. I also liked the audio clips!” -Ann

“Very knowledgeable presenter covered a broad range of information.” -Robin

Buy tickets/get more info now