Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

Bush and Kerry clash on Iraq, economy and health care in second TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush vs. Kerry: The second 2004 presidential debate'

(Friday, October 8, 2004, 9:00 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a heated and intense second presidential debate tonight, U.S. Senator John Kerry criticized President George W. Bush for soaring deficits, sluggish job growth, and a foreign policy that, according to Kerry, has fostered global resentment. Continue reading Bush and Kerry clash on Iraq, economy and health care in second TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 2004) →

Reagan and Mondale clash in heated first 1984 presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Reagan vs. Mondale: The first 1984 presidential debate'

(Sunday, October 7, 1984, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter Mondale exchanged sharp and personal critiques tonight during their first debate of the 1984 presidential campaign. Continue reading Reagan and Mondale clash in heated first 1984 presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1984) →

Cheney and Edwards clash in fiery VP debate over Iraq, national security, and leadership 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Cheney vs. Edwards: The 2004 vice presidential debate'

(Tuesday, October 5, 2004, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a fiercely personal and intense debate between the vice presidential nominees of the two major political parties, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney staunchly defended the Bush administration’s actions in Iraq tonight, calling them “exactly the right thing to do.” Continue reading Cheney and Edwards clash in fiery VP debate over Iraq, national security, and leadership 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2004) →

U.S. President Jimmy Carter born in Plains, Georgia 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1924)

1920s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Jimmy Carter - U.S. President | Mini Bio | BIO'

(Wednesday, October 1, 1924, 7:00 a.m. EST) — Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, was born James Earl Carter, Jr., today in the small town of Plains, Georgia. Continue reading U.S. President Jimmy Carter born in Plains, Georgia 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1924) →

Senator John Kerry criticizes President George W. Bush’s Iraq invasion in heated debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush vs. Kerry: The first 2004 presidential debate'

(Thursday, September 30, 2004, 9:00 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential election campaign) — U.S. Senator John Kerry argued tonight that President George W. Bush made a “colossal error of judgment” in invading Iraq, while Bush criticized Kerry as a weak leader who would embolden the United States’ foes. Continue reading Senator John Kerry criticizes President George W. Bush’s Iraq invasion in heated debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 2004) →

U.S. President John F. Kennedy assassinated by lone gunman, Warren Commission concludes 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'November 22nd and The Warren Report' (Sept. 27, 1964, 5:00-7:00 p.m. EDT)

(Sunday, September 27, 1964, 6:30 p.m. EDT) — President John F. Kennedy’s assassination was the work of a single, unhappy man, Lee Harvey Oswald, with no evidence of a conspiracy, foreign or domestic, the Warren Commission has concluded. Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy assassinated by lone gunman, Warren Commission concludes 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1964) →

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1944)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II


Video: 'FDR Fala Campaign Speech 1944'

(Saturday, September 23, 1944, 9:31 p.m. EWT; during the 1944 United States presidential election campaign, held during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opened his campaign for a fourth term tonight, derisively defending Fala, his black Scottie dog, against a Republican political attack. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1944) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford offers conditional amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders, deserters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1974)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War, Watergate


Video: 'Gerald Ford-Remarks on Clemency for Vietnam Era Draft Evaders (September 16,1974)'

(Monday, September 16, 1974, 11:17 a.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War; also during the Watergate scandal) — Eight days after granting disgraced former President Richard Nixon an unconditional pardon, U.S. President Gerald Ford today offered conditional amnesty to thousands of Vietnam-era draft evaders and military deserters who agree to work for up to two years in public service jobs. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford offers conditional amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders, deserters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1974) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Remarks on Signing Proclamation Granting Pardon to Nixon (September 8, 1974)'

(Sunday, September 8, 1974, 11:04 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — In a controversial move that could shape his legacy and political future, U.S. President Gerald Ford granted a “full, free, and absolute pardon” to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed during his time in office. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974) →

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s controversial ‘Daisy’ ad airs once, sparks political outcry 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '"Daisy" Ad (1964): Preserved from 35mm in the Tony Schwartz Collection'

(Monday, September 7, 1964, 9:50 p.m. EDT; during the 1964 United States presidential election campaign) — The “Daisy” ad, one of the most controversial political advertisements in American presidential campaign history, aired for the first and only time tonight during NBC’s broadcast of the 1951 film David and Bathsheba. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s controversial ‘Daisy’ ad airs once, sparks political outcry 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1964) →