Items

• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 71202

  States interest in the American Presidents series and expresses hope that the series will cover the negative as well as positive aspects of the presidents, then details several historical events in which he feels the United States acted wrongly.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-24; 64477

  Encloses information about David Rice Atchison and asks if a small segment can be squeezed into the American Presidents series.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-19; 04856

  Thanks C-SPAN for the American Presidents series and praises particular programs.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-23; 44403

  Praises the American Presidents series and requests that the specific subjects of Founding Fathers' schooling be addressed.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-17

  Defends Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan and argues that they are his favorite people.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 83467

  Responds to a comment made about George Washington breeding mules and argues that mules are "an unsung American hero."
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 85373

  Offers disapproval of a comment made to a caller asking about George Washington's slave ownership; argues that it should have been respected.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-19; 20904

  Refers a writer to the Lincoln-Douglas debates and suggests visits to Chester Arthur's gravesite in Albany and a cottage where Ulysses S. Grant wrote his memoirs.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-19; 22121

  Describes in detail issues with the Thomas Jefferson paternity testing and criticizes one historian for allegedly being ignorant of Jefferson.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-20; 22401

  Thanks Brian Lamb for C-SPAN Radio and describes own family history related to Mount Vernon.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-24; 38301

  Asks if C-SPAN will run an episode on Zachary Taylor because of a family relation.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-20; 10473

  Responds to a caller addressing George Washington's slave ownership and argues that he should give Washington more credit.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1998-03-18; 78212

  Praises C-SPAN and describes enjoyment for the George Washington episode of the American Presidents series, then argues that Jefferson Davis ought to be included in the series and recommends two books.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-23; 60037

  Expresses admiration for the Founding Fathers.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-01-20; 58401

  Corrects an erroneous assertion about Armistice Day and also defines Social Security and argues that it is being given to those without need; also discusses Congressional salaries.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-15; 33763

  Encloses a clipping of a horoscope stating they share a birth date with Andrew Jackson.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-17

  States C-SPAN is incorrect to refer to "41" presidents and encloses a list of presidents.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 21401

  Relates a historic debate over the United States Seal, and asks what John Adams would think of it today.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-18; 17070

  Expresses disappointment in the George Washington episode of the American Presidents series because it failed to address General Henry Knox.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-13; 44278

  A young man describes his extensive knowledge of U.S. Presidents and asks to be on C-SPAN.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-15; 20906

  Responds to episodes of the American Presidents series on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln and describes own past as a historian.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-17; 32931

  Complains that an advertised schedule was inaccurate and expresses anger.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-12; 33763

  Encloses a newspaper article from the St. Petersburg Times about George Washington.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-18; 22121

  Describes his experience in the Navy and discusses the life of George Washington and Washington's religious life.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-15; 28120

  Expresses interest in the George Washington episode of the American Presidents series and poses a question to a historian.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-13; 28146

  States that they enjoy Booknotes with some historians, but most they do not like.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-15; 22311

  Expresses enjoyment of a Mount Vernon program and suggests talking with a specific researcher of U.S. Presidents.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-15; 20010

  States curiosity about how George Washington died.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-13; 29615

  Expresses disappointment at an episode featuring Bill Clinton and states belief that call-ins are not balanced.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-15; 86314

  Praises the American Presidents program, encloses an article on Franklin Pierce, and expresses excitement for seeing David McCullough.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-16; 01821

  Describes reading an article about George Washington, then discusses her daughter, a teacher, teaching information about the U.S. Presidents.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-12; 48239

  Encloses a sheet with history of some candy bars and their relationship to U.S. Presidents.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 10460

  Takes issue with historians proposing that Thomas Jefferson fathered slaves and states belief there is no proof of the allegation.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-08; 44640

  Asks if the schedule for the American Presidents series is available.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-03-07; 40203

  Recommends a book featuring some information on Lincoln and encloses a speech.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-02-13; 32308

  Argues that Harry Truman was the second greatest president in history and decsribes why.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-02-15; 20895

  Offers information on an early photograph of Abraham Lincoln and recommends a book on Lincoln.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 15431

  Transcribes a letter from Abraham Lincoln and describes Lincoln as their favorite president.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-02-16; 21403

  Describes a plaque that is in front of the county court house in Denton, Maryland which acknowledges Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 18071

  Describes some historic seeming items received at an auction and requests some information on the items.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-02-18; 10025

  Describes a monument to George Washington in London and asks if there are other presidential monuments abroad.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-02-18; 22401

  Describes a conflict between the city council and citizens and gives information if Brian Lamb would care to participate.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-02-16; 59901

  Expresses hope that the American Presidents series will dwell on the positive and not negative aspects of previous presidents, recommends a book, and criticizes journalists for being on the "Garbage Train."
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-02-20; 12401

  Describes an acquaintance with ties to Grover Cleveland and recommends a book on the connection.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1999-11-08

  Photocopies of an article about Brian Lamb.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 2000-01-27; 73120

  Asks about a childhood rhyme in reference to the Calvin Coolidge episode of the American Presidents series.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 2000-02-28

  Expresses anger at a list ranking the U.S. Presidents and argues that Bill Clinton should be higher on the list.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 2000-02-22; 19522

  Questions why a particular candidate for President was not featured on C-SPAN.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 2000-02-22; 15627

  Expresses affection for the American Presidents series producers and describes her teaching career.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 94147

  Suggests C-SPAN interview someone about Benjamin Franklin and Francis Hopkinson.