Listen Up, Mr. President; Helen Thomas on White House journalism

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from Helen Thomas: In Conversation With Phil Bronstein held on October 12, 2009

Duration

1:03:32

Helen Thomas-Journalist; Author, Listen Up, Mr. President

In conversation with Phil Bronstein, Executive VP, San Francisco Chronicle

Learn the recipe for a successful presidency from a legendary journalist who has covered 10 administrations during her 60-year career. Thomas draws on more than 200 years of presidential history and her own experiences in the front row at White House press conferences in a discussion of what personal characteristics and choices contribute to memorable and powerful presidential administrations.

This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on October 12, 2009

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