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Course Description

Have you ever wondered who writes presidential speeches? This course traces the evolution of speechwriting from George Washington’s administration to today. Yes, Hamilton helped draft Washington’s Farewell Address, but no, Lincoln did not scribble the Gettysburg Address on an envelope. We will study the writing process presidents used and examine drafts from FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, and George H.W. Bush. We will view clips from speeches and from former White House speechwriters describing the process. - INSTRUCTOR: DIANA CARLIN, PHD
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Section Title
Ghosts in the White House
Type
Online
Dates
Mar 30, 2026 to May 04, 2026
Course Fee(s)
TP0004 non-credit $65.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook
Ghosts in the White House: The People Behind the Presidential Speeches
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