The American presidency has always been a subject of great fascination for the American people. From the benchmark established by George Washington, all others to hold the office have been judged by history and historians. How do we determine what makes one president great and another a failure? This lecture, by Sidney Milkis of the University of Virginia, is part of the 2002 Ashbrook Summer Teacher Institute "The Origins and Development of the American Presidency." Dr. Milkis is the author and co-author of numerous books, including "Presidential Greatness" and "The American Presidency: Origins and Development, 1776-2002."

Author:  Sidney Milkis

Duration: 02:01:53

Published: 2007-01-22

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