[James A. Baker discusses how he met George H.W. Bush].

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James A. Baker, former Secretary of State in the George H.W. Bush administration and a close personal friend of George H.W. Bush for decades, discusses how his path and Bush's first crossed in Texas, a momentous 1980 telephone call from Ronald Reagan, and Bush's lifelong commitment to "selfless publ...

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Corporate Author: Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Baker, James Addison, 1930- (Interviewee)
Woodruff, Judy (Interviewer)
Language:English
Subjects:
Baker, James Addison, > 1930- > Interviews.
Political consultants > United States > 21st century > Interviews.
Bush, George, > 1924-2018.
Interviews.
Television news programs.
Genre:
Interviews.
Television news programs.
Physical Description:1 audio file (10 min., 27 sec.)
Format: Audio Software
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Summary:
James A. Baker, former Secretary of State in the George H.W. Bush administration and a close personal friend of George H.W. Bush for decades, discusses how his path and Bush's first crossed in Texas, a momentous 1980 telephone call from Ronald Reagan, and Bush's lifelong commitment to "selfless public service." Baker also reflects on Bush's civil demeanor and contrasts it with the current political environment.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Originally broadcast on PBS.
On "PBS NewsHour."
Call Number:Voice 43317
Playing Time:00:10:27
Event Details:
Broadcast 2018 December 4.