Thursday, April 23, 2009

James Humes- Confessions of a White House Ghost Writer


James Humes

The Center for the Study of Government and the Individual hosted James Humes during a "Conversations with the Center" evening program, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

James Humes has written or "ghosted" for five U.S. presidents. In this talk, he reveals the secrets of White House speechwriting, whether it was for an Inaugural Address, a toast to the Queen or a plaque to be left on the moon by the Apollo astronauts.

Humes, a born mimic, recreates each of the presidents in his warm and funny reminiscences. He imparts anecdotes about personal encounters with every president from Franklin Roosevelt to George H. W. Bush.

In a talk that will make listeners both laugh and cry, Humes sketches the personalities of the presidents (and their First Ladies) in an anecdotal style that makes history come alive.

FROM THE CSGI OF UCCS WEBSITE: CLICK TO VISIT!


If you would like to arrange for Dr. Humes to speak for your organization, please contact Ms. Jane Muller at UCCS (719)-262-4093, or email her at jmuller@uccs.edu.


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