Crucible: the first 365 days FDR's extraordinary start in office set the standard for all successors Read more Animate Background Off Featured Insights 'Watchdogs': Holding the government accountable Former Inspector General Glenn Fine's book illuminates how inspector general oversight seeks to make government more honest and accountable Is the American presidency built on empty promises? In his new book False Front, Kenneth Lowande argues that modern presidents intentionally put appearances ahead of governance Justice Stephen Breyer: 'Reading the Constitution' The 24th annual Henry J. Abraham Distinguished Lecture featured retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Stephen Breyer The hundred days myth Forget the hype—it’s the long run that matters Featured Publications Bridging the Constitutional Divide National War Powers Commission Report The Politics of Regulatory Change: A Tale of Two Agencies President’s Words: Speeches and Speechwriting in the Modern White House Topic Congress Elections Federalism Founding and Shaping of the Nation Leadership Political Parties and Movements Politics Supreme Court The Presidency Search Governance The Presidency The Miller Center at the political conventions Insights from scholars and CEOs at the RNC and DNC The Presidency First Words: Grover Cleveland, March 4, 1885 In his first speech as president, Grover Cleveland emphasized the link between citizens and the government The Presidency First Words: Ulysses S. Grant, March 4, 1869 In his first speech as president, Ulysses S. Grant sought to remain above politics The Presidency By the Book: Franklin D. Roosevelt Our First Year team of experts offers essential readings on the 32nd president The Presidency First Words: William McKinley, March 4, 1897 When he took the oath of office, William McKinley addressed the security of America’s currency. The Presidency First Words: Woodrow Wilson, March 4, 1913 In his first speech as president, Woodrow Wilson argued that government should actively defend the public interest Load More
The Presidency The Miller Center at the political conventions Insights from scholars and CEOs at the RNC and DNC
The Presidency First Words: Grover Cleveland, March 4, 1885 In his first speech as president, Grover Cleveland emphasized the link between citizens and the government
The Presidency First Words: Ulysses S. Grant, March 4, 1869 In his first speech as president, Ulysses S. Grant sought to remain above politics
The Presidency By the Book: Franklin D. Roosevelt Our First Year team of experts offers essential readings on the 32nd president
The Presidency First Words: William McKinley, March 4, 1897 When he took the oath of office, William McKinley addressed the security of America’s currency.
The Presidency First Words: Woodrow Wilson, March 4, 1913 In his first speech as president, Woodrow Wilson argued that government should actively defend the public interest
