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 By the Book: Chester Arthur Our First Year team of experts offers essential readings on the 21st president. Bryan Craig Miller Center Elections First Words: John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961 John F. Kennedy delivered one of the most memorable inaugural addresses ever Thomas van der Voort Miller Center The First Year UVA's Illimitable focuses on the First Year Explore the presidents' first years through this interactive piece Sheila Blackford Miller Center Middle East Millennial Caucus: national security threats facing country UVA students say ISIS is top national security threat, disagree on proper response The Presidency By the Book: James Monroe Our First Year team of experts offers essential readings on the 5th president Bryan Craig Miller Center The Presidency First Words: George Washington, April 30, 1789 As with so much, George Washington's Inaugural Address set the stage for all that followed Thomas van der Voort Miller Center Load More
The Presidency By the Book: Chester Arthur Our First Year team of experts offers essential readings on the 21st president. Bryan Craig Miller Center
Elections First Words: John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961 John F. Kennedy delivered one of the most memorable inaugural addresses ever Thomas van der Voort Miller Center
The First Year UVA's Illimitable focuses on the First Year Explore the presidents' first years through this interactive piece Sheila Blackford Miller Center
Middle East Millennial Caucus: national security threats facing country UVA students say ISIS is top national security threat, disagree on proper response
The Presidency By the Book: James Monroe Our First Year team of experts offers essential readings on the 5th president Bryan Craig Miller Center
The Presidency First Words: George Washington, April 30, 1789 As with so much, George Washington's Inaugural Address set the stage for all that followed Thomas van der Voort Miller Center
