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Charles Hardin discusses his book, "Presidential Power and Accountability: Toward a New Constitution"

BROADCAST: Jun. 26, 1974 | DURATION: 00:51:27

Synopsis

Charles M. Hardin, political science professor, discusses his book, "Presidential Power and Accountability: Toward a New Constitution." Hardin discusses presidents from Roosevelt to Nixon and explores political parties and the Constitution and the role both play in the American Government. He explains his studies in political science and how he has come to believe that the Constitution should be re-written and creating more political parties could limit presidential powers, which he believes could cause problems in the future.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 26, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 27 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison

People

Authors, Writers Academics Government

Tags

Hardin, Charles Meyer--Interviews Hardin, Charles Meyer. Presidential power and accountability. Separation of powers--United States. Political parties--United States Opposition (Political science)--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Hardin, Charles Mayer WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Nixon, Richard M, (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Schlesinger Arthur Meier, 1917-2007 Rivers, Mendel (1905-1970) Constitution--United States Presidential impeachment Watergate scandal Presidential powers Press and media

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