Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Reflections on President Obama's liberal internationalist views and democratic transitions Michael McFaul
    06:42
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    International experiences in public health and innovation Bob Kocher
    01:08
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    Expanding outreach through social media and engaging with international journalists Muriel Finegold
    05:51
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    Reflections on traveling to Africa with President Obama amidst birtherism controversy Jeff Flake
    02:08
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    Comparing the diplomatic approaches of First Lady Michelle Obama and Laura Bush Jennifer Simon
    02:28
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    Transition from special envoy to ambassador to Kenya and support from Senator Kerry Scott Gration
    03:55
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    Importance of interagency knowledge in foreign policy development Johnnie Carson
    03:48
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    Advising Salva Kiir on education and medical challenges in South Sudan Scott Gration
    02:48
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    Special Envoy's relationship with President Obama and Secretary Clinton on Darfur policy Scott Gration
    04:43
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    Reflections on global solidarity during the Ethiopian famine crisis Gayle Smith
    01:25
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    Reflections on public health responses during COVID-19 and Ebola outbreaks Craig Spencer
    03:00
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    Obama administration's response to the Ebola epidemic and its international implications Samantha Power
    17:55
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    Transition to Ambassador in South Africa and family adjustment challenges Patrick Gaspard
    07:35
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    Challenges of addressing the Darfur crisis and balancing pragmatism with calls for regime change Scott Gration
    04:05
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    Obama administration's efforts to combat corruption in Haiti and Afghanistan Rajiv Shah
    03:00
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    Environmental benefits of the Angola LNG project and its global impact Thomas Holst
    02:18
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    Challenges of coordinating motorcade logistics during First Lady's trip to Liberia Joanna Rosholm
    02:52
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    White House's openness to risk assessment in rapid operation tempos William McRaven
    03:56
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    Reflections on children's perception of the Obama era and its impact Michelle Gavin
    04:08
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    The significance of preparedness in global health emergency response and disaster management Pranav Shetty
    10:10
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    Experience of a coup while leaving Kenya and transitioning to a White House fellow Scott Gration
    02:09
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    Criteria for selecting African countries in global development programs Rajiv Shah
    02:15
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    Efforts to improve healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure in South Sudan Scott Gration
    02:26
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    Reflections on President Obama's limited knowledge of his father Neil Abercrombie
    05:57
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    US response to health crises from a security vs. humanitarian perspective Craig Spencer
    05:48
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    Reflections on the significance of the Obama administration's attention to young Black girls Michelle Gavin
    04:29
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    PEPFAR's role in training epidemiologists to combat Ebola in Africa Patrick Gaspard
    01:57
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    Stanley Dunham's relationship with a young Obama and concerns about post-colonial Kenya Neil Abercrombie
    03:27
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    Receptivity to Obama administration's development priorities in sub-Saharan Africa Johnnie Carson
    06:20
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    Reflections on the role in the Ebola response and its significance Ronald Klain
    02:28
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    Response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak informed by H1N1 experience Nicole Lurie
    04:49
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    US-China competition in global development and the Obama administration's initiatives Hillary Clinton
    04:50
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    Ya Tsie study and US-Botswana relations during ambassadorship Michelle Gavin
    05:55
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    Serendipitous career progression to staff assistant for Richard Holbrooke Jeffrey Bader
    02:59
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    Involvement in the Young African Leaders Initiative and its impact Patrick Gaspard
    06:50
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    Impact of changing political climates on women's rights and scientific work in North Africa and beyond Geraldine Richmond
    04:04
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    Working on a photography book with images from around the world Allison Davis
    02:56
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    Establishing emergency operation centers to manage Ebola in West Africa Rajiv Shah
    02:49
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    Comparing HIV/AIDS policies across Clinton, Bush, and Obama administrations Anthony Fauci
    02:17
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    Challenges in renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act Johnnie Carson
    03:40
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    Obama's different engagement with young people and leaders during town halls Ben Rhodes
    04:46
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    Expanding US engagement with young African leaders and the significance of their White House meeting Michelle Gavin
    02:06
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    Organizing the Let Girls Learn initiative with First Lady Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai's visit Tina Tchen
    22:57
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    US government support for American companies in international energy consortiums Thomas Holst
    03:29
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    Michelle Obama's personal connection to advocating for girls' education globally Joanna Rosholm
    02:51
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    Selection of art for diplomatic engagement and cultural representation Patrick Gaspard
    10:09
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    Discussion on South Sudan's support for rebels and meeting with President Obama Johnnie Carson
    07:26
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    Global perception of President Obama's international background and influence Elizabeth Alexander
    02:17
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    Strengthening US engagement with international organizations like the African Union and ASEAN Esther Brimmer
    04:21
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    Participation in Anti-Apartheid protests while working at the Department of Justice Eric Holder
    02:34
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    Sending videographers to document the Ebola crisis in Liberia and the impact of education and coordinated response Tiffany Drake
    02:18
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    Development of the Global Development Program at the Gates Foundation Rajiv Shah
    03:26
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    Counterterrorism strategy and tensions during Obama's second term John Brennan
    05:10
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    Disappointment over US policies on state-sponsored terrorism and opportunities in Sudan and Libya Scott Gration
    03:00
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    Reflections on the delayed development of the Ebola vaccine Pranav Shetty
    04:02
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    Reflections on US strategic vision for the Americas and Africa during the Obama administration James Jones
    05:30

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