Riding the Tiger
Brief Synopsis
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Special explores the role of the presidency thorugh the eyes of former presidents Carter and Ford, their wives and Lady Bird Johnson. The former White House residents discuss the critical moments of their presidential terms, as well as the job's demands on their conscience and characters. The specia
Cast & Crew
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David Mccullough
Judy Woodruff
Helen Thomas
Gerald Ford
Betty Ford
James Earl Carter
Film Details
Genre
Historical
Release Date
1996
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
Special explores the role of the presidency thorugh the eyes of former presidents Carter and Ford, their wives and Lady Bird Johnson. The former White House residents discuss the critical moments of their presidential terms, as well as the job's demands on their conscience and characters. The special's title comes from Harry Truman who once said that being president is like riding a tiger -- a man has to keep on riding, or be swallowed.
Film Details
Genre
Historical
Release Date
1996
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
