Dr. B. A. Perry
@barbaraperryuva.bsky.social
POTUS, FLOTUS, SCOTUS expert & Kennedy family biographer. J. Wilson Newman Professor at UVA’s Miller Center. Co-chair, Presidential Oral History Program.
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September 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Happy Golden Anniversary to UVA’s Miller Center! This ice we can all get behind—and in front of!
September 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Happy Golden Anniversary to UVA’s Miller Center! This ice we can all get behind—and in front of!
Imagine if presidents who had survived assassination attempts had all hung portraits of the events in the White House. FDR, Truman, Ford, and Reagan. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
White House Moves Obama Portrait to Make Room for New One of Trump
While the shuffling of artwork in the president’s residence drew criticism, that kind of rotation is common with the change of administrations.
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April 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Imagine if presidents who had survived assassination attempts had all hung portraits of the events in the White House. FDR, Truman, Ford, and Reagan. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
“I think that if Donald Trump could wave a magic wand and … go back to another time,” Perry said, “it would be [the 1890s].” That is the McKinley era of US expansionism and protectionism. How about you? Which previous decade would you prefer to live in?
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April 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“I think that if Donald Trump could wave a magic wand and … go back to another time,” Perry said, “it would be [the 1890s].” That is the McKinley era of US expansionism and protectionism. How about you? Which previous decade would you prefer to live in?
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/09/n...
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How will history view 47’s first 100 days of his 2nd term? Find out in my @NewsNation interview with @lauraingle: pilot.latakoo.com/asset/202779....
March 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
How will history view 47’s first 100 days of his 2nd term? Find out in my @NewsNation interview with @lauraingle: pilot.latakoo.com/asset/202779....
Check out my podcast on “POTUS v. SCOTUS” @historybehindnews.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/0kb9.... Learn about all the POTUSes, from Adams & Jefferson onward, who tussled with SCOTUS.
POTUS v. SCOTUS: How America's Presidents Dared & Defied America's Highest Court | S5E19
History Behind News Program · Episode
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March 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Check out my podcast on “POTUS v. SCOTUS” @historybehindnews.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/0kb9.... Learn about all the POTUSes, from Adams & Jefferson onward, who tussled with SCOTUS.
For my latest summary of President Carter’s life and legacy, see my interview: www.livenowfox.com/video/1571507
Remembering Jimmy Carter
LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses the life and legacy of the 39th president of the United States, James Earl Carter Jr.
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January 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
For my latest summary of President Carter’s life and legacy, see my interview: www.livenowfox.com/video/1571507
Hope to see folks in DC, Jan. 21, to discuss how the presidency has evolved. Can’t wait to field your queries one day after the inauguration!
January 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Hope to see folks in DC, Jan. 21, to discuss how the presidency has evolved. Can’t wait to field your queries one day after the inauguration!
One down, 3 to go, among the unqualified, disqualified, and malqualified of the worst nominees. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru... @abcnews.go.com.web.brid.gy
Trump promised to disrupt Washington. His Cabinet picks would do just that: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump campaigned on bringing about a radical overhaul of the federal government. His Cabinet picks, so far, reflect his intent to carry out that pledge.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:20 AM
One down, 3 to go, among the unqualified, disqualified, and malqualified of the worst nominees. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru... @abcnews.go.com.web.brid.gy
Loved attending a recent White House dinner hosted by @FLOTUS, Dr. Jill Biden.
November 19, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Loved attending a recent White House dinner hosted by @FLOTUS, Dr. Jill Biden.