James Baker: President-Maker (US President Documentary) | Real Stories
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Published 2020-07-04
The Man Who Made Washington Work is the story of a remarkable politician and statesman who represents a time when a divided Congress got things done, and when presidents and politicians worked together.
James A. Baker III, now 84, helped get three presidents elected, served in top posts for two of them, and was a central player in some of the most momentous events of the late 20th century. With candid testimony from Baker, and first hand accounts from former presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and George Bush Sr, former Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Henry Kissinger, and former Vice President Dick Cheney, as well as a host of other Washington insiders, journalists and historians, The Man Who Made Washington Work is an eye-opening behind-the-scenes story of power, persuasion and diplomacy at the highest levels.
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All Comments (21)
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Great documentary about a truly brilliant American diplomat. James Baker was right when he said “negotiations are about knowing people”…if only our current crop of elected officials could embrace that simple yet profound idea.
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This was a thoroughly enthralling, insightful and compelling documentary to absorb. Fantastic work, thank you.
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Im a lifelong democrat (socially anyway), even so i truly admire Jim Baker and for that matter almost everyone from HW and W's cabinet. The friendship and loyalty they showed each other over the years especially for politicians i really respect that
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I watched James Baker during my years in high school very fine person he is
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"Power really accretes to those who get things done" I love Baker quotes and this is def a true one
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I have to admit, James Baker was Brilliant
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I enjoy History and politics through it all
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Love your works. We need more people like him, willing to compromise, and who won't see it as something offensive.
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This was a tremendous documentary from beginning to end. Non-partisan and thoroughly engaging. Great interviews with Presidents Clinton and Carter - along with President H Bush and so many luminaries on both sides of the aisle. I enjoyed learning that Baker and Bush laughed and laughed whenever they were alone together.
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Phenomenal documentary about a great man.
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I love this man! A great American and even a better man and Im a Democrat...
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I'm a huge admirer of James Baker, but neither he or anyone can ever convince me that every vote in Florida was counted properly, which will always leave the legitimacy of GWB's election in question. To me, that's an American tragedy.
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Another classic doco. 👌
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Great documentary!
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Amazing to watch. I was too young at the time to know all that was going on.
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Another brilliant, well crafted documentary
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Maybe my fav modern American who worked in our Gov't. I've read 2 of his great books. Best Sec State and Best chief of staff
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The best line of this incredible documentary is at 1:11:10 That perspective is needed now more than ever. Put your country over you party. Facts matter
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What a legend. The last great Presidentcy in my opinion.
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Superb documentary
