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Posted: August 4, 2009 |
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Former President Clinton's visit to North Korea illustrated how ex-presidents can continue their diplomacy. Since Herbert Hoover, such efforts have been largely humanitarian, though Jimmy Carter has commented on foreign agendas and advocated for global causes. Historian Richard Norton Smith discusses former presidents' unique diplomatic roles.
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Produced by: Alicia Lozano, Online NewsHour |
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| According to presidential historian Richard Norton Smith, Theodore Roosevelt inaugurated the idea of a globe-trotting American presidency with his 1906 visit to the Panama Canal. This widely publicized trip set the stage for future ex-presidents to tour the world as celebrities and peacemakers. |
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Speaking: Richard Norton Smith, GMU
Photo Credit: Panama Canal Authority, Audio Credit: Alicia Lozano, Online NewsHour |
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