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During President Herbert Hoover's presidency his press conferences were limited by a number of restrictions. Hoover wanted all press questions sent to his staff in advance of a press conference. He answered only the ones he wanted to and during the conferences, follow up questions were not allowed. In fact, even the questions submitted in advance the president declined to answer, were not allowed to be published. So if Hoover chose not to answer a question submitted in advance concerning unemployments. The newspaper could not publish the unanswered questions.
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What does when a president goes public mean?
When the president uses press conference or sound bites or other sources in order to gain the support of the people
What are journalists who cover the president full time a part of?
the White House Press Corps.
Whom does the first amendment protect?
The president Freedom of speech, freedom to worship without persecution, and freedom of the press. Where it protects the president? I have no idea where that came from.
Which person relays information to the American public answers questions from the media and acts as a spokesperson for the president and his or her administration?
The press secretary acts as spokesperson to the president and relays information to the American public, and answers questions from the media.
Why was John Tyler called the accidental president?
He was elected as the vice-president and became the president because the President took sick and died. He was the first president to take office without being elected to the position, and the press of the day called him "His Accidency" throughout his term of office.
Who arranges the presidential press conferences?
Jay Carney, President Obama's press secretary, would set up any press conferences the President would have.
First president to have regularly scheduled press conferences?
Woodrow Wilson
What president had the fewest press conferences?
None of the 26 presidents before Wilson in 1913 held any press conferences at all , so there is a 26-way tie for the honor of fewest.
Who was the first president to have a press secretary?
Though F.D.R. was the first president to use the press, the post of press secretary was not formed until the presidency of Herbert Hoover.
What has the author Michael Baruch Grossman written?
Michael Baruch Grossman has written: 'Portraying the President' -- subject(s): Government and the press, Presidents, Press and politics, Press conferences
Is it true that Obama doesn't have flags present at his press conferences?
Seriously?? someone told you this and you believed it. People may not like President Obama, but he is still the President... YES!! if it is a planned press conference, then there are flags there
Is it illegal to speak out against Obama at press conferences?
No, it is not illegal. However, it is rude and unprofessional. No matter who the president is, a reporter is not there to "speak out against" the president. Press conferences are for the media to ask questions and get the president's reply, so that the reporters can file the story for their newspaper or TV station or wherever they work. The press conference is not supposed to turn into an argument. That said, sometimes reporters don't feel they got enough of an answer and they might shout out another question, but most professional reporters understand the reason for a press conference and they conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to their job.
Presidential press conferences are attended by?
the White House Press Corps.
Which US president was the first to make extensive use of press conferences?
i know that it was Bush... i don't know which one in particular... i hope this helps somehow WRONG....BUSH HAD 4-9 PER YEAR, BUT THE WINNER OF THIS AWARD IS THE COWARD OBAMMA ITS BEEN ALMOST 1 YEAR NOW AND HE REFUSES TO TAKE ON QUESTIONS. That's incorrect: According to the Washington Times: "Mr. Obama tops his predecessor in total output. He has given 43 press conferences of various degrees, six of which were solo White House sessions. During the same period, Mr. Bush gave 24 press conferences, of which four were formal, solo White House sessions. "
Can a president commit grammatical errors?
yes of course specially on live interviews or press conferences. nobody's perfect. even presidents commit errors.
Was US President Franklin D Roosevelt friendly to the press?
Yes, President Franklin D. Roosevelt had a complex relationship with the press. While he was known for his regular press conferences and use of the media to communicate with the public, he also had moments of tension with journalists over coverage of his administration's policies and decisions. Overall, he understood the importance of the press in shaping public opinion and worked to cultivate relationships with key reporters and media outlets.
The first president to manipulate media politics with many press conferences and fireside chats successfully was?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was famous for his many "fireside chats"
