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Never Give Up!
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James C. Humes, a speech writer for five U.S. Presidents, author, scholar, and outstanding presenter, gave a presentation to UCCS students and professors. In this presentation, Humes brings to audiences the wit, personality and bulldog determination of the twentieth century’s greatest leader, Winston Churchill.

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Confessions of a White House Ghostwriter
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The Center for the Study of Government and the Individual hosted a Conversations with the Center evening program, "Confessions of a White House Ghostwriter," on Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. James C. Humes, a speech writer for five U.S. Presidents, author, scholar, and outstanding presenter, gave a presentation to UCCS students and professors as well as community leaders.

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Presentations by James C. Humes
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We've listed summaries of some of James Humes' presentations to the website. This article lists various talks he's available to give:

Humes
Never Give Up!
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“Never give up!” is an unforgettable experience that brings to audiences the wit, personality and bulldog determination of the twentieth century’s greatest leader, Winston Churchill. James Humes has delivered this one-man show before audiences at the White House, the Smithsonian and the U.S. Senate, as well as before members of the Royal Family.

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What’s Happening at the Convention, Dr. Franklin?
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James Humes brings to the platform the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the most colorful and beloved personalities of our history. In an anecdotal performance that is both funny and inspirational, Humes projects the many-sided greatness of this American genius.

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Confessions of a White House Ghostwriter
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James Humes has written or “ghosted” for five U.S. presidents. In this talk, he reveals the secrets of White House speechwriting – whether it was for an Inaugural Address, a toast to the Queen or a plaque to be left on the moon. A version of this talk, "Confessions of a White House Ghostwriter," is available online.

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Can God Save the Queen?
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The title of this talk is, "Can God Save the Queen? Late Princess Di and the Future of the Monarchy." This is a revealing and rollicking talk by royal insider James C. Humes who describes the late Princess Diana, her divorce and her relations with the Queen.  Humes was educated in England and has met Charles and Diana and many of the royal Family.

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Please Don't Go To Gettysburg, Abe!
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In this talk about the Gettysburg Address, Humes, an American historian, goes behind the scenes and reveals untold secrets.  Why did Lincoln’s wife beg him not to go to Gettysburg?  Why was Lincoln sent only a last minute invitation?  What phrase that was not in his prepared remarks did Lincoln ad-lib as he was delivering his address?  Why was there no applause? How did the Gettysburg Address change the meaning of the Fourth of July?

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The Language of Leadership
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In 1978, Winston Churchill II revealed to James Humes his grandfather’s secrets in making a presentation.  These five principles of the century’s greatest speaker are explained in this talk by James Humes.  In this talk Humes brings in his own experiences of writing for five U.S. presidents and how they followed, or failed to follow, these principles.

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