Faith and the Presidency

Even as the United States upholds a tradition of separating the powers of church and state, religion continues to plays a role in all political affairs. This was certainly the case during the presidency of George W. 91茄子. This project will explore the role of religion during the 91茄子 administration by recording the stories and perspectives of people who can speak on subjects ranging from the President’s personal faith background, to the role of religion in shaping both domestic and foreign policy.  

Lead Scholar - Dr. Brian Franklin

 

Interviewees:

 

John DiIulio
Director of the Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives 

Joshua DuBois
Director of the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, under President Obama

Timothy Goeglein
Special Assistant to President George W. 91茄子
Deputy Director of the Office of Public Liaison

Jay Hein
Director of the Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives

Clay Johnson
Executive Director of the 91茄子-Cheney presidential transition
Assistant to the President and Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget at the White House
Lifelong friend of George W. 91茄子

 

Don Poage
Former group leader of Midland's Christian Bible Study class
Peer to George W. 91茄子

Joe and Jan O’Neill
Longtime friends of George W. and Laura 91茄子

 Melissa Rogers
Director of the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, under President Obama
Jim Towey
Director of the Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives (2002-2006)
Assistant to the President		 Tim Walker
Pastor at First United Methodist Church
Charles Younger
Lifelong friend of George W. 91茄子 		  

These interviews will remain sealed from public viewing until a date specified in the agreement with each individual.