C-SPAN 2 Book TV

"Governor Tom Kean: From the New Jersey Statehouse
to the 9-11 Commission"
(Airing Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, 7:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.)

Alvin Felzenberg discusses his latest book on Gov. Tom Kean's New Jersey governorship and his work on the 9-11 commission. In a presentation about his new book, "Governor Tom Kean," Mr. Felzenberg argues that it is unusual for such a loyal Republican to be so successful as a leader during the time of a Democratic congress and Republican president. Mr. Felzenberg argues that it was Kean's successful bipartisan skills that enabled Gov. Kean to lead the 9-11 commission in spite of deep partisan divisions. He further examines Gov. Kean's successes in redistricting in accordance with the "one man, one vote" principle, his revitalization of urban areas in New Jersey that were destroyed by the 1967 riots, and his leadership in support of the environment, and education in New Jersey. Barnes & Noble in Princeton, NJ hosted this event.

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