The Presidency / The First Year

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Joe Biden at one year

Presidential experts evaluate the 46th president's first year in office

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Donald Trump at one year

White House veterans and Miller Center scholars evaluate the 45th president's first 365 days

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First Year Project Introduction

Watch this overview of the First Year Project

American Defense and Security

Debate promises: defense (1980)

Looking back at defense spending as a debate promise made by Ronald Reagan
Bryan Craig
Miller Center

Leadership

A view from the inner circle

The Miller Center joins with Longwood to host a panel on the vice presidency
Sheila Blackford
Miller Center
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Jobs and Economy

Moving up

It is imperative that the next presidential administration dedicate its first year to policies designed to catalyze upward economic mobility for the millions currently left behind.
Melody Barnes
Miller Center