Washington university Saint Louis, Mo.

On October 17, 2000, Washington University hosted the third presidential debate before the 2000 presidential election. This was the second debate held on the University campus: the University had hosted a debate in 1992 and was scheduled to host a 1996 debate which was later cancelled. The debate was held in the Washington University Field House, where Texas governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore debated for ninety minutes over issues such as health care, tax cuts, the death penalty, and world peace. The debate was televised nationally and was viewed by tens of millions of Americans.

From the description of Collection, 1999-2000. (Washington University in St. Louis). WorldCat record id: 244296452

Washington University was scheduled to host its second presidential debate on September 25, 1996 for the 1996 election. The debate was cancelled, however, by action of the Commission on Presidential Debates.

From the description of Collection, 1996. (Washington University in St. Louis). WorldCat record id: 244296085

The first nationally televised three-person presidential debate in U.S. history was held in the Athletic Complex Field House of Washington University on October 11, 1992. Approximately 100 million Americans and millions of people worldwide watched the debate on television. The format of the debate consisted of a moderator and a three-person press panel which asked spontaneous questions, followed by rebuttals by the three candidates. The three candidates at the debate were Independent candidate Ross Perot, Arkansas governor (and future president following the 1992 election) Bill Clinton, and then president George Bush.

From the description of Collection, 1992. (Washington University in St. Louis). WorldCat record id: 34103609

On February 17, 1989, President George Bush came to Washington University. Mr. Bush was the first president ever to visit Washington University while in office. While at the university, President Bush gave a major public address on student volunteerism and attended a luncheon in Umrath Hall lounge with a group of students and individuals who have worked in or had been supported by volunteer activities at Washington University.

From the description of Collection, 1989. (Washington University in St. Louis). WorldCat record id: 34103464

Documents the planning, preparations, and hosting of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at Washington University in 1994.

From the description of Collection, 1994. (Washington University in St. Louis). WorldCat record id: 244295024

The Irving Union was a voluntary association of the students of Washington University which met for the purpose of mutual improvement through debates and other exercises. A publication under the name "Irving Union" was published from 1869 to 1877 and was a forerunner of "Student Life," which began with a January issue in 1878.

From the description of Collection, 1868-1877. (Washington University in St. Louis). WorldCat record id: 244287180

Washington University hosted its third presidential debate on October 8, 2004. The University had previously held debates prior to the 1992 and the 2000 elections. The debate was between the Republican nominee, President George W. Bush, and the Democratic nominee, Senator John Kerry.

From the description of Collection, 2004. (Washington University in St. Louis). WorldCat record id: 244295157