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Lynne V. Cheney
Senior Fellow
Contact
E-mail: lcheney@aei.org
Fax: 202-862-5803
Assistant: Cristina Allegretti
Assistant E-mail: cristina.allegretti@aei.org
Assistant Phone: 202-862-5918
Biography
Lynne Cheney has spent much of her professional life writing and speaking about the importance of knowing American history and teaching it well. As chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities from 1986 to 1993, she wrote and spoke about the importance of teaching children about the leaders, events, and ideas that have shaped our world, and she worked to provide opportunities for teachers to gain the in-depth knowledge that lies behind inspired instruction. Mrs. Cheney has worked to bring tales of the American past to a wide audience, writing articles about history for numerous publications on topics ranging from women's suffrage in the West to the way Americans celebrated the country's centennial. She has also turned her attention to children and their families, writing six bestselling history books for them, the most recent being We the People: The Story of Our Constitution (Simon & Schuster, 2008). She is currently working on an in-depth biography of James Madison.
Experience
- Chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1986-93
- Editor, Washingtonian Magazine, 1983-86
Education
Ph.D., 19th century British literature, University of Wisconsin M.A., English, University of Colorado B.A., with honors, Colorado College
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New York Times
December 21, 2004
Because of the ten-day Revolutionary War campaign that began on Christmas 1776, Americans were able to think of winning their war for independence.
Education Next
September 1, 2003
The Baltimore Sun
November 20, 2002
Accounting for the creativity of the United States involves considering the forces set in motion when the U.S. decreed that the government could not tell its people what to believe or think.
National Press Club Speakers Luncheon
July 2, 2002
Students need basic knowledge about the American past.
Fifth Annual Seventeen/Cover Girl Volunteerism Awards Luncheon and Ceremony
April 24, 2002
History offers many lessons, and surely one is about the ties that bind us.
James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Princeton University
November 29, 2001
Let us continue the efforts to improve history instruction in our schools, but while we work on that, let us also tellchildren the stories that might otherwise go untold.
The Washington Times
November 7, 2001
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
November 2, 2001
It is safe to say that right now in no country in the world are women freer to live their lives as they choose and contribute as they will.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
November 2, 2001
Women found something besides adversity in the West.
Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
October 5, 2001
In the twenty-first century, it is important that our children know about the great events and inspiriting ideas of the cultures of the world.
Investor's Business Daily
December 17, 1999
Weekly Standard
August 9, 1999
Invitations, one of the most widely used textbooks in ed schools, illustrates why efforts to improve American education are so often frustrated.
Wall Street Journal
May 12, 1999
After principal Eric Mahmoud introduced a new curriculum at Harvest Preparatory, a Minneapolis elementary school that serves many children from poor families, test scores shot up.
Dallas Morning News
June 14, 1998
New York Times
February 3, 1998
Wall Street Journal
February 3, 1998
Cheney comments on the dangers of some teaching methods.
Modern Maturity
January 1, 1998
Wall Street Journal
September 29, 1997
Setting standards and tests at the state level is no guarantee of success, but the good work outside of Washington could be rendered moot by a test created inside the Beltway.
Weekly Standard
August 25, 1997
New York Times
August 11, 1997
New York Times
July 20, 1997
Wall Street Journal
June 11, 1997
Clinton's commission will be led by advocates of "whole math," a technique that stresses cooperation and convincing one's peers and downplays computation skills and correct answers.
Wall Street Journal
April 2, 1997
Shouldn’t we have learned by now the danger of embracing national standards when we have no notion of what form they’ll take?
Washington Times
November 6, 1996
Review of The Opening of the American Mind by Lawrence Levine.
Washington Post
August 11, 1996
Washington Times
June 20, 1996
Wall Street Journal
May 2, 1996
If we want to look abroad for a model, we should consider the highly regarded educational system of Germany.
Wall Street Journal
March 14, 1996
The author discusses education and teacher-student relationships in the classroom.
Washington Times
March 6, 1996
Review of Not Out of Africa by Mary Lefkowitz.
Wall Street Journal
January 3, 1996
If it is illegal to use tax-deductible funds to support teaching that has a political purpose, there may be an unanticipated consequence.
AEI Bradley Lecture Series
October 30, 1995
An insistence on political correctness, at the expense of the pursuit of truth and objectivity, is doing a disservice to American culture, particularly our educational system.
Parents and other citizens concerned that schools teach an accurate and balanced account of the American past must continue to be vigilant.
Weekly Standard
September 18, 1995
Washington Post
April 6, 1995
New York Times
March 10, 1995
New York Times
January 30, 1995
Wall Street Journal
January 24, 1995
National Endowment for theHumanitieshas sponsored projects unworthy of taxpayers’ funds.
Wall Street Journal
October 20, 1994
Preventing certification will involve going up against an academic establishment that revels in the kind of politicized history that characterizes much of the National Standards.
Wall Street Journal
April 6, 1993
Like many other traditional values, hard work is now coming under attack.
Books [List all]
We the People
Simon & Schuster
September 15, 2008
America had won the Revolution, but our troubles were far from over. Was our country, which had fought so hard for its independence, going to survive?
Blue Skies, No Fences
Threshold Editions/ Simon and Schuster
October 9, 2007
Lynne Cheney describes her upbringing in Wyoming.
Our 50 States
The beauty and diversity of America are celebrated as three children, their parents, and their dog travel across the country in high spirits.
A Time for Freedom
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
September 27, 2005
Bestselling author and historian Lynne Cheney takes readers through America's story of freedom in this timeline of key moments in our history.
When Washington Crossed the Delaware
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
October 1, 2004
This compelling story will teach children about the courage, persistence, and patriotism of those who came before them.
A is for Abigail
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
September 1, 2003
This children's book presents the stories of the many great women who are part of our history and our lives.
America
Simon & Schuster
May 21, 2002
This children's bookis a proud celebration of the individuals, milestones, and principles of this nation.
The Body Politic
St. Martin's Press
October 1, 2000
A satire of the first order, this humorous novel by Victor Gold ( Looking Forward with George Bush) and Lynne Cheney tickles the funny-bone.
Kings of the Hill
Simon & Schuster
April 1, 1996
High-level government insiders themselves, the Cheneys profile nine of the most influential and controversial leaders of the House of Representatives in American history.
Telling the Truth
Simon & Schuster
January 1, 1996
Adisdain for objective truth and principles has created a moral and intellectual crisis that threatens the foundation of our legal, political, and social order.
Academic Freedom
John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs
January 1, 1992
In this riveting and alarming essay, Cheney, chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, exposes the blatant politicization of America's universities and schools.
American Memory
U.S. Government Printing Office
January 1, 1988
This book discusses education and the study of the humanities in U.S. public schools.
Executive Privilege
Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
June 1, 1979
This book discusses the executive branch and U.S. politics.
Speeches and Testimony [List all]
Why History Shouldn't Be a Mystery
National Press Club Speakers Luncheon
July 2, 2002
Students need basic knowledge about the American past.
Fifth Annual Seventeen/Cover Girl Volunteerism Awards Luncheon and Ceremony
Fifth Annual Seventeen/Cover Girl Volunteerism Awards Luncheon and Ceremony
April 24, 2002
History offers many lessons, and surely one is about the ties that bind us.
Teaching for Freedom
James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Princeton University
November 29, 2001
Let us continue the efforts to improve history instruction in our schools, but while we work on that, let us also tellchildren the stories that might otherwise go untold.
Remarks at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
November 2, 2001
It is safe to say that right now in no country in the world are women freer to live their lives as they choose and contribute as they will.
Remarks at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
November 2, 2001
Women found something besides adversity in the West.
Teaching Our Children about America
Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
October 5, 2001
In the twenty-first century, it is important that our children know about the great events and inspiriting ideas of the cultures of the world.
Telling the Truth
AEI Bradley Lecture Series
October 30, 1995
An insistence on political correctness, at the expense of the pursuit of truth and objectivity, is doing a disservice to American culture, particularly our educational system.
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