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White House Chief of Staff (1981–1985) In 1981, Baker was named White House Chief of Staff by President Ronald Reagan, in spite of the fact that Baker managed the presidential campaigns of Gerald Ford in 1976 and of George Bush in 1980 opposing Reagan. [13] He served in that capacity until 1985.
James Baker is an American government official, political manager, and lawyer who occupied important posts in the Republican presidential administrations of the 1980s and early ’90s, including that of U.S. secretary of state (1989–92).
Oct 28, 2020 · For three decades and more, James A Baker III was the face of American power. The tall Texan with the impassive stare ranks as the only person to have served as White House chief of staff ...
Oct 18, 2022 · James A. Baker, III, has served in senior government positions under three United States presidents. He served as the nation’s 61st secretary of state from January 1989 through August 1992 under President George H.W. Bush.
Jan 9, 2022 · Nearly 30 years after James A. Baker III stepped down as secretary of state, the current confrontation over Ukraine turns in part on a long-running argument about what, if any, commitments he...
Sep 28, 2020 · James Baker’s 7 Rules for Running Washington Across decades and presidencies, he excelled at the sort of deal-making that no longer seems possible. Here are his most indelible lessons for ...
Oct 1, 2020 · A book by Susan Glasser and Peter Baker examines the life and career of James Baker, who served every Republican president from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush. They discuss his achievements, his style of negotiation, and his views on today's Washington.
