Chase untermeyer served as the ambassador to qatar under the fortyfirst president. Chase untermeyer was a texas state legislator continued. In his journal entries and subsequent annotations he describes how the reagan administration began to grapple with the major national and international challenges it inherited. One of the prime responsibilities in my new job at navy was to be executive agent for the department of defense on all matters affecting the outer continental shelf. Chase untermeyer was a texas state legislator and former journalist when called to. He is a 1968 graduate of harvard college with honors in government. Filled with the authors personal observations and commentary on white house events, personalities, and issues, zenith is written largely from.
A freshman in the texas legislature finds everything from the sublime to the ridiculouswell, maybe not the sublime. Chase untermeyer has held positions at all four levels of government local, state, national, and international over a period of more than 40 years, with work in journalism, academia, and business as well. Louis untermeyer author of the golden treasury of poetry. Ambassador chase untermeyer joins asia society texas center to discuss his diplomatic work in asia and reflect upon his service under president george h. While serving as an assistant to vice president george h. Ambassador untermeyers experience in asia began during the vietnam war, where he served as an officer in the united states navy aboard a destroyer in the western pacific and as aide to the commander of u. Considering the tone of politics these days, the release of a sugar land seminar speakers new book couldnt be more timely or needed. Ambassador to qatar, for a talk on his new book zenith.
The dawn of the reaganbush administration, at rice universitys baker institute for public policy may 7. The dawn of the reaganbush administration, and how important people act. After three years, he was succeeded by joseph lebaron. It was clear that he had an inside look at a part of our government only a few are privilidged to see, however, it was his casual, relatable diary entries that make his book truly unique.
Douglas brinkley, professor of history at rice university. He is a product of the spring branch public schools and is a l968 graduate of harvard college with honors in government. The three volumes, composed of edited and annotated entries from a personal journal, are. Chase untermeyer the institute of politics at harvard. Steve inskeep talks to former ambassador chase untermeyer. Ambassador untermeyer was born in long branch, new jersey, on 7 march l946 and came to houston at the age of two. With flyonthewall intimacy, untermeyer sheds new light on u. Untermeyer describes serving as vice president bushs executive secretary and assisting the presidentelect with the transition. Bush, chase untermeyer concluded that the only way to learn how the us government really works was to leave the silken cocoon of the white house and seek a position in one of.
Untermeyer also published a trilogy of books that chronicle his time. Ambassador chase untermeyer will discuss and his new book inside reagans navy. How important people act will assure thatno matter how those around you may be behavingyou will be playing the role of important person to perfection, even if it is brand new to you. Charles graves untermeyer, known as chase untermeyer born march 7, 1946, is a former. Ambassador untermeyer was born in long branch, new jersey, on 7 march 1946 and came to houston at the age of two. Ambassador untermeyer conducts leadership training seminars and provides consulting services. A native of long branch, new jersey, untermeyer graduated in 1964 from memorial high. When things went right is a colorful and insightful portrait of washington at the beginning of the reaganbush era november 1980march 1983 as lived and recorded by an insider in his personal journal. Louis untermeyer was the author, editor or compiler, and translator of more than one hundred books for readers of all ages. Now a businessman, he was a state legislator and port commissioner in texas. Lecture and book signing with chase untermeyer the ronald. Your book and signing line ticket can be picked up at the event. In order to go through the signing line and meet chase untermeyer, please purchase zenith. A 1968 graduate of harvard college with honors in government, he served during the vietnam war as an officer in the united states navy aboard a destroyer in the western pacific and as aide to the commander of us naval forces in the philippines.
He covers the appointment process in detail, particularly controversies, such as john. Read inside reagans navy the pentagon journals by hon. Chase untermeyer s diary account of his service in ronald reagans navy department is a delight. Chase untermeyer has penned a new book titled, how important. Outreach center of west houston, 725 bateswood, houston, tx 77079 admission. The dawn of the reaganbush administration, appeared at the texas book festival in austin on oct. The three volumes, composed of edited and annotated entries from a. Bush is the third in ambassador untermeyers series of books based on his personal journals compiled during his tenure in the service of george h. Ambassador untermeyer has had a varied and distinguished career encompassing business, public service, journalism, and education.
Chase untermeyer has been an international business consultant since returning in 2007 from qatar, where he served three years as united states ambassador on appointment of president george w. See all books authored by chase untermeyer, including when things went right. The present work begins with bushs election in november 1988 and concludes with untermeyer s service as director of the voice of america, from. Chase untermeyer was a texas state legislator and former journalist when called to national service by his friend and mentor george h. Become engaged in a community that shares an interest in the mission of the hoover institution to advance policy ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for america and all mankind. At the time of your purchase, we will issue a signing. Chase untermeyer was senior aide to the first president bush. Chase untermeyer has been an important person many times and at many levels. Apr 14, 2016 considering the tone of politics these days, the release of a river oaks residents new book couldnt be more timely or needed. Now, with inside reagans navy, he has extended the narrative to provide an invaluable look, from his perch as a deputy assistant secretary and assistant secretary of the navy, at how the. Sand, sea and sky is an intimate portrait of a moderate arab state which has used its petroleum wealth to burst onto the world stage in spite of its small size. In march 1983, when offered an appointment as a deputy assistant secretary of the navy, he jumped at the opportunity. Inside reagans navy the pentagon journals chase untermeyer.
Charles \ chase\ untermeyer is a republican member of the texas house of representatives for the 83rd district, where he has served since 1976 and is the vicechairman of the house committee on health services and a member of the intergovernmental affairs committee. When things went right and millions of other books are available for instant. The second best result is chase g untermeyer age 70s in houston, tx in the inner loop neighborhood. Chase untermeyer books list of books by author chase. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Chase untermeyer was a texas state legislator and former journalist when called. In order to go through the signing line and meet chase untermeyer, please purchase inside reagans navy from blue willow bookshop. Charles graves untermeyer 2830 texas state cemetery. Untermeyer was a director for the office of presidential personnel in the white house with 10 videos in the cspan video.
Chase untermeyer, a former united states ambassador to qatar and senior white house aide, will discuss his new book, when things went right. Untermeyer will be at the reagan library to discuss and sign copies of his new book, inside reagans navy. The books longlasting value will be in providing historians of the period with. Chase untermeyer business consultant 8 photos facebook.
Houston may 1, 2014 chase untermeyer, a former united states ambassador to qatar and senior white house aide, will discuss his new book, when things went right. As assistant secretary of the navy, the same title held by theodore roosevelt at another dynamic period in am naval history, mr. Untermeyer took part in the expansion of the navy which helped bring a peaceful end to the cold war. In this ongoing feature, we profile our humanities texas board membersthis month, chase untermeyer, an international business consultant who formerly served as ambassador to qatar. Bush, chase untermeyer concluded that the only way to learn. The three men gather to remember the man they knew. Chase untermeyer is the author of how important people act 3. Considering the tone of politics these days, the release of a river oaks residents new book couldnt be more timely or needed. He was born in new jersey but came to houston at the age of two. Bush when the future president ran for congress in 1966, offers a lengthy account of their association prior to the white house years. Chase untermeyer has been an international business consultant since returning in 2007 from qatar, where he served three years as united states ambassador on. Apr 30, 2015 inside reagans navy by chase untermeyer, 9781623492120, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Chase untermeyers when things went right is an indispensable memoir of the noble reaganbush years in foreign policy. Reaganbush era focus of may 7 book talk at rices baker. Chase untermeyer is a prolific diarist whose backroom view of the early days of the reagan administration, when things went right, will long be a vital resource for casual readers and historians alike. Ambassador chase untermeyer, author of when things went right. Charles graves untermeyer, known as chase untermeyer born march 7, 1946, is a former united states ambassador to qatar. Oct 28, 2014 jonathan darman, former newsweek correspondent and author of landslide.
Reflections on asia with ambassador chase untermeyer asia. March 1983 as lived and recorded by an insider in his personal journal. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Bestselling writer, speaker, diplomat, and important person. Diana cumming kendrick former executive assistant to c. Thursday, outreach center of west houston, 725 bateswood. Lecture and book signing with chase untermeyer the. Chase untermeyer author of how important people act. Chase untermeyer was a texas state legislator and former journalist when.
Written by chase untermeyer, audiobook narrated by chase untermeyer. The present work begins with bushs election in november 1988 and concludes with untermeyers service as director of the voice of america, from 1991 until bushs defeat by clinton in 1992. In 197778, he collaborated with george bush on memoirs of his public life. Lbj and ronald reagan at the dawn of a new america, and former u. Chase untermeyer s when things went right is an indispensable memoir of the noble reaganbush years in foreign policy. Bush, chase untermeyer concluded that the only way to learn how the us government really works was to leave the silken cocoon of the white house and seek a position in one of the departments or agencies.
Exstaffers who live in texas will travel with bush casket to d. He will be best remembered as the prolific anthologist whose collections have introduced students to contemporary american poetry since 1919. The present work begins with bushs election in november 1988 and concludes with untermeyer s service as director of the voice of. Chase is related to diane m untermeyer and diana k untermeyer as well as 2 additional people. Ambassador to qatar discusses his diplomatic work and his new book, when things went right. Chase untermeyer has penned a new book titled, how important people. When things went right is a colorful and insightful portrait of was. Chase untermeyer was united states ambassador to qatar from 2004 to 2007, on appointment of president george w. Bush, chase untermeyer concluded that the only way to learn how the us government really works was to leave the silken cocoon of the white house and seek a position in one. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Ambassador untermeyers most recent book how important people act. Chase untermeyer was united states ambassador to qatar from 2004 to 2007. At the time of your purchase, we will issue a signing line ticket that indicates your place in line.