Jane Hampton Cook, janecook.com, photo credit: Jennifer Davis Heffner
 
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Jane Hampton Cook, janecook.com, photo credit: Jennifer Davis HeffnerBest-selling author, historian, and columnist Jane Hampton Cook is known for making history both memorable and relevant to today’s news and events. Whether speaking publicly or writing, Jane focuses on topics that transcend generations, such as courage, freedom, patriotism, leadership, faith, communication, and womanhood. Jane has spoken to a variety of groups, including the White House, Pentagon, U.S. Department of Labor, the Heritage Foundation, Baylor University, Texas A&M University, as well as professional organizations, political coalitions, universities, schools, and churches. She has been a guest on national and international TV--the Fox News Channel, SKY news, and CBN Newswatch--and more than 80 radio programs throughout the United States.

Fees and Availability: For more information about scheduling Jane for an event, contact jane@janecook.com or the Nashville Speakers Bureau 866.333.8663.

Keynote Speeches
(non-profit organizations, businesses, fundraisers, corporate meetings, government groups, universities)

Faith-Based Speeches 
(for church groups and non-profit religious organizations)

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Keynote Speeches
(non-profit organizations, businesses, fundraisers, corporate meetings, government groups, universities)

1. Unveiling the Real American Revolution
Keynote speech on Patriotism

The Real George Washington, Constitutional Coalition, St. Louis

 

The Real American Revolution
Forty years after it ended, John Adams reflected that the American Revolution was more than just a war; it was a change in the hearts and minds of the people. Drawing on her book, Stories of Faith and Courage from the Revolutionary War, Jane Hampton Cook takes a reality check on the nation's founders and looks at when the quest for independence really began in the hearts and minds of George Washington, John and Abigail Adams and others. By uncovering their dreams, Jane shows how they wanted nothing more than what Americans want today, the quiet life. This upbeat and inspiring talk is sure to fire up your patriotism.

Real American Revolution WMV

2. What it Means to be B-R-A-V-E
Keynote speech on Courage, Leadership

Everyone needs courage now and then. Jane Hampton Cook—a former White House webmaster for President George W. Bush—gives audiences a fascinating, anecdote-filled presentation on courage and why it matters today. Based on her captivating book, Stories of Faith and Courage from the Revolutionary War, Cook spells out what it means to B-R-A-V-E and uses extraordinary examples from the lives of George Washington, Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and many others. Inspired by these patriots who lived loudly for liberty, this timely message shows the relevancy of courage today, whether in the business world, government sector, the home office, or just everyday life. Cook also pays tribute to the service men and service women who continue the spirit of the American Revolution by living loudly for liberty today. Heritage Foundation MP3

3. George Washington the Text Messager, Benjamin Franklin the Blogger  
Pursuit of Happiness, Free Speech (Great for university students)

Would George Washington carry a blackberry if he were alive today? Would Benjamin Franklin have been a blogger? What would Abigail Adams's Facebook page have looked like?  This talk takes an out-of-time but real look at Ben Franklin, George Washington and Abigail Adams, giving a better understanding of our nation's founders and why liberty still matters today. 

July 4, 2009
FOX and Friends: Tech Savvy Founders

February
2009
Franklin Blogger, Baylor University WMV


4. Red, White, & Blue Leadership  
Leadership

You know the red, white, and blue! But do you know the meaning behind the nation's colors?  This talk puts power behind the pigment and takes a look at the original definition of red, white, and blue and shows their relevancy to leadership today. This presentation mixes stories from the nation's founders, such as George Washington and John Adams, and modern-day examples to uncover important qualities of leadership. After all it still takes courage, motivation, and perseverance to be a leader!

5. Martha, Abigail & Lucy (also Red, White, & Blue & You)
Women

Martha, Abigail, and Lucy were ladies of liberty, women who wanted nothing more than the quiet life. This talk takes the true meaning of red, white, and blue, and brings the nation's colors to life through stories of Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Lucy Knox. Their examples of courage, loyalty, and perseverance are relevant to today's women, both in the workplace and the family.

6. Meet the Author
Book Club

Read one of my books, host a book club meeting, invite me, and I'll give you the inside scoop on my book, writing, and my White House days as a webmaster. I'll autograph copies of your books. Add some "giving thanks" to the event by giving your guests an opportunity buy books for soldiers, those who are living loudly for liberty. 
About me
MP3 Meet the Author Tea, Fairfax, VA

July 17, 2009-FOX News Channel: Neil Cavuto: Hey Big Spender:, FDR & Obama 

 


Faith-Based Speeches 
(for church groups and non-profit religious organizations)

1. What it Means to be a First Lady
Womanhood, Influence, Faith

Jane Hampton Cook Movie Clip, First Lady Excerpt
Never before has the influence of first ladies been greater. A former first lady ran for president and the current first lady has become a media darling. Drawing on her book The Faith of America’s First Ladies and her White House insider experience as a webmaster to President George W. Bush, Jane Hampton Cook presents spellbinding stories of these amazing women of influence. From their behind-the-scenes courage to their commitment to public service, these women reveal qualities of character that continue to inspire Americans today. Drawing on the first lady of Proverbs 31 Cook uncovers pearls of wisdom and what it means to be a first lady, whether through work and the professional world or family and motherhood. Through it all she reveals that every woman is a first lady to God, her family, friends, employees, and those closest to her.

Excerpt WMV

About my First Ladies book MP3

2. What it Means to be B-R-A-V-E
Keynote speech on Courage for Faith-Based Groups

Jane Hampton Cook Speech Excerpt Movie Clip"Be strong and courageous." Everyone needs courage now and then. Jane Hampton Cook—former White House webmaster for President George W. Bush—gives audiences a fascinating, anecdote-filled presentation on courage and the founding of the nation. Based on her captivating book, Stories of Faith in Courage from the Revolutionary War, Cook spells out what it means to B-R-A-V-E using extraordinary examples from the lives of George Washington, John Adams, Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and many others. Drawing upon the promise of Joshua 1:9, Cook reminds faith-based audiences that God's promise is not the outcome of bravery, but His commitment to be with you through it. Jane has given this talk to several church groups, from young married couples to women's groups to seniors.

BRAVE Excerpt  WMV
Connections Class, McLean Bible Church MP3

3. Red, White, & Blue Thanksgiving

This talk uncovers the real meaning behind the nation's colors and how these qualities relate to gratefulness. Through stories from the lives of George Washington, John Adams, and Henry Knox, this speech reveals what it means to have a red, white, and blue Thanksgiving. This is a great speech for military and faith-based groups, one Jane has given to a group at the Pentagon.