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Lectures in History Civil War Peninsula Campaign & Seven Days' Battles
1 hour, 18 minutesAppalachian State University professor Judkin Browning teaches a class on the 1862 Civil War Peninsula Campaign and Seven Days' Battles. He reviews Union General George McClellan's failed attempt to take the Confederate capital in Richmond, Virginia, and examines how terrain, disease and nutrition impacted both sides.
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Panel on Cancer Research & Treatment at Atlantic Festival
12 minutesMedical experts participated in a discussion on cancer research and treatment at the Atlantic Festival in Washington, DC. Inova Health Foundation President Sage Bolte moderated the session.
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Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference on Women Voters
1 hour, 50 minutesThe Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference held a panel discussion on black women voters and the current political landscape. The discussion focused on the shifting influence of the major political parties and new strategies to engage voters. Panelists included Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and candidates for Congress, Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Jahana Hayes (D-CT).
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Federal Courts Oversight
1 hour, 38 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts held an oversight hearing to examine the structure, size and operations of federal appeals courts and their respective circuits. A topic that came up frequently during questions was whether or not to split up the large Ninth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals on the West Coast which was dealing with a backlog of cases. A senior judge and two law professors were among those who testified.
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American Enterprise Institute Conference on 2008 Financial Crisis - Part 1
2 hours, 43 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute hosted a day-long conference looking back at the 2008 financial crisis. This portion included a panel discussion with economic scholars and former government officials. They discussed the various causes of the financial crisis, the Federal Reserve's monetary policies, the housing market and the federal government's response. American Enterprise Institute Financial Policy Studies Fellow Peter Wallison moderated the event.
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American Enterprise Institute Conference on 2008 Financial Crisis - Part 3
2 hours, 42 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute hosted a day-long conference looking back at the 2008 financial crisis. This portion included a panel discussion with economic scholars on the various causes of the financial crisis, the Federal Reserve's monetary policies, the housing market and the federal government's response. American Enterprise Institute Financial Policy Studies Fellow Peter Wallison moderated the event.
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Scholars Present Research at Cyberbullying Prevention Summit
1 hour, 9 minutesAcademic scholars at a day-long cyberbullying prevention summit presented research on their latest findings in how teens respond to cyber aggression and tracking negative social media messages. Some parts of this event contained language some viewers might find offensive.
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U.S.-Russia Arms Control Hearing
1 hour, 47 minutesA representative each from the State and Defense departments testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the status and future of arms control agreements between the U.S. and Russia. The two representatives answered questions about what the two countries were talking about and when, as well as the status of monitoring under agreements like the circa 1997 INF and circa 2011 START treaties. Toward the top of the hearing, the committee briefly held a business meeting during which it favorably reported some of President Trump's ambassadorial nominations to the full Senate.
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Panel on Cancer Research & Treatment at Atlantic Festival
11 minutesMedical experts participated in a discussion on cancer research and treatment at the Atlantic Festival in Washington, DC. Inova Health Foundation President Sage Bolte moderated the session.
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Lectures in History Civil War-Era Women & Volunteerism
1 hour, 6 minutesVillanova University professor Judith Giesberg and her class discuss the ways northern middle-class women volunteered during the Civil War. They focus on Louisa May Alcott's time as Civil War nurse chronicled in her book titled "Hospital Sketches."
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Lectures in History The Civil War & Emancipation Policy
1 hour, 13 minutesGeorgetown University professor Brian Taylor teaches a class on the military strategy and political policy goals of emancipation during the Civil War. He talks about how ending slavery became a major goal for the Union as the war progressed and discusses the piecemeal ways slavery was ended in border states and in Confederate territory. He argues that emancipation was a process achieved gradually, rather than happening just by the Emancipation Proclamation or the 13th Amendment.
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Lectures in History The Civil War in the Fall of 1864
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Lectures in History Post-Civil War Lost Cause Myth
1 hour, 1 minuteUniversity of West Georgia professor Keith Bohannon taught a class about what's known as the "Lost Cause" myth, the term given to the post-Civil War arguments made by former Confederates seeking to justify their split from the Union and their defeat.
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Lectures in History Civil War-Era Women & Volunteerism
1 hour, 7 minutesVillanova University professor Judith Giesberg and her class discuss the ways northern middle-class women volunteered during the Civil War. They focus on Louisa May Alcott's time as Civil War nurse chronicled in her book titled "Hospital Sketches."
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Lectures in History The Civil War & Emancipation Policy
1 hour, 12 minutesGeorgetown University professor Brian Taylor teaches a class on the military strategy and political policy goals of emancipation during the Civil War. He talks about how ending slavery became a major goal for the Union as the war progressed and discusses the piecemeal ways slavery was ended in border states and in Confederate territory. He argues that emancipation was a process achieved gradually, rather than happening just by the Emancipation Proclamation or the 13th Amendment.
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Lectures in History The Civil War in the Fall of 1864
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Lectures in History Post-Civil War Lost Cause Myth
1 hour, 0 minuteUniversity of West Georgia professor Keith Bohannon taught a class about what's known as the "Lost Cause" myth, the term given to the post-Civil War arguments made by former Confederates seeking to justify their split from the Union and their defeat.
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Lectures in History Civil War-Era Women & Volunteerism
1 hour, 7 minutesVillanova University professor Judith Giesberg and her class discuss the ways northern middle-class women volunteered during the Civil War. They focus on Louisa May Alcott's time as Civil War nurse chronicled in her book titled "Hospital Sketches."
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Lectures in History The Civil War & Emancipation Policy
1 hour, 12 minutesGeorgetown University professor Brian Taylor teaches a class on the military strategy and political policy goals of emancipation during the Civil War. He talks about how ending slavery became a major goal for the Union as the war progressed and discusses the piecemeal ways slavery was ended in border states and in Confederate territory. He argues that emancipation was a process achieved gradually, rather than happening just by the Emancipation Proclamation or the 13th Amendment.
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Lectures in History The Civil War in the Fall of 1864
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Air Force Association Holds Air, Space & Cyber Conference Panel Discussion
49 minutesAir Force Association Board Chair F. Whitten Peters moderated a panel at the 2018 annual meeting of the Air Force Association in National Harbor, Maryland. Officers on the panel discussed multi-domain operations and the importance of working with allies.
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Air Force Association Holds Air, Space & Cyber Conference - Day 2, Part 3
50 minutesThe Air Force Association hosted its annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. This portion of the event included a panel discussion with Air Force officials and business leaders on technology innovations and the Internet of Things, the connection of any device with the Internet or with other network-enabled devices. Speakers included Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson along with executives from Cisco and AT&T.
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Hudson Institute Discussion on Iran's Nuclear Program
49 minutesThe State Department's special envoy to Iran, Brian Hook, sat down with the Hudson Institute's Rebeccah Heinrichs for a discussion about Iran's missile proliferation. The discussion focused on the Iran nuclear deal, ally cooperation and how the United States can exact pressure on Iran to curb its missile program.
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos at Air Force Association Air, Space & Cyber Conference - Day 3
53 minutesJeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon and aerospace company Blue Origin, was the keynote speaker at the 2018 air, space and cybersecurity conference held by the Air Force Association in Washington, DC. He talked about innovation, leadership and the developments in commercial space travel by his company Blue Origin.
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Panel on Operations
44 minutesTwo U.S. Air Force officials discussed developments in the operations of the military branch as part of the Air Force Association's 2018 air, space and cybersecurity conference in Washington, DC.
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Former VP Biden Speaks at Biden Cancer Initiative Inaugural Summit
30 minutesFormer Vice President Joe Biden delivered the keynote remarks at the inaugural annual summit of the Biden Cancer Initiative, held in Washington, DC. He talked about the initiative's quick growth and some of the medical breakthroughs that were changing treatment outlooks for cancer patients.
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Wilson Center Discussion on U.S.-Canada Space Cooperation, Part 2
1 hour, 15 minutesThe Wilson Center hosted a discussion on space cooperation between the U.S. and Canada. In this portion, panelists discussed civilian space applications for communications, earth observation and scientific research.
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Wilson Center Discussion on U.S.-Canada Space Cooperation, Part 1
1 hour, 24 minutesThe Wilson Center hosted a discussion on space cooperation between the U.S. and Canada. In this portion, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Canadian Space Agency President Sylvain Laporte delivered remarks on the history of cooperation between the two countries' space programs as well as the current and future projects in which they are collaborating.
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Wilson Center Discussion on U.S.-Canada Space Cooperation, Part 4
1 hour, 13 minutesThe Wilson Center hosted a discussion on space cooperation between the U.S. and Canada. In this portion, panelists from private sector space companies discussed commercial applications for space.
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Federal Immigration Judge Discusses Court System
1 hour, 3 minutesThe president of the National Association of Immigration Judges, Ashley Tabaddor, participated in a discussion at the National Press Club focusing on the challenges facing federal immigration courts and judges. Tabaddor addressed the organizational structure of the nation's immigration court system and criticized the Justice Department's implementation of quotas on the number of cases federal immigration judges would be expected to clear each year.
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CIA Director Haspel at Univ. of Louisville
59 minutesCIA Director Gina Haspel delivered keynote remarks on leading the agency at her alma mater, the University of Louisville. She outlined her main priorities which include CIA workforce diversity and language training, combating terrorism, counternarcotics operations and strengthening partnerships with allies. She also discussed the CIA's intelligence operations involving North Korea, China, Iran and terrorist organizations. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and the president of the University of Louisville delivered introductory remarks.
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Attorneys and Law Professors Discuss Campus Free Speech
1 hour, 31 minutesActing Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights John Gore moderated a discussion with several attorneys and law professors about free speech on college and university campuses. Panelists talked about recent examples in which students and activists protested school events which featured controversial speakers; in some of those cases, speakers were asked not to speak, or canceled their appearances due to those protests or petitions. The panel shared their views on how schools should address these issues while maintaining safe learning environments in which students would be intellectually challenged.
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U.S. Capitol Cornerstone 225th Anniversary
54 minutesOn September 18, 1793, freemasons including President George Washington placed the cornerstone for the U.S. Capitol building in a Masonic ritual that included corn, oil and wine. In this program, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted a ceremonial re-enactment in honor of the 225th anniversary.
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History of U.S. Agricultural Policies
1 hour, 10 minutesIn a Capitol Hill panel discussion that was titled, "Historical Perspectives on Federal Agricultural Policy," three agricultural historians discussed the history of U.S. farm bills, beginning with the first Agricultural Adjustment Act, which was passed in May of 1933 to help farmers during the Great Depression. This program was a briefing for members of congress and their staff to provide historical context for current policy matters.
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U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House Leadership Elections Since the 1960s
56 minutesCatholic University politics professor Matthew Green discussed the determining factors in U.S. House leadership elections from the 1960s to the present. Professor Green is co-author of the forthcoming book, "Choosing the Leader: Leadership Elections in the U.S. House of Representatives."
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History of Congressional Staffing
55 minutesKevin Kosar is co-director of the Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group, which studies Congress and makes recommendations for improving its performance. He talked about the history of Congressional staffing and detailed the reasons for its rapid growth in numbers and the expansion of its duties starting in the early 20th century. Mr. Kosar also discussed some of the modern attempts to reduce staffing and addressed questions of staff mismanagement and abuse by Members of Congress. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
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U.S. Capitol Cornerstone 225th Anniversary
51 minutesOn September 18, 1793, freemasons including President George Washington placed the cornerstone for the U.S. Capitol building in a Masonic ritual that included corn, oil and wine. In this program, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted a ceremonial re-enactment in honor of the 225th anniversary.
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History of U.S. Agricultural Policies
1 hour, 10 minutesIn a Capitol Hill panel discussion that was titled, "Historical Perspectives on Federal Agricultural Policy," three agricultural historians discussed the history of U.S. farm bills, beginning with the first Agricultural Adjustment Act, which was passed in May of 1933 to help farmers during the Great Depression. This program was a briefing for members of congress and their staff to provide historical context for current policy matters.
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U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House Leadership Elections Since the 1960s
56 minutesCatholic University politics professor Matthew Green discussed the determining factors in U.S. House leadership elections from the 1960s to the present. Professor Green is co-author of the forthcoming book, "Choosing the Leader: Leadership Elections in the U.S. House of Representatives."
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History of Congressional Staffing
55 minutesKevin Kosar is co-director of the Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group, which studies Congress and makes recommendations for improving its performance. He talked about the history of Congressional staffing and detailed the reasons for its rapid growth in numbers and the expansion of its duties starting in the early 20th century. Mr. Kosar also discussed some of the modern attempts to reduce staffing and addressed questions of staff mismanagement and abuse by Members of Congress. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
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U.S. Capitol Cornerstone 225th Anniversary
54 minutesOn September 18, 1793, freemasons including President George Washington placed the cornerstone for the U.S. Capitol building in a Masonic ritual that included corn, oil and wine. In this program, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted a ceremonial re-enactment in honor of the 225th anniversary.
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History of U.S. Agricultural Policies
1 hour, 10 minutesIn a Capitol Hill panel discussion that was titled, "Historical Perspectives on Federal Agricultural Policy," three agricultural historians discussed the history of U.S. farm bills, beginning with the first Agricultural Adjustment Act, which was passed in May of 1933 to help farmers during the Great Depression. This program was a briefing for members of congress and their staff to provide historical context for current policy matters.
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U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House Leadership Elections Since the 1960s
56 minutesCatholic University politics professor Matthew Green discussed the determining factors in U.S. House leadership elections from the 1960s to the present. Professor Green is co-author of the forthcoming book, "Choosing the Leader: Leadership Elections in the U.S. House of Representatives."
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History of Congressional Staffing
1 hour, 13 minutesKevin Kosar is co-director of the Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group, which studies Congress and makes recommendations for improving its performance. He talked about the history of Congressional staffing and detailed the reasons for its rapid growth in numbers and the expansion of its duties starting in the early 20th century. Mr. Kosar also discussed some of the modern attempts to reduce staffing and addressed questions of staff mismanagement and abuse by Members of Congress. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
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Hearing On C-130 Aircraft Modernization & Safety
53 minutesAir Force officials testified before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces on C-130 fleet modernization, readiness and safety. Committee members raised concerns about recent accidents involving this military transport aircraft. The most recent crash occurred on May 2, 2018 in Georgia, killing nine Air National Guard members. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) chaired this hearing and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) served as the ranking member.
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House Oversight Hearing on TSA Misconduct and Retaliation, Part 1
18 minutesTransportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on allegations of TSA employee misconduct. The committee released a report ahead of the hearing that found top TSA officials were involved in various incidents of misconduct, including harassment and retaliation against whistleblowers. This is the first portion of the hearing, before the committee recessed for votes on the House floor.
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House Oversight Hearing on TSA Misconduct and Retaliation, Part 2
1 hour, 35 minutesTransportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on allegations of TSA employee misconduct. The committee released a report ahead of the hearing that found top TSA officials were involved in various incidents of misconduct, including harassment and retaliation against whistleblowers. This is the second portion of the hearing, after the committee recessed for votes on the House floor.
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Trump 2020 Senior Adviser Katrina Pierson & Others Address Women For Trump Event
1 hour, 1 minuteKatrina Pierson, Trump 2020 Senior Adviser joined a panel discussion on a range of topics at an event hosted by the Women for Trump in Washington, DC. Topics included the latest with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's leadership style, the upcoming midterm elections, and how the media covers the president and conservative groups.
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Social Justice Advocates Discuss Prison Reform at Women for Trump Event
1 hour, 6 minutesA panel of social justice advocates discussed prison reform at an event hosted by the Women for Trump in Washington, DC. The panel discussed the barriers faced by former prisoners in securing employment, re-uniting with children born in prison, and proposed legislation on rehabilitation efforts for prisoners leaving the system. Following their discussion, the panel answered questions from the audience.
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Speaker Ryan Remarks at National Press Club
47 minutesSpeaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) delivered remarks on a number of policy topics at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. He talked about what he described as legislative accomplishments since 2016, what he plans to do upon his departure from Congress in January 2019, and what he said was an energized GOP voting base resulting from the Supreme Court confirmation process for Brett Kavanaugh.
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Senator Bernie Sanders Discusses Politics
47 minutesSenator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) delivered remarks at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC. Senator Sanders discussed the rise of authoritarianism throughout Europe and South America, the state of American foreign policy, growing wealth inequality and called for the establishment of a progressive political community focused on equal justice.
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Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference on Women Voters
1 hour, 51 minutesThe Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference held a panel discussion on black women voters and the current political landscape. The discussion focused on the shifting influence of the major political parties and new strategies to engage voters. Panelists included Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and candidates for Congress, Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Jahana Hayes (D-CT).
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FDA Commissioner Gottlieb on Teens and Vaping
24 minutesAxios held an in-depth discussion on the increasing trend among teens using e-cigarettes and what policymakers are doing to address the rise. The practice is commonly known as "vaping." In this part, FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb outlined steps the agency will be taking in an effort to reduce the number of children using e-cigarettes.
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High School Students on Vaping
11 minutesAxios held an in-depth discussion on the increasing trend among teens using e-cigarettes and what policymakers are doing to address the rise. The practice is commonly known as "vaping." In the first panel, Axios Co-Founder Mike Allen spoke to two high school students. Following it was a conversation with an organization that's trying to reverse the trend of e-cigarettes amongs children. The president of the American Vaping Association also talked about why e-cigarettes are a good alternative for adults. FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb wrapped up the discussion with what the government is doing to address the high use of e-cigarettes among kids including the possibility of additional regulations in the future.
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Public Health Concerns Over Teens Vaping Discussion
14 minutesAxios held an in-depth discussion on the increasing trend among teens using e-cigarettes and what policymakers are doing to address the rise. The practice is commonly known as "vaping." In this part, the founder of Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) Global Foundation spoke about the need to educate children about e-cigarettes and the negative aspects of their use.
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Argument for Vaping Discussion
13 minutesAxios held an in-depth discussion on the increasing trend among teens using e-cigarettes and what policymakers are doing to address the rise. The practice is commonly known as "vaping." In this part, the president of the American Vaping Association spoke about the benefits of e-cigarettes for adults.
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2018 Midterm Elections Security
1 hour, 21 minutesNew York University hosted a discussion on election security at their Washington, DC campus. Security experts and election officials talked about efforts to safeguard the midterm elections from cyberattacks. They also discussed voting systems security, election monitoring efforts, barriers to voting, and coordination between local, state and federal officials to ensure the results of the 2018 midterms.
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CSIS Discussion on Pentagon 2019 Budget
1 hour, 19 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC hosted a discussion on the Pentagon's 2019 budget. Speakers included CSIS Defense Budget Analysis Director Todd Harrison. He addressed such issues as overseas contingency operations, defense acquisitions, military base costs, the administration's plans to create a "Space Force" and missile defense strategy.
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Westward Expansion During the 19th Century
42 minutesHistorians talked about westward expansion after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the political reasons for traveling west. They also discussed Kit Carson and other mountain men, and the impact that westward expansion had on the Civil War and slavery. This talk was a part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute.
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Impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans
56 minutesYale University history professor Ned Blackhawk and Patricia Limerick of the Center of the American West discussed the interactions between Native Americans and white settlers in the 19th century. They talked about the impact of trade alliances on Native Americans and their struggle to preserve their political and social autonomy.This program was part of a conference held in Aspen, Colorado hosted by the Aspen Institute
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The Civil War & 19th Century Westward Expansion
47 minutesHistorians discussed how the Civil War and 19th century westward expansion were interrelated and together transformed the country. They described a power shift from white citizens in the West to the post-Civil War federal government, and how the construction of the railroads across the West connected communities and helped extend the government's reach. They also talked about developments for freed slaves and Native Americans in the western territories. This program was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.
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American Frontiersman Kit Carson
1 hour, 7 minutesHampton Sides is the author of "Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West." He described the American frontiersman as a controversial figure, often portrayed as either a mythological American hero or a cruel killer of Native Americans. Mr. Sides unpacked this dispute and explored Carson's complex relationship with the Navajo Indians. The Aspen Institute organized this event.
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Westward Expansion During the 19th Century
42 minutesHistorians talked about westward expansion after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the political reasons for traveling west. They also discussed Kit Carson and other mountain men, and the impact that westward expansion had on the Civil War and slavery. This talk was a part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute.
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Impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans
56 minutesYale University history professor Ned Blackhawk and Patricia Limerick of the Center of the American West discussed the interactions between Native Americans and white settlers in the 19th century. They talked about the impact of trade alliances on Native Americans and their struggle to preserve their political and social autonomy.This program was part of a conference held in Aspen, Colorado hosted by the Aspen Institute
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The Civil War & 19th Century Westward Expansion
48 minutesHistorians discussed how the Civil War and 19th century westward expansion were interrelated and together transformed the country. They described a power shift from white citizens in the West to the post-Civil War federal government, and how the construction of the railroads across the West connected communities and helped extend the government's reach. They also talked about developments for freed slaves and Native Americans in the western territories. This program was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.
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American Frontiersman Kit Carson
1 hour, 7 minutesHampton Sides is the author of "Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West." He described the American frontiersman as a controversial figure, often portrayed as either a mythological American hero or a cruel killer of Native Americans. Mr. Sides unpacked this dispute and explored Carson's complex relationship with the Navajo Indians. The Aspen Institute organized this event.
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Westward Expansion During the 19th Century
42 minutesHistorians talked about westward expansion after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the political reasons for traveling west. They also discussed Kit Carson and other mountain men, and the impact that westward expansion had on the Civil War and slavery. This talk was a part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute.
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Impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans
56 minutesYale University history professor Ned Blackhawk and Patricia Limerick of the Center of the American West discussed the interactions between Native Americans and white settlers in the 19th century. They talked about the impact of trade alliances on Native Americans and their struggle to preserve their political and social autonomy.This program was part of a conference held in Aspen, Colorado hosted by the Aspen Institute
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The Civil War & 19th Century Westward Expansion
48 minutesHistorians discussed how the Civil War and 19th century westward expansion were interrelated and together transformed the country. They described a power shift from white citizens in the West to the post-Civil War federal government, and how the construction of the railroads across the West connected communities and helped extend the government's reach. They also talked about developments for freed slaves and Native Americans in the western territories. This program was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.
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American Frontiersman Kit Carson
1 hour, 7 minutesHampton Sides is the author of "Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West." He described the American frontiersman as a controversial figure, often portrayed as either a mythological American hero or a cruel killer of Native Americans. Mr. Sides unpacked this dispute and explored Carson's complex relationship with the Navajo Indians. The Aspen Institute organized this event.
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Westward Expansion During the 19th Century
42 minutesHistorians talked about westward expansion after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the political reasons for traveling west. They also discussed Kit Carson and other mountain men, and the impact that westward expansion had on the Civil War and slavery. This talk was a part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute.
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Impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans
40 minutesYale University history professor Ned Blackhawk and Patricia Limerick of the Center of the American West discussed the interactions between Native Americans and white settlers in the 19th century. They talked about the impact of trade alliances on Native Americans and their struggle to preserve their political and social autonomy.This program was part of a conference held in Aspen, Colorado hosted by the Aspen Institute
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Federal Immigration Judge Discusses Court System
1 hour, 2 minutesThe president of the National Association of Immigration Judges, Ashley Tabaddor, participated in a discussion at the National Press Club focusing on the challenges facing federal immigration courts and judges. Tabaddor addressed the organizational structure of the nation's immigration court system and criticized the Justice Department's implementation of quotas on the number of cases federal immigration judges would be expected to clear each year.
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Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Hearing on Rural Health Care Costs
1 hour, 32 minutesThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions' subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee heard testimony about health care in rural America. Topics discussed include closures of rural hospitals, long travel distances between patients and providers and the lack of providers in rural areas.
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House Hearing on the United States' Syria Strategy
1 hour, 14 minutesThe House Armed Services Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee questioned military officials on their Syrian strategy. The hearing was broken up into two parts. Following the on-camera unclassified portion of the hearing, the subcommittee members and witnesses held a classified off-camera hearing in another room.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Addresses Jewish Institute for National Security of America
31 minutesSen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) presented Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with the Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson Distinguished Service Award at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America's (JINSA) annual awards dinner. After accepting the award, Pompeo sat down for a brief Q&A with JINSA's Michael Makovsky.
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Brookings Institution Discussion on Trade
1 hour, 30 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted an panel discussion on U.S. trade policy and its global impact. Trade experts and economists covered a range of issues including President Trump's approach to trade policy, trade relations with China, and the new trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Following their remarks, they took questions from the audience.
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CSIS Discussion on U.S. Global Leadership
1 hour, 4 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on U.S. global leadership and the state of democracy around the world. Speakers included National Democratic Institute President Derek Mitchell and International Republican Institute President Daniel Twining. New Yorker Staff Writer and CNN Global Affairs Analyst Susan Glasser moderated the event.
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Discussion on President Trump & the Media at Women for Trump Event
1 hour, 1 minuteAuthor Lisa De Pasquale moderated a panel on the public's reaction to President Trump's policies at an event hosted by Women for Trump in Washington, DC. Panelists included Gina Lodoun, Kurt Schlichter and Christopher Barron.
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U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Director Frank Cissna Addresses Annual Immigration Policy Conference
45 minutesU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Francis Cissna delivered a keynote address at an annual immigration law and policy conference. In his remarks, he discussed the priorities of the department, the Trump administration's proposed refugee resettlement program, and ways the agency is modernizing the system. Following his speech, Mr. Cissna took questions from the audience.
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Confirmation Hearing for Census Director & Postal Regulatory Commissioner
1 hour, 39 minutesThe Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the nominations of Steven Dillingham to become the director of the U.S. Census Bureau and Michael Kubayanda to head the Postal Regulatory Commission. The two men answered questions about the rising costs of both of their prospective federal agencies and what ideas they had for addressing those increases. Mr. Dilllingham also answered several questions about the potential inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 census form, but did not state his position on the issue, citing its current consideration in federal court. He did say, however, that he would administer the census in accordance with the judicial decision, no matter the outcome.
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Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Rural Broadband
1 hour, 42 minutesThe Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the challenges facing companies building out broadband access in rural areas of the U.S. Experts testified on the importance of broadband access for the education of rural and tribal communities, the current regulatory barriers faced by small internet providers and the need for more government funding to boost high-speed internet access in rural areas.
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Conservation in the West
52 minutesWestern and environmental history professors discussed the impact of economic growth and industrialization on the West during the 19th century and the beginning of the western conservation movement. This was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.
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Native Americans in the 20th Century
56 minutesThe Aspen Institute hosted this discussion on Native Americans in the 20th century. Panelists look at how tribal leaders fought to preserve Indian sovereignty, and explain how lessons from the 20th century can help with challenges facing Indian communities today.
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The American West - Past, Present & Future
1 hour, 19 minutesAt the end of a three-day conference on the 19th century American West, scholars discussed the value of studying western history, how key events influenced the west's development, and cultural and political trends today and in the future.
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Water & Wildlife of the Early American West
59 minutesHistorians and a novelist discussed the impact of 19th century westward expansion on the water and wildlife of the early American West. They also talked about the role of women in the Old West and why it's important for female writers to tell their stories. This event was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.
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Conservation in the West
52 minutesWestern and environmental history professors discussed the impact of economic growth and industrialization on the West during the 19th century and the beginning of the western conservation movement. This was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.
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Native Americans in the 20th Century
57 minutesThe Aspen Institute hosted this discussion on Native Americans in the 20th century. Panelists look at how tribal leaders fought to preserve Indian sovereignty, and explain how lessons from the 20th century can help with challenges facing Indian communities today.
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The American West - Past, Present & Future
1 hour, 18 minutesAt the end of a three-day conference on the 19th century American West, scholars discussed the value of studying western history, how key events influenced the west's development, and cultural and political trends today and in the future.
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Water & Wildlife of the Early American West
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorians and a novelist discussed the impact of 19th century westward expansion on the water and wildlife of the early American West. They also talked about the role of women in the Old West and why it's important for female writers to tell their stories. This event was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.
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Conservation in the West
52 minutesWestern and environmental history professors discussed the impact of economic growth and industrialization on the West during the 19th century and the beginning of the western conservation movement. This was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.
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Native Americans in the 20th Century
56 minutesThe Aspen Institute hosted this discussion on Native Americans in the 20th century. Panelists look at how tribal leaders fought to preserve Indian sovereignty, and explain how lessons from the 20th century can help with challenges facing Indian communities today.
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The American West - Past, Present & Future
1 hour, 17 minutesAt the end of a three-day conference on the 19th century American West, scholars discussed the value of studying western history, how key events influenced the west's development, and cultural and political trends today and in the future.
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Public Affairs Events
42 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Reel America The Army's First - 1960
30 minutesThis U.S. Army "Big Picture" episode is a history of the First Army from World War I to 1960. The First Army was formed by General John Pershing in the summer of 1918, just prior to independent offensives by the American Expeditionary Force in France. Over half the film documents the First Army in World War II, from training, to the D-Day invasion, to the liberation of Nazi concentration camps.
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The Constitution & Persons with Disabilities
1 hour, 30 minutesIn 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil rights law introduced by former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin. In this program, Mr. Harkin explored the history of laws that have impacted Americans with disabilities, including several key Supreme Court cases. And he talked about the eugenics movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries which led to the compulsory sterilization of thousands of Americans with disabilities. The Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education hosted this event.
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American Artifacts The Lost Battalion
40 minutesFrench battlefield guide Guillaume Moizan and historian Mitchell Yockelson visited a memorial and remnants of World War I trenches in France's Argonne Forest to tell the story of the "Lost Battalion." From October 2-7, 1918, about 550 soldiers from the U.S. Army's 77th division were surrounded by Germans during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
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The American West - Past, Present & Future
1 hour, 20 minutesAt the end of a three-day conference on the 19th century American West, scholars discussed the value of studying western history, how key events influenced the west's development, and cultural and political trends today and in the future.
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The Presidency Richard Nixon's 1968 Victory
1 hour, 35 minutesFifty years after Richard Nixon's victorious 1968 presidential election, senior campaign aides gathered at the National Archives and recounted behind-the-scenes stories. The National Archives and Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event.
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American Artifacts Women's History
25 minutesEfforts to build a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C. have been underway for more than 20 years. It currently exists as an online museum and offers local walking tours focused on women's history. We visited Alexandria, Virginia to see Civil War-related sites where women worked as nurses, sold goods to soldiers, and aided communities of newly freed slaves.
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Aftermath of the Vietnam War
2 hours, 0 minuteFive Vietnamese-Americans who experienced the Vietnam War, an Army veteran and a CIA veteran of the war discussed the aftermath of the conflict. Panelists talked about why South Vietnam lost, the lasting affects of the war on Vietnam, and refugees in the United States. This discussion was part of a day-long symposium on the Vietnam War hosted by the National Archives in collaboration with the Assembly for Democracy in Vietnam.
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History Bookshelf Deirdre Bair, Al Capone
1 hour, 5 minutesDeirdre Bair talked about her book "Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and Legend," in which she recalls the life of organized crime boss Al Capone, who ran a multimillion-dollar bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution ring in Chicago during the early 20th century.
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History of Congressional Staffing
55 minutesKevin Kosar is co-director of the Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group, which studies Congress and makes recommendations for improving its performance. He talked about the history of Congressional staffing and detailed the reasons for its rapid growth in numbers and the expansion of its duties starting in the early 20th century. Mr. Kosar also discussed some of the modern attempts to reduce staffing and addressed questions of staff mismanagement and abuse by Members of Congress. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
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The Civil War Union Gen. Grant Crosses the James River in 1864
45 minutesAuthor Edward Alexander talked about Union General Grant's 1864 maneuvers to cross the James River as part of the Petersburg-Richmond Campaign. He compared Grant's decisions to General George McClellan's during the 1862 Penninsula Campaign over some of the same terrain.
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The Civil War President Lincoln, General McClellan & General Grant
1 hour, 15 minutesArizona State University professor Brooks Simpson talked about President Abraham Lincoln and his relationship with two of his commanding generals during the Civil War, George McClellan and Ulysses S. Grant. Mr. Simpson also explored the similarities and differences between the two officers. This talk was part of the annual summer conference hosted by the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute.
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Lectures in History Conspiracy Culture in Modern American Society
1 hour, 40 minutesIndiana University Bloomington professor Stephen Andrews taught a class about conspiracy culture in modern American society. He looked at the demographics of what types of people believe in conspiracies and talked about how the internet has influenced these groups. He also discussed strategies teachers might use when speaking with students or peers about theories related to a fake moon landing, flat earth or 9/11 as a government action. This is the second of a two-part seminar hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
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The Presidency Cleveland-McKinley Descendant
20 minutesDescendants of presidents from James Monroe to Gerald R. Ford convened in Washington, D.C. for the Presidential Sites Summit hosted by the White House Historical Association. American History TV interviewed Massee McKinley, great-great-grandson of Grover Cleveland and great-great-nephew of William McKinley.
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Reel America
1 hour, 10 minutesJourney through the 20th century with archival films on public affairs.
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Racist Ideas in American History
50 minutesAmerican University professor and author Ibram Kendi sat down for a conversation about the history of racists ideas in America. He argued that while there has been racial progress over time, that progress has been met at each advance by more sophisticated intellectual and institutional forms of racism. He also explored the roles museums play in preserving African American culture. This 45-minute discussion took place at Association of African American Museums annual conference.
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Lectures in History Conspiracy Culture in Modern American Society
1 hour, 40 minutesIndiana University Bloomington professor Stephen Andrews taught a class about conspiracy culture in modern American society. He looked at the demographics of what types of people believe in conspiracies and talked about how the internet has influenced these groups. He also discussed strategies teachers might use when speaking with students or peers about theories related to a fake moon landing, flat earth or 9/11 as a government action. This is the second of a two-part seminar hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
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The Presidency Cleveland-McKinley Descendant
20 minutesDescendants of presidents from James Monroe to Gerald R. Ford convened in Washington, D.C. for the Presidential Sites Summit hosted by the White House Historical Association. American History TV interviewed Massee McKinley, great-great-grandson of Grover Cleveland and great-great-nephew of William McKinley.
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History Bookshelf Deirdre Bair, Al Capone
1 hour, 10 minutesDeirdre Bair talked about her book "Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and Legend," in which she recalls the life of organized crime boss Al Capone, who ran a multimillion-dollar bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution ring in Chicago during the early 20th century.
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History of Congressional Staffing
1 hour, 5 minutesKevin Kosar is co-director of the Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group, which studies Congress and makes recommendations for improving its performance. He talked about the history of Congressional staffing and detailed the reasons for its rapid growth in numbers and the expansion of its duties starting in the early 20th century. Mr. Kosar also discussed some of the modern attempts to reduce staffing and addressed questions of staff mismanagement and abuse by Members of Congress. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
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The American West - Past, Present & Future
1 hour, 30 minutesAt the end of a three-day conference on the 19th century American West, scholars discussed the value of studying western history, how key events influenced the west's development, and cultural and political trends today and in the future.
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Aftermath of the Vietnam War
2 hours, 15 minutesFive Vietnamese-Americans who experienced the Vietnam War, an Army veteran and a CIA veteran of the war discussed the aftermath of the conflict. Panelists talked about why South Vietnam lost, the lasting affects of the war on Vietnam, and refugees in the United States. This discussion was part of a day-long symposium on the Vietnam War hosted by the National Archives in collaboration with the Assembly for Democracy in Vietnam.
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History Bookshelf Andrew Carroll, My Fellow Soldiers
1 hour, 0 minuteAndrew Carroll talked about his book "My Fellow Soldiers: General John Pershing and the Americans Who Helped Win the Great War," in which he looks at World War I through the eyes of General John Pershing, U.S. Commander in Europe.
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Alice Paul & the 1913 Women's Suffrage Parade
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Rebecca Roberts told the story of women suffragists, led by Alice Paul, who marched from Capitol Hill to the White House in 1913. The parade, which took place the day before Woodrow Wilson's inauguration and attracted huge crowds, caused an uproar along Pennsylvania Avenue. Many marchers were harassed and injured. While the march earned the suffragists national attention, it took them seven more years to earn the right to vote with passage of the 19th amendment in 1920. The Daughters of the American Revolution Museum hosted this event.
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The Civil War Ulysses S. Grant as Union Army General in Chief
55 minutesHistorian Chris Kolakowski talked about the events leading up to President Abraham Lincoln naming Ulysses S. Grant as general in chief of the Union Army in 1864 and how Grant's command style differed from his predecessors. This talk was part of a symposium hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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Conservation in the West
1 hour, 5 minutesWestern and environmental history professors discussed the impact of economic growth and industrialization on the West during the 19th century and the beginning of the western conservation movement. This was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.
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Lectures in History Conspiracy Culture in American History
1 hour, 30 minutesIndiana University Bloomington professor Stephen Andrews taught a class about conspiracy culture in American history. He described how conspiracy theories have changed over time, but often include involvement of groups such as the Illuminati, Freemasons, and Skull and Bones. He talked about how in the 1950s a prominent aspect of conspiracy theories was the threat of communism, but in later decades a global "New World Order" was a more common feature. This is the first of a two-part seminar hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
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American Artifacts U.S. Army World War I Posters
30 minutesU.S. Army Heritage & Education Center art curator Jim McNally discussed the design, objectives and artists of World War I posters. With goals ranging from recruitment to fundraising to food conservation, the posters were widely distributed and a fixture of American life during the Great War. The center's collection includes more than 3000 posters from World War I and II.
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American History TV
2 hours, 0 minutePeople and events that help document the American Story.
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Reel America
1 hour, 15 minutesJourney through the 20th century with archival films on public affairs.
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Racist Ideas in American History
45 minutesAmerican University professor and author Ibram Kendi sat down for a conversation about the history of racists ideas in America. He argued that while there has been racial progress over time, that progress has been met at each advance by more sophisticated intellectual and institutional forms of racism. He also explored the roles museums play in preserving African American culture. This 45-minute discussion took place at Association of African American Museums annual conference.
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American Artifacts Baseball in America - Origins & Early Days
45 minutesAmerican History TV visited the "Baseball Americana" exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. to learn about baseball's origins and early days. Our guide is exhibit curator Susan Reyburn.
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Native Americans in the 20th Century
1 hour, 15 minutesThe Aspen Institute hosted this discussion on Native Americans in the 20th century. Panelists look at how tribal leaders fought to preserve Indian sovereignty, and explain how lessons from the 20th century can help with challenges facing Indian communities today.
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The Presidency Barbara Bush Remembered
45 minutesFormer President George W. Bush introduced a panel of speakers who reminisced about former first lady Barbara Bush - the second woman in history to be married to one American president and the mother of another. The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas hosted this event.
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Vietnam War Army Platoon Leaders
1 hour, 15 minutesTwo U.S. Army Vietnam War veterans recalled their experiences leading enlisted soldiers and draftees as platoon leaders. This program was part of a Virginia Military Institute conference titled "The Vietnam War at 50: Critical Reappraisals."
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American Artifacts Baseball in America - Origins & Early Days
30 minutesAmerican History TV visited the "Baseball Americana" exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. to learn about baseball's origins and early days. Our guide is exhibit curator Susan Reyburn.
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Native Americans in the 20th Century
1 hour, 30 minutesThe Aspen Institute hosted this discussion on Native Americans in the 20th century. Panelists look at how tribal leaders fought to preserve Indian sovereignty, and explain how lessons from the 20th century can help with challenges facing Indian communities today.
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The Presidency Barbara Bush Remembered
45 minutesFormer President George W. Bush introduced a panel of speakers who reminisced about former first lady Barbara Bush - the second woman in history to be married to one American president and the mother of another. The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas hosted this event.
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Vietnam War Army Platoon Leaders
1 hour, 15 minutesTwo U.S. Army Vietnam War veterans recalled their experiences leading enlisted soldiers and draftees as platoon leaders. This program was part of a Virginia Military Institute conference titled "The Vietnam War at 50: Critical Reappraisals."
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Reel America
1 hour, 15 minutesJourney through the 20th century with archival films on public affairs.
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Racist Ideas in American History
46 minutesAmerican University professor and author Ibram Kendi sat down for a conversation about the history of racists ideas in America. He argued that while there has been racial progress over time, that progress has been met at each advance by more sophisticated intellectual and institutional forms of racism. He also explored the roles museums play in preserving African American culture. This 45-minute discussion took place at Association of African American Museums annual conference.
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American History TV
1 hour, 59 minutesPeople and events that help document the American Story.
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The Presidency Barbara Bush Remembered
45 minutesFormer President George W. Bush introduced a panel of speakers who reminisced about former first lady Barbara Bush - the second woman in history to be married to one American president and the mother of another. The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas hosted this event.
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Vietnam War Army Platoon Leaders
1 hour, 15 minutesTwo U.S. Army Vietnam War veterans recalled their experiences leading enlisted soldiers and draftees as platoon leaders. This program was part of a Virginia Military Institute conference titled "The Vietnam War at 50: Critical Reappraisals."
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Public Affairs Events
1 hour, 30 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Key Capitol Hill Hearings
10 hours, 30 minutesKey Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
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Politics and Public Policy Today
4 hours, 0 minuteThe day's major public affairs and political events presented without interruption.
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Politics and Public Policy Today
2 hours, 0 minuteThe day's major public affairs and political events presented without interruption.
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Public Affairs Events
22 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.