C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Populist Politics and Politicians in American History
1 hour, 20 minutesA conservative scholar and a liberal historian explored the concept of populism and its role in the history of American politics. In an event titled, "The Promise and Perils of Populism," they also discussed the nature of populism in today's political climate. The University of Missouri Kinder Institute and the American Enterprise Institute co-hosted this event.
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History Bookshelf Jeanne Theoharis, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
1 hour, 8 minutesJeanne Theoharis, political science professor at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, talked about her book, "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks," in which she recounts the late civil rights leader's political activism. The author argued that Mrs. Parks is often only remembered for her bus arrest in Montgomery, Alabama, but her involvement in the civil rights movement was far more extensive. Ms. Theoharis spoke at the Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University in Montgomery, Alabama.
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1770 Boston Massacre Reconsidered
50 minutesUniversity of Utah history professor Eric Hinderaker revisited the events of the Boston Massacre and attempted to determine what really happened on March 5, 1770. He is the author of "Boston's Massacre." The Massachusetts Historical Society hosted this event.
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The Civil War Female Civil War Soldiers
1 hour, 16 minutesPublic historians Diane Eickhoff and Aaron Barnhart explored the stories of women who defied cultural norms to fight in the Civil War. They also described women's wartime work as nurses, cooks and laundresses. The Kansas City Public Library hosted the program.
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U.S. Army Women's Museum Reopening Ceremony
46 minutesThis ceremony commemorated the reopening of the U.S. Army Women's Museum in Fort Lee, Virginia. Visitors there find the stories of women who have served their country since the Revolutionary War, an extensive collection of archives and artifacts, and interactive exhibits. Featured speakers included U.S. Army officers.
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Lectures in History Experience of Being Arrested in U.S. History
1 hour, 30 minutesKent State University professor Elaine Frantz taught a class about the experience of being arrested from the 1850s to the present day. She examined what groups were most likely to be arrested and how the process changed over time with the introduction of police side arms and patrol vehicles. This class took place at the Trumbull Correctional Institution in Ohio as part of the national Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, which brings together college students and inmates for classes.
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Justice Kennedy's Views on Federalism & Separation of Powers
1 hour, 8 minutesGeorgia State University hosted this conference on retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. In this session, law professors discussed his views on the division of power between the federal and state governments and the separation of powers among the executive, congressional and judicial branches of government.
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Anthony Kennedy - The Median Justice
1 hour, 14 minutesFrom an all-day conference on retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, law professors discussed the significance of Kennedy's role as a deciding vote in major Supreme Court decisions. Georgia State University hosted this event.
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Native American Artifacts
8 minutesThe Riverside Metropolitan Museum's Rumsey Collection provides a look into the local Native American culture in Riverside, California. Robyn Peterson, Riverside Metropolitan Museum Director, showed several artifacts from this museum's founding collection.
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Reel America Conversation on Women's Rights - 1974
35 minutesThe National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year 1975 sponsored this conversation with Rep. Martha Griffith (D-Michigan), Rep. Patsy Mink (D-Hawaii) and Wendy Ross of the U.S. Information Service. The United Nations designated the year 1975 "International Women's Year" in an effort to advance women's rights. Since then, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8.
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Populist Politics and Politicians in American History
1 hour, 25 minutesA conservative scholar and a liberal historian explored the concept of populism and its role in the history of American politics. In an event titled, "The Promise and Perils of Populism," they also discussed the nature of populism in today's political climate. The University of Missouri Kinder Institute and the American Enterprise Institute co-hosted this event.
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American Artifacts U.S. Army World War I Exhibit
48 minutesWe toured the "Good-Bye Broadway, Hello France" centennial exhibit at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center with curator Kaleb Dissinger. The exhibit tells the story of U.S. involvement in the Great War through a series of displays about individual soldiers using uniforms, photographs, and artifacts from the Army's collections.
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The Archives at Elvis Presley's Graceland
7 minutesThe Archives at Elvis Presley's Graceland contains over 1.5 million artifacts from the singer's personal life to music career. Archivist Angie Marchese showcased some of their more unique items.
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The Continental Army at Valley Forge
1 hour, 5 minutesCo-authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin talked about their book "Valley Forge," and described how the defeated and demoralized Continental Army lasted through the harsh winter of 1777 and 1778 while encamped a day's ride from British occupied Philadelphia. They told sometimes humorous stories about key leaders including George Washington, Baron von Steuben, and John Laurens, who held the troops together despite disease and desertions, while also preparing the army for battle. This hour-long talk is part a weekly reading series held at the New York City bar and grill, The Half King.
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The Presidency Woodrow Wilson's Vision for Global Relations
1 hour, 10 minutesIn 1968, Congress created the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. as the nation's memorial to President Woodrow Wilson. To mark the center's 50th anniversary, foreign policy experts considered how the 28th president's vision for global relations after World War I has fared over the last century.
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Mayor Strickland on Memphis, TN
5 minutesMemphis Mayor Jim Strickland talked about the history of the city.
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Painting of American Loyalist James DeLancey
45 minutesThe Society of the Cincinnati's deputy director and curator Emily Parsons displayed a recently acquired portrait painting of American loyalist Col. James DeLancey in his British uniform. Ms. Parsons discussed DeLancey's life and military exploits fighting American patriots in the Long Island and New York City area.
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American Artifacts U.S. Army World War I Exhibit
48 minutesWe toured the "Good-Bye Broadway, Hello France" centennial exhibit at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center with curator Kaleb Dissinger. The exhibit tells the story of U.S. involvement in the Great War through a series of displays about individual soldiers using uniforms, photographs, and artifacts from the Army's collections.
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The Archives at Elvis Presley's Graceland
7 minutesThe Archives at Elvis Presley's Graceland contains over 1.5 million artifacts from the singer's personal life to music career. Archivist Angie Marchese showcased some of their more unique items.
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The Continental Army at Valley Forge
1 hour, 5 minutesCo-authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin talked about their book "Valley Forge," and described how the defeated and demoralized Continental Army lasted through the harsh winter of 1777 and 1778 while encamped a day's ride from British occupied Philadelphia. They told sometimes humorous stories about key leaders including George Washington, Baron von Steuben, and John Laurens, who held the troops together despite disease and desertions, while also preparing the army for battle. This hour-long talk is part a weekly reading series held at the New York City bar and grill, The Half King.
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The Presidency Woodrow Wilson's Vision for Global Relations
1 hour, 10 minutesIn 1968, Congress created the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. as the nation's memorial to President Woodrow Wilson. To mark the center's 50th anniversary, foreign policy experts considered how the 28th president's vision for global relations after World War I has fared over the last century.
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Mayor Strickland on Memphis, TN
5 minutesMemphis Mayor Jim Strickland talked about the history of the city.
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Painting of American Loyalist James DeLancey
45 minutesThe Society of the Cincinnati's deputy director and curator Emily Parsons displayed a recently acquired portrait painting of American loyalist Col. James DeLancey in his British uniform. Ms. Parsons discussed DeLancey's life and military exploits fighting American patriots in the Long Island and New York City area.
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Reel America Conversation on Women's Rights - 1974
32 minutesThe National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year 1975 sponsored this conversation with Rep. Martha Griffith (D-Michigan), Rep. Patsy Mink (D-Hawaii) and Wendy Ross of the U.S. Information Service. The United Nations designated the year 1975 "International Women's Year" in an effort to advance women's rights. Since then, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8.
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Tour of Riverside, California
13 minutesTour the city of Riverside, California with author and historian Vince Moses. He took our cameras through the city to highlight some of its unique locations.
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Justice Kennedy's Views on Federalism & Separation of Powers
1 hour, 10 minutesGeorgia State University hosted this conference on retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. In this session, law professors discussed his views on the division of power between the federal and state governments and the separation of powers among the executive, congressional and judicial branches of government.
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African Americans in Early 1900s Los Angeles
20 minutesAt the turn of the 20th century, African Americans moved to Los Angeles for jobs, community, and the promise of equality. Marne Campbell, author of "Making Black Los Angeles: Class, Gender, and Community, 1850-1917" talked about their experiences once they arrived. American History TV recorded this interview at the Western History Association annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
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Anthony Kennedy - The Median Justice
1 hour, 15 minutesFrom an all-day conference on retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, law professors discussed the significance of Kennedy's role as a deciding vote in major Supreme Court decisions. Georgia State University hosted this event.
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
15 minutesEstablished in 1957, Stax Records became synonymous with Memphis and southern soul music with acts like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, and The Staples Singers. Executive Director Jeff Kollath told the story of how it got its start and the role its music played in bridging the divide in the segregated south.
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The Presidency Woodrow Wilson's Vision for Global Relations
1 hour, 10 minutesIn 1968, Congress created the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. as the nation's memorial to President Woodrow Wilson. To mark the center's 50th anniversary, foreign policy experts considered how the 28th president's vision for global relations after World War I has fared over the last century.
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Congressional Papers of U.S. Representative George Brown Jr.
20 minutesThe George Brown papers document the life and career of Congressman George E. Brown, Jr. Brown represented the Inland Empire area of Southern California in the U.S. Congress for nearly 30 years and was considered a champion of science research, alternative energy, space exploration, environmental issues and human rights. Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian at the University of California, Riverside, showed items from the collection.
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Painting of American Loyalist James DeLancey
46 minutesThe Society of the Cincinnati's deputy director and curator Emily Parsons displayed a recently acquired portrait painting of American loyalist Col. James DeLancey in his British uniform. Ms. Parsons discussed DeLancey's life and military exploits fighting American patriots in the Long Island and New York City area.
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Campaign 2018 & Defense Budget
1 hour, 30 minutesThe Brookings Institution held a discussion on how the makeup of the new 116th Congress could impact the upcoming defense budget and priorities. Panelists included policy experts as well as former Defense Under Secretary for Policy Jim Miller and former Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Frank Rose. Both served under President Obama.
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American Bar Association Hosts Security Law Conference - Surveillance
1 hour, 36 minutesThe National Security Agency's general counsel Glenn Gerstell delivered the keynote address at the American Bar Association's national security conference in Washington, DC. A panel on cybersecurity and surveillance followed Mr. Gerstell's opening remarks.
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American Bar Association Hosts Security Law Conference - Security Clearances
59 minutesNational security experts gathered for a discussion on security clearances at the American Bar Association's national security conference in Washington, DC. The panelists discussed the importance of security clearances to both employers and employees.
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American Bar Association Hosts Security Law Conference - Ethics
51 minutesAttorneys from the Director of National Intelligence's office, Justice Department, Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency participated in an an ethics and social media panel at the American Bar Association's national security conference in Washington, DC. The panelists cautioned attorneys to be careful with their social media accounts.
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American Bar Association Hosts Security Law Conference - Mark Warner
1 hour, 3 minutesSenate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) delivered closing remarks at the American Bar Association's national security conference in Washington, DC. Senator Warner discussed the evolution of moral leadership in America and warned the audience about rewarding politicians for just being the "the loudest voice in the room."
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House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Child Abduction
2 hours, 0 minuteA House Foreign Affairs subcommittee holds a hearing to examine international child abduction. Committee members will review the implementation and efficacy of the Goldman Act, which aims to resolve cases of international parental child abduction.
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Key Capitol Hill Hearings
1 hour, 0 minuteKey Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
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Atlantic Discussion on Social Isolation Treatment & Prevention
1 hour, 10 minutesThe Atlantic hosts a series of discussions on the health impacts of social isolation and associated prevention measures. Speakers include former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and AARP Foundation President Lisa Marsh Ryerson.
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Key Capitol Hill Hearings
1 hour, 50 minutesKey Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
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Politics and Public Policy Today
30 minutesThe day's major public affairs and political events presented without interruption.
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Senate Hearing on Zimbabwe Elections
1 hour, 30 minutesThe Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy held a hearing on the 2018 elections in Zimbabwe and the country's political future. The 2018 election was the first in decades in which the country's longtime President Robert Mugabe was not on the ballot, ushering in hope for Zimbabwe's democratic prospects. While the new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has promised significant reforms, institutional change and foreign investment have been slow to take hold. This was retiring Sen. Jeff Flake's (R-AZ) last hearing as chair of the subcommittee.
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Bipartisan Policy Center Discussion on Chronic Illness Care
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) provided keynote remarks and were lauded for their work on chronic illness reform with the CHRONIC Care Act. Medicare and Medicaid Services Secretary Seema Verma also delivered a keynote address on ways Congress could combat healthcare costs and improve care for Americans with chronic illnesses. Following those remarks, a panel of academics and healthcare professionals discussed Medicare Advantage and future bipartisan health care legislation. After the conversation, the panel answered questions from the audience.
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Wall Street Journal CEO Council Discussion with Rep. Steny Hoyer
28 minutesRep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the incoming House majority leader, talked about the House Democratic agenda for the 116th Congress at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference in Washington, DC. The congressman talked about campaign finance reform, health care, infrastructure spending, trade agreements and immigration, among other issues.
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Bipartisan Policy Center Discussion on Chronic Illness Care
2 minutesThe Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) provided keynote remarks and were lauded for their work on chronic illness reform with the CHRONIC Care Act. Medicare and Medicaid Services Secretary Seema Verma also delivered a keynote address on ways Congress could combat healthcare costs and improve care for Americans with chronic illnesses. Following those remarks, a panel of academics and healthcare professionals discussed Medicare Advantage and future bipartisan health care legislation. After the conversation, the panel answered questions from the audience.
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Politics and Public Policy Today
30 minutesThe day's major public affairs and political events presented without interruption.
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Senate Hearing on Zimbabwe Elections
1 hour, 28 minutesThe Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy held a hearing on the 2018 elections in Zimbabwe and the country's political future. The 2018 election was the first in decades in which the country's longtime President Robert Mugabe was not on the ballot, ushering in hope for Zimbabwe's democratic prospects. While the new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has promised significant reforms, institutional change and foreign investment have been slow to take hold. This was retiring Sen. Jeff Flake's (R-AZ) last hearing as chair of the subcommittee.
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Bipartisan Policy Center Discussion on Chronic Illness Care
1 hour, 30 minutesThe Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) provided keynote remarks and were lauded for their work on chronic illness reform with the CHRONIC Care Act. Medicare and Medicaid Services Secretary Seema Verma also delivered a keynote address on ways Congress could combat healthcare costs and improve care for Americans with chronic illnesses. Following those remarks, a panel of academics and healthcare professionals discussed Medicare Advantage and future bipartisan health care legislation. After the conversation, the panel answered questions from the audience.
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Wall Street Journal CEO Council Discussion with Rep. Steny Hoyer
27 minutesRep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the incoming House majority leader, talked about the House Democratic agenda for the 116th Congress at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference in Washington, DC. The congressman talked about campaign finance reform, health care, infrastructure spending, trade agreements and immigration, among other issues.
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Senate Hearing on Zimbabwe Elections
1 hour, 29 minutesThe Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy held a hearing on the 2018 elections in Zimbabwe and the country's political future. The 2018 election was the first in decades in which the country's longtime President Robert Mugabe was not on the ballot, ushering in hope for Zimbabwe's democratic prospects. While the new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has promised significant reforms, institutional change and foreign investment have been slow to take hold. This was retiring Sen. Jeff Flake's (R-AZ) last hearing as chair of the subcommittee.
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Bipartisan Policy Center Discussion on Chronic Illness Care
1 hour, 29 minutesThe Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) provided keynote remarks and were lauded for their work on chronic illness reform with the CHRONIC Care Act. Medicare and Medicaid Services Secretary Seema Verma also delivered a keynote address on ways Congress could combat healthcare costs and improve care for Americans with chronic illnesses. Following those remarks, a panel of academics and healthcare professionals discussed Medicare Advantage and future bipartisan health care legislation. After the conversation, the panel answered questions from the audience.
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Wall Street Journal CEO Council Discussion with Rep. Steny Hoyer
29 minutesRep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the incoming House majority leader, talked about the House Democratic agenda for the 116th Congress at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference in Washington, DC. The congressman talked about campaign finance reform, health care, infrastructure spending, trade agreements and immigration, among other issues.
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Public Affairs Events
2 hours, 38 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Key Capitol Hill Hearings
30 minutesKey Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
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Google CEO Testifies on Data Collection
2 hours, 30 minutesGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai testifies on user data practices before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Key Capitol Hill Hearings
7 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
7 hours, 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
7 hours, 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
7 hours, 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
6 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Reel America Conversation on Women's Rights - 1974
35 minutesThe National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year 1975 sponsored this conversation with Rep. Martha Griffith (D-Michigan), Rep. Patsy Mink (D-Hawaii) and Wendy Ross of the U.S. Information Service. The United Nations designated the year 1975 "International Women's Year" in an effort to advance women's rights. Since then, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8.
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Populist Politics and Politicians in American History
1 hour, 25 minutesA conservative scholar and a liberal historian explored the concept of populism and its role in the history of American politics. In an event titled, "The Promise and Perils of Populism," they also discussed the nature of populism in today's political climate. The University of Missouri Kinder Institute and the American Enterprise Institute co-hosted this event.
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American Artifacts U.S. Army World War I Exhibit
55 minutesWe toured the "Good-Bye Broadway, Hello France" centennial exhibit at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center with curator Kaleb Dissinger. The exhibit tells the story of U.S. involvement in the Great War through a series of displays about individual soldiers using uniforms, photographs, and artifacts from the Army's collections.
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The Continental Army at Valley Forge
1 hour, 15 minutesCo-authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin talked about their book "Valley Forge," and described how the defeated and demoralized Continental Army lasted through the harsh winter of 1777 and 1778 while encamped a day's ride from British occupied Philadelphia. They told sometimes humorous stories about key leaders including George Washington, Baron von Steuben, and John Laurens, who held the troops together despite disease and desertions, while also preparing the army for battle. This hour-long talk is part a weekly reading series held at the New York City bar and grill, The Half King.
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The Presidency Woodrow Wilson's Vision for Global Relations
1 hour, 20 minutesIn 1968, Congress created the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. as the nation's memorial to President Woodrow Wilson. To mark the center's 50th anniversary, foreign policy experts considered how the 28th president's vision for global relations after World War I has fared over the last century.
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World War II Incarceration of Japanese Americans
1 hour, 30 minutesRetired Los Angeles County Judge Lance Ito talked about the struggles of Japanese Americans forced into remote internment camps during WWII. Judge Ito told stories about his parents, who met at Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming, and their creativity in surviving the harsh conditions. University of California, Los Angeles hosted this event.
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American Artifacts The Year 1968 in Images
1 hour, 0 minuteWe toured the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. to see the one-room exhibit examining the pivotal events and personalities of the year 1968. Our guide through the collection of 30 images was Portrait Gallery historian James Barber, the exhibit's curator.
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History Bookshelf Nick Bunker, An Empire on the Edge
1 hour, 0 minuteNick Bunker talked about his book, "An Empire on the Edge: How Britain Came to Fight America," about the three years preceding the start of the Revolutionary War. In his book, the author examines the growing fissures between Britain and the colonists and the importance of the Boston Tea Party as an impetus for war.
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American Women in World War I France
1 hour, 0 minuteDuring the Spanish-American War, the YMCA initiated a program to recruit women to bring a little bit of home to U.S. troops. In this program from the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, historian Kara Dixon Vuic talked about the women from this same program who were sent to France during World War I. She is the author of "The Girls Next Door: Bringing the Home Front to the Front Lines."
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The Civil War Women During the Civil War
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian Catherine Clinton talked about the wide range of roles women took on during the Civil War. She also addressed what aspects of women's lives during this era have been researched by historians and what topics future scholarship might explore. Pamplin Historical Park in Virginia hosted this event.
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The Civil War Women and African Americans at Gettysburg
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Margaret Creighton talked about women and African Americans at Battle of Gettysburg and how their contributions are often overlooked in the memorial landscape. She described women tending wounded soldiers and civilians helping on the Underground Railroad. She also talked about the impact of the battle and how it continued to affect residents long after the armies had left. Pamplin Historical Park in Virginia hosted this event.
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Lectures in History Dwight Eisenhower and 1950s Political Advertising
1 hour, 30 minutesPurdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
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Native American Activism in the 1970s
30 minutesOklahoma State University professor Jared Eberle talked about Native American activism in the 1970s, including the Red Power Movement, and the occupation of Alcatraz and Wounded Knee. American History TV recorded the interview at the Western History Association's annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
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Reel America Debrief, Apollo 8 - 1969 NASA Film
30 minutesThis film documents NASA's December 21 to December 27, 1968 manned mission to orbit the Moon. The film shows the activities of astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, features photography of the lunar surface, scenes from mission control in Houston, and the iconic photo of the Earth as seen from lunar orbit. Narrated by actor Burgess Meredith, the film also includes audio commentary on the significance of the mission by well-known public figures.
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U.S. Army Photographers in Vietnam
1 hour, 30 minutesIn 1962, President Kennedy authorized the creation of the Department of the Army Special Photographic Office to film and photograph the Vietnam War for the Pentagon and the U.S. Congress. Five Vietnam War Veterans who served in the special photographic office appeared at the National Archives to share images and films while they discussed their combat experiences in documenting the war.
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Lectures in History Dwight Eisenhower and 1950s Political Advertising
1 hour, 30 minutesPurdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
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Native American Activism in the 1970s
30 minutesOklahoma State University professor Jared Eberle talked about Native American activism in the 1970s, including the Red Power Movement, and the occupation of Alcatraz and Wounded Knee. American History TV recorded the interview at the Western History Association's annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
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History Bookshelf Nick Bunker, An Empire on the Edge
1 hour, 0 minuteNick Bunker talked about his book, "An Empire on the Edge: How Britain Came to Fight America," about the three years preceding the start of the Revolutionary War. In his book, the author examines the growing fissures between Britain and the colonists and the importance of the Boston Tea Party as an impetus for war.
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American Women in World War I France
1 hour, 0 minuteDuring the Spanish-American War, the YMCA initiated a program to recruit women to bring a little bit of home to U.S. troops. In this program from the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, historian Kara Dixon Vuic talked about the women from this same program who were sent to France during World War I. She is the author of "The Girls Next Door: Bringing the Home Front to the Front Lines."
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The Civil War Women During the Civil War
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian Catherine Clinton talked about the wide range of roles women took on during the Civil War. She also addressed what aspects of women's lives during this era have been researched by historians and what topics future scholarship might explore. Pamplin Historical Park in Virginia hosted this event.
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The Civil War Women and African Americans at Gettysburg
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Margaret Creighton talked about women and African Americans at Battle of Gettysburg and how their contributions are often overlooked in the memorial landscape. She described women tending wounded soldiers and civilians helping on the Underground Railroad. She also talked about the impact of the battle and how it continued to affect residents long after the armies had left. Pamplin Historical Park in Virginia hosted this event.
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World War II Incarceration of Japanese Americans
1 hour, 13 minutesRetired Los Angeles County Judge Lance Ito talked about the struggles of Japanese Americans forced into remote internment camps during WWII. Judge Ito told stories about his parents, who met at Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming, and their creativity in surviving the harsh conditions. University of California, Los Angeles hosted this event.