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08:00 PM AKDT Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 08:00 PM AKDT Approx. 6 hr. 17 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 10:00 PM AKDT Approx. 4 hr. 28 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
03:00 AM AKDT Approx. 30 min. LIVE Washington Journal Washington Journal Join us with your calls and comments as we discuss the March for Our Lives, political activism ... Join us with your calls and comments as we discuss the March for Our Lives, political activism among teenagers, and gun control legislation. 02:17 AM AKDT Approx. 46 min. Federal Reserve Chair Powell News Conference Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held his first news conference as chair following the March ... Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held his first news conference as chair following the March 2018 board meeting. Mr. Powell announced an interest rate hike of 0.25 percent, which would bring the federal funds rate to a range of 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent. The Federal Reserve chair said that the rate hikes were consistent with the central bank's strategy of gradual interest rate increases over the past two years and would serve their goal of a two percent inflation rate. 02:28 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Russian Cyber Activities The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a panel discussion with former ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a panel discussion with former intelligence and national security officials to assess the U.S. response to Russian cyber activities. Speakers included former National Security Agency Deputy Director Richard Ledgett, former Assistant Attorney General John Carlin and former Defense Under Secretary James Miller. The speakers all agreed the U.S. needs to take action against Russia and outlined a range of deterrence strategies including economic, legal, cyber and diplomatic actions.
03:30 AM AKDT Approx. 22 min. LIVE Washington Journal 'Winter Minisee 03:03 AM AKDT Approx. 58 min. Afghan National Security Adviser Afghanistan's national security adviser delivered remarks at the U.S. Institute of Peace on ... Afghanistan's national security adviser delivered remarks at the U.S. Institute of Peace on security and politics in his country. He talked about the current security environment, counterterrorism efforts, relations with Pakistan and Afghanistan-Taliban peace talks. Stephen Hadley, former national security adviser during the George W. Bush administration, moderated the event. 04:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Oral Histories Russ Campbell West Point Interview This is an interview with U.S. Military Academy graduate Russ Campbell, who served as an artillery ... This is an interview with U.S. Military Academy graduate Russ Campbell, who served as an artillery forward observer in Vietnam. He talked about the Tet Offensive and a failed mission to rescue an American POW. He also recounted his flashbacks from the war after 9/11, when he was responsible for setting up a command post after the bank where he worked was destroyed in the World Trade Center collapse. The interview is held by The West Point Center for Oral History.
03:52 AM AKDT Approx. 15 min. LIVE Washington Journal Washington Journal Join us with your calls and comments as we discuss the March for Our Lives, political activism ... Join us with your calls and comments as we discuss the March for Our Lives, political activism among teenagers, and gun control legislation. 04:01 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Franklin Foer, "World Without Mind" Franklin Foer took a look at the influence of tech companies like Amazon, Facebook, Google and ... Franklin Foer took a look at the influence of tech companies like Amazon, Facebook, Google and more on our news, politics, and free will. 05:46 AM AKDT Approx. 14 min. Oral Histories African Americans and Eugenics Johns Hopkins Ph.D. candidate Ayah Nurridin talked about the history of history African Americans ... Johns Hopkins Ph.D. candidate Ayah Nurridin talked about the history of history African Americans and eugenics in this interview recorded at the American Historical Association annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
04:07 AM AKDT Approx. 22 min. LIVE Washington Journal 'Lane Murdock 05:04 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Mark Hasara, "Tanker Pilot" Mark Hasara talked about his experiences as the pilot of a refueling plane during the wars in ... Mark Hasara talked about his experiences as the pilot of a refueling plane during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. 06:00 AM AKDT Approx. 35 min. American Artifacts The Bible in America, 1492 -1776 Museum of the Bible president Cary Summers and education presentation manager Norm Conrad gave a ... Museum of the Bible president Cary Summers and education presentation manager Norm Conrad gave a tour of the exhibit "The Impact of the Bible in America." In the first of a two-part program, they told the story of the bible's influence on America from 1492 through the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
04:29 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. LIVE Washington Journal Washington Journal Join us with your calls and comments as we discuss the March for Our Lives, political activism ... Join us with your calls and comments as we discuss the March for Our Lives, political activism among teenagers, and gun control legislation. 06:15 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Joseph Rodota, "The Watergate" Joseph Rodota provided a history of the Watergate complex, including the notorious scandal ... Joseph Rodota provided a history of the Watergate complex, including the notorious scandal connected to its name, and shared stories of many of its notable residents. 06:35 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Race, Class & Politics in Modern Atlanta Georgia State University professor Maurice Hobson talked about his book, "The Legend of the Black ... Georgia State University professor Maurice Hobson talked about his book, "The Legend of the Black Mecca: Politics and Class in the Making of Modern Atlanta," in which he looks at the history of Atlanta's black community from the 1970s to the 1990s. The Atlanta History Center hosted this event.
06:00 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 9 min. Washington This Week Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the ... Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country. 07:20 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Andrew Keen, "How to Fix the Future" Andrew Keen equated technological change with political and economic unrest and shared his ... Andrew Keen equated technological change with political and economic unrest and shared his thoughts on how to preserve humanity. 08:05 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. George Washington's Literary Life Author Kevin Hayes discussed George Washington's love of reading and how it influenced his ... Author Kevin Hayes discussed George Washington's love of reading and how it influenced his thinking on everything from military matters to gardening and religion. Washington was considered by many of his peers to be unrefined because he lacked a formal education. But Mr. Hayes argued that this view of the nation's first president was incorrect and that Washington engaged in a lifelong journey of self-education and improvement. This event took place at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate.
08:09 AM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. 23 min. LIVE March For Our Lives Rally The "March for Our Lives" rally against mass shootings takes place in Washington, DC. The "March for Our Lives" rally against mass shootings takes place in Washington, DC. 08:30 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. Melissa Schilling, "Quirky" Melissa Schilling highlighted the lives of several innovators including Albert Einstein, Elon ... Melissa Schilling highlighted the lives of several innovators including Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Benjamin Franklin, Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, and others to better understand the traits and experiences that led to their innovations and success. 09:10 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 49 min. Oral Histories Kenneth Carlson West Point Interview U.S. Military Academy graduate Kenneth Carlson talked about growing up in a military family, ... U.S. Military Academy graduate Kenneth Carlson talked about growing up in a military family, including his time as a teen in Vietnam during the late 1950s. He also described his experiences as a West Point cadet, his Vietnam War service, his years teaching at military colleges and the time when Newt Gingrich audited his class. The interview is held by The West Point Center for Oral History.
11:32 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 46 min. March For Our Lives Rally Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for the "March for Our Lives" rally. It was ... Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for the "March for Our Lives" rally. It was organized by students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed in a shooting in February. They were joined by other students from around the country to call for stricter gun laws and to share how gun violence has affected their lives and communities. Artists performed including Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, and Lin-Manuel Mirana. 09:30 AM AKDT Approx. 32 min. Call-in with Melissa Del Bosque, "Bloodlines" Investigate journalist Melissa Del Bosque took viewer phone calls and tweets on drug cartels and ... Investigate journalist Melissa Del Bosque took viewer phone calls and tweets on drug cartels and the U.S.-Mexico border at the 10th annual Tucson Festival of Books. 10:59 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. World War II Battle of Kasserine Pass Military historian Robert Citino talked about the events leading up to and during the 1943 Battle ... Military historian Robert Citino talked about the events leading up to and during the 1943 Battle of Kasserine Pass in Tunisia. It was the first time the U.S. Army fought against German and Italian forces in Africa during World War II. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans hosted the symposium to mark the 75th anniversary of the battle.
02:18 PM AKDT Approx. 9 min. Washington Journal 'On Phone - Celeste Robinette 10:02 AM AKDT Approx. 59 min. Q&A John Bolton, "Surrender Is Not an Option" Former UN ambassador John Bolton, who was recently chosen to serve as President Trump's National ... Former UN ambassador John Bolton, who was recently chosen to serve as President Trump's National Security Advisor, talked about his book, "Surrender Is Not an Option: Defending America at the United Nations and Abroad." He appeared on Q&A in 2007. 12:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. History Bookshelf Michael Wallis, "David Crockett" In his book Michael Wallis recalls the life of frontiersmen and politician David 'Davy' Crockett ... In his book Michael Wallis recalls the life of frontiersmen and politician David 'Davy' Crockett (1786-1836). Mr. Wallis reports on Davy Crockett's childhood in eastern Tennessee and his many childhood adventures that became fodder for his renowned stories of living on the frontier as well as his election to Congress as a representative from Tennessee in 1826. Davy Crockett was killed at the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836. Speaking at a Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, he also talked about his book about Pretty Boy Floyd and the historical panorama The Wild West: 365 Days. That book was co-authored by his wife, who read passages. Mr. Wallis also responded to questions from members of the audience.
02:27 PM AKDT Approx. 4 min. Democratic Weekly Address Congresswoman Robin Kelly of Illinois delivered the Weekly Democratic Address, talking about gun ... Congresswoman Robin Kelly of Illinois delivered the Weekly Democratic Address, talking about gun laws and rallies happening around the country. 11:01 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Literature and the Bible BookTV visited the Museum of the Bible and explored the Bible's influence on literature and its ... BookTV visited the Museum of the Bible and explored the Bible's influence on literature and its impact on issues from government and legal systems to education, human rights, and more. 01:04 PM AKDT Approx. 56 min. Gen. George Patton and the 1943 Battle of El Guettar Military historian Leo Barron talked about how General George Patton commanded troops in the ... Military historian Leo Barron talked about how General George Patton commanded troops in the Battle of El Guettar, which happened about a month after the February 1943 U.S. defeat in the Battle of Kasserine Pass. Mr. Barron is the author of "Patton's First Victory: How General George Patton Turned the Tide in North Africa and Defeated the Afrika Korps at El Guettar."
02:31 PM AKDT Approx. 31 min. The Communicators Bob Quinn AT&T AT&T's top lobbyist in Washington talks about the trial that began this week over AT&T's plan to ... AT&T's top lobbyist in Washington talks about the trial that began this week over AT&T's plan to buy Time Warner as well as other communications issues. The U.S. Justice Department brought an antitrust suit against AT&T, arguing that an AT&T-Time Warner merger would reduce competition, lead to higher monthly consumer bills, and slow the growth of new video models. AT&T lobbyist Robert Quinn also talks about the FCC's decision to change the way the internet is regulated and his belief that edge providers like Google and Facebook should be subject to the same regulations that AT&T and other internet service providers are. AT&T's top lobbyist in Washington talks about key communications issues - and about the trial that begins Monday over AT&T's plan to buy Time Warner. The U.S. Justice Department brought an antitrust suit, arguing that an AT&T-Time Warner merger would reduce competition, lead to higher monthly consumer bills, and slow the growth of new video models. AT&T lo 12:32 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Richard Hasen, "The Justice of Contradictions" Legal scholar Richard Hasen offered his analysis of Justice Scalia's time on the Supreme Court. Legal scholar Richard Hasen offered his analysis of Justice Scalia's time on the Supreme Court. 02:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. The Civil War Hospital Workers in Civil War America Historian and author Jane Schultz discussed women who were Civil War hospital workers. She is the ... Historian and author Jane Schultz discussed women who were Civil War hospital workers. She is the author of "Women at the Front: Hospital Workers in Civil War America." The Library of Virginia in Richmond, the American Civil War Museum and the University of Virginia Center for Civil War History co-hosted this talk as part of an annual Civil War symposium.
03:02 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Landmark Cases Plessy v. Ferguson Landmark Cases explored Plessy v. Ferguson, which came about after Homer Plessy, an African ... Landmark Cases explored Plessy v. Ferguson, which came about after Homer Plessy, an African American man, was arrested in New Orleans for taking a seat reserved for whites on a train. The Court's 7-1 decision established the "separate but equal" doctrine. Our guests were Ted Shaw of the University of North Carolina Law School and Michael Klarman of Harvard Law School. 01:40 PM AKDT Approx. 53 min. Bryan Garner, "Nino and Me" Legal scholar and editor in chief of "Black's Law Dictionary," Bryan Garner, recalled his ... Legal scholar and editor in chief of "Black's Law Dictionary," Bryan Garner, recalled his relationship with the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. 03:04 PM AKDT Approx. 55 min. Nancy Pelosi's Artifacts Donation to Smithsonian Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-California) became the first woman speaker of the U.S. House of ... Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-California) became the first woman speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007. In a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Ms. Pelosi donated objects from her 2007 swearing-in. The artifacts include her speaker's gavel, a copy of her speech and the suit she wore. The items are now part of the museum's political history collection.
04:35 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 53 min. March For Our Lives Rally Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for the "March for Our Lives" rally. It was ... Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for the "March for Our Lives" rally. It was organized by students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed in a shooting in February. They were joined by other students from around the country to call for stricter gun laws and to share how gun violence has affected their lives and communities. Artists performed including Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, and Lin-Manuel Mirana. 02:33 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Authors Discussion on Democracy New America Foundation's Yascha Mounk, MIT professor Daron Acemoglu and Politbot co-founder Mara ... New America Foundation's Yascha Mounk, MIT professor Daron Acemoglu and Politbot co-founder Mara Ramirez discuss the fate of democracy. 03:59 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Lectures in History New York City and Broadway in the 1960s Baruch College professors Vincent DiGirolamo & Elizabeth Wollman taught a class about New York ... Baruch College professors Vincent DiGirolamo & Elizabeth Wollman taught a class about New York City and Broadway in the 1960s. They describes the political culture of the time, the relationship between Broadway and off-Broadway productions, and how smaller theaters were often more experimental and responded to current issues such as Vietnam.
07:28 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 54 min. March For Our Lives Rally Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for the "March for Our Lives" rally. It was ... Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for the "March for Our Lives" rally. It was organized by students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed in a shooting in February. They were joined by other students from around the country to call for stricter gun laws and to share how gun violence has affected their lives and communities. Artists performed including Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, and Lin-Manuel Mirana. 04:01 PM AKDT Approx. 59 min. Benn Steil, "The Marshall Plan" Benn Steil, director of international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations, chronicled ... Benn Steil, director of international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations, chronicled the efforts to rebuild western Europe following World War II. 05:09 PM AKDT Approx. 50 min. World War II Battalion Commanders - Mediterranean Theater Steven Barry discussed the role of battalion commanders during the World War II North Africa ... Steven Barry discussed the role of battalion commanders during the World War II North Africa campaign. He is the author of "Battalion Commanders at War: U.S. Army Tactical Leadership in the Mediterranean Theater, 1942-1943." He spoke at a symposium hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kasserine Pass.
10:22 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. March For Our Lives Rally Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for what was called the "March for Our Lives" rally. ... Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for what was called the "March for Our Lives" rally. It was organized by students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida who survived the shooting that killed 17 people on February 14, 2018. Several of them addressed the rally calling for legislation for stricter gun laws. They were joined by many other students from around the country who shared their stories on how they've been affected by gun violence. Several artists performed at the event including Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Lin-Manuel Mirana and Ben Platt. 05:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. Mark Weinberg, "Movie Nights with the Reagans" Mark Weinberg, former speechwriter and advisor to President Ronald Reagan, recalled his many trips ... Mark Weinberg, former speechwriter and advisor to President Ronald Reagan, recalled his many trips to Camp David with the President and First Lady. 05:59 PM AKDT Approx. 42 min. Reel America President Lyndon Johnson Address to the Nation In a televised speech from the Oval Office, President Lyndon Johnson announced steps to limit the ... In a televised speech from the Oval Office, President Lyndon Johnson announced steps to limit the war in Vietnam, and his decision not to run for re-election in 1968. This video is courtesy of the LBJ Library.
12:08 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 52 min. March For Our Lives Rally Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for the "March for Our Lives" rally. It was ... Thousands gathered in downtown Washington, DC for the "March for Our Lives" rally. It was organized by students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed in a shooting in February. They were joined by other students from around the country to call for stricter gun laws and to share how gun violence has affected their lives and communities. Artists performed including Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, and Lin-Manuel Mirana. 06:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. After Words Sarah McBride, "Tomorrow Will Be Different" Human Rights Campaign press secretary Sarah McBride discusses her life as a transgender person and ... Human Rights Campaign press secretary Sarah McBride discusses her life as a transgender person and LGBTQ rights. She is interviewed by Vanita Gupta, former head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division during the Obama administration. 06:41 PM AKDT Approx. 33 min. Reel America Nixon in New Hampshire & Wisconsin 1968 This 1968 campaign film created for Republican Richard Nixon shows the former Vice President ... This 1968 campaign film created for Republican Richard Nixon shows the former Vice President meeting voters in New Hampshire and Wisconsin. Nixon went on to win primaries in both of these states on his way to securing the GOP nomination. He then defeated Democrat Hubert Humphrey and independent candidate George Wallace in the general election. This film is courtesy of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
03:00 AM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. 2 min. LIVE Washington Journal 03/25/2018 07:03 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. 2018 National Book Critics Circle Awards Presentation of the 2018 National Book Critics Circle Awards chosen by nearly 1,000 critics, ... Presentation of the 2018 National Book Critics Circle Awards chosen by nearly 1,000 critics, authors, and members of the publishing world. 07:14 PM AKDT Approx. 46 min. U.S. Army Air Forces in Africa and Italy, 1942-43 Military historian Christopher Rein talked about his book, "The North African Air Campaign: U.S. ... Military historian Christopher Rein talked about his book, "The North African Air Campaign: U.S. Army Air Forces from El Alamein to Salerno." Mr. Rein described how the fledgling U.S. Army Air Forces supported ground operations in 1942 and 1943 and helped rid the North African skies of the previously dominant German Luftwaffe. This talk was part of a symposium commemorating the 75th anniversary of the February 1943 Battle of Kasserine Pass.
06:02 AM AKDT Approx. 33 min. Newsmakers Sen. Patrick Leahy Sen. Patrick Leahy, Appropriations Cmte Vice Chair, talks about a $1.3 trillion Omnibus spending ... Sen. Patrick Leahy, Appropriations Cmte Vice Chair, talks about a $1.3 trillion Omnibus spending bill that the Senate passed early Friday morning. It's now passed both chambers and the President was set to sign the bill, averting a government shutdown. 08:30 PM AKDT Approx. 59 min. Matthew Kroenig, "The Logic of American Nuclear Strategy" Georgetown University professor Matthew Kroenig argued that the U.S. should maintain a nuclear ... Georgetown University professor Matthew Kroenig argued that the U.S. should maintain a nuclear weapons arsenal that goes beyond second-strike capability. 08:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Lectures in History New York City and Broadway in the 1960s Baruch College professors Vincent DiGirolamo & Elizabeth Wollman taught a class about New York ... Baruch College professors Vincent DiGirolamo & Elizabeth Wollman taught a class about New York City and Broadway in the 1960s. They describes the political culture of the time, the relationship between Broadway and off-Broadway productions, and how smaller theaters were often more experimental and responded to current issues such as Vietnam.
06:35 AM AKDT Approx. 42 min. President Trump Remarks on Opioid Crisis President Trump addressed a crowd in Manchester, New Hampshire to talk about the opioid epidemic ... President Trump addressed a crowd in Manchester, New Hampshire to talk about the opioid epidemic in the U.S. He stated that the U.S. needed to get tougher on big drug pushers and that toughness would include the death penalty. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and the parents of Adam Moser, who died from a drug overdose, also gave brief remarks at this event. 09:29 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Vicki Huddleston, "Our Woman in Havana" & Robin Lloyd, "Harbor of Spies" Former ambassador Vicki Huddleston, author of "Our Woman in Havana," and novelist Robin Lloyd, ... Former ambassador Vicki Huddleston, author of "Our Woman in Havana," and novelist Robin Lloyd, author of "Harbor of Spies," talked about the relationship between Cuba and the United States. 09:10 PM AKDT Approx. 50 min. World War II Battalion Commanders - Mediterranean Theater Steven Barry discussed the role of battalion commanders during the World War II North Africa ... Steven Barry discussed the role of battalion commanders during the World War II North Africa campaign. He is the author of "Battalion Commanders at War: U.S. Army Tactical Leadership in the Mediterranean Theater, 1942-1943." He spoke at a symposium hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kasserine Pass.
07:17 AM AKDT Approx. 9 hr. 43 min. Washington This Week Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the ... Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country. 10:40 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Brad Smith, "The Future Computed" Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, discussed artificial intelligence and how it will impact ... Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, discussed artificial intelligence and how it will impact society and the workforce. 10:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. History Bookshelf Michael Wallis, "David Crockett" In his book Michael Wallis recalls the life of frontiersmen and politician David 'Davy' Crockett ... In his book Michael Wallis recalls the life of frontiersmen and politician David 'Davy' Crockett (1786-1836). Mr. Wallis reports on Davy Crockett's childhood in eastern Tennessee and his many childhood adventures that became fodder for his renowned stories of living on the frontier as well as his election to Congress as a representative from Tennessee in 1826. Davy Crockett was killed at the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836. Speaking at a Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, he also talked about his book about Pretty Boy Floyd and the historical panorama The Wild West: 365 Days. That book was co-authored by his wife, who read passages. Mr. Wallis also responded to questions from members of the audience.
05:00 PM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. Emily Dufton, "Grass Roots" Center for Public Integrity Fellow Emily Dufton examined the history and the fight for and against ... Center for Public Integrity Fellow Emily Dufton examined the history and the fight for and against marijuana in the United States. 11:05 PM AKDT Approx. 50 min. Gen. George Patton and the 1943 Battle of El Guettar Military historian Leo Barron talked about how General George Patton commanded troops in the ... Military historian Leo Barron talked about how General George Patton commanded troops in the Battle of El Guettar, which happened about a month after the February 1943 U.S. defeat in the Battle of Kasserine Pass. Mr. Barron is the author of "Patton's First Victory: How General George Patton Turned the Tide in North Africa and Defeated the Afrika Korps at El Guettar."
01:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. Scott Kelly, "Endurance" Astronaut Scott Kelly recalls his time in space at the 10th annual Tucson Festival of Books. Astronaut Scott Kelly recalls his time in space at the 10th annual Tucson Festival of Books. 11:55 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 45 min. Oral Histories Russ Campbell West Point Interview This is an interview with U.S. Military Academy graduate Russ Campbell, who served as an artillery ... This is an interview with U.S. Military Academy graduate Russ Campbell, who served as an artillery forward observer in Vietnam. He talked about the Tet Offensive and a failed mission to rescue an American POW. He also recounted his flashbacks from the war after 9/11, when he was responsible for setting up a command post after the bank where he worked was destroyed in the World Trade Center collapse. The interview is held by The West Point Center for Oral History.
02:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. History Bookshelf Scott Shapiro, "The Internationalists" Yale University Law Professor Scott Shapiro discussed the 1928 international agreement to outlaw ... Yale University Law Professor Scott Shapiro discussed the 1928 international agreement to outlaw war. 01:40 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. World War II Battle of Kasserine Pass Military historian Robert Citino talked about the events leading up to and during the 1943 Battle ... Military historian Robert Citino talked about the events leading up to and during the 1943 Battle of Kasserine Pass in Tunisia. It was the first time the U.S. Army fought against German and Italian forces in Africa during World War II. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans hosted the symposium to mark the 75th anniversary of the battle.
03:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Authors Discussion on Democracy New America Foundation's Yascha Mounk, MIT professor Daron Acemoglu and Politbot co-founder Mara ... New America Foundation's Yascha Mounk, MIT professor Daron Acemoglu and Politbot co-founder Mara Ramirez discuss the fate of democracy. 02:40 AM AKDT Approx. 50 min. Gen. George Patton and the 1943 Battle of El Guettar Military historian Leo Barron talked about how General George Patton commanded troops in the ... Military historian Leo Barron talked about how General George Patton commanded troops in the Battle of El Guettar, which happened about a month after the February 1943 U.S. defeat in the Battle of Kasserine Pass. Mr. Barron is the author of "Patton's First Victory: How General George Patton Turned the Tide in North Africa and Defeated the Afrika Korps at El Guettar."
04:30 AM AKDT Approx. 46 min. Scott Horton, "Fool's Errand" Scott Horton, managing director of the Libertarian Institute and host of Antiwar Radio, argued ... Scott Horton, managing director of the Libertarian Institute and host of Antiwar Radio, argued that it is time to end the war in Afghanistan. 03:30 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. History Bookshelf Gerard Magliocca, "American Founding Son" Gerard Magliocca talked about his book, American Founding Son: John Bingham and the Invention of ... Gerard Magliocca talked about his book, American Founding Son: John Bingham and the Invention of the Fourteenth Amendment, in which he recounts the life of lawyer and Ohio Congressman John Bingham, responsible for drafting Section One of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution that guarantees equal treatment to all Americans. In his book, the author reports that Bingham, an antislavery lawyer, played a critical role in policy toward Confederate states following the Civil War and worked to impeach President Andrew Johnson. Mr. Magliocca spoke at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
05:16 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Joshua Freeman, "Behemoth" Joshua Freeman, history professor at Queens College, examined how the onset of factory production ... Joshua Freeman, history professor at Queens College, examined how the onset of factory production impacted the world's social, economic, and political norms. 04:30 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LIVE 1968 - America in Turmoil Presidential Campaign In the end, it was Democrat Hubert Humphrey vs. Republican Richard Nixon. But the cast of ... In the end, it was Democrat Hubert Humphrey vs. Republican Richard Nixon. But the cast of characters dominating 1968 presidential politics included LBJ, Eugene McCarthy, Robert F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, George Romney, Nelson Rockefeller and third-party candidate George Wallace. Before it was over, the sitting president was out of the race, another Kennedy was assassinated, violent clashes between Chicago police and protesters dominated television coverage of the Democratic National Convention, and Richard Nixon had won a decisive victory. Guests were 1968 Nixon campaign staffer and political commentator Pat Buchanan and Barbara Perry, director of presidential studies at the University of Virginia's Miller Center.
06:30 AM AKDT Approx. 52 min. Brad Meltzer, "The Escape Artist" Brad Meltzer provided a fictional account of an employee at Dover Air Force Base, the military ... Brad Meltzer provided a fictional account of an employee at Dover Air Force Base, the military site where the remains of military personnel that have been killed abroad first arrive when brought back to the United States. 06:00 AM AKDT Approx. 41 min. Reel America President Lyndon Johnson Address to the Nation In a televised speech from the Oval Office, President Lyndon Johnson announced steps to limit the ... In a televised speech from the Oval Office, President Lyndon Johnson announced steps to limit the war in Vietnam, and his decision not to run for re-election in 1968. This video is courtesy of the LBJ Library.
06:41 AM AKDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America Nixon in New Hampshire & Wisconsin 1968 This 1968 campaign film created for Republican Richard Nixon shows the former Vice President ... This 1968 campaign film created for Republican Richard Nixon shows the former Vice President meeting voters in New Hampshire and Wisconsin. Nixon went on to win primaries in both of these states on his way to securing the GOP nomination. He then defeated Democrat Hubert Humphrey and independent candidate George Wallace in the general election. This film is courtesy of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
07:11 AM AKDT Approx. 12 hr. 49 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.