C-SPAN Schedule

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12:00 AM EST Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 6 hr. 49 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2:00 AM EST Approx. 4 hr. 18 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
7:00 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. 59 min. LIVE Washington Journal 12/15/2018 6:49 AM EST Approx. 13 min. HHS Secretary Alex Azar at Axios Health Care Forum Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar was interviewed about health care by Axios. He ... Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar was interviewed about health care by Axios. He talked about the Trump administration's efforts to reduce health care costs and what direction those efforts would take in 2019. 6:18 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. House Oversight Subcmte Hearing on "Back Door" Spending By Federal Agencies Lawmakers on a House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee heard testimony on "back door" ... Lawmakers on a House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee heard testimony on "back door" spending by federal agencies. Representatives from the Government Accountability Office talked about their research into mandatory spending practices at Executive Branch agencies and about the ways Congress could change appropriations and oversight laws to more tightly control spending in many of these areas. One Democrat, Rep. Matt Cartwright of Pennsylvania, questioned use of the wording "back door spending," saying he did not want to throw into question the importance of mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare.
9:59 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. 17 min. Judiciary, FBI and Homeland Officials Testify on Chinese Espionage Top officials with the Homeland Security and Justice Departments as well as the FBI testified on ... Top officials with the Homeland Security and Justice Departments as well as the FBI testified on China's non-traditional espionage efforts against the United States. Topics included concerns over China's 2025 industrial and technology strategy, criminal cases against Chinese employees accused of espionage, and how the departments can share information more effectively. Later, a second panel of China experts gave policy recommendations and analysis of China's motivations. 7:02 AM EST Approx. 13 min. Senator Tim Kaine D-VA at Axios Health Care Forum Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, ... Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, was interviewed about health care by Axios. He talked about areas of agreement and disagreement on health care policy between Democrats and Republicans. 7:25 AM EST Approx. 35 min. Politico Women Rule Summit Panel on Gender Discrimination and on the Basis of Sex Movie Actress Felicity Jones, who plays Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in the movie "On the ... Actress Felicity Jones, who plays Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in the movie "On the Basis of Sex" talked about gender discrimination and equality at Politico's "Women Rule" Summit in Washington, DC. The movie's director and writer also participated in the conversation. The writer is Justice Ginsburg's nephew.
12:16 PM EST Approx. 31 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Orrin Hatch Farewell Speech Senator Orrin Hatch delivered farewell remarks on the Senate floor to his colleagues. The Utah ... Senator Orrin Hatch delivered farewell remarks on the Senate floor to his colleagues. The Utah Republican lamented that the Senate has become a more partisan institution and that compromise is now 'synonymous with surrender.' Senator Hatch was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1976. 7:15 AM EST Approx. 20 min. Representative Seth Moulton D-MA at Axios Health Care Forum Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) was interviewed about health care by Axios. He talked about his ... Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) was interviewed about health care by Axios. He talked about his own experience with the Veterans Administration health care system and ways he would like to see the U.S. health care system changed in coming years. 8:00 AM EST Approx. 35 min. Reel America Conversation on Women's Rights - 1974 The National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year 1975 sponsored this ... The 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.
12:47 PM EST Approx. 11 min. Washington Journal Nathaniel Weixel The Hill's Nathaniel Weixel discussed the latest on ACA open enrollment and how health care is ... The Hill's Nathaniel Weixel discussed the latest on ACA open enrollment and how health care is playing out post-midterms. 7:35 AM EST Approx. 25 min. Politico Women Rule Summit with White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders spoke at Politico's annual "Women Rule" conference in ... White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders spoke at Politico's annual "Women Rule" conference in Washington, DC, where she answered questions about her approach to press briefings, the impact of the job on her personal life, and reaction to President Trump's latest exchange with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer in the Oval Office. 8:35 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. Populist Politics and Politicians in American History A conservative scholar and a liberal historian explored the concept of populism and its role in ... A 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.
12:58 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. House Oversight Subcmte Hearing on "Back Door" Spending By Federal Agencies Lawmakers on a House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee heard testimony on "back door" ... Lawmakers on a House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee heard testimony on "back door" spending by federal agencies. Representatives from the Government Accountability Office talked about their research into mandatory spending practices at Executive Branch agencies and about the ways Congress could change appropriations and oversight laws to more tightly control spending in many of these areas. One Democrat, Rep. Matt Cartwright of Pennsylvania, questioned use of the wording "back door spending," saying he did not want to throw into question the importance of mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare. 8:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. David Blight, "Frederick Douglass" Yale University history professor David Blight recalled the life of public intellectual and ... Yale University history professor David Blight recalled the life of public intellectual and orator, Frederick Douglass (1818-1895). He was joined in conversation by Eddie Glaude, chair of the Center for African American Studies at Princeton University. 10:00 AM EST Approx. 55 min. American Artifacts U.S. Army World War I Exhibit We toured the "Good-Bye Broadway, Hello France" centennial exhibit at the U.S. Army Heritage and ... We 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.
2:01 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. LIVE Freedom Forum Institute Discussion on Role of Special Counsels The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosts a discussion on the role of special counsels. ... The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosts a discussion on the role of special counsels. Among the speakers are former U.S. Solicitor General Ken Starr, who served as the independent counsel investigating the Clinton administration. 9:06 AM EST Approx. 4 min. Andrew Arnold, "Pocket Guide" Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Andrew Arnold about his ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Andrew Arnold about his "Pocket Guide to the US Constitution." 10:55 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. The Continental Army at Valley Forge Co-authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin talked about their book "Valley Forge," and described how the ... Co-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.
3:34 PM EST Approx. 16 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Claire McCaskill Farewell Speech After twelve years of service in the U.S. Senate, Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill gave her ... After twelve years of service in the U.S. Senate, Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill gave her farewell speech from the Senate floor. She thanked her colleagues and staff and reflected on her time being a Senator. After her speech her colleagues hugged and greeted her. 9:10 AM EST Approx. 50 min. Keach Hagey, "The King of Content" Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey recounted the life and career of Sumner Redstone, whose ... Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey recounted the life and career of Sumner Redstone, whose media empire includes CBS, Viacom, Simon & Schuster, and Showcase Cinemas. 11:55 AM EST Approx. 15 min. Civil War and Origins of Lawrence Lawrence was known as the center for the resistance against the Confederacy during the Civil War. ... Lawrence was known as the center for the resistance against the Confederacy during the Civil War. Steve Novack, Executive Director at the Watkins Museum of History, explained the origins of the city, and why Quantrill's Raiders burnt it to the ground during the Civil War.
3:50 PM EST Approx. 2 hr. 14 min. Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Customs and Border Protection (CPB) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan testified at an oversight hearing ... Customs and Border Protection (CPB) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He provided an update on border security operations and immigration enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border. Lawmakers questioned the CBP commissioner about the the use of force against migrants trying to cross the border near Tijuana, Mexico on November 25, 2018. Mr. McAleenan said migrants "were assaultive in their behavior" and the use of pepper spray and tear gas was within the agency's protocols. He emphasized that women and children were "absolutely not" intentionally targeted with tear gas. Other topics addressed included border wall construction and counter narcotics operations. 10:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. Greg Miller, "The Apprentice" Washington Post national security reporter Greg Miller reported on Russia's interference in the ... Washington Post national security reporter Greg Miller reported on Russia's interference in the 2016 election. 12:10 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. The Presidency Woodrow Wilson's Vision for Global Relations In 1968, Congress created the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. as the nation's memorial to ... In 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.
6:04 PM EST Approx. 5 min. Interview Sarah Ferris Politico Congressional Reporter Sarah Ferris discussed the status of government funding talks ... Politico Congressional Reporter Sarah Ferris discussed the status of government funding talks between Congress and the White House ahead of December 21 midnight deadline and possible options to prevent a shutdown. 11:00 AM EST Approx. 59 min. Richard Brookhiser, "John Marshall" The National Review's Richard Brookhiser recalled the life of the Supreme Court's fourth chief ... The National Review's Richard Brookhiser recalled the life of the Supreme Court's fourth chief justice, John Marshall. 1:21 PM EST Approx. 9 min. Tour of Lawrence, Kansas Tour the city of Lawrence, Kansas with local historian and John Brown impersonator Kerry ... Tour the city of Lawrence, Kansas with local historian and John Brown impersonator Kerry Altenbernd as he took our cameras through the city to highlight its history.
6:09 PM EST Approx. 16 min. President Trump at Arlington National Cemetery President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery to see the work of volunteers from "Wreaths ... President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery to see the work of volunteers from "Wreaths Across America," who placed wreaths on headstones for the holiday season. At the end of his visit, he answered a reporter's question on the recent court ruling which said the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. 11:59 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Book TV visits Lawrence, KS The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Lawrence, Kansas to learn about its literary community. The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Lawrence, Kansas to learn about its literary community. 1:30 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. World War II Incarceration of Japanese Americans Retired Los Angeles County Judge Lance Ito talked about the struggles of Japanese Americans forced ... Retired 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.
6:25 PM EST Approx. 5 min. Democratic Weekly Address California Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard delivered the Deomcratic weekly address. She ... California Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard delivered the Deomcratic weekly address. She talked about the December 21st government funding deadline. 1:15 PM EST Approx. 46 min. Mary Jo McConahay, "The Tango War" Journalist Mary Jo McConahay provided a history of Latin American involvement in World War II, as ... Journalist Mary Jo McConahay provided a history of Latin American involvement in World War II, as both the Allied and the Axis powers vied for its support. 2:44 PM EST Approx. 11 min. Wilcox Collection The Wilcox Collection is one of the largest assemblages of American left and right wing political ... The Wilcox Collection is one of the largest assemblages of American left and right wing political literature in the country. Curator of the Wilcox Collection Becky Schulte highlighted items within the collection that document 20th and 21st century political movements in the United States.
6:30 PM EST Approx. 32 min. The Communicators Ajit Pai, FCC Chair FCC Chairman Ajit Pai talks about FCC issues during the first 2 years of his chairmanship & looks ... FCC Chairman Ajit Pai talks about FCC issues during the first 2 years of his chairmanship & looks ahead to next year. 2:01 PM EST Approx. 50 min. Nathaniel Philbrick, "In the Hurricane's Eye" Nathaniel Philbrick provided a history of the Revolutionary War's Battle of the Chesapeake; which ... Nathaniel Philbrick provided a history of the Revolutionary War's Battle of the Chesapeake; which was integral to the Continental Army's eventual victory. 2:55 PM EST Approx. 38 min. American Artifacts The Year 1968 in Images We toured the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. to see the one-room ... We 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.
7:02 PM EST Approx. 58 min. National Press Foundation 2019 Policy & Politics Preview Part 3 The National Press Foundation hosted a series of discussions with congressional and White House ... The National Press Foundation hosted a series of discussions with congressional and White House correspondents to preview the 116th Congress and the third year of the Trump administration. In this portion, experts from think tanks focused on government oversight talked about likely lines of inquiry of Congressional oversight during the 116th Congress. 2:51 PM EST Approx. 56 min. History Bookshelf Stephen Carter, "Invisible" Yale University law professor Stephen Carter recalled the life of his grandmother, Eunice Hunton ... Yale University law professor Stephen Carter recalled the life of his grandmother, Eunice Hunton Carter, an attorney who was a member of legal teams in the 1930s and '40s responsible for the disruption of organized crime in New York City. The author noted that Ms. Carter, the granddaughter of slaves, gained great notoriety for her work, despite the prejudices she faced throughout her career. 3:33 PM EST Approx. 27 min. American Artifacts Dole Institute of Politics Bob Dole served Kansas in the Congress from 1961 to 1996, when he became the Republican ... Bob Dole served Kansas in the Congress from 1961 to 1996, when he became the Republican Presidential nominee. Audrey Coleman, Assistant Director and Senior Archivist at the Dole Institute of Politics shared stories about the Senator's life and career, and highlighted his legislative accomplishments.
8:00 PM EST Approx. 33 min. Conversations with Retiring Members - Sen. Claire McCaskill D-MO Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on her career and ... Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on her career and time in the U.S. Senate. 3:47 PM EST Approx. 13 min. Mark Leibovich "Big Game" Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Mark Leibovich about the ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Mark Leibovich about the current challenges facing the NFL. 4:00 PM EST Approx. 59 min. History Bookshelf Nick Bunker, "An Empire on the Edge" Nick Bunker talked about his book, "An Empire on the Edge: How Britain Came to Fight America," ... Nick 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.
8:33 PM EST Approx. 27 min. Conversations with Retiring Members - Rep. Mark Sanford U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on his ... U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on his career and time in Congress. 4:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. Susan Orlean, "The Library Book" New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean recounted the Los Angeles Public Library Fire of 1986. New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean recounted the Los Angeles Public Library Fire of 1986. 4:59 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. American Women in World War I France During the Spanish-American War, the YMCA initiated a program to recruit women to bring a little ... During 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."
9:00 PM EST Approx. 48 min. Conversations with Retiring Members - Rep. Dana Rohrabacher R-California U.S. Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on ... U.S. Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on his career and time in Congress. 5:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. History Bookshelf John Shaw, "Rising Star, Setting Sun" John Shaw recounted the presidential transition between Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy; ... John Shaw recounted the presidential transition between Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy; from Kennedy's close election victory on November 8, 1960, to his inauguration on January 20, 1961. 5:59 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. The Civil War Women During the Civil War Historian Catherine Clinton talked about the wide range of roles women took on during the Civil ... Historian 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.
9:48 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Freedom Forum Institute Discussion on Role of Special Counsels The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a discussion on the role of special counsels. ... The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a discussion on the role of special counsels. Among the speakers were former Clinton and Carter administration official Stuart Eizenstat, George Washington University Public Interest Law Professor Jonathan Turley and former U.S. Solicitor General Ken Starr, who served as the independent counsel investigating the Clinton administration. They also talked about media coverage of ongoing investigations and special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and the Trump campaign. 6:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. David Auerbach, "Bitwise, A Life in Code" Software Engineer David Auerbach described how algorithms and computers inform our understanding ... Software Engineer David Auerbach described how algorithms and computers inform our understanding of the world. 7:00 PM EST Approx. 59 min. The Civil War Women and African Americans at Gettysburg Author Margaret Creighton talked about women and African Americans at Battle of Gettysburg and how ... Author 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.
11:18 PM EST Approx. 15 min. President Trump at Arlington National Cemetery President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery to see the work of volunteers from "Wreaths ... President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery to see the work of volunteers from "Wreaths Across America," who placed wreaths on headstones for the holiday season. At the end of his visit, he answered a reporter's question on the recent court ruling which said the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. 7:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. Antony Beevor, "The Battle of Arnhem" Military historian Antony Beevor provided a history of the Battle of Arnhem, a failed Allied ... Military historian Antony Beevor provided a history of the Battle of Arnhem, a failed Allied operation that resulted in the deaths of 17,000 soldiers in September 1944. 7:59 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Lectures in History Dwight Eisenhower and 1950s Political Advertising Purdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the ... Purdue 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.
11:33 PM EST Approx. 33 min. Conversations with Retiring Members - Sen. Claire McCaskill D-MO Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on her career and ... Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on her career and time in the U.S. Senate. 8:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. Michelle Obama's Book Tour for "Becoming" Former First Lady Michelle Obama reflected on her life and time in the White House. Former First Lady Michelle Obama reflected on her life and time in the White House. 9:15 PM EST Approx. 14 min. Civil War and Origins of Lawrence Lawrence was known as the center for the resistance against the Confederacy during the Civil War. ... Lawrence was known as the center for the resistance against the Confederacy during the Civil War. Steve Novack, Executive Director at the Watkins Museum of History, explained the origins of the city, and why Quantrill's Raiders burnt it to the ground during the Civil War.
12:06 AM EST Approx. 26 min. Conversations with Retiring Members - Rep. Mark Sanford U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on his ... U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on his career and time in Congress. 9:59 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. After Words David Bossie & Corey Lewandowski, "Trump's Enemies" Citizens United's David Bossie & fmr. Trump Campaign manager Corey Lewandowski argued that ... Citizens United's David Bossie & fmr. Trump Campaign manager Corey Lewandowski argued that Washington bureaucrats are seeking to undermine the presidency of Donald Trump. They're interviewed by investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson, author of "Smear." 9:29 PM EST Approx. 17 min. Native American Activism in the 1970s Oklahoma State University professor Jared Eberle talked about Native American activism in the ... Oklahoma 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.
12:32 AM EST Approx. 48 min. Conversations with Retiring Members - Rep. Dana Rohrabacher R-California U.S. Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on ... U.S. Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) sat down with C-SPAN for an interview to reflect on his career and time in Congress. 11:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. Adam Hochschild, "Lessons from a Dark Time and Other Essays" Adam Hochschild discussed his essays on the fight for social justice around the world. Adam Hochschild discussed his essays on the fight for social justice around the world. 9:46 PM EST Approx. 13 min. Robert Miller House The Robert Miller House is one of the few structures in Lawrence that survived Quantrill's Raid in ... The Robert Miller House is one of the few structures in Lawrence that survived Quantrill's Raid in 1863. The Miller's were abolitionists who moved to Kansas prior to the Civil War and offered their home as a stop for run-away slaves on the Underground Railroad. The current property owner and retired University of Kansas Professor, Dennis Dailey, shared the story of the Miller home and why he thought the raiders may have spared the home.
1:20 AM EST Approx. 40 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Joe Donnelly D-IN Farewell Speech Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN) delivered his farewell speech to his Senate colleagues. He spoke about ... Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN) delivered his farewell speech to his Senate colleagues. He spoke about some of the issues he worked on while in Congress including veteran suicides and the opioid crisis. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Douglas Mastriano, "Thunder in the Argonne" Douglas Mastriano talked about the defense of the Argonne Forest and Meuse River Valley by Gen. ... Douglas Mastriano talked about the defense of the Argonne Forest and Meuse River Valley by Gen. John Pershing and his Doughboys during World War One. 9:59 PM EST Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Debrief, Apollo 8" - 1969 NASA Film This film documents NASA's December 21 to December 27, 1968 manned mission to orbit the Moon. The ... This 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.
2:00 AM EST Approx. 57 min. National Press Foundation 2019 Policy & Politics Preview Part 2 The National Press Foundation hosted a series of discussions with congressional and White House ... The National Press Foundation hosted a series of discussions with congressional and White House correspondents to preview the 116th Congress and the third year of the Trump administration. In this portion, reporters talked about which stories were likely to dominate coverage of the White House in 2019. 1:17 AM EST Approx. 47 min. Karen Swallow Prior, "On Reading Well" Liberty University English professor Karen Prior talked about the value in reading great ... Liberty University English professor Karen Prior talked about the value in reading great literature. 10:29 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. U.S. Army Photographers in Vietnam In 1962, President Kennedy authorized the creation of the Department of the Army Special ... In 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.
2:57 AM EST Approx. 24 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Bernie Sanders I-VT & Sen. Bob Corker R-TN on Yemen War Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) came to the Senate floor to discuss his opposition to the war in ... Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) came to the Senate floor to discuss his opposition to the war in Yemen, calling it a "humanitarian and strategic disaster." He also spoke in favor of a resolution he offered that would end U.S. military assistance in the region. Afterward, Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) also spoke about the resolution. 2:04 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. Francis Fukuyama, "Identity" Stanford Professor Francis Fukuyama explored how to move past identity politics and return to ... Stanford Professor Francis Fukuyama explored how to move past identity politics and return to civil discourse. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Lectures in History Dwight Eisenhower and 1950s Political Advertising Purdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the ... Purdue 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.
3:21 AM EST Approx. 38 min. U.S. Senate Sens Menendez D-NJ, Corker R-TN, Young R-IN & Inhofe R-OK on Yemen War Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) spoke about the pending resolution to end ... Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) spoke about the pending resolution to end U.S. military assistance in Yemen. Afterward, Senator Todd Young (R-IN) offered an amendment that would prohibit the resumption of U.S. air refueling of Saudi aircraft engaged in the civil war in Yemen. 3:33 AM EST Approx. 54 min. Jeanne Marie Laskas, "To Obama" New York Times Magazine's Jeanne Marie Laskas discussed letters from Americans that President ... New York Times Magazine's Jeanne Marie Laskas discussed letters from Americans that President Obama received and responded to while in office. 1:16 AM EST Approx. 14 min. Civil War and Origins of Lawrence Lawrence was known as the center for the resistance against the Confederacy during the Civil War. ... Lawrence was known as the center for the resistance against the Confederacy during the Civil War. Steve Novack, Executive Director at the Watkins Museum of History, explained the origins of the city, and why Quantrill's Raiders burnt it to the ground during the Civil War.
3:59 AM EST Approx. 14 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Chris Murphy D-CT on Yemen War Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) spoke about the pending resolution to end ... Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) spoke about the pending resolution to end U.S. military assistance in Yemen. Afterward, Senator Todd Young (R-IN) offered an amendment that would prohibit the resumption of U.S. air refueling of Saudi aircraft engaged in the civil war in Yemen. 4:27 AM EST Approx. 55 min. Andy Puzder, "The Capitalist Comeback" Former CEO of Carl's Jr., Andy Puzder, discussed his book, "The Capitalist Comeback." Former CEO of Carl's Jr., Andy Puzder, discussed his book, "The Capitalist Comeback." 1:30 AM EST Approx. 17 min. Native American Activism in the 1970s Oklahoma State University professor Jared Eberle talked about Native American activism in the ... Oklahoma 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.
4:13 AM EST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Ben Cardin D-MD on Yemen War Senator Ben Cardin spoke on the floor about the pending resolution to end U.S. military assistance ... Senator Ben Cardin spoke on the floor about the pending resolution to end U.S. military assistance in Yemen. 5:22 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Roy Scranton, "We're Doomed. Now What?" University of Notre Dame professor Roy Scranton explores climate change, war, violence, and more. University of Notre Dame professor Roy Scranton explores climate change, war, violence, and more. 1:47 AM EST Approx. 13 min. Wilcox Collection The Wilcox Collection is one of the largest assemblages of American left and right wing political ... The Wilcox Collection is one of the largest assemblages of American left and right wing political literature in the country. Curator of the Wilcox Collection Becky Schulte highlighted items within the collection that document 20th and 21st century political movements in the United States.
4:21 AM EST Approx. 24 min. U.S. Senate Senators Lee R-UT & Peters D-MI on Yemen War Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) & Gary Peters (D-MI) spoke on the floor about the pending resolution to ... Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) & Gary Peters (D-MI) spoke on the floor about the pending resolution to end U.S. military assistance in Yemen. They both cited the improtance of addressing the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the murder of journalists Jamal Khashoggi. 6:28 AM EST Approx. 24 min. Interview with Justice Sonia Sotomayor, "The Beloved World Of Sonia Sotomayor" BookTV talked to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about her path to the High Court. BookTV talked to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about her path to the High Court. 2:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. History Bookshelf Nick Bunker, "An Empire on the Edge" Nick Bunker talked about his book, "An Empire on the Edge: How Britain Came to Fight America," ... Nick 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.
4:45 AM EST Approx. 19 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Dan Sullivan R-AK on Yemen War Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the floor about the pending resolution to end U.S. military ... Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the floor about the pending resolution to end U.S. military assistance in Yemen. The Senator from Alaska explained the constitutional arguments for the proposed resolutions and provided his opinions on each. 6:52 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Jon Haidt and Greg Lukianoff, "The Coddling of the American Mind" Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), and ... Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), and professor Jon Haidt argued that a variety of social and societal trends have led to a weakening of diverse viewpoints on college campuses. 3:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. American Women in World War I France During the Spanish-American War, the YMCA initiated a program to recruit women to bring a little ... During 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."
5:04 AM EST Approx. 24 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Blumenthal D-CT on Yemen War Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the floor about the pending resolution to end U.S. ... Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the floor about the pending resolution to end U.S. military assistance in Yemen. He described the humanitarian crisis in Yemen as the result of a "Saudi-led attack on Yemen" and called for the Saudi government to be held accountable. 4:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. The Civil War Women During the Civil War Historian Catherine Clinton talked about the wide range of roles women took on during the Civil ... Historian 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.
5:28 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Freedom Forum Institute Discussion on Role of Special Counsels The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a discussion on the role of special counsels. ... The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a discussion on the role of special counsels. Among the speakers were former Clinton and Carter administration official Stuart Eizenstat, George Washington University Public Interest Law Professor Jonathan Turley and former U.S. Solicitor General Ken Starr, who served as the independent counsel investigating the Clinton administration. They also talked about media coverage of ongoing investigations and special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and the Trump campaign. 5:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. The Civil War Women and African Americans at Gettysburg Author Margaret Creighton talked about women and African Americans at Battle of Gettysburg and how ... Author 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.
6:59 AM EST Approx. 17 hr. 1 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 6:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. World War II Incarceration of Japanese Americans Retired Los Angeles County Judge Lance Ito talked about the struggles of Japanese Americans forced ... Retired 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.
7:13 AM EST Approx. 16 hr. 47 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.