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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. 6:31 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Van Jackson, "On the Brink" Van Jackson, who worked on U.S.-North Korea nuclear negotiations during the Obama administration, ... Van Jackson, who worked on U.S.-North Korea nuclear negotiations during the Obama administration, talked about the threat of nuclear war between the U.S. and North Korea today. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 5 hr. 59 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
7:00 AM EST Approx. 3 hr. 2 min. LIVE Washington Journal 02/17/2019 7:45 AM EST Approx. 55 min. Creating the Well-Read Black Girl Anthology Editor Glory Edim and contributors Mahogany Browne, Renee Watson, Veronica Chambers, Carla ... Editor Glory Edim and contributors Mahogany Browne, Renee Watson, Veronica Chambers, Carla Bruce-Eddings, and Bsrat Mezghebe talked about the "Well-Read Black Girl Anthology." 5:59 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. 1 min. Anti-Monopoly Laws and Attitudes Past and Present Two historians and a legal scholar discussed anti-monopoly laws and attitudes towards large ... Two historians and a legal scholar discussed anti-monopoly laws and attitudes towards large corporations in U.S. history from 1788 to the present day. The University of Florida's Bob Graham Center for Public Service hosted this event as part of a series on the history of capitalism.
10:02 AM EST Approx. 35 min. Newsmakers Randi Weingarten, AFT President American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten talks about education issues - strikes ... American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten talks about education issues - strikes & teacher pay, what Congress should do about education now that Democrats lead one chamber, and Trump Administration education policy 8:40 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Richard Gergel, "Unexampled Courage" Federal Judge Richard Gergel recalled the blinding of African American World War II veteran Isaac ... Federal Judge Richard Gergel recalled the blinding of African American World War II veteran Isaac Woodard by South Carolina police in 1946 and the subsequent political and judicial response. Judge Gergel was joined in conversation by Isaac Woodward's nephew, Robert Young, and NAACP Legal Defense Fund president, Sherrilyn Ifill. 8:00 AM EST Approx. 50 min. History Bookshelf David Grann, "Killers of the Flower Moon" David Grann talked about his book "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of ... David Grann talked about his book "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI," in which he recalls the murders of members of the Osage Indian nation in the 1920s. Mr. Grann reports that the Osage, wealthy from oil reserves on their land in Oklahoma, became murder targets. After twenty-four deaths, the newly formed FBI launched one of its first investigations.
10:37 AM EST Approx. 51 min. President Trump's Remarks on Border Security President Trump delivered remarks in the White House Rose Garden to declare a national emergency ... President Trump delivered remarks in the White House Rose Garden to declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. The president also addressed trade negotiations with China, the U.S. economy and his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam. 10:00 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. Book TV Visits Springfield, Illinois The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Springfield, Illinois, to explore its literary community. The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Springfield, Illinois, to explore its literary community. 8:50 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. The Suffrage Movement & the 19th Amendment This program was about women's struggles to win the vote and about the lead up to the ratification ... This program was about women's struggles to win the vote and about the lead up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Speakers were Dawn Langan Teele, author of "Forging the Franchise: The Political Origins of the Women's Vote," and Elaine Weiss, author of "The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote." The National Constitution Center and Drexel University's Vision 2020 co-hosted this event.
11:28 AM EST Approx. 1 min. Stephen Miller on FOX News Sunday Senior Adviser to the President Stephen Miller discussed President Trump's national emergency ... Senior Adviser to the President Stephen Miller discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on FOX News Sunday. 12:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. After Words Shoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was ... Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge. 10:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. The Civil War Women During the Civil War A group of historians discussed the different ways women experienced the Civil War, depending on ... A group of historians discussed the different ways women experienced the Civil War, depending on class, race and geography. They examined the relationship between Union generals and their wives, the additional burdens for women on the home front, and the difficult choices faced by enslaved women in their quest for freedom. This was part of the annual Lincoln Forum symposium.
11:29 AM EST Approx. 1 min. Sen. Ron Johnson on NBC Meet the Press Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on NBC Meet the ... Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on NBC Meet the Press. 1:04 PM EST Approx. 56 min. History Bookshelf DaMaris Hill, "A Bound Woman Is a Dangerous Thing" University of Kentucky professor DaMaris Hill chronicled the lives of African-American women in ... University of Kentucky professor DaMaris Hill chronicled the lives of African-American women in social and political movements, from Harriet Tubman to today. 11:10 AM EST Approx. 35 min. Portraits of Capitol Architect William Thornton In 1793, President George Washington selected physician, painter, and architect Dr. William ... In 1793, President George Washington selected physician, painter, and architect Dr. William Thornton's design for the U.S. Capitol building. National Portrait Gallery curator emerita Ellen Miles gave an illustrated talk about the artists who painted portraits of William Thornton and his wife Anna Maria during their lifetimes. Ms. Miles also discussed the couples lifelong interest in the arts and artists. This event was part of a Thornton symposium hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
11:30 AM EST Approx. 1 min. Rep. Jim Jordan on ABC This Week Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on ABC This ... Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on ABC This Week. 2:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. Q&A Ross Douthat New York Times columnist Ross Douthat discussed his book, "To Change the Church: Pope Francis and ... New York Times columnist Ross Douthat discussed his book, "To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism." 11:45 AM EST Approx. 15 min. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum - Lincoln Vault The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum contains over 52,000 original items pertaining ... The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum contains over 52,000 original items pertaining to the 16th President. Archives Director Samuel Wheeler went inside the Lincoln Vault to showcase some of the museum's rarest items.
11:31 AM EST Approx. 3 min. Rep. Adam Schiff on CNN State of the Union Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on CNN State of ... Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on CNN State of the Union. 3:00 PM EST Approx. 2 hr. 25 min. Author Discussion on Technology Authors discussed the business and politics of technology. Authors discussed the business and politics of technology. 12:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Lectures in History 19th-Century Politics & Society Vassar College professor Rebecca Edwards taught a class about the differences between 19th-century ... Vassar College professor Rebecca Edwards taught a class about the differences between 19th-century political parties and their views on gender roles, racial equality and family dynamics. She described the transition from a patriarchal family unit before the Civil War to a Reconstruction-era ideal of a nuclear family comprised of a husband as breadwinner and a wife in charge of the domestic sphere.
11:34 AM EST Approx. 59 min. Brookings Discussion with Stacey Abrams Stacey Abrams, former Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia, spoke about minority voting ... Stacey Abrams, former Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia, spoke about minority voting rights, voter suppression and political power at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. She also responded to the president's emergency declaration along the U.S. southern border with Mexico calling it a political stunt that the press should not give 24/7 air time to. Abrams also talked about the upcoming 2020 elections and what her criteria will be for endorsing a Democrat. 5:25 PM EST Approx. 25 min. Oren Cass, "The Once and Future Worker" Oren Cass of the Manhattan Institute took a critical look at U.S. labor and economic policies and ... Oren Cass of the Manhattan Institute took a critical look at U.S. labor and economic policies and suggested ways to improve them. 1:17 PM EST Approx. 18 min. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum - Life of Lincoln The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum opened in 2005 with the purpose of the telling ... The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum opened in 2005 with the purpose of the telling the life story and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Museum Director Alan Lowe gave a tour of the museum and recounts some of the most pivotal moments in Lincoln's life.
12:33 PM EST Approx. 29 min. Washington Journal David Harsanyi The Federalist's David Harsanyi discussed the border wall battle and President Trump's re-election ... The Federalist's David Harsanyi discussed the border wall battle and President Trump's re-election prospects. 5:50 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Helen Zia, "Last Boat Out of Shanghai" Journalist Helen Zia reported on the Chinese who fled Shanghai following the 1949 Communist ... Journalist Helen Zia reported on the Chinese who fled Shanghai following the 1949 Communist Revolution. 1:35 PM EST Approx. 25 min. The Cold War, CIA and Radio Free Europe In the 1950s and 60s, the CIA secretly funded Radio Free Europe, which broadcast anti-Communist ... In the 1950s and 60s, the CIA secretly funded Radio Free Europe, which broadcast anti-Communist propaganda behind the Iron Curtain. Kenneth Osgood, author of "Total Cold War," talked about the program's U.S. operations, which sought funds and support from politicians, corporations, and American citizens. This interview was recorded at the American Historical Association's annual meeting in Chicago.
1:02 PM EST Approx. 31 min. Washington Journal Donna Brazile Democratic strategist Donna Brazile discussed Campaign 2020 and the direction of the Democratic ... Democratic strategist Donna Brazile discussed Campaign 2020 and the direction of the Democratic Party. 7:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Howard Schultz, "From the Ground Up" Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discussed his life, career, and potential presidential ... Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discussed his life, career, and potential presidential candidacy. He was joined in conversation by William Kristol, founder of the Weekly Standard. 2:00 PM EST Approx. 2 hr. American History TV visits Springfield, IL The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Springfield, Illinois to learn about the city's history from local ... The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Springfield, Illinois to learn about the city's history from local experts and historians.
1:33 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Campaign John Delaney in New Hampshire Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney attended a "Politics and Eggs" breakfast in ... Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney attended a "Politics and Eggs" breakfast in Bedford, New Hampshire. Mr. Delaney is a former U.S. representative for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. The New England Council and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College co-hosted the event. 8:02 PM EST Approx. 58 min. Michael Tomasky, "If We Can Keep It" Daily Beast columnist Michael Tomasky examined the history of American democracy and offered his ... Daily Beast columnist Michael Tomasky examined the history of American democracy and offered his thoughts on how to move beyond partisan politics and make representative government work again. 4:00 PM EST Approx. 35 min. Reel America "Booker T. Washington, The Life and the Legacy" - 1986 Directed by William Greaves for the National Park Service, this film portrays the life of Booker ... Directed by William Greaves for the National Park Service, this film portrays the life of Booker T. Washington through reenactments, archival photographs and interviews with actors portraying Washington and his contemporaries. The film documents the establishment of Tuskegee Institute and other notable events in the civil rights leader's life.
2:46 PM EST Approx. 43 min. White House Science & Technology Director Kelvin Droegemeier on American Leadership White House Science and Technology Director Kelvin Droegemeier delivered his first major address ... White House Science and Technology Director Kelvin Droegemeier delivered his first major address since taking office at an event hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, DC. Director Droegemeier talked about the importance of American leadership in scientific research and outlined his plans to work with the private sector, educational and research institutions, and the federal government. 9:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. After Words Jill Abramson, "Merchants of Truth" Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business ... Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business with the influx of new technologies. She was interviewed by Vivian Schiller, former president and CEO of NPR. 4:35 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Recovering Soldiers' Remains on Tarawa On November 20, 1943, 18,000 U.S. Marines landed on the Pacific island of Tarawa, occupied by ... On November 20, 1943, 18,000 U.S. Marines landed on the Pacific island of Tarawa, occupied by Japan. After 3 days of combat, more than 1,000 U.S. troops had died and about 2,000 were wounded. Clay Bonnyman Evans, author of "Bones of My Grandfather: Reclaiming a Lost Hero of WWII," detailed his grandfather's experience as a soldier in the Battle of Tarawa, and his journey to recover his remains. Rebecca Taylor, a forensic anthropologist for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, explained the current efforts to excavate the remains of unidentified soldiers there. This talk was part of a three-day conference hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
3:29 PM EST Approx. 2 hr. 25 min. House Foreign Affairs Committee on Political Situation in Venezuela - Part 1 The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the political situation in Venezuela and the ... The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the political situation in Venezuela and the status of U.S. humanitarian aid efforts in the country. Witnesses included U.S. Special Envoy to Venezuela Elliott Abrams and other State Department officials. Freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) pressed Ambassador Abrams over his involvement in the Iran-Contra affair and his two guilty pleas for withholding information from Congress, saying "I fail to understand why members of this committee or the American people should find any testimony you give today to be truthful." 10:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Lee Bollinger and Geoffrey Stone, "The Free Speech Century" Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and 1st Amendment scholar Geoffrey Stone examined the ... Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and 1st Amendment scholar Geoffrey Stone examined the evolution of free speech since the Supreme Court's 1919 ruling which decided that freedom of speech could be restricted if the words spoken or printed posed a clear and present danger to society. 5:38 PM EST Approx. 22 min. Reel America "With the Marines at Tarawa" - 1944 This documentary about the November 1943 Battle of Tarawa was filmed by U.S. Marine cameramen and ... This documentary about the November 1943 Battle of Tarawa was filmed by U.S. Marine cameramen and won the 1944 Academy Award for best documentary short. About 18,000 Marines made an amphibious assault on the small, Japanese-occupied island of Tarawa in the central Pacific. More than 1000 were killed and 2000 injured in one of the most difficult battles in U.S. Marine history. This twenty-minute film includes graphic language and scenes of death that may be disturbing to some viewers.
5:54 PM EST Approx. 1 min. Stephen Miller on FOX News Sunday Senior Adviser to the President Stephen Miller discussed President Trump's national emergency ... Senior Adviser to the President Stephen Miller discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on FOX News Sunday. 11:05 PM EST Approx. 55 min. Emily Bernard, "Black is the Body" English professor Emily Bernard reflected on her experiences growing up black in America. English professor Emily Bernard reflected on her experiences growing up black in America. 6:00 PM EST Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts U.S. Army Medical Advances We toured the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to see ... We toured the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to see several advances made by Army medics in the past 200 years. Director George Wunderlich showed us a Civil War-era electrotherapy machine, transport helicopters used during the Vietnam War, and a unique contraption to combat hypothermia built in an Baghdad field hospital.
5:55 PM EST Approx. 1 min. Sen. Ron Johnson on NBC Meet the Press Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on NBC Meet the ... Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on NBC Meet the Press. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. After Words Jill Abramson, "Merchants of Truth" Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business ... Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business with the influx of new technologies. She was interviewed by Vivian Schiller, former president and CEO of NPR. 6:25 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. TV's Influence on Race & Politics in the 1990s Panelists discussed the impact of television on race and politics in the 1990s. Topics included ... Panelists discussed the impact of television on race and politics in the 1990s. Topics included the 1992 presidential election, Bill Clinton and his relations with the African American community, and the 1999 Seattle World Trade Organization protests. This discussion was part of the American Historical Association's annual meeting in Chicago.
5:56 PM EST Approx. 1 min. Rep. Jim Jordan on ABC This Week Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on ABC This ... Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on ABC This Week. 1:00 AM EST Approx. 50 min. Karl Rove on Politics Karl Rove, author and former senior adviser to President George W. Bush, weighed in on the current ... Karl Rove, author and former senior adviser to President George W. Bush, weighed in on the current state of national politics. He spoke at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 7:59 PM EST Approx. 28 min. George Washington & Designing the Capital City Matthew Costello reached back to 1790s politics to explain George Washington's vision for the ... Matthew Costello reached back to 1790s politics to explain George Washington's vision for the capital city later named for him. Washington's influence extended not only to the city's design, but also to the building of the White House and U.S. Capitol. Mr. Costello is the senior historian at the White House Historical Association. His talk was part of a conference co-hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society that highlighted the work of William Thornton, who is known as the Capitol's first architect.
5:57 PM EST Approx. 3 min. Rep. Adam Schiff on CNN State of the Union Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on CNN State of ... Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on CNN State of the Union. 1:50 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. David Priess, "How to Get Rid of a President" Former intelligence officer David Priess provided a history of the ways in which presidents have ... Former intelligence officer David Priess provided a history of the ways in which presidents have been removed from office. 8:27 PM EST Approx. 12 min. Tour of Springfield, IL Tour the city of Springfield, Illinois with former First Lady Mary Lincoln. Mary Todd Lincoln ... Tour the city of Springfield, Illinois with former First Lady Mary Lincoln. Mary Todd Lincoln Interpreter Pam Brown took our cameras through the city to highlight locations that were important to the former First Lady.
6:00 PM EST Approx. 33 min. Newsmakers Randi Weingarten, AFT President American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten talks about education issues - strikes ... American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten talks about education issues - strikes & teacher pay, what Congress should do about education now that Democrats lead one chamber, and Trump Administration education policy 3:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. After Words Jill Abramson, "Merchants of Truth" Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business ... Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business with the influx of new technologies. She was interviewed by Vivian Schiller, former president and CEO of NPR. 8:39 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Conflicting Memories of World War II Keith Lowe discussed the different ways in which the public remembers World War II, and what we ... Keith Lowe discussed the different ways in which the public remembers World War II, and what we can learn from conflicting historic interpretations. Mr. Lowe is the author of "The Fear and the Freedom: How the Second World War Changed Us." This talk was part of a three-day conference hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
6:33 PM EST Approx. 59 min. Campaign Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper in New Hampshire Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper (D) met with voters and spoke at a house party in ... Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper (D) met with voters and spoke at a house party in Manchester, New Hampshire. The former governor, who is exploring a presidential run in 2020, talked about his background and answered questions on a number of topics, including marijuana, health care, and environmental, economic and education policy. 4:00 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. 25 min. Author Discussion on Technology Authors discussed the business and politics of technology. Authors discussed the business and politics of technology. 9:43 PM EST Approx. 17 min. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum - Life of Lincoln The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum opened in 2005 with the purpose of the telling ... The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum opened in 2005 with the purpose of the telling the life story and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Museum Director Alan Lowe gave a tour of the museum and recounts some of the most pivotal moments in Lincoln's life.
7:32 PM EST Approx. 28 min. Utah State of the State Utah Governor Gary Herbert (R) delivered the State of the State address from the state capital of ... Utah Governor Gary Herbert (R) delivered the State of the State address from the state capital of Salt Lake City. The governor talked about some of his legislative priorities for the new year, including cutting tax rates, while broadening the tax base. He also discussed his state's push to reduce carbon emissions and improve its education system. 6:25 AM EST Approx. 31 min. The Communicators Susan Crawford Susan Crawford, Harvard law school professor and WIRED columnist, talked about her book "Fiber." ... Susan Crawford, Harvard law school professor and WIRED columnist, talked about her book "Fiber." She contends that huge corporations are providing sub-par internet access to Americans while in many nations, internet access is plentiful and costs less. 10:00 PM EST Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts U.S. Army Medical Advances We toured the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to see ... We toured the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to see several advances made by Army medics in the past 200 years. Director George Wunderlich showed us a Civil War-era electrotherapy machine, transport helicopters used during the Vietnam War, and a unique contraption to combat hypothermia built in an Baghdad field hospital.
8:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Q&A Monica Norton Monica Norton, Washington Post deputy local editor, talked about James Baldwin's "If Beale Street ... Monica Norton, Washington Post deputy local editor, talked about James Baldwin's "If Beale Street Could Talk" and the impact the book had on her as a teenager. 6:56 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Book TV Non-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 10:25 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. TV's Influence on Race & Politics in the 1990s Panelists discussed the impact of television on race and politics in the 1990s. Topics included ... Panelists discussed the impact of television on race and politics in the 1990s. Topics included the 1992 presidential election, Bill Clinton and his relations with the African American community, and the 1999 Seattle World Trade Organization protests. This discussion was part of the American Historical Association's annual meeting in Chicago.
9:01 PM EST Approx. 47 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded several questions on Brexit negotiations during ... British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded several questions on Brexit negotiations during Question Time. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn pressed the prime minister on the handling of a government "no-deal Brexit" contract with an Irish freight company that was later scrapped. Prime Minister May also answered questions on mental health awareness, equal pay for female soccer athletes, and clarifying the rules around the consumption and sale of dog and cat meat in the U.K. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 27 min. George Washington & Designing the Capital City Matthew Costello reached back to 1790s politics to explain George Washington's vision for the ... Matthew Costello reached back to 1790s politics to explain George Washington's vision for the capital city later named for him. Washington's influence extended not only to the city's design, but also to the building of the White House and U.S. Capitol. Mr. Costello is the senior historian at the White House Historical Association. His talk was part of a conference co-hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society that highlighted the work of William Thornton, who is known as the Capitol's first architect.
9:48 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Wilson Center Discussion on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Mexico's under secretary for foreign trade delivered remarks at the Wilson Center on the ... Mexico's under secretary for foreign trade delivered remarks at the Wilson Center on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which was signed on November 30, 2018. Other topics addressed included Mexico's trade agenda, its agriculture and energy sectors and the impact of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum products. Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Earl Anthony Wayne provided opening comments. 12:27 AM EST Approx. 13 min. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum - Lincoln Vault The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum contains over 52,000 original items pertaining ... The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum contains over 52,000 original items pertaining to the 16th President. Archives Director Samuel Wheeler went inside the Lincoln Vault to showcase some of the museum's rarest items.
10:51 PM EST Approx. 1 min. Stephen Miller on FOX News Sunday Senior Adviser to the President Stephen Miller discussed President Trump's national emergency ... Senior Adviser to the President Stephen Miller discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on FOX News Sunday. 12:40 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Conflicting Memories of World War II Keith Lowe discussed the different ways in which the public remembers World War II, and what we ... Keith Lowe discussed the different ways in which the public remembers World War II, and what we can learn from conflicting historic interpretations. Mr. Lowe is the author of "The Fear and the Freedom: How the Second World War Changed Us." This talk was part of a three-day conference hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
10:52 PM EST Approx. 1 min. Sen. Ron Johnson on NBC Meet the Press Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on NBC Meet the ... Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on NBC Meet the Press. 1:42 AM EST Approx. 18 min. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum - Life of Lincoln The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum opened in 2005 with the purpose of the telling ... The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum opened in 2005 with the purpose of the telling the life story and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Museum Director Alan Lowe gave a tour of the museum and recounts some of the most pivotal moments in Lincoln's life.
10:53 PM EST Approx. 1 min. Rep. Jim Jordan on ABC This Week Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on ABC This ... Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on ABC This Week. 2:00 AM EST Approx. 35 min. Reel America "Booker T. Washington, The Life and the Legacy" - 1986 Directed by William Greaves for the National Park Service, this film portrays the life of Booker ... Directed by William Greaves for the National Park Service, this film portrays the life of Booker T. Washington through reenactments, archival photographs and interviews with actors portraying Washington and his contemporaries. The film documents the establishment of Tuskegee Institute and other notable events in the civil rights leader's life.
10:54 PM EST Approx. 6 min. Rep. Adam Schiff on CNN State of the Union Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on CNN State of ... Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on CNN State of the Union. 2:35 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Recovering Soldiers' Remains on Tarawa On November 20, 1943, 18,000 U.S. Marines landed on the Pacific island of Tarawa, occupied by ... On November 20, 1943, 18,000 U.S. Marines landed on the Pacific island of Tarawa, occupied by Japan. After 3 days of combat, more than 1,000 U.S. troops had died and about 2,000 were wounded. Clay Bonnyman Evans, author of "Bones of My Grandfather: Reclaiming a Lost Hero of WWII," detailed his grandfather's experience as a soldier in the Battle of Tarawa, and his journey to recover his remains. Rebecca Taylor, a forensic anthropologist for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, explained the current efforts to excavate the remains of unidentified soldiers there. This talk was part of a three-day conference hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
11:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. Q&A Monica Norton Monica Norton, Washington Post deputy local editor, talked about James Baldwin's "If Beale Street ... Monica Norton, Washington Post deputy local editor, talked about James Baldwin's "If Beale Street Could Talk" and the impact the book had on her as a teenager. 3:38 AM EST Approx. 22 min. Reel America "With the Marines at Tarawa" - 1944 This documentary about the November 1943 Battle of Tarawa was filmed by U.S. Marine cameramen and ... This documentary about the November 1943 Battle of Tarawa was filmed by U.S. Marine cameramen and won the 1944 Academy Award for best documentary short. About 18,000 Marines made an amphibious assault on the small, Japanese-occupied island of Tarawa in the central Pacific. More than 1000 were killed and 2000 injured in one of the most difficult battles in U.S. Marine history. This twenty-minute film includes graphic language and scenes of death that may be disturbing to some viewers.
12:00 AM EST Approx. 47 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded several questions on Brexit negotiations during ... British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded several questions on Brexit negotiations during Question Time. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn pressed the prime minister on the handling of a government "no-deal Brexit" contract with an Irish freight company that was later scrapped. Prime Minister May also answered questions on mental health awareness, equal pay for female soccer athletes, and clarifying the rules around the consumption and sale of dog and cat meat in the U.K. 4:00 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. American History TV visits Springfield, IL The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Springfield, Illinois to learn about the city's history from local ... The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Springfield, Illinois to learn about the city's history from local experts and historians.
12:47 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Wilson Center Discussion on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Mexico's under secretary for foreign trade delivered remarks at the Wilson Center on the ... Mexico's under secretary for foreign trade delivered remarks at the Wilson Center on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which was signed on November 30, 2018. Other topics addressed included Mexico's trade agenda, its agriculture and energy sectors and the impact of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum products. Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Earl Anthony Wayne provided opening comments. 6:00 AM EST Approx. 26 min. George Washington & Designing the Capital City Matthew Costello reached back to 1790s politics to explain George Washington's vision for the ... Matthew Costello reached back to 1790s politics to explain George Washington's vision for the capital city later named for him. Washington's influence extended not only to the city's design, but also to the building of the White House and U.S. Capitol. Mr. Costello is the senior historian at the White House Historical Association. His talk was part of a conference co-hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society that highlighted the work of William Thornton, who is known as the Capitol's first architect.
1:50 AM EST Approx. 1 min. Stephen Miller on FOX News Sunday Senior Adviser to the President Stephen Miller discussed President Trump's national emergency ... Senior Adviser to the President Stephen Miller discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on FOX News Sunday. 6:26 AM EST Approx. 14 min. 1908 Race Riot In 1908, 5,000 white citizens stormed into the black neighborhood of Springfield resulting in the ... In 1908, 5,000 white citizens stormed into the black neighborhood of Springfield resulting in the lynching of black citizens and the burning of businesses. Kathryn Harris recounted the events leading up to the riot and the effects it has had on the city.
1:51 AM EST Approx. 1 min. Sen. Ron Johnson on NBC Meet the Press Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on NBC Meet the ... Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on NBC Meet the Press. 6:40 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Conflicting Memories of World War II Keith Lowe discussed the different ways in which the public remembers World War II, and what we ... Keith Lowe discussed the different ways in which the public remembers World War II, and what we can learn from conflicting historic interpretations. Mr. Lowe is the author of "The Fear and the Freedom: How the Second World War Changed Us." This talk was part of a three-day conference hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
1:52 AM EST Approx. 1 min. Rep. Jim Jordan on ABC This Week Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on ABC This ... Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on ABC This Week.
1:53 AM EST Approx. 7 min. Rep. Adam Schiff on CNN State of the Union Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on CNN State of ... Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed President Trump's national emergency declaration on CNN State of the Union.
2:00 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. 18 min. Senate Armed Services Hearing on U.S. Asia and Pacific Military Operations The Senate Armed Services Committee hosted the commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. ... The Senate Armed Services Committee hosted the commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea to discuss their missions and operations. They discussed U.S. interests in Asia and the Pacific, as well as their assessments of the postures of several countries including North Korea, China, and Russia. Both stressed the need for continued vigilance and support of our allies in the region, specifically Japan and South Korea.
4:18 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Cato Institute Discussion on U.S.-North Korea Summit Scholars discussed potential outcomes of the upcoming summit in Vietnam between President Trump ... Scholars discussed potential outcomes of the upcoming summit in Vietnam between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an event hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC. They discussed potential outcomes of the summit and what President Trump and the North Korean leader were looking to accomplish as a result of their summit. After the panelists spoke, they took questions from the audience.
5:25 AM EST Approx. 35 min. Pennsylvania Annual Budget Address Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) delivered his 2019 budget address from the state capital of ... Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) delivered his 2019 budget address from the state capital of Harrisburg. He said he was asking state legislatures to leave tax policy as is, but rearrange how money in the state is spent to better focus on efficient government services and increased investment in education and workforce training programs. Governor Wolf also called on the legislature to continue its support of prisoner reentry programs and to study the expansion of full-day kindergarten programs for the entire state.
6:00 AM EST Approx. 59 min. Q&A Monica Norton Monica Norton, Washington Post deputy local editor, talked about James Baldwin's "If Beale Street ... Monica Norton, Washington Post deputy local editor, talked about James Baldwin's "If Beale Street Could Talk" and the impact the book had on her as a teenager.
6:59 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. LIVE Washington Journal 02/18/2019
8:02 AM EST Approx. 15 hr. 58 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.