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12:00 AM EDT Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 06:16 AM EDT Approx. 52 min. Paul Theroux, "On the Plain of Snakes" Travel writer Paul Theroux talked about his journeys along the U.S.-Mexico border and into Mexico. Travel writer Paul Theroux talked about his journeys along the U.S.-Mexico border and into Mexico. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 50 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
07:00 AM EDT Approx. 3 hr. LIVE Washington Journal 10/13/2019 07:08 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Andrew Pollack, "Why Meadow Died" Andrew Pollack, the father of a student killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Highschool in ... Andrew Pollack, the father of a student killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Highschool in Parkland, Florida, offered his thoughts on school safety and guns. 06:50 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. The Battle of Attu Journalist Mark Obmascik talked about his book, " The Storm on Our Shores: One Island, Two ... Journalist Mark Obmascik talked about his book, " The Storm on Our Shores: One Island, Two Soldiers, and the Forgotten Battle of World War II." On May 11, 1943, 12,500 U.S. soldiers landed on Attu Island, Alaska in an effort to force out a Japanese army that had occupied the area for almost a year. Fought in the harsh climate and terrain of the Aleutian Islands, the Battle of Attu was one of the bloodiest engagements in the Pacific theater. Mr. Obmascik told the story through the experiences of a Japanese medic and an American officer. The Denver Eclectics hosted this event.
10:00 AM EDT Approx. 36 min. Newsmakers Tom Perez, DNC Chair Tom Perez, Democratic National Committee Chair, talked about Democratic presidential debates, ... Tom Perez, Democratic National Committee Chair, talked about Democratic presidential debates, including the Oct. 15 debate in Ohio, & about 2020 presidential politics widely, including Joe Biden, Pres. Trump, PACs, & online hacking. 08:16 AM EDT Approx. 58 min. Saeed Jones, "How We Fight for Our Lives" Saeed Jones shared his thoughts on gender and identity. Saeed Jones shared his thoughts on gender and identity. 08:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Campaign Bryan Burrough, "Days of Rage" Bryan Burrough talked about his book, "Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and ... Bryan Burrough talked about his book, "Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence." He spoke with Rick Perlstein, author of "The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan." Clarence Page contributed from the audience. "Days of Rage: Bryan Burrough in conversation with Rick Perlstein" took place in the north auditorium of Jones College Prep High School at the 2015 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest. The program concluded with scenes of the book festival and schedule information.
10:36 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. Canadian Party Leaders' Debate Canadian party leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, took part in a two-hour debate in ... Canadian party leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, took part in a two-hour debate in Quebec ahead of the October 21 federal election. 09:14 AM EDT Approx. 31 min. Hyrum Lewis, "There Is a God" Hyrum Lewis, professor of history at BYU Idaho, talked about his book, "There Is a God: How to ... Hyrum Lewis, professor of history at BYU Idaho, talked about his book, "There Is a God: How to Respond to Atheism in the Last Days." 09:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. The Lost Soldier - The Ordeal of a World War II GI from the Home Front to the Hürtgen Forest The National World War II Museum hosted a conversation with author Chris Hartley about his book, ... The National World War II Museum hosted a conversation with author Chris Hartley about his book, "The Lost Soldier: The Ordeal of a World War II GI from the Home Front to the Hrtgen Forest." Using letters, diaries, and official war records, Mr. Hartley told the story of Pete Lynn and his wife Ruth in an event marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Hrtgen Forest.
12:36 PM EDT Approx. 1 min. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on CBS Face the Nation Defense Secretary Mark Esper spoke on CBS's "Face the Nation." about the U.S. military withdrawal ... Defense Secretary Mark Esper spoke on CBS's "Face the Nation." about the U.S. military withdrawal from northern Syria. 09:45 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Author Discussion on Race and Identity Authors Kendra Allen and Jennine Capo Crucet offered their thoughts on race issues in America. Authors Kendra Allen and Jennine Capo Crucet offered their thoughts on race issues in America. 10:05 AM EDT Approx. 50 min. The Civil War 1861 Battle of Philippi Jon-Erik Gilot examined the Battle of Philippi, fought in West Virginia in June 1861. He argued ... Jon-Erik Gilot examined the Battle of Philippi, fought in West Virginia in June 1861. He argued that although the action was brief, it is significant because it was the first organized land engagement of the war and brought national recognition to key figures. This talk was a part of a "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War" Symposium hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
12:37 PM EDT Approx. 1 min. House Intelligence Cmte. Chair Adam Schiff on CBS Face the Nation House Intelligence Cmte. Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) spoke on CBS's "Face the Nation" about the U.S. ... House Intelligence Cmte. Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) spoke on CBS's "Face the Nation" about the U.S. military withdrawal from northern Syria. 10:45 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Irene Butter, "Shores Beyond Shores" Holocaust survivor Irene Butter reflected on her childhood, being imprisoned in two concentration ... Holocaust survivor Irene Butter reflected on her childhood, being imprisoned in two concentration camps during World War II, and her arrival to the United States in 1945. 10:55 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. The Civil War 1864 Atlanta Campaign Lincoln Memorial University professor Earl Hess talked about the tactics, terrain, and trenches in ... Lincoln Memorial University professor Earl Hess talked about the tactics, terrain, and trenches in the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. This talk was part of the annual summer conference hosted by the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute.
12:38 PM EDT Approx. 1 min. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on ABC This Week Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin spoke on ABC's "This Week" about possible sanctions against ... Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin spoke on ABC's "This Week" about possible sanctions against Turkey. 12:00 PM EDT Approx. 59 min. After Words Bill Gertz, "Deceiving the Sky - Inside Communist China's Drive for Global Supremacy" Washington Times national security columnist Bill Gertz discussed China's efforts to become a ... Washington Times national security columnist Bill Gertz discussed China's efforts to become a global military and economic superpower. He was interviewed by Paula Dobriansky, former Undersecretary of State for Global Affairs in the George W. Bush Administration. 12:02 PM EDT Approx. 53 min. Lectures in History Nixon, Kissinger and U.S. Withdrawal From Vietnam U.S. Air Force Academy professor Stephen Randolph taught a class about President Richard Nixon, ... U.S. Air Force Academy professor Stephen Randolph taught a class about President Richard Nixon, his National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger, and their strategy for the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam.
12:39 PM EDT Approx. 2 min. House Foreign Affairs Cmte. Chair Eliot Engel on NBC Meet the Press House Foreign Affairs Cmte. Chair Eliot Engel spoke on NBC's "Meet the Press" about the U.S. ... House Foreign Affairs Cmte. Chair Eliot Engel spoke on NBC's "Meet the Press" about the U.S. military withdrawal from northern Syria. 12:59 PM EDT Approx. 4 hr. 2 min. LIVE 2019 Southern Festival of Books Book TV presents coverage of author discussions from the 2019 Southern Festival of Books in ... Book TV presents coverage of author discussions from the 2019 Southern Festival of Books in Nashville. 12:55 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Fostering Civic Knowledge & Engagement The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted a Constitution Day program celebrating their "We the ... The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted a Constitution Day program celebrating their "We the People" educational initiative, followed by a panel discussion on how schools and institutions can foster civic knowledge and engagement.
12:41 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Sexual Orientation Employment Discrimination Oral Argument The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a ... The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a person for being gay or transgender. The court heard oral argument in October 2019 for two consolidated cases concerning whether federal civil rights law protects against sexual orientation employment discrimination. The two cases come from Georgia and New York. In 2013 Gerald Bostock, a gay child welfare services coordinator for Clayton Co., Georgia was allegedly let go for "conduct unbecoming of its employees." After his termination he filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and filed suit against the county. He and his legal team argued that the county violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that protects Bostock from discrimination because of his sexual orientation. All the lower courts including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit dismissed the case. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City heard a similar 05:01 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Norwich University Military Writers' Symposium Authors Benedetta Berti ("Armed Political Organizations"), Paul Scharre ("Army of None"), and ... Authors Benedetta Berti ("Armed Political Organizations"), Paul Scharre ("Army of None"), and Peter W. Singer ("LikeWar") talked about warfare in the 21st Century. 02:00 PM EDT Approx. 55 min. National Native American Veterans Memorial Design Artist Harvey Pratt shared his vision for the National Native American Veterans memorial in a ... Artist Harvey Pratt shared his vision for the National Native American Veterans memorial in a conversation with Kevin Gover, the director of the National Museum of the American Indian. Mr. Pratt discussed his background as an artist, as well as his own experience as a former U.S. Marine in Vietnam. This event was hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
01:44 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. v. EEOC Oral Argument on Transgender Employment Discrimination The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a ... The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a person for being gay or transgender. The court heard oral argument in R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a case on whether federal civil rights law protects against transgender employment discrimination. This case comes out of Michigan. Aimee Stephens served as the funeral director for R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes. Throughout her time at the company, Stephens presented as a man. According to Stephens, after she told the company that she was going to "live and work full-time as a woman," she was terminated. Stephens filed a complaint with the EEOC alleging termination based on sex discrimination. After an EEOC investigation, the agency filed suit against the funeral home. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of Stephens. 06:32 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Benjamin Moser, "Sontag" Biographer Benjamin Moser recounted the life of the late public intellectual Susan Sontag. Biographer Benjamin Moser recounted the life of the late public intellectual Susan Sontag. 02:55 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Native American Activist Vine Deloria Philip Deloria talked about the work and activism of his father, Vine Deloria Jr. He described how ... Philip Deloria talked about the work and activism of his father, Vine Deloria Jr. He described how his father's work was influential on Native American activism and culture in the 1960s. This event was hosted by the University of Colorado Boulder's Center of the American West.
02:44 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Discussion on National Popular Vote Election, Part 1 The Hill newspaper and the Making Every Vote Count Foundation hosted an event at the Newseum in ... The Hill newspaper and the Making Every Vote Count Foundation hosted an event at the Newseum in Washington, DC, on the impact a national popular vote election would have on presidential campaigns and American democracy. In this portion of the event, panelists discussed how presidential candidates might try to win a plurality of votes under a national popular vote system. 08:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Jackie Gingrich Cushman, "Our Broken America" Syndicated columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman shared her thoughts on how to move the country from ... Syndicated columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman shared her thoughts on how to move the country from political polarization and back to finding common ground. 04:00 PM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "The Whole World is Watching" - 1971 This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam ... This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam War actions by about 45,000 protesters in 1971. Blocking access to government buildings and disrupting traffic, activists sought to "shut down the federal government" as stated in their widely-circulated "May Day Tactical Manual." On May 3, 1971, more than 7,000 protesters were arrested for failing to leave their campsites in West Potomac Park - the largest mass arrest in U.S. history. The film is shown courtesy of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the distributor and copyright holder.
03:55 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. Discussion on National Popular Vote Election, Part 2 The Hill newspaper and the Making Every Vote Count Foundation hosted an event at the Newseum in ... The Hill newspaper and the Making Every Vote Count Foundation hosted an event at the Newseum in Washington, DC, on the impact a national popular vote election would have on presidential campaigns and American democracy. In this portion of the event, panelists discussed how presidential candidates' messages and platforms might change under a national popular vote system. Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (D) delivered keynote remarks. 09:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. After Words Susan Rice, "Tough Love - My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For" Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her ... Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She was interviewed by Robin Wright, author and contributing writer for the New Yorker. 04:30 PM EDT Approx. 55 min. Arlington Cemetery Dedication of USS Thresher Memorial USS Thresher was a nuclear-powered submarine which broke up underwater on April 10, 1963 ... USS Thresher was a nuclear-powered submarine which broke up underwater on April 10, 1963 approximately 220 miles east of Boston. All 129 people on board died: 16 officers, 96 enlisted men, and 17 civilian technicians. This ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery was to dedicate the USS Thresher Commemorative Memorial. Speakers include former Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson; Thomas Wiley, brother of USS Thresher crewmember John Wiley; and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire).
05:20 PM EDT Approx. 1 min. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on CBS Face the Nation Defense Secretary Mark Esper spoke on CBS's "Face the Nation." about the U.S. military withdrawal ... Defense Secretary Mark Esper spoke on CBS's "Face the Nation." about the U.S. military withdrawal from northern Syria. 10:01 PM EDT Approx. 59 min. James Stewart, "Deep State" James Stewart drew on his interviews with members of the FBI, Justice Department, and White House, ... James Stewart drew on his interviews with members of the FBI, Justice Department, and White House, to report on the Mueller investigation. 05:25 PM EDT Approx. 16 min. Invention of Rum Widener University history professor Jordan Smith talked about the invention of rum and its impact ... Widener University history professor Jordan Smith talked about the invention of rum and its impact on the Atlantic world during the 17th and 18th centuries. This interview was recorded at the Organization of American Historians annual meeting in Philadelphia.
05:21 PM EDT Approx. 1 min. House Intelligence Cmte. Chair Adam Schiff on CBS Face the Nation House Intelligence Cmte. Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) spoke on CBS's "Face the Nation" about the U.S. ... House Intelligence Cmte. Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) spoke on CBS's "Face the Nation" about the U.S. military withdrawal from northern Syria. 11:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Bob Batchelor, "The Bourbon King" Bob Batchelor recalled the life of bootlegger George Remus who, according to the author, had the ... Bob Batchelor recalled the life of bootlegger George Remus who, according to the author, had the largest illegal alcohol operation during Prohibition. The author reported that Remus, also a lawyer and pharmacist, discovered a loophole in the Volstead Act, which allowed him to garner close to $200 million in profits. 05:41 PM EDT Approx. 4 min. Bear Butte Native American Sacred Mountain Historian Donovin Sprague took us to the sacred Native American site of Bear Butte, South Dakota. Historian Donovin Sprague took us to the sacred Native American site of Bear Butte, South Dakota.
05:22 PM EDT Approx. 1 min. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on ABC This Week Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin spoke on ABC's "This Week" about possible sanctions against ... Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin spoke on ABC's "This Week" about possible sanctions against Turkey. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. After Words Susan Rice, "Tough Love - My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For" Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her ... Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She was interviewed by Robin Wright, author and contributing writer for the New Yorker. 05:45 PM EDT Approx. 14 min. National History Day - "Dimes over Disease" Three students from Classical Scholars school in Mills River, North Carolina perform in the ... Three students from Classical Scholars school in Mills River, North Carolina perform in the National History Day competition in College Park, Maryland. Their topic was the March of Dimes fundraising effort to cure polio in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s.
05:23 PM EDT Approx. 5 min. House Foreign Affairs Cmte. Chair Eliot Engel on NBC Meet the Press House Foreign Affairs Cmte. Chair Eliot Engel spoke on NBC's "Meet the Press" about the U.S. ... House Foreign Affairs Cmte. Chair Eliot Engel spoke on NBC's "Meet the Press" about the U.S. military withdrawal from northern Syria. 01:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. Tom Mueller, "Crisis of Conscience" Tom Mueller talked about the rise and impact of whistleblowers in the United States. Tom Mueller talked about the rise and impact of whistleblowers in the United States. 05:59 PM EDT Approx. 10 min. Reel America Operation Vittles - 1948 This U.S. Air Force film nominated for an Academy Award tells the story of the Berlin Airlift, one ... This U.S. Air Force film nominated for an Academy Award tells the story of the Berlin Airlift, one of the opening events of the Cold War.
05:28 PM EDT Approx. 31 min. Washington Journal Gregory Conley American Vaping Association's Gregory Conley discussed health concerns related to vaping and ... American Vaping Association's Gregory Conley discussed health concerns related to vaping and e-cigarettes. 02:40 AM EDT Approx. 20 min. Tom Clavin, "Wild Bill" Tom Clavin talked about his book "Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First ... Tom Clavin talked about his book "Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter." 06:09 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary From June 26, 1948 to May 12, 1949, the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, Germany, preventing ... From June 26, 1948 to May 12, 1949, the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, Germany, preventing shipments of food, heating fuel, and other necessary goods. This program marked the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift; the allied operation that used cargo planes to bypass the Soviet blockade. Two historians presented an illustrated history of the crisis, and they were then joined on stage by 92 year-old Berlin Airlift veteran Ralph Dionne, who was a C-54 flight engineer. The International Spy Museum and the Allied Museum in Berlin, Germany co-hosted this event.
05:59 PM EDT Approx. 35 min. Newsmakers Tom Perez, DNC Chair Tom Perez, Democratic National Committee Chair, talked about Democratic presidential debates, ... Tom Perez, Democratic National Committee Chair, talked about Democratic presidential debates, including the Oct. 15 debate in Ohio, & about 2020 presidential politics widely, including Joe Biden, Pres. Trump, PACs, & online hacking. 03:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. After Words Susan Rice, "Tough Love - My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For" Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her ... Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She was interviewed by Robin Wright, author and contributing writer for the New Yorker. 07:42 PM EDT Approx. 8 min. Reel America "Hunger Blockade" - 1948 The U.S. Office of Military Government for occupied West Germany produced this film to tell the ... The U.S. Office of Military Government for occupied West Germany produced this film to tell the story of the Berlin airlift from Germany's perspective. Originally in German, this English language version was produced for distribution to military personnel and audiences in Europe.
06:34 PM EDT Approx. 37 min. Campaign 2020 Interview with John Delaney 2020 Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney sat down with C-SPAN to talk about his life, ... 2020 Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney sat down with C-SPAN to talk about his life, career and why he's running for President. 04:01 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Gordon Chang, "Losing South Korea" Gordon Chang talked about the possibility and consequences of North Korea taking over South Korea. ... Gordon Chang talked about the possibility and consequences of North Korea taking over South Korea. He also weighed in on the recent demonstrations against China in Hong Kong. 07:50 PM EDT Approx. 9 min. History of the Black Hills Considered sacred by many Native Americans, South Dakota's Black Hills have long been the source ... Considered sacred by many Native Americans, South Dakota's Black Hills have long been the source of contention over land claims between tribes and the U.S. government, as well as the controversial issue of carving into the mountains at Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. We traveled there to hear about the history of and the current situation in the Black Hills with Native Americans, historians, and representatives at both Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial .
07:11 PM EDT Approx. 41 min. Campaign 2020 Interview with Tom Steyer 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer sat down with C-SPAN's Steve Scully to talk ... 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer sat down with C-SPAN's Steve Scully to talk about why he is running and what he hopes to achieve. 05:02 AM EDT Approx. 55 min. Samantha Power, "The Education of an Idealist" Samantha Power spoke about her tenure as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during the Obama ... Samantha Power spoke about her tenure as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during the Obama Administration. 07:59 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Secret Service Agent Rufus Youngblood Rebecca Vaughn talked about her father Rufus Youngblood and the 20 years he served as a Secret ... Rebecca Vaughn talked about her father Rufus Youngblood and the 20 years he served as a Secret Service agent during the administration's of Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon. Among the stories she told was her father's actions on November 22, 1963, when he was protecting Vice President Johnson in JFK's Dallas motorcade. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum hosted this event.
07:52 PM EDT Approx. 8 min. Bob Cusack : The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack discussed the status of the House and Senate plans for this ... : The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack discussed the status of the House and Senate plans for this month's sessions. 05:57 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Neil Gorsuch, "A Republic, If You Can Keep It " Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch reflected on his thirty-year career and offered his ... Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch reflected on his thirty-year career and offered his thoughts on the judiciary and the U.S. Constitution. 09:05 PM EDT Approx. 55 min. National Native American Veterans Memorial Design Artist Harvey Pratt shared his vision for the National Native American Veterans memorial in a ... Artist Harvey Pratt shared his vision for the National Native American Veterans memorial in a conversation with Kevin Gover, the director of the National Museum of the American Indian. Mr. Pratt discussed his background as an artist, as well as his own experience as a former U.S. Marine in Vietnam. This event was hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
08:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A Jeff Guinn, "The Vagabonds" Historian Jeff Guinn discussed his book "The Vagabonds," about the highly-publicized summer road ... Historian Jeff Guinn discussed his book "The Vagabonds," about the highly-publicized summer road trips taken by Henry Ford and Thomas Edison between 1914-1925. 07:05 AM EDT Approx. 55 min. Book TV Non-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 10:00 PM EDT Approx. 10 min. Reel America Operation Vittles - 1948 This U.S. Air Force film nominated for an Academy Award tells the story of the Berlin Airlift, one ... This U.S. Air Force film nominated for an Academy Award tells the story of the Berlin Airlift, one of the opening events of the Cold War.
09:00 PM EDT Approx. 25 min. Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony for Edwin Meese President Trump presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Attorney General Edwin ... President Trump presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Attorney General Edwin Meese, who served under President Reagan from 1985 to 1988. 10:10 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary From June 26, 1948 to May 12, 1949, the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, Germany, preventing ... From June 26, 1948 to May 12, 1949, the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, Germany, preventing shipments of food, heating fuel, and other necessary goods. This program marked the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift; the allied operation that used cargo planes to bypass the Soviet blockade. Two historians presented an illustrated history of the crisis, and they were then joined on stage by 92 year-old Berlin Airlift veteran Ralph Dionne, who was a C-54 flight engineer. The International Spy Museum and the Allied Museum in Berlin, Germany co-hosted this event.
09:25 PM EDT Approx. 6 min. Washington Journal Sarah Wire Los Angeles Times Congressional reporter Sarah Wire discussed how Members of Congress in ... Los Angeles Times Congressional reporter Sarah Wire discussed how Members of Congress in competitive California districts are balancing impeachment with legislative issues. 11:42 PM EDT Approx. 9 min. Reel America "Hunger Blockade" - 1948 The U.S. Office of Military Government for occupied West Germany produced this film to tell the ... The U.S. Office of Military Government for occupied West Germany produced this film to tell the story of the Berlin airlift from Germany's perspective. Originally in German, this English language version was produced for distribution to military personnel and audiences in Europe.
09:31 PM EDT Approx. 37 min. Campaign 2020 Interview with John Delaney 2020 Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney sat down with C-SPAN to talk about his life, ... 2020 Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney sat down with C-SPAN to talk about his life, career and why he's running for President. 11:51 PM EDT Approx. 9 min. Crazy Horse Memorial Started in 1948, the Crazy Horse Monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota honors the Oglala ... Started in 1948, the Crazy Horse Monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota honors the Oglala Lakota Warrior and is the centerpiece of the campus that seeks to preserve the culture and tradition of all North American Indians. Jadwiga Ziolkowski, Director of Public Affairs of the Crazy Horse Memorial, and Monique Ziolkowski, Director of Mountain Carving, shared the history of the site and talked about their family's connection to the memorial.
10:08 PM EDT Approx. 40 min. Campaign 2020 Interview with Tom Steyer 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer sat down with C-SPAN's Steve Scully to talk ... 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer sat down with C-SPAN's Steve Scully to talk about why he is running and what he hopes to achieve. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Secret Service Agent Rufus Youngblood Rebecca Vaughn talked about her father Rufus Youngblood and the 20 years he served as a Secret ... Rebecca Vaughn talked about her father Rufus Youngblood and the 20 years he served as a Secret Service agent during the administration's of Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon. Among the stories she told was her father's actions on November 22, 1963, when he was protecting Vice President Johnson in JFK's Dallas motorcade. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum hosted this event.
10:48 PM EDT Approx. 5 min. Washington Journal Emily Cochrane New York Times Congressional Reporter Emily Cochrane discussed how Members of Congress in ... New York Times Congressional Reporter Emily Cochrane discussed how Members of Congress in competitive New York districts are balancing impeachment with legislative issues. 01:05 AM EDT Approx. 55 min. National Native American Veterans Memorial Design Artist Harvey Pratt shared his vision for the National Native American Veterans memorial in a ... Artist Harvey Pratt shared his vision for the National Native American Veterans memorial in a conversation with Kevin Gover, the director of the National Museum of the American Indian. Mr. Pratt discussed his background as an artist, as well as his own experience as a former U.S. Marine in Vietnam. This event was hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
10:53 PM EDT Approx. 7 min. Washington Journal Abby Livingston Texas Tribune Washington Bureau Chief Abby Livingston discussed how Members of Congress in ... Texas Tribune Washington Bureau Chief Abby Livingston discussed how Members of Congress in competitive Texas districts are balancing impeachment with legislative issues. 02:00 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "The Whole World is Watching" - 1971 This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam ... This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam War actions by about 45,000 protesters in 1971. Blocking access to government buildings and disrupting traffic, activists sought to "shut down the federal government" as stated in their widely-circulated "May Day Tactical Manual." On May 3, 1971, more than 7,000 protesters were arrested for failing to leave their campsites in West Potomac Park - the largest mass arrest in U.S. history. The film is shown courtesy of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the distributor and copyright holder.
11:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A Jeff Guinn, "The Vagabonds" Historian Jeff Guinn discussed his book "The Vagabonds," about the highly-publicized summer road ... Historian Jeff Guinn discussed his book "The Vagabonds," about the highly-publicized summer road trips taken by Henry Ford and Thomas Edison between 1914-1925. 02:30 AM EDT Approx. 55 min. Arlington Cemetery Dedication of USS Thresher Memorial USS Thresher was a nuclear-powered submarine which broke up underwater on April 10, 1963 ... USS Thresher was a nuclear-powered submarine which broke up underwater on April 10, 1963 approximately 220 miles east of Boston. All 129 people on board died: 16 officers, 96 enlisted men, and 17 civilian technicians. This ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery was to dedicate the USS Thresher Commemorative Memorial. Speakers include former Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson; Thomas Wiley, brother of USS Thresher crewmember John Wiley; and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire).
12:00 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 3 min. Canadian Party Leaders' Debate Canadian party leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, took part in a two-hour debate in ... Canadian party leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, took part in a two-hour debate in Quebec ahead of the October 21 federal election. 03:25 AM EDT Approx. 15 min. Invention of Rum Widener University history professor Jordan Smith talked about the invention of rum and its impact ... Widener University history professor Jordan Smith talked about the invention of rum and its impact on the Atlantic world during the 17th and 18th centuries. This interview was recorded at the Organization of American Historians annual meeting in Philadelphia.
02:03 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Sexual Orientation Employment Discrimination Oral Argument The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a ... The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a person for being gay or transgender. The court heard oral argument in October 2019 for two consolidated cases concerning whether federal civil rights law protects against sexual orientation employment discrimination. The two cases come from Georgia and New York. In 2013 Gerald Bostock, a gay child welfare services coordinator for Clayton Co., Georgia was allegedly let go for "conduct unbecoming of its employees." After his termination he filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and filed suit against the county. He and his legal team argued that the county violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that protects Bostock from discrimination because of his sexual orientation. All the lower courts including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit dismissed the case. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City heard a similar 03:40 AM EDT Approx. 4 min. Bear Butte Native American Sacred Mountain Historian Donovin Sprague took us to the sacred Native American site of Bear Butte, South Dakota. Historian Donovin Sprague took us to the sacred Native American site of Bear Butte, South Dakota.
03:06 AM EDT Approx. 59 min. R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. v. EEOC Oral Argument on Transgender Employment Discrimination The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a ... The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a person for being gay or transgender. The court heard oral argument in R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a case on whether federal civil rights law protects against transgender employment discrimination. This case comes out of Michigan. Aimee Stephens served as the funeral director for R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes. Throughout her time at the company, Stephens presented as a man. According to Stephens, after she told the company that she was going to "live and work full-time as a woman," she was terminated. Stephens filed a complaint with the EEOC alleging termination based on sex discrimination. After an EEOC investigation, the agency filed suit against the funeral home. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of Stephens. 03:44 AM EDT Approx. 11 min. National History Day - "Dimes over Disease" Three students from Classical Scholars school in Mills River, North Carolina perform in the ... Three students from Classical Scholars school in Mills River, North Carolina perform in the National History Day competition in College Park, Maryland. Their topic was the March of Dimes fundraising effort to cure polio in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s.
04:05 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice & Others on Foreign Policy Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and European Union ... Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and European Union Ambassador to the U.S. Stavros Lambrinidis joined Axios for a series of one-on-one interviews with Axios' Margaret Talev on foreign policy. The guests discussed a wide range of topics, including Turkey, Syria, Ukraine, and China as well as the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. 03:55 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. The Lost Soldier - The Ordeal of a World War II GI from the Home Front to the Hürtgen Forest The National World War II Museum hosted a conversation with author Chris Hartley about his book, ... The National World War II Museum hosted a conversation with author Chris Hartley about his book, "The Lost Soldier: The Ordeal of a World War II GI from the Home Front to the Hrtgen Forest." Using letters, diaries, and official war records, Mr. Hartley told the story of Pete Lynn and his wife Ruth in an event marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Hrtgen Forest.
05:10 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A Jeff Guinn, "The Vagabonds" Historian Jeff Guinn discussed his book "The Vagabonds," about the highly-publicized summer road ... Historian Jeff Guinn discussed his book "The Vagabonds," about the highly-publicized summer road trips taken by Henry Ford and Thomas Edison between 1914-1925. 04:55 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Secret Service Agent Rufus Youngblood Rebecca Vaughn talked about her father Rufus Youngblood and the 20 years he served as a Secret ... Rebecca Vaughn talked about her father Rufus Youngblood and the 20 years he served as a Secret Service agent during the administration's of Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon. Among the stories she told was her father's actions on November 22, 1963, when he was protecting Vice President Johnson in JFK's Dallas motorcade. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum hosted this event.
06:10 AM EDT Approx. 23 min. Bob Cusack : The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack discussed the status of the House and Senate plans for this ... : The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack discussed the status of the House and Senate plans for this month's sessions. 06:00 AM EDT Approx. 10 min. Reel America Operation Vittles - 1948 This U.S. Air Force film nominated for an Academy Award tells the story of the Berlin Airlift, one ... This U.S. Air Force film nominated for an Academy Award tells the story of the Berlin Airlift, one of the opening events of the Cold War.
06:33 AM EDT Approx. 19 min. LIVE Queen Elizabeth II Delivers Speech at the State Opening of British Parliament Queen Elizabeth II delivers a speech at the State Opening of British Parliament. The state opening ... Queen Elizabeth II delivers a speech at the State Opening of British Parliament. The state opening marks the formal start of the parliamentary year. 06:10 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 50 min. Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary From June 26, 1948 to May 12, 1949, the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, Germany, preventing ... From June 26, 1948 to May 12, 1949, the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, Germany, preventing shipments of food, heating fuel, and other necessary goods. This program marked the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift; the allied operation that used cargo planes to bypass the Soviet blockade. Two historians presented an illustrated history of the crisis, and they were then joined on stage by 92 year-old Berlin Airlift veteran Ralph Dionne, who was a C-54 flight engineer. The International Spy Museum and the Allied Museum in Berlin, Germany co-hosted this event.
06:52 AM EDT Approx. 8 min. U.S. Agency for International Development USAID Administrator Mark Green Speaks at Values Voter Summit The Family Research Council held its annual Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC with USAID ... The Family Research Council held its annual Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC with USAID Administrator Mark Green among the speakers.
07:00 AM EDT Approx. 17 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.