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12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 7 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 47 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
6:59 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 34 min. LIVE Washington Journal 08/11/2020 6:07 AM EDT Approx. 59 min. Aspen Security Forum Discussion on Technology & Disinformation The annual Aspen Institute Security Forum got underway virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. ... The annual Aspen Institute Security Forum got underway virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. In this session, technology and security experts talked about the impact of disinformation campaigns on the 2020 presidential campaign and the coronavirus pandemic. 6:47 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Oral Histories World War II Veteran Harlan Twible U.S. Navy veteran Harlan Twible recounted being a young officer on the USS Indianapolis after it ... U.S. Navy veteran Harlan Twible recounted being a young officer on the USS Indianapolis after it was sunk in shark-infested waters by two Japanese torpedoes. The crew had just delivered atomic bomb parts to Tinian island for the weapon that would be used on the city of Hiroshima. Surviving crew members - only 317 out of 1,196 -- were not rescued for several days. The National World War II Museum recorded this interview.
9:33 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 26 min. LIVE Oral Argument on Michael Flynn Perjury Dismissal Case The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit rehears oral argument to determine whether a ... The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit rehears oral argument to determine whether a federal district court judge must dismiss the perjury case against Michael Flynn as recommended by the Justice Department. 7:06 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 54 min. Campaign 2020 Virtual Public Forum on Justice Reform with Massachusetts U.S. Senate Democratic Candidates Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) and Democratic primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-M), ... Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) and Democratic primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-M), participated in separate virtual town hall forums on the U.S. justice system. The two U.S. Senate candidates fielded questions from justice reform activists, formerly incarcerated people and the public. Both candidates talked about their support to end solitary confinement, decriminalization of sex work, and restoration of voting rights for Massachusetts inmates. The virtual forum was presented by Suffolk University, the Justice Reform Coalition, the WGBH Forum Network, Lowell University and involved a group of Massachusetts-based advocacy organizations including Black & Pink Boston, Citizens for Juvenile Justice, The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls and Sisters Unchained. It was the first organized debate by formerly incarcerated people in Massachusetts. 7:50 AM EDT Approx. 52 min. Researching the USS Indianapolis This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS ... This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS Indianapolis, which sank in shark-infested waters after it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945. The ship had just completed a secret mission delivering parts used in the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic, co-authors of "Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man," spoke at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
11:59 AM EDT Approx. 3 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will convene for a pro forma session only. No recorded votes will take place. The House will convene for a pro forma session only. No recorded votes will take place. 9:00 AM EDT Approx. 7 min. Aspen Security Forum Discussion with U.S. Special Rep. for Iran Brian Hook U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook spoke at the annual Aspen Institute Security ... U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook spoke at the annual Aspen Institute Security Forum. He discussed the Trump administration's policy toward Iran and urged the U.N. Security Council to extend the international arms embargo on Iran. The event was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. 8:42 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Spreading Holocaust" - 1965 Episode four of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of America's entry into ... Episode four of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of America's entry into World World II beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor through the November, 1942 invasion of North Africa. The film also details nationwide industrial mobilization and President Roosevelt's address to Congress on his plans for producing more planes, ships, tanks, guns, and military supplies. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
12:02 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. LIVE Oral Argument on Michael Flynn Perjury Dismissal Case The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit rehears oral argument to determine whether a ... The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit rehears oral argument to determine whether a federal district court judge must dismiss the perjury case against Michael Flynn as recommended by the Justice Department. 9:07 AM EDT Approx. 55 min. LIVE Discussion on COVID-19 Vaccine The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a virtual event discussing the ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a virtual event discussing the development and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. 9:12 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Slumbering Giant Awakens" - 1965 Episode five of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 covers World World II from ... Episode five of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 covers World World II from approximately one year after the December 1941 Pearl Harbor attack to the Allied invasion of Sicily in the summer of 1943. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
1:21 PM EDT Approx. 51 min. Washington Journal Christopher O'Leary Christopher O'Leary, senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, discussed ... Christopher O'Leary, senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, discussed the role of state and federal unemployment insurance. 10:02 AM EDT Approx. 12 min. U.S. Senate Senate Majority Leader McConnell on COVID-19 Economic Relief Senate Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the Senate floor about not having reached a deal with ... Senate Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the Senate floor about not having reached a deal with Democrats on coronavirus relief. 9:42 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Army in Action - Global War" - 1965 Episode six of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of World War II ... Episode six of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of World War II beginning with the July, 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily to operations in the Pacific, to the invasion of southern Italy. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
2:12 PM EDT Approx. 39 min. LIVE Campaign 2020 Vice President Pence Hosts "Cops for Trump" Event in Arizona Vice President Pence accepts the endorsement of President Trump's reelection by the Arizona Police ... Vice President Pence accepts the endorsement of President Trump's reelection by the Arizona Police Association at a "Cops for Trump" event hosted by the campaign. 10:14 AM EDT Approx. 17 min. U.S. Senate Senate Minority Leader Schumer on COVID-19 Economic Relief Senate Minority Leader Schumer blamed Republicans and the Trump administration for a deal not ... Senate Minority Leader Schumer blamed Republicans and the Trump administration for a deal not being reached on a COVID-19 Economic Relief plan. He also spoke about the rise in the number of cases of the coronavirus in the U.S. 10:12 AM EDT Approx. 31 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Tide Turns" - 1965 Episode seven of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 examines World War II in the year ... Episode seven of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 examines World War II in the year 1944, from Pacific Island campaigns to the D-Day invasion, liberation of Paris, and first incursions into Germany prior to the Battle of the Bulge. This aired on the "Big Picture" television series.
2:51 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Discussion on COVID-19 Vaccine The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a virtual event discussing the ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a virtual event discussing the development and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. The panel talked about the impact nationalism is having on the development and future distribution of a vaccine. They also discussed how the free market system could affect the price and potential treaties over a vaccine. 10:31 AM EDT Approx. 28 min. U.S. Senate Re-air K 'Sen. Van Hollen on COVID-19 Relief Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) spoke about the coronavirus relief talks, and criticizes GOP ... Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) spoke about the coronavirus relief talks, and criticizes GOP leadership for putting the Senate in a "standby" mode and sending members home for the weekend. 10:43 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Victory" - 1965 Episode eight of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 brings the story of World War II to a ... Episode eight of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 brings the story of World War II to a conclusion by documenting European and Pacific theater operations from October 1944 through the surrender of Japan. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
3:53 PM EDT Approx. 34 min. Campaign 2020 Discussion on Youth Activism & Voter Turnout The Washington Post hosted a virtual discussion with leaders from the March for Our Lives ... The Washington Post hosted a virtual discussion with leaders from the March for Our Lives organization about the youth vote and the 2020 presidential election. Speakers included March for Our Lives Co-Founder David Hogg and Executive Director Alexis Confer. They outlined the strategies of their organization to encourage youth turnout in the November elections. They also addressed youth movements involving gun violence prevention, climate change and racial inequality. 10:59 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate returns for morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes ... The Senate returns for morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. No votes are currently scheduled. 11:13 AM EDT Approx. 38 min. USS Indianapolis Gold Medal Ceremony On July 30, 1945, two Japanese torpedoes sunk the USS Indianapolis in shark-infested waters. The ... On July 30, 1945, two Japanese torpedoes sunk the USS Indianapolis in shark-infested waters. The crew had just delivered atomic bomb parts to Tinian island for the weapon that would be used on the city of Hiroshima. Surviving crew members - only 317 out of 1,196 -- were not rescued for several days. On the 75th anniversary of the ship's sinking, Congress awarded the entire crew the Congressional Gold Medal, its highest civilian honor.
4:27 PM EDT Approx. 59 min. Rep. Ami Bera Discusses Global Cooperation During the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) joined the Council on Foreign Relations for a virtual discussion on global ... Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) joined the Council on Foreign Relations for a virtual discussion on global cooperation during the coronavirus pandemic. The congressman talked about how countries can better work together to address the challenges posed by the pandemic and what role international organizations can play. 12:26 PM EDT Approx. 13 min. U.S. Senate Senate Minority Leader Schumer on COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund Senate Minority Leader Schumer said President Trump's lack of leadership has caused the ... Senate Minority Leader Schumer said President Trump's lack of leadership has caused the coronavirus to spread rapidly across the U.S. while other countries were able to contain it. He blamed Republicans for delaying a vote on the next coronavirus economic relief fund. And Senator Schumer said the Trump administration is trying to block people from voting by mail. 11:51 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Oral Histories World War II Veteran Harlan Twible U.S. Navy veteran Harlan Twible recounted being a young officer on the USS Indianapolis after it ... U.S. Navy veteran Harlan Twible recounted being a young officer on the USS Indianapolis after it was sunk in shark-infested waters by two Japanese torpedoes. The crew had just delivered atomic bomb parts to Tinian island for the weapon that would be used on the city of Hiroshima. Surviving crew members - only 317 out of 1,196 -- were not rescued for several days. The National World War II Museum recorded this interview.
5:26 PM EDT Approx. 11 min. Washington Journal Christopher O'Leary Christopher O'Leary, senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, discussed ... Christopher O'Leary, senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, discussed the role of state and federal unemployment insurance. 12:39 PM EDT Approx. 9 min. U.S. Senate Senate Majority Leader McConnell on COVID-19 Economic Relief Senate Majority Leader McConnell blamed Democrats for the delay on a vote on the next coronavirus ... Senate Majority Leader McConnell blamed Democrats for the delay on a vote on the next coronavirus economic relief fund 12:54 PM EDT Approx. 51 min. Researching the USS Indianapolis This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS ... This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS Indianapolis, which sank in shark-infested waters after it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945. The ship had just completed a secret mission delivering parts used in the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic, co-authors of "Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man," spoke at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
5:37 PM EDT Approx. 31 min. LIVE President Trump Holds Coronavirus Briefing President Trump holds a briefing on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump holds a briefing on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. 12:48 PM EDT Approx. 14 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Cortez-Masto on COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund & Housing Nevada Senator Cortez-Masto todl the Senate that her constituents are need of housing assistance ... Nevada Senator Cortez-Masto todl the Senate that her constituents are need of housing assistance and rental stabilization amid the coronavirus pandemic. She added that lawmakers should be negotiating the next COVID-19 economic relief package. 1:45 PM EDT Approx. 31 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Spreading Holocaust" - 1965 Episode four of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of America's entry into ... Episode four of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of America's entry into World World II beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor through the November, 1942 invasion of North Africa. The film also details nationwide industrial mobilization and President Roosevelt's address to Congress on his plans for producing more planes, ships, tanks, guns, and military supplies. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
6:08 PM EDT Approx. 35 min. Campaign 2020 Discussion on Youth Activism & Voter Turnout The Washington Post hosted a virtual discussion with leaders from the March for Our Lives ... The Washington Post hosted a virtual discussion with leaders from the March for Our Lives organization about the youth vote and the 2020 presidential election. Speakers included March for Our Lives Co-Founder David Hogg and Executive Director Alexis Confer. They outlined the strategies of their organization to encourage youth turnout in the November elections. They also addressed youth movements involving gun violence prevention, climate change and racial inequality. 1:02 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. U.S. Ambassador & State Department Confirmation Hearing The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the president's pick for several ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the president's pick for several ambassadorial positions, including nominees James Story to be U.S. ambassador to Venezuela and William Douglass to be U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. Other ambassadorial nominees included Melanie Harris Higgins (Burundi), Jeanne Maloney (Eswatini), and Michael McCarthy (Liberia). Manisha Singh was nominated to be the U.S. representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). 2:16 PM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Slumbering Giant Awakens" - 1965 Episode five of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 covers World World II from ... Episode five of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 covers World World II from approximately one year after the December 1941 Pearl Harbor attack to the Allied invasion of Sicily in the summer of 1943. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
6:43 PM EDT Approx. 49 min. Campaign Sen. Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign Announcement in Oakland, CA Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) held a rally in her hometown of Oakland, California to formally launch ... Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) held a rally in her hometown of Oakland, California to formally launch her 2020 presidential campaign. She told supporters "I stand before you today clear-eyed about the fight ahead and what has to be done. With faith in God, with fidelity to country, and with the fighting spirit I got from my mother, I stand before you today to announce my candidacy for President of the United States." Sen. Harris first declared she was running for president on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 2:23 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 6 min. Hearing on Coronavirus Pandemic & Access to Financial Services for Minority Owned Businesses A House Financial Services subcommittee held a virtual hearing to discuss minority-owned ... A House Financial Services subcommittee held a virtual hearing to discuss minority-owned businesses having issues with access to financial services during the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses who testified included officials from the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. 2:46 PM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Army in Action - Global War" - 1965 Episode six of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of World War II ... Episode six of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of World War II beginning with the July, 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily to operations in the Pacific, to the invasion of southern Italy. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
7:32 PM EDT Approx. 28 min. LIVE Campaign 2020 Joe Biden Vice Presidential Announcement Viewer calls and other reaction to Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) being picked as Joe Biden's running ... Viewer calls and other reaction to Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) being picked as Joe Biden's running mate. 4:29 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 1 min. Acting DHS Sec. Wolf Testifies on Law Enforcement Deployed to Protests Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf testified before the Senate Homeland Security and ... Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee to discuss the involvement of federal law enforcement's role in addressing ongoing unrest in Portland, Oregon, which began as protests after the death of George Floyd. Acting Secretary Wolf rejected claims that federal law enforcement were attacking peaceful protesters and asserted that federal officers were in Portland to protect federal property in that city. He also answered questions about reports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was compiling intelligence reports on journalists, processing DACA applicants, ICE detention centers, and efforts to combat white supremacist extremism. 3:16 PM EDT Approx. 31 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Tide Turns" - 1965 Episode seven of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 examines World War II in the year ... Episode seven of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 examines World War II in the year 1944, from Pacific Island campaigns to the D-Day invasion, liberation of Paris, and first incursions into Germany prior to the Battle of the Bulge. This aired on the "Big Picture" television series.
8:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. The Contenders James Blaine Historians discussed the role of James Blaine (1830-1893) in changing politics. One of the most ... Historians discussed the role of James Blaine (1830-1893) in changing politics. One of the most colorful, and divisive figures in post-Reconstruction U.S. politics, James Blaine was the 1884 Republican presidential nominee, and served as speaker of the House, a U.S. senator from Maine, and secretary of state under three presidents. He lost the 1884 election by 1,047 votes in New York State in what has been called "the dirtiest campaign in American history." Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) also commented on Blaine's relevance today. The historians also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from his former home, Blaine House, which is now the official residence of the governors of Maine. 6:30 PM EDT Approx. 29 min. Washington Journal Christopher O'Leary Christopher O'Leary, senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, discussed ... Christopher O'Leary, senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, discussed the role of state and federal unemployment insurance. 3:47 PM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Victory" - 1965 Episode eight of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 brings the story of World War II to a ... Episode eight of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 brings the story of World War II to a conclusion by documenting European and Pacific theater operations from October 1944 through the surrender of Japan. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
9:34 PM EDT Approx. 56 min. Campaign Sen. Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign Announcement in Oakland, CA Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) held a rally in her hometown of Oakland, California to formally launch ... Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) held a rally in her hometown of Oakland, California to formally launch her 2020 presidential campaign. She told supporters "I stand before you today clear-eyed about the fight ahead and what has to be done. With faith in God, with fidelity to country, and with the fighting spirit I got from my mother, I stand before you today to announce my candidacy for President of the United States." Sen. Harris first declared she was running for president on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 6:59 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. LIVE Campaign 2020 Massachusetts U.S. Senate Democratic Debate Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) and Democratic primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA, 4th), ... Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) and Democratic primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA, 4th), participate in a televised debate on the candidate's generational differences, health care reform and prioritizing racial justice. 4:17 PM EDT Approx. 38 min. USS Indianapolis Gold Medal Ceremony On July 30, 1945, two Japanese torpedoes sunk the USS Indianapolis in shark-infested waters. The ... On July 30, 1945, two Japanese torpedoes sunk the USS Indianapolis in shark-infested waters. The crew had just delivered atomic bomb parts to Tinian island for the weapon that would be used on the city of Hiroshima. Surviving crew members - only 317 out of 1,196 -- were not rescued for several days. On the 75th anniversary of the ship's sinking, Congress awarded the entire crew the Congressional Gold Medal, its highest civilian honor.
10:30 PM EDT Approx. 4 hr. 2 min. Oral Argument on Michael Flynn Perjury Dismissal Case The full bench of U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit reheard oral argument via ... The full bench of U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit reheard oral argument via teleconference on whether they should order a lower district court judge to dismiss the perjury case against Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser for President Trump. Previously Mr. Flynn plead guilty to lying to federal officials conducting the Mueller investigation. In May 2020, the Justice Department, at the direction of Attorney General William Barr, filed a motion to dismiss the case. U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan questioned the recommendation and refused to immediately dismiss. This suit followed. Oral argument was first heard by a three-judge panel back in June 2020. The 2-1 ruling was in favor of Mr. Flynn ordering the lower district court judge to dismiss the case. 8:01 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Erik Larson, "The Splendid and the Vile" Erik Larson looked at Prime Minister Winston Churchill's leadership during the London Blitz. This ... Erik Larson looked at Prime Minister Winston Churchill's leadership during the London Blitz. This was a virtual event hosted by Future Tense, a partnership of New America, Slate, and Arizona State University. 4:55 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Oral Histories World War II Veteran Harlan Twible U.S. Navy veteran Harlan Twible recounted being a young officer on the USS Indianapolis after it ... U.S. Navy veteran Harlan Twible recounted being a young officer on the USS Indianapolis after it was sunk in shark-infested waters by two Japanese torpedoes. The crew had just delivered atomic bomb parts to Tinian island for the weapon that would be used on the city of Hiroshima. Surviving crew members - only 317 out of 1,196 -- were not rescued for several days. The National World War II Museum recorded this interview.
2:32 AM EDT Approx. 54 min. Washington Journal Christopher O'Leary Christopher O'Leary, senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, discussed ... Christopher O'Leary, senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, discussed the role of state and federal unemployment insurance. 9:02 PM EDT Approx. 48 min. Katherine Sharp Landdeck, "The Women with Silver Wings" Katherine Sharp Landdeck provided a history of the female pilots who served in the U.S. Army Air ... Katherine Sharp Landdeck provided a history of the female pilots who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Museum. 5:57 PM EDT Approx. 31 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Spreading Holocaust" - 1965 Episode four of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of America's entry into ... Episode four of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of America's entry into World World II beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor through the November, 1942 invasion of North Africa. The film also details nationwide industrial mobilization and President Roosevelt's address to Congress on his plans for producing more planes, ships, tanks, guns, and military supplies. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
3:26 AM EDT Approx. 55 min. Campaign Sen. Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign Announcement in Oakland, CA Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) held a rally in her hometown of Oakland, California to formally launch ... Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) held a rally in her hometown of Oakland, California to formally launch her 2020 presidential campaign. She told supporters "I stand before you today clear-eyed about the fight ahead and what has to be done. With faith in God, with fidelity to country, and with the fighting spirit I got from my mother, I stand before you today to announce my candidacy for President of the United States." Sen. Harris first declared she was running for president on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 9:50 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Jack Fairweather, "The Volunteer" Journalist Jack Fairweather recounted the efforts of Witold Pilecki, a member of the Polish ... Journalist Jack Fairweather recounted the efforts of Witold Pilecki, a member of the Polish resistance during World War II, who volunteered to be deliberately captured and sent to Auschwitz in order to sabotage the Nazis' operations and report back on the atrocities within the camp. This was a virtual event hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. 6:28 PM EDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Slumbering Giant Awakens" - 1965 Episode five of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 covers World World II from ... Episode five of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 covers World World II from approximately one year after the December 1941 Pearl Harbor attack to the Allied invasion of Sicily in the summer of 1943. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
4:21 AM EDT Approx. 11 min. Campaign 2016 Sen. Kamala Harris Sworn In by Vice President Biden In 2017, Vice President Joe Biden presided over the ceremonial swearing-in photo opportunity in ... In 2017, Vice President Joe Biden presided over the ceremonial swearing-in photo opportunity in the Old Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol for newly elected and re-elected senators of the 115th Congress. Among those newly elected arrivals was Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), more than three years before Mr. Biden would choose her to be his running mate in the 2020 presidential election. Senator Harris was accompanied by her husband, entertainment lawyer Douglas Emhoff, and a number of extended family members. 10:55 PM EDT Approx. 34 min. Howard Blum, "Night of the Assassins" Author and Vanity Fair contributing editor Howard Blum recounted the failed Nazi plot to kill the ... Author and Vanity Fair contributing editor Howard Blum recounted the failed Nazi plot to kill the three Allied leaders at a secret meeting they attended in Tehran in 1943. This was a virtual event hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. 6:58 PM EDT Approx. 31 min. Reel America "Army in Action - Global War" - 1965 Episode six of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of World War II ... Episode six of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 tells the story of World War II beginning with the July, 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily to operations in the Pacific, to the invasion of southern Italy. This aired on the Army's "Big Picture" television series.
4:32 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Discussion on Law Enforcement Anti-Bias Programs The National Law Enforcement Museum hosted a virtual discussion on anti-bias programs for police ... The National Law Enforcement Museum hosted a virtual discussion on anti-bias programs for police officers. The panel discussed their varied experiences with police departments and anti-bias programs. They also talked about the importance of anti-bias programs in other fields such as teaching and in the judicial system. Panelist agreed that continued training for police officers and community outreach were necessary to confront biased beliefs. 11:29 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Q&A Margaret MacMillan Margaret MacMillan was interviewed about her book "Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed the ... Margaret MacMillan was interviewed about her book "Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed the World," published by Random House. She described then President Nixon's 1972 trip to China, details of planning the trip, the meetings between President Nixon and Chairman Mao, and U.S. views on the accomplishments of the meetings. 7:29 PM EDT Approx. 31 min. Reel America "Army in Action - The Tide Turns" - 1965 Episode seven of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 examines World War II in the year ... Episode seven of a ten-part U.S. Army documentary from 1965 examines World War II in the year 1944, from Pacific Island campaigns to the D-Day invasion, liberation of Paris, and first incursions into Germany prior to the Battle of the Bulge. This aired on the "Big Picture" television series.
6:02 AM EDT Approx. 57 min. Campaign Sen. Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign Announcement in Oakland, CA Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) held a rally in her hometown of Oakland, California to formally launch ... Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) held a rally in her hometown of Oakland, California to formally launch her 2020 presidential campaign. She told supporters "I stand before you today clear-eyed about the fight ahead and what has to be done. With faith in God, with fidelity to country, and with the fighting spirit I got from my mother, I stand before you today to announce my candidacy for President of the United States." Sen. Harris first declared she was running for president on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 12:30 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Margaret MacMillan, "The War That Ended Peace" Margaret MacMillan, international history professor at Oxford University, talked about her book, ... Margaret MacMillan, international history professor at Oxford University, talked about her book, "The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914," in which she examines the lead-up to World War I. In her book, the author recounts the tension and transformed political and social landscape that marked Europe from the turn of the 20th century to the beginning of the war in 1914. Margaret MacMillan spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. 8:00 PM EDT Approx. 29 min. The Presidency Herbert Hoover & FDR Transition The directors of the Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt presidential libraries talked about ... The directors of the Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt presidential libraries talked about the 1932 campaign for the White House in the midst of the Great Depression -- and the tense transition that followed from a Hoover to FDR administration. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library provided this video.
6:59 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. LIVE Washington Journal 08/12/2020 1:34 AM EDT Approx. 46 min. Author Discussion on U.S. History Authors and historians Jon Meacham, Margaret MacMillan, and Douglas Brinkley discussed their ... Authors and historians Jon Meacham, Margaret MacMillan, and Douglas Brinkley discussed their favorite historical figures at the 2018 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 8:29 PM EDT Approx. 27 min. The Presidency Roosevelts & Kennedys - Political Relationships The directors of the Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy presidential libraries talked about ... The directors of the Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy presidential libraries talked about the political relationships between members of the Roosevelt and Kennedy families -- in particular, the alliance between Eleanor Roosevelt and JFK. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library provided this video.
8:02 AM EDT Approx. 15 hr. 58 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2:20 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Erik Larson, "The Splendid and the Vile" Erik Larson looked at Prime Minister Winston Churchill's leadership during the London Blitz. This ... Erik Larson looked at Prime Minister Winston Churchill's leadership during the London Blitz. This was a virtual event hosted by Future Tense, a partnership of New America, Slate, and Arizona State University. 8:56 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. The Presidency Portraying Abraham Lincoln This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director ... This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director Paul Tetreault talked with playwright Richard Hellesen who wrote "Necessary Sacrifices" -- a Ford's commissioned play about two meetings between Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. They were joined by actors David Selby and Craig Wallace who played Lincoln and Douglass, respectively. Ford's Theatre provided this video.
3:22 AM EDT Approx. 48 min. Katherine Sharp Landdeck, "The Women with Silver Wings" Katherine Sharp Landdeck provided a history of the female pilots who served in the U.S. Army Air ... Katherine Sharp Landdeck provided a history of the female pilots who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Museum. 9:57 PM EDT Approx. 46 min. The Presidency JFK, Nuclear Arms Race & Civil Rights Andrew Cohen talked about two successive days in JFK's presidency that defined his response to the ... Andrew Cohen talked about two successive days in JFK's presidency that defined his response to the nuclear arms race and civil rights. Mr. Cohen is the author of "Two Days in June: John F. Kennedy and the 48 Hours That Made History." The White House Historical Association provided this video.
4:10 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Jack Fairweather, "The Volunteer" Journalist Jack Fairweather recounted the efforts of Witold Pilecki, a member of the Polish ... Journalist Jack Fairweather recounted the efforts of Witold Pilecki, a member of the Polish resistance during World War II, who volunteered to be deliberately captured and sent to Auschwitz in order to sabotage the Nazis' operations and report back on the atrocities within the camp. This was a virtual event hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. 10:43 PM EDT Approx. 57 min. Jefferson & the Federalists in Washington, DC U.S. Capitol Historical Society Chief Historian William "Chuck" diGiacomantonio discussed the ... U.S. Capitol Historical Society Chief Historian William "Chuck" diGiacomantonio discussed the tumultuous interactions between Democratic-Republican President Thomas Jefferson and Federalist members of the Seventh Congress, the first to have a full session in the new capital of Washington, D.C. He explained how political differences between the two parties led them to politicize many aspects of daily life, including food, socializing, and science. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society provided video of this event.
5:15 AM EDT Approx. 33 min. Howard Blum, "Night of the Assassins" Author and Vanity Fair contributing editor Howard Blum recounted the failed Nazi plot to kill the ... Author and Vanity Fair contributing editor Howard Blum recounted the failed Nazi plot to kill the three Allied leaders at a secret meeting they attended in Tehran in 1943. This was a virtual event hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. 11:40 PM EDT Approx. 57 min. Congress, Political Parties & Polarization The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted a discussion on Congress, political ... The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted a discussion on Congress, political parties and polarization from the time of America's founding through the Civil War to today. Speakers included historians Edward Ayers and Joanne Freeman and political scientist Norman Ornstein. This event took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic and the National Constitution Center provided the video.
5:48 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A Margaret MacMillan Margaret MacMillan was interviewed about her book "Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed the ... Margaret MacMillan was interviewed about her book "Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed the World," published by Random House. She described then President Nixon's 1972 trip to China, details of planning the trip, the meetings between President Nixon and Chairman Mao, and U.S. views on the accomplishments of the meetings. 12:37 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. The Presidency Herbert Hoover & FDR Transition The directors of the Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt presidential libraries talked about ... The directors of the Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt presidential libraries talked about the 1932 campaign for the White House in the midst of the Great Depression -- and the tense transition that followed from a Hoover to FDR administration. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library provided this video.
6:48 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Margaret MacMillan, "The War That Ended Peace" Margaret MacMillan, international history professor at Oxford University, talked about her book, ... Margaret MacMillan, international history professor at Oxford University, talked about her book, "The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914," in which she examines the lead-up to World War I. In her book, the author recounts the tension and transformed political and social landscape that marked Europe from the turn of the 20th century to the beginning of the war in 1914. Margaret MacMillan spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. 1:07 AM EDT Approx. 26 min. The Presidency Roosevelts & Kennedys - Political Relationships The directors of the Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy presidential libraries talked about ... The directors of the Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy presidential libraries talked about the political relationships between members of the Roosevelt and Kennedy families -- in particular, the alliance between Eleanor Roosevelt and JFK. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library provided this video.
7:51 AM EDT Approx. 16 hr. 9 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 1:33 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. The Presidency Portraying Abraham Lincoln This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director ... This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director Paul Tetreault talked with playwright Richard Hellesen who wrote "Necessary Sacrifices" -- a Ford's commissioned play about two meetings between Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. They were joined by actors David Selby and Craig Wallace who played Lincoln and Douglass, respectively. Ford's Theatre provided this video.
2:34 AM EDT Approx. 47 min. The Presidency JFK, Nuclear Arms Race & Civil Rights Andrew Cohen talked about two successive days in JFK's presidency that defined his response to the ... Andrew Cohen talked about two successive days in JFK's presidency that defined his response to the nuclear arms race and civil rights. Mr. Cohen is the author of "Two Days in June: John F. Kennedy and the 48 Hours That Made History." The White House Historical Association provided this video.
3:21 AM EDT Approx. 56 min. Jefferson & the Federalists in Washington, DC U.S. Capitol Historical Society Chief Historian William "Chuck" diGiacomantonio discussed the ... U.S. Capitol Historical Society Chief Historian William "Chuck" diGiacomantonio discussed the tumultuous interactions between Democratic-Republican President Thomas Jefferson and Federalist members of the Seventh Congress, the first to have a full session in the new capital of Washington, D.C. He explained how political differences between the two parties led them to politicize many aspects of daily life, including food, socializing, and science. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society provided video of this event.
4:17 AM EDT Approx. 57 min. Congress, Political Parties & Polarization The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted a discussion on Congress, political ... The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted a discussion on Congress, political parties and polarization from the time of America's founding through the Civil War to today. Speakers included historians Edward Ayers and Joanne Freeman and political scientist Norman Ornstein. This event took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic and the National Constitution Center provided the video.
5:14 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. The Presidency Herbert Hoover & FDR Transition The directors of the Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt presidential libraries talked about ... The directors of the Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt presidential libraries talked about the 1932 campaign for the White House in the midst of the Great Depression -- and the tense transition that followed from a Hoover to FDR administration. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library provided this video.
5:44 AM EDT Approx. 26 min. The Presidency Roosevelts & Kennedys - Political Relationships The directors of the Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy presidential libraries talked about ... The directors of the Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy presidential libraries talked about the political relationships between members of the Roosevelt and Kennedy families -- in particular, the alliance between Eleanor Roosevelt and JFK. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library provided this video.
6:10 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. The Presidency Portraying Abraham Lincoln This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director ... This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director Paul Tetreault talked with playwright Richard Hellesen who wrote "Necessary Sacrifices" -- a Ford's commissioned play about two meetings between Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. They were joined by actors David Selby and Craig Wallace who played Lincoln and Douglass, respectively. Ford's Theatre provided this video.
7:10 AM EDT Approx. 16 hr. 50 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.