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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.
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06:10 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 37 min.
Joshua Myers, "We Are Worth Fighting For"
Howard University Afro-American Studies professor Joshua Myers provided a history of the 1989 ...
Howard University Afro-American Studies professor Joshua Myers provided a history of the 1989 Howard University student protest, which closed the operations of the school for 3 days in opposition to the appointment of Republican strategist Lee Atwater to the Board of Trustees. This was a virtual event hosted by Howard University's Department of Afro-American Studies.
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12:00 AM EDT
Approx. 7 hr. 5 min.
American History TV
People and events that help document the American Story.
People and events that help document the American Story.
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07:00 AM EDT
Approx. 3 hr. 3 min.
LIVE Washington Journal 09/20/2020
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07:47 AM EDT
Approx. 3 min.
What Are You Reading with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito R-WV
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07:05 AM EDT
Approx. 55 min.
1890s Colorado State Legislator Carrie Clyde Holly
Carrie Clyde Holly served in the Colorado state legislature from 1895 to 1896 and was the first ...
Carrie Clyde Holly served in the Colorado state legislature from 1895 to 1896 and was the first female legislator in the United States to have one of her bills become a law. Colorado State University - Pueblo history professor Judy Gaughan argued that while Ms. Holly's legislative career was brief, it was also impactful. History Colorado hosted this event and provided the video.
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10:03 AM EDT
Approx. 49 min.
President Trump & Middle East Leaders Sign Abraham Accord
President Trump hosted the foreign ministers from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain along with ...
President Trump hosted the foreign ministers from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to sign the Abraham Accords - a deal to normalize relations between Israel and the two countries. President Trump said the "historic" agreement "sets history on a new course." Following his remarks, the three leaders spoke and then signed the respective agreements. Several members of the president's cabinet were in attendance, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
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07:50 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
Susan Eisenhower, "How Ike Led"
Susan Eisenhower examined her grandfather Dwight Eisenhower's leadership style and the important ...
Susan Eisenhower examined her grandfather Dwight Eisenhower's leadership style and the important decisions he made during his presidency. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
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08:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
History Bookshelf Jim Dwyer & Kevin Flynn, "102 Minutes"
Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn talked about their book 102 Minutes: The Untold Story of the Fight to ...
Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn talked about their book 102 Minutes: The Untold Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers, published by Times Books. It drew on interviews the two authors conducted with survivors, rescuers, and family members of victims who made last-minute contact with their friends and relatives. The authors detailed the events and obstacles faced by those in the towers that morning, such as assisting a wheelchair-bound colleague down more than fifty flights of stairs or attempting to open a jammed elevator. They also showed many slides of illustrations from their book. Following their remarks they answered questions from members of the audience.
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10:52 AM EDT
Approx. 3 hr. 33 min.
House Hearing on State Department IG Firing - Part 1
State Department officials testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the firing of ...
State Department officials testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the firing of the agency's Inspector General Steve Linick. Witnesses included Under Secretary of State for Management Brian Bulatao. He defended the administration's firing of Mr. Linick saying, "This removal was about an IG who was increasingly falling short of expectations." Throughout the hearing, Democratic lawmakers continually questioned the State Department officials about the reasons for Mr. Linick's removal as well as Secretary of State Pompeo's role in the matter. On May 15, 2020, President Trump sent a letter to Congress announcing he was removing Mr. Linick from office, citing a lack of full confidence in the inspector general.
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09:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Lisa Selin Davis, "Tomboy"
Journalist Lisa Selin Davis offered her thoughts on gender categories. This virtual event was ...
Journalist Lisa Selin Davis offered her thoughts on gender categories. This virtual event was hosted by Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, Vermont.
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09:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Science and Warcraft from the Civil War to WWII
Congressional Research Services defense policy analyst Daniel Else explored the relationship ...
Congressional Research Services defense policy analyst Daniel Else explored the relationship between government-supported scientific research and the U.S. military from the Civil War through World War II. This partnership would develop into what President Dwight D. Eisenhower called the military industrial complex. The Kluge Center at the Library of Congress hosted this event and provided the video.
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02:25 PM EDT
Approx. 24 min.
LIVE Campaign 2020 Joe Biden Delivers Remarks in Philadelphia
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivers remarks at a campaign event in ...
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivers remarks at a campaign event in Philadelphia.
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10:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Bill Hayes, "How We Live Now"
Writer and photographer Bill Hayes chronicled stories from New York City neighborhoods during the ...
Writer and photographer Bill Hayes chronicled stories from New York City neighborhoods during the coronavirus pandemic. This virtual program was hosted by Powerhouse Arena in New York City.
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10:00 AM EDT
Approx. 43 min.
The Civil War Elmira Union Prisoner of War Camp
Elmira, a Union prisoner of war camp located in New York, opened in July 1864 after many other ...
Elmira, a Union prisoner of war camp located in New York, opened in July 1864 after many other Union prisons were at capacity. Almost 3,000 Confederate POWs died at the camp from disease, exposure to the elements or malnutrition during its one year in operation. Derek Maxfield, author of "Hellmira: The Union's Most Infamous POW Camp of the Civil War," talked about the conditions at the prison and some of the officers in charge. This talk was part of a symposium on "The War in the East" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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02:49 PM EDT
Approx. 1 min.
Sen. Ted Cruz R-TX
On ABC's "This Week," Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth ...
On ABC's "This Week," Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the confirmation process for her possible successor.
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11:00 AM EDT
Approx. 30 min.
The Communicators Reed Hastings & Erin Meyer, "No Rules Rules"
Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture ...
Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture behind one of the largest tech companies in the world.
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10:43 AM EDT
Approx. 17 min.
American History TV Visits Hawaii
The C-SPAN Citiies Tour visited Hawaii to learn about the history of the state from local experts ...
The C-SPAN Citiies Tour visited Hawaii to learn about the history of the state from local experts and historians.
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02:50 PM EDT
Approx. 2 min.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar D-MN
On NBC's "Meet The Press," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discussed the Senate confirmation process for ...
On NBC's "Meet The Press," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discussed the Senate confirmation process for the possible successor to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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11:30 AM EDT
Approx. 31 min.
Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan, "Trump on Trial"
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan discussed the investigation, ...
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan discussed the investigation, impeachment, and acquittal of President Trump. This virtual event was hosted by the Washington Post Live.
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11:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Presidential Debates 1960 Presidential Debate - John F. Kennedy & Richard Nixon
Massachusetts Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy and incumbent Republican Vice President Richard ...
Massachusetts Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy and incumbent Republican Vice President Richard Nixon faced off in their second presidential debate in 1960. The candidates took questions from a panel of journalists on U.S. policy toward Cuba, relations with the Soviet Union, combating the spread of communism, and civil rights in America. Senator Kennedy defeated Vice President Nixon in a close general election, with less than one percent of the popular vote separating the two. The debate took place in Washington, D.C.
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02:52 PM EDT
Approx. 3 min.
Sen. Corey Booker D-NJ
On CBS "Face The Nation," Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed the Supreme Court vacancy, and the ...
On CBS "Face The Nation," Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed the Supreme Court vacancy, and the 2020 elections.
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12:01 PM EDT
Approx. 59 min.
After Words Sarah Huckabee Sanders, "Speaking for Myself"
Sarah Huckabee Sanders reflected on her life and her time serving as the White House Press ...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders reflected on her life and her time serving as the White House Press Secretary for the Trump administration. She was interviewed by Bloomberg News White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs.
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12:00 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
Lectures in History Culture of the Antebellum Congress
Eastern Connecticut State University professor Thomas Balcerski talked about the culture of ...
Eastern Connecticut State University professor Thomas Balcerski talked about the culture of Congress in the antebellum era. He described how members of Congress in the early 1800s bonded across party lines through tobacco use, social clubs, and living together in boarding houses. However, leading up to the Civil War these friendships and alliances disintegrated, revealing the sectional divisions in national politics at the time.
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02:55 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 25 min.
Speaker Pelosi Hosts G7 Parliament Speakers Meeting on Climate Change
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) hosted a virtual meeting on climate change with the ...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) hosted a virtual meeting on climate change with the parliamentary speakers and legislative presidents of the G7 nations. Representatives from the U.K., Canada, Japan, Italy, Germany and the European Union spoke about legislating during a pandemic and the climate crisis. Following their opening remarks, the Dalai Lama, environmental activist Jane Goodall and former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz addressed the meeting, focusing on the urgency for collective action and collaboration. President Trump, host of the 2020 G7, has had to postpone the in-person summit due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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01:00 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
Brian Stelter, "Hoax"
CNN Worldwide chief media correspondent Brian Stelter offered his thoughts on the relationship ...
CNN Worldwide chief media correspondent Brian Stelter offered his thoughts on the relationship between President Trump and Fox News. This virtual program was sponsored by Live Talk Los Angeles.
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01:05 PM EDT
Approx. 54 min.
World War I & the Environment
Tait Keller, co-editor of "Environmental Histories of World War I" talked about the diverse ...
Tait Keller, co-editor of "Environmental Histories of World War I" talked about the diverse ecological impacts the First World War had across the globe. He explained how these went far beyond physical changes to European battlefields, and included shifts in agricultural production and displacement of wildlife and humans. National World War I Museum and Memorial hosted this event and provided the video.
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04:20 PM EDT
Approx. 23 min.
Campaign 2020 Joe Biden Delivers Remarks in Philadelphia
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing ...
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose death was announced two days prior. Speaking from Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, Mr. Biden said President Trump should hold off naming a nominee to the nation's highest court until the results of the 2020 election are known. He called on U.S. Senators including Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to make a "moral" choice to hold off on any confirmation activities until after the election as well. Mr. Biden did not speak to reporters following his remarks.
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02:20 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 4 min.
Christopher Haugh & Jordan Blashek, "Union"
Jordan Blashek, a veteran and Republican, and Christopher Haugh, a Democrat and former State ...
Jordan Blashek, a veteran and Republican, and Christopher Haugh, a Democrat and former State Department speechwriter, spoke about their road trip across America to find commonality. This virtual event was hosted by Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California.
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01:59 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 42 min.
1918 Flu Pandemic
The 1918 flu pandemic altered American life in ways that are familiar to those living through the ...
The 1918 flu pandemic altered American life in ways that are familiar to those living through the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Conflicting information left people wary and fearful, college classes were held outside, sports were cancelled, masks were challenged as un-American and fines imposed on those who refused to wear them. Christopher McKnight Nichols recounted how the country experienced the events of a century ago and the lessons we might learn. He directs Oregon State University's Center for the Humanities. The Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University in Dallas hosted this event and provided the video.
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04:43 PM EDT
Approx. 2 min.
Sen. Ted Cruz R-TX
On ABC's "This Week," Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth ...
On ABC's "This Week," Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the confirmation process for her possible successor.
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03:24 PM EDT
Approx. 7 min.
What Are You Reading with Rep. Rick Larsen D-WA
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03:41 PM EDT
Approx. 6 min.
Reel America August 1945 Universal Newsreel
This 1945 Universal Newsreel includes stories about the Potsdam Declaration of Joseph Stalin, ...
This 1945 Universal Newsreel includes stories about the Potsdam Declaration of Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and President Harry Truman, the science behind the atom bomb, and Truman's speech announcing the August 6, 1945 bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.
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04:45 PM EDT
Approx. 2 min.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar D-MN
On NBC's "Meet The Press," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discussed the Senate confirmation process for ...
On NBC's "Meet The Press," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discussed the Senate confirmation process for the possible successor to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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03:31 PM EDT
Approx. 59 min.
Suzanne Nossel, "Dare to Speak"
PEN America CEO and President Suzanne Nossel offered her thoughts on censoring of free speech. ...
PEN America CEO and President Suzanne Nossel offered her thoughts on censoring of free speech. This virtual event was sponsored by Magic City Books in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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03:47 PM EDT
Approx. 13 min.
American History TV Visits Hawaii
The C-SPAN Citiies Tour visited Hawaii to learn about the history of the state from local experts ...
The C-SPAN Citiies Tour visited Hawaii to learn about the history of the state from local experts and historians.
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04:47 PM EDT
Approx. 2 min.
Sen. Corey Booker D-NJ
On CBS "Face The Nation," Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed the Supreme Court vacancy, and the ...
On CBS "Face The Nation," Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed the Supreme Court vacancy, and the 2020 elections.
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04:30 PM EDT
Approx. 55 min.
Rick Tyler, "Still Right"
MSNBC political analyst Rick Tyler made his case for how conservative principles can tackle ...
MSNBC political analyst Rick Tyler made his case for how conservative principles can tackle today's political issues. This was a virtual event hosted by Gibson's bookstore in Concord, New Hampshire.
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04:00 PM EDT
Approx. 32 min.
Reel America 1940 U.S. Census Training Films
The U.S. Census Bureau produced these three ten-minute films to help train the "enumerators" who ...
The U.S. Census Bureau produced these three ten-minute films to help train the "enumerators" who knocked on doors in 1940 to record census information. The first film is a general overview of counting population. The second film describes how to record housing information, and the third film concentrates on agricultural statistics.
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04:49 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 32 min.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Dedication
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II ...
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency were remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers included memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas).
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05:25 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 38 min.
Lawrence Rosenthal, "Empire of Resentment"
UC Berkeley Center for Right-Wing Studies Chair Lawrence Rosenthal chronicled the history of the ...
UC Berkeley Center for Right-Wing Studies Chair Lawrence Rosenthal chronicled the history of the Alt Right and its role in politics today. This virtual event was sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC Berkeley.
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04:32 PM EDT
Approx. 29 min.
Reel America "The Big Count - The Story of the U.S. Census" - 1960
This National Educational Television broadcast from 1960 details the results of the 1950 U.S. ...
This National Educational Television broadcast from 1960 details the results of the 1950 U.S. Census. Host George Stone and acting director of the 1950 Census Phillip Hauser, also a University of Chicago professor, discuss statistics beyond population including housing, the mobility of the American people, education levels, and the general improvement in living standards since the Great Depression of the 1930s. This program was recorded at WTTW Chicago.
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06:21 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
Discussion with Attorney General Barr at Hillsdale College
Attorney General William Barr delivered remarks and took questions at a Constitution Day event ...
Attorney General William Barr delivered remarks and took questions at a Constitution Day event hosted by Hillsdale College. The attorney general defended his actions during his time in the Trump administration, opined on the state of the rule of law, and blasted governors for state lockdowns and other executive actions during the coronavirus pandemic, which he compared to "house arrest" and said amounted to violations of civil liberties. "Other than slavery, which was a different kind of restraint, it's the greatest intrusion on civil liberties in American history," he said. Attorney General Barr also pushed back on criticism that he had interfered in the judicial process in cases that involved individuals with ties to President Trump. He argued that it was the attorney general's job to exercise prosecutorial discretion and that lower-level attorneys' decisions were not "sacrosanct." He argued that political views are inevitable in the Justice Department and criticized federal prosecut
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07:03 PM EDT
Approx. 58 min.
LIVE Bob Woodward, "Rage"
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward discusses President Trump's national and foreign ...
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward discusses President Trump's national and foreign policy decisions.
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05:01 PM EDT
Approx. 18 min.
Reel America U.S. Census Bureau Promotional Films & Television Ads
This collection of U.S. Census Bureau films and television ads produced between 1930 and 2020 ...
This collection of U.S. Census Bureau films and television ads produced between 1930 and 2020 encourage the public to participate in the constitutionally-mandated population count. Earlier messages concentrate on how the census works, while later ones often include appeals by popular athletes, celebrities and public figures.
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07:31 PM EDT
Approx. 23 min.
Campaign 2020 Joe Biden Delivers Remarks in Philadelphia
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing ...
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose death was announced two days prior. Speaking from Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, Mr. Biden said President Trump should hold off naming a nominee to the nation's highest court until the results of the 2020 election are known. He called on U.S. Senators including Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to make a "moral" choice to hold off on any confirmation activities until after the election as well. Mr. Biden did not speak to reporters following his remarks.
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08:01 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
James Copland, "The Unelected"
Manhattan Institute senior fellow James Copland argued that America is governed by nonelected ...
Manhattan Institute senior fellow James Copland argued that America is governed by nonelected agency officials. This virtual event was sponsored by the John Locke Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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05:19 PM EDT
Approx. 45 min.
1940-41 Buildup of U.S. Army
In September 1939 -- at the outbreak of World War II in Europe -- the U.S. Army had fewer than ...
In September 1939 -- at the outbreak of World War II in Europe -- the U.S. Army had fewer than 200,000 men. Yet, by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 this army would grow in size tenfold and see the rise of future military leaders such as George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower and George S. Patton. Paul Dickson, author of "The Rise of the G.I. Army," explained how this transformation occurred and the impact it had on future wars. Heritage Frederick hosted this discussion and provided the video.
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07:54 PM EDT
Approx. 2 min.
Sen. Ted Cruz R-TX
On ABC's "This Week," Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth ...
On ABC's "This Week," Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the confirmation process for her possible successor.
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09:01 PM EDT
Approx. 59 min.
After Words Sen. Chris Murphy D-CT, "The Violence Inside Us"
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looked at the origins of violence and firearms in America's history ...
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looked at the origins of violence and firearms in America's history and the role they play in society today. He was interviewed by Thomas Abt, author and Council on Criminal Justice senior fellow.
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06:04 PM EDT
Approx. 56 min.
American Artifacts Independence Hall
National Park Service Park Ranger Matthew Ifill told the story of the Declaration of Independence ...
National Park Service Park Ranger Matthew Ifill told the story of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutional Convention from the room inside Independence Hall where the events took place.
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07:56 PM EDT
Approx. 2 min.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar D-MN
On NBC's "Meet The Press," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discussed the Senate confirmation process for ...
On NBC's "Meet The Press," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discussed the Senate confirmation process for the possible successor to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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10:00 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Martha Jones, "Vanguard"
Johns Hopkins University history professor Martha Jones explored the efforts by black women to win ...
Johns Hopkins University history professor Martha Jones explored the efforts by black women to win their right to vote. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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07:00 PM EDT
Approx. 59 min.
Presidential Debates 1960 Presidential Debate - John F. Kennedy & Richard Nixon
Massachusetts Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy and incumbent Republican Vice President Richard ...
Massachusetts Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy and incumbent Republican Vice President Richard Nixon faced off in their second presidential debate in 1960. The candidates took questions from a panel of journalists on U.S. policy toward Cuba, relations with the Soviet Union, combating the spread of communism, and civil rights in America. Senator Kennedy defeated Vice President Nixon in a close general election, with less than one percent of the popular vote separating the two. The debate took place in Washington, D.C.
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07:58 PM EDT
Approx. 1 min.
Sen. Corey Booker D-NJ
On CBS "Face The Nation," Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed the Supreme Court vacancy, and the ...
On CBS "Face The Nation," Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed the Supreme Court vacancy, and the 2020 elections.
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11:00 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Scott Anderson, "The Quiet Americans"
Scott Anderson looked at the early years of the Cold War as the CIA worked to counter the efforts ...
Scott Anderson looked at the early years of the Cold War as the CIA worked to counter the efforts of the KGB. This was a virtual event hosted by Left Bank Books in St. Louis.
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07:59 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 31 min.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Dedication
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II ...
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas).
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07:59 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 1 min.
Q&A Harold Holzer, "The Presidents vs. the Press" - Part Two
Author and historian Harold Holzer examined the relationship, often hostile, between the media and ...
Author and historian Harold Holzer examined the relationship, often hostile, between the media and U.S. presidents going back to George Washington. During part two of our two-part interview with Mr. Holzer, he talked about presidents from FDR to Donald Trump.
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12:00 AM EDT
Approx. 55 min.
After Words Sen. Chris Murphy D-CT, "The Violence Inside Us"
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looked at the origins of violence and firearms in America's history ...
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looked at the origins of violence and firearms in America's history and the role they play in society today. He was interviewed by Thomas Abt, author and Council on Criminal Justice senior fellow.
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09:30 PM EDT
Approx. 17 min.
Reel America News Magazine of the Screen "Summer Review 1955"
This newsreel contains the following stories: Geneva Summit of 1955; continued civil war in ...
This newsreel contains the following stories: Geneva Summit of 1955; continued civil war in Saigon; Allied occupation ends in West Germany; Big Four nations end occupation in Austria; national air raid drill "Operation Alert"; "Survival Town" atomic test; final run of the 3rd ave elevated rail in NY; and a story on the USS Constitution - Old Ironsides.
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09:00 PM EDT
Approx. 38 min.
Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on ...
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on proposed changes to his government's Brexit plan and the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Standing in for Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer, who was self-isolating, was his Deputy Angela Rayner. She pressed the prime minister on coronavirus testing in the U.K., in particular testing challenges in nursing homes. At the top of PMQs, Prime Minister Johnson commemorated the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage from England that sailed across the Atlantic to America.
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12:55 AM EDT
Approx. 5 min.
What Are You Reading with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito R-WV
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09:47 PM EDT
Approx. 13 min.
American History TV Visits Hawaii
The C-SPAN Citiies Tour visited Hawaii to learn about the history of the state from local experts ...
The C-SPAN Citiies Tour visited Hawaii to learn about the history of the state from local experts and historians.
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09:38 PM EDT
Approx. 23 min.
Campaign 2020 Joe Biden Delivers Remarks in Philadelphia
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing ...
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose death was announced two days prior. Speaking from Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, Mr. Biden said President Trump should hold off naming a nominee to the nation's highest court until the results of the 2020 election are known. He called on U.S. Senators including Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to make a "moral" choice to hold off on any confirmation activities until after the election as well. Mr. Biden did not speak to reporters following his remarks.
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01:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Bob Woodward, "Rage"
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward discussed President Trump's national and foreign ...
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward discussed President Trump's national and foreign policy decisions. This virtual event was sponsored by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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10:00 PM EDT
Approx. 55 min.
American Artifacts Independence Hall
National Park Service Park Ranger Matthew Ifill told the story of the Declaration of Independence ...
National Park Service Park Ranger Matthew Ifill told the story of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutional Convention from the room inside Independence Hall where the events took place.
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10:01 PM EDT
Approx. 59 min.
Washington Journal Daniel Allott
Author and columnist Daniel Allott discussed his new book "On the Road in Trump's America: A ...
Author and columnist Daniel Allott discussed his new book "On the Road in Trump's America: A Journey Into the Heart of a Divided Nation."
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02:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Washington Journal Armstrong Williams, "What Black and White America Must Do Now"
Author and commentator Armstrong Williams talked about his book, "What Black and White America ...
Author and commentator Armstrong Williams talked about his book, "What Black and White America Must Do Now: A Prescription to Move Beyond Race."
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10:55 PM EDT
Approx. 5 min.
San Antonio River Walk
The San Antonio River Walk is a major attraction for the city. Historian Lewis Fisher talked about ...
The San Antonio River Walk is a major attraction for the city. Historian Lewis Fisher talked about how this depression era project became an oasis in the in the heart of the city's downtown.
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11:00 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Q&A Harold Holzer, "The Presidents vs. the Press" - Part Two
Author and historian Harold Holzer examined the relationship, often hostile, between the media and ...
Author and historian Harold Holzer examined the relationship, often hostile, between the media and U.S. presidents going back to George Washington. During part two of our two-part interview with Mr. Holzer, he talked about presidents from FDR to Donald Trump.
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03:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
After Words Sen. Chris Murphy D-CT, "The Violence Inside Us"
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looked at the origins of violence and firearms in America's history ...
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looked at the origins of violence and firearms in America's history and the role they play in society today. He was interviewed by Thomas Abt, author and Council on Criminal Justice senior fellow.
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11:00 PM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Presidential Debates 1960 Presidential Debate - John F. Kennedy & Richard Nixon
Massachusetts Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy and incumbent Republican Vice President Richard ...
Massachusetts Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy and incumbent Republican Vice President Richard Nixon faced off in their second presidential debate in 1960. The candidates took questions from a panel of journalists on U.S. policy toward Cuba, relations with the Soviet Union, combating the spread of communism, and civil rights in America. Senator Kennedy defeated Vice President Nixon in a close general election, with less than one percent of the popular vote separating the two. The debate took place in Washington, D.C.
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12:00 AM EDT
Approx. 39 min.
Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on ...
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on proposed changes to his government's Brexit plan and the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Standing in for Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer, who was self-isolating, was his Deputy Angela Rayner. She pressed the prime minister on coronavirus testing in the U.K., in particular testing challenges in nursing homes. At the top of PMQs, Prime Minister Johnson commemorated the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage from England that sailed across the Atlantic to America.
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04:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr.
Authors on China
Authors Michael Pillsbury ("The Hundred-Year Marathon"), Robert Spalding ("Stealth War"), and Bill ...
Authors Michael Pillsbury ("The Hundred-Year Marathon"), Robert Spalding ("Stealth War"), and Bill Gertz ("Deceiving the Sky") talked about China and U.S.-China relations.
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12:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 35 min.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Dedication
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II ...
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas).
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12:39 AM EDT
Approx. 25 min.
Campaign 2020 Joe Biden Delivers Remarks in Philadelphia
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing ...
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose death was announced two days prior. Speaking from Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, Mr. Biden said President Trump should hold off naming a nominee to the nation's highest court until the results of the 2020 election are known. He called on U.S. Senators including Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to make a "moral" choice to hold off on any confirmation activities until after the election as well. Mr. Biden did not speak to reporters following his remarks.
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05:00 AM EDT
Approx. 55 min.
Morgan Jerkins, "Wandering in Strange Lands"
Author and journalist Morgan Jerkins looked at her family history through the lens of the Great ...
Author and journalist Morgan Jerkins looked at her family history through the lens of the Great Migration, when 6 million black Americans left the South from 1916 to 1970. This was a virtual event hosted by the Strand Bookstore in New York City.
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01:35 AM EDT
Approx. 5 min.
Reel America August 25, 1960 Universal Newsreel
This newsreel includes stories about the Organization of American States debating action against ...
This newsreel includes stories about the Organization of American States debating action against Cuba, flooding in the Philippines, and the nuclear sub "Seadragon" ventures into the Arctic Ocean.
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01:04 AM EDT
Approx. 1 min.
Sen. Ted Cruz R-TX
On ABC's "This Week," Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth ...
On ABC's "This Week," Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the confirmation process for her possible successor.
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05:55 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 4 min.
William Davidow & Michael Malone, "The Autonomous Revolution"
Authors William Davidow & Michael Malone discussed the impact of the rise of artificial ...
Authors William Davidow & Michael Malone discussed the impact of the rise of artificial intelligence and virtual worlds, what they call the 'Autonomous Revolution.' This virtual event was sponsored by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
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01:40 AM EDT
Approx. 20 min.
Voting Rights March in Selma
In March of 1965, civil rights activists and religious leaders marched from Selma to Montgomery to ...
In March of 1965, civil rights activists and religious leaders marched from Selma to Montgomery to demand African Americans be given the right to vote. National Park Service Guide April Baldwin visited several sites in Selma that were integral to the movement including the Dallas County Courthouse, Brown Chapel AME Church and the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
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01:05 AM EDT
Approx. 2 min.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar D-MN
On NBC's "Meet The Press," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discussed the Senate confirmation process for ...
On NBC's "Meet The Press," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discussed the Senate confirmation process for the possible successor to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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06:59 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 1 min.
Book TV
Non-fiction books and authors.
Non-fiction books and authors.
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02:00 AM EDT
Approx. 32 min.
Reel America 1940 U.S. Census Training Films
The U.S. Census Bureau produced these three ten-minute films to help train the "enumerators" who ...
The U.S. Census Bureau produced these three ten-minute films to help train the "enumerators" who knocked on doors in 1940 to record census information. The first film is a general overview of counting population. The second film describes how to record housing information, and the third film concentrates on agricultural statistics.
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01:07 AM EDT
Approx. 2 min.
Sen. Corey Booker D-NJ
On CBS "Face The Nation," Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed the Supreme Court vacancy, and the ...
On CBS "Face The Nation," Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed the Supreme Court vacancy, and the 2020 elections.
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02:32 AM EDT
Approx. 28 min.
Reel America "The Big Count - The Story of the U.S. Census" - 1960
This National Educational Television broadcast from 1960 details the results of the 1950 U.S. ...
This National Educational Television broadcast from 1960 details the results of the 1950 U.S. Census. Host George Stone and acting director of the 1950 Census Phillip Hauser, also a University of Chicago professor, discuss statistics beyond population including housing, the mobility of the American people, education levels, and the general improvement in living standards since the Great Depression of the 1930s. This program was recorded at WTTW Chicago.
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01:09 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 18 min.
Senate Hearing on China's Global Influence
State Department officials testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on China's ...
State Department officials testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on China's global influence, specifically in Europe, the Indo-Pacific region, and Latin American and the Caribbean. Witnesses addressed China's effort to destabilize regions and their push for global dominance. Questions focused on China's "debt diplomacy" strategy in Latin America and the Caribbean, their growing relationship with smaller European countries, and how the State Department is warning allies about China's questionable technology and cyber practices. China's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and future relations with the U.S. were also addressed.
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03:00 AM EDT
Approx. 18 min.
Reel America U.S. Census Bureau Promotional Films & Television Ads
This collection of U.S. Census Bureau films and television ads produced between 1930 and 2020 ...
This collection of U.S. Census Bureau films and television ads produced between 1930 and 2020 encourage the public to participate in the constitutionally-mandated population count. Earlier messages concentrate on how the census works, while later ones often include appeals by popular athletes, celebrities and public figures.
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02:27 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 27 min.
Campaign 2020 Kansas U.S. Senate Debate
U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Barbara Bollier (D-KS) participated in a ...
U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Barbara Bollier (D-KS) participated in a virtual debate. They are competing for Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) seat who announced he will not seek reelection. Kansas Radio Networks and WIBW Radio sponsored the event.
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03:18 AM EDT
Approx. 46 min.
1940-41 Buildup of U.S. Army
In September 1939 -- at the outbreak of World War II in Europe -- the U.S. Army had fewer than ...
In September 1939 -- at the outbreak of World War II in Europe -- the U.S. Army had fewer than 200,000 men. Yet, by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 this army would grow in size tenfold and see the rise of future military leaders such as George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower and George S. Patton. Paul Dickson, author of "The Rise of the G.I. Army," explained how this transformation occurred and the impact it had on future wars. Heritage Frederick hosted this discussion and provided the video.
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03:54 AM EDT
Approx. 2 hr. 7 min.
FBI Director Wray Testifies on National Security Threats
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified at a House committee hearing on national security and ...
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified at a House committee hearing on national security and global threats.
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04:04 AM EDT
Approx. 56 min.
American Artifacts Independence Hall
National Park Service Park Ranger Matthew Ifill told the story of the Declaration of Independence ...
National Park Service Park Ranger Matthew Ifill told the story of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutional Convention from the room inside Independence Hall where the events took place.
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06:01 AM EDT
Approx. 58 min.
Q&A Harold Holzer, "The Presidents vs. the Press" - Part Two
Author and historian Harold Holzer examined the relationship, often hostile, between the media and ...
Author and historian Harold Holzer examined the relationship, often hostile, between the media and U.S. presidents going back to George Washington. During part two of our two-part interview with Mr. Holzer, he talked about presidents from FDR to Donald Trump.
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05:00 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Dedication
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II ...
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas).
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06:59 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 2 min.
LIVE Washington Journal 09/21/2020
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06:30 AM EDT
Approx. 7 min.
Reel America "The Nixon-Lodge Ticket" July 28, 1960 Newsreel
This newsreel is a summary of the 1960 Republican National Convention in Chicago that nominated ...
This newsreel is a summary of the 1960 Republican National Convention in Chicago that nominated Vice President Richard Nixon and his running mate Henry Cabot Lodge.
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08:01 AM EDT
Approx. 15 hr. 59 min.
Public Affairs Events
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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06:37 AM EDT
Approx. 4 min.
Reel America July 1960 Universal Newsreel
This newsreel includes stories about Texas Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson's nomination at the Democratic ...
This newsreel includes stories about Texas Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson's nomination at the Democratic National Convention as John Kennedy's running mate, and the Republican National Convention starting in Chicago.
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06:41 AM EDT
Approx. 18 min.
Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan Exhibit
Archivist Tracy Grimm gave a tour of the Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan exhibit, "Steps to the ...
Archivist Tracy Grimm gave a tour of the Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan exhibit, "Steps to the Moon," on display in the Stewart Center at Purdue University. She talked about the items in the exhibit and explained why the Purdue University was honoring these two men. Purdue graduates Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan were the first and last men on the moon.
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06:59 AM EDT
Approx. 1 hr. 1 min.
American History TV
People and events that help document the American Story.
People and events that help document the American Story.
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