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12:00 AM EST Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2:00 AM EST Approx. 4 hr. 25 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
7:00 AM EST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 11/28/2020 7:00 AM EST 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. 6:25 AM EST Approx. 54 min. National Native American Veterans Memorial Design Artist Harvey Pratt shared his vision for the National Native American Veterans memorial in a ... Artist Harvey Pratt shared his vision for the National Native American Veterans memorial in a conversation with Kevin Gover, the director of the National Museum of the American Indian. Mr. Pratt discussed his background as an artist, as well as his own experience as a former U.S. Marine in Vietnam. This event was hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
10:01 AM EST Approx. 54 min. Washington Journal delete Viewer calls. Viewer calls. 8:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Sunny Hostin, "I Am These Truths" The View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and ... The View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and shared her personal experiences with identity and injustice. This virtual event was sponsored by the California Commonwealth Club. 7:19 AM EST Approx. 42 min. American Artifacts National Museum of the American Indian Photo Collections The National Museum of the American Indian's Michelle Anne Delaney traced photography's evolution ... The National Museum of the American Indian's Michelle Anne Delaney traced photography's evolution while describing a selection of the museum's images of Native Americans. She also demonstrated how to navigate their online collection of 25,000 photographs. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this program was recorded via Zoom.
10:55 AM EST Approx. 46 min. Washington Journal delete John Hudka of the Brookings Institute discusses marijuana policy. Amanda Ballantyne of the Main ... John Hudka of the Brookings Institute discusses marijuana policy. Amanda Ballantyne of the Main Street Alliance discusses small businesses. 9:05 AM EST Approx. 55 min. Author Discussion on the Past and Future of Technology Charlton McIlwain, author of "Black Software," Joanne McNeil, author of "Lurking," and Frank ... Charlton McIlwain, author of "Black Software," Joanne McNeil, author of "Lurking," and Frank Pasquale, author of "New Laws of Robotics," discussed the past and future of technology. This video was provided by the Brooklyn Book Festival. 8:01 AM EST Approx. 21 min. Reel America "The Pilgrims" - 1955 This classroom film dramatizes the Pilgrim's flight from religious persecution in England to the ... This classroom film dramatizes the Pilgrim's flight from religious persecution in England to the Netherlands, then twelve years later their ocean voyage on the Mayflower, and the founding of Plymouth Colony in 1620. The Encyclopaedia Britannica film was produced in Merton Park Studios in London, England.
11:41 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Washington This Week Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the ... Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country. 10:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. H.R. McMaster, "Battlegrounds" Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster (Ret.), former National Security Adviser to President Trump, talked about ... Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster (Ret.), former National Security Adviser to President Trump, talked about the foreign policy and national security challenges facing the United States. This virtual event was hosted by the McCain Institute at Arizona State University. 8:22 AM EST Approx. 16 min. Reel America "Plymouth Colony - The First Year" - 1980 This Coronet educational film dramatizes the Pilgrims' journey from England to Holland, and to New ... This Coronet educational film dramatizes the Pilgrims' journey from England to Holland, and to New England in 1620, and ends with a depiction of the first Thanksgiving in Massachusetts. Much of the narration is taken from the book "Of Plymouth Plantation" written by Pilgrim William Bradford.
12:54 PM EST Approx. 3 hr. 55 min. Pharmaceutical Executives Testify on Drug Pricing, Day 1 Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO Dr. Giovanni Caforio, Teva CEO Kare Schultz and former Celgene CEO Mark ... Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO Dr. Giovanni Caforio, Teva CEO Kare Schultz and former Celgene CEO Mark Alles testified on prescription drug pricing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members pressed the pharmaceutical executives on why the retail price of their drugs frequently increase and at a rate that far exceeds inflation. The drug makers defended the price hikes as the cost of doing research and development and talked about price-reduction programs that their companies offer. This was the first day of a two-part hearing with pharmaceutical executives. 11:05 AM EST Approx. 50 min. Michael McRay, "I Am Not Your Enemy" Writer Michael McRay spoke about his travels to divided parts of the world to learn how activists, ... Writer Michael McRay spoke about his travels to divided parts of the world to learn how activists, clergy, former combatants, and peacebuilders are working to resolve conflicts in their regions. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville. 8:38 AM EST Approx. 11 min. Reel America "Early Settlers of New England, Salem, 1626-1629" - 1940 This 1940 classroom film depicts the basics of colonial life, from household cooking and crafts, ... This 1940 classroom film depicts the basics of colonial life, from household cooking and crafts, to farming, fishing, game hunting, and home construction methods.
4:49 PM EST Approx. 4 min. Vice President-Elect Harris Speaks with Press After Small Business Event Vice President-elect Kamala Harris spoke to the press about the importance of small businesses ... Vice President-elect Kamala Harris spoke to the press about the importance of small businesses after visiting a Holiday Market in Washington, DC. 11:55 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. David Reynolds, "Abe" Historian David Reynolds provided a biography of Abraham Lincoln and looked at how societal ... Historian David Reynolds provided a biography of Abraham Lincoln and looked at how societal influences impacted his life. This was a virtual event hosted by the Leon Levy Center for Biography in New York City. 8:49 AM EST Approx. 12 min. Reel America "The Beginning at Plymouth Colony" - 1954 This Cold War classroom lecture film argues that the Pilgrims' early collectivist economic system ... This Cold War classroom lecture film argues that the Pilgrims' early collectivist economic system failed, leading to a more successful capitalist system based on individual responsibility and private ownership. This is one of a series of lectures by historian Clifton Ganus, Jr. on the American system produced in the mid-1950s by the National Education Program at Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas.
4:53 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 37 min. Senate Rules Committee Holds Hearing on Proposed New Smithsonian Museums The Senate Rules Committee held a hearing on two proposals for new Smithsonian museums: the ... The Senate Rules Committee held a hearing on two proposals for new Smithsonian museums: the American Women's History Museum and the National Museum of the American Latino. Senators from both parties spoke in favor of the proposals, highlighting the need for the experiences of American women and Latinos to be included in its own museum. Among the witnesses was Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch, who led the effort and was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Actress and activist Eva Longoria also testified remotely, calling on Congress to "correct the record" on the Latino contribution in the United States and provide a more inclusive appreciation of their experience through the Smithsonian museums. 1:00 PM EST Approx. 46 min. Author Discussion on Business & Capitalism Authors Rebecca Henderson and Myrian Sidibe shared their thoughts on business and capitalism. This ... Authors Rebecca Henderson and Myrian Sidibe shared their thoughts on business and capitalism. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival. 9:01 AM EST Approx. 9 min. Reel America "The Voyage of the Mayflower II" - 1957 This Castle Films newsreel documents the 1957 Atlantic crossing of the Mayflower II, a replica of ... This Castle Films newsreel documents the 1957 Atlantic crossing of the Mayflower II, a replica of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620.
6:30 PM EST Approx. 29 min. The Communicators Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention" Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings and business professor Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox ... Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings and business professor Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture behind one of the largest tech companies in the world in their book "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention." 1:46 PM EST Approx. 45 min. Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope" Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival. 9:10 AM EST Approx. 35 min. Virtual Mayflower Project Director Robert Stone talked about the Virtual Mayflower Project which uses virtual reality to ... Director Robert Stone talked about the Virtual Mayflower Project which uses virtual reality to recreate the ship that travelled from Plymouth, England to America in 1620 and the harbor from which it set sail. Using avatars and 360-degree images of the virtual world, professor Stone described what life might have been like for the Pilgrims and crew in the 17th-century English port, and narrated the walk a Pilgrim might have taken through the streets before boarding the ship.
6:59 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Campaign 2020 Discussion on Role of Latino Electorate in 2020 Election UCLA and the Aspen Institute hosted a discussion on the role of the Latino electorate in the 2020 ... UCLA and the Aspen Institute hosted a discussion on the role of the Latino electorate in the 2020 election. The panel discussed similarities and differences within the Latino community, voter turnout and the importance of Latino voters in Arizona, Florida, and Texas. 2:31 PM EST Approx. 44 min. Author Discussion on Activism & Civic Engagement Eitan Hersh, DeRay Mckesson, and Catherine Sanderson provided their thoughts on activism and civil ... Eitan Hersh, DeRay Mckesson, and Catherine Sanderson provided their thoughts on activism and civil engagement. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival. 9:45 AM EST Approx. 45 min. American Artifacts Pilgrim Story & Mayflower II Tour Plimoth Patuxet deputy executive director Richard Pickering told the story of the Pilgrims' ... Plimoth Patuxet deputy executive director Richard Pickering told the story of the Pilgrims' Atlantic crossing in 1620 from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts and the origins of the Mayflower Compact. On Mayflower II, a reproduction of the original ship, Mr. Pickering and Plimoth Patuxet's maritime preservation director Whit Perry described the living conditions on the Mayflower for the Pilgrims and crew.
8:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Mary Nichols Discusses Climate and Environmental Policy California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA ... California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA administrator in the Biden administration. She discussed climate and environmental issues at the Commonwealth Club of California. 3:15 PM EST Approx. 5 min. What Are You Reading with Rep. Rick Larsen D-WA 10:30 AM EST Approx. 55 min. Wampanoag People Darius Coombs, Wampanoag & Eastern Woodlands director at Plimoth Patuxet discussed the culture of ... Darius Coombs, Wampanoag & Eastern Woodlands director at Plimoth Patuxet discussed the culture of the Wampanoag people who lived in the Plymouth area prior to the arrival of the Pilgrims. He explained how they adapted to the presence of the English and how the remaining members, including him, live today. The Nantucket Historical Association hosted this event and provided this video.
9:11 PM EST Approx. 59 min. Discussion on Race & Economic Opportunity The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and ... The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and economic opportunity. Speakers included former Xerox Corporation CEO Ursula Burns, Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert Smith along with Michael "Killer Mike" Render, a hip hop artist, entrepreneur and social activist. 3:20 PM EST Approx. 50 min. Jeffrey Sutton, "The Essential Scalia" Jeffrey Sutton, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the Sixth Circuit and former law clerk to Justice ... Jeffrey Sutton, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the Sixth Circuit and former law clerk to Justice Antonin Scalia, discussed a collection of the late Supreme Court Justice's writings. 11:25 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. The Presidency Harry S. Truman - The Accidental President University of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley gave a talk titled: "Harry S. ... University of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley gave a talk titled: "Harry S. Truman: The Accidental President and the Triumph of True Grit." Professor Crawley argued that many at the time underestimated Truman -- thinking he was not up to the job. This video is courtesy of the university -- it's from their "Great Lives" lecture series.
10:10 PM EST Approx. 39 min. President-Elect Biden Announces Foreign Policy & National Security Posts President-elect Joe Biden announced key foreign policy and national security posts, including ... President-elect Joe Biden announced key foreign policy and national security posts, including Antony Blinken to be the nominee for Secretary of State and John Kerry as the new special presidential envoy for climate. President-elect Biden said his foreign policy and national security team will make Americans proud again and restore the reputation of the U.S. globally. Following the remarks, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris closed out the event with brief comments, saying the team announced "reflects the best of our nation." 4:10 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Steve Davis, "Undercurrents" Steve Davis, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation senior strategy advisor & China country office ... Steve Davis, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation senior strategy advisor & China country office interim director, shared his thoughts on how leaders and citizens can bring about change in their communities and across the globe. This virtual program was hosted by Town Hall Seattle. 12:25 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Slavery & the Constitution In a discussion hosted by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a law professor and two actors who ... In a discussion hosted by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a law professor and two actors who portray free and enslaved blacks at Williamsburg discussed the role compromises over slavery played in drafting of the U.S. Constitution and the enduring legacy of those compromises. This program includes two performances by Colonial Williamsburg actors portraying African Americans in the 1780s. Colonial Williamsburg provided the video of this event.
10:49 PM EST Approx. 4 min. Vice President-Elect Harris Speaks with Press After Small Business Event Vice President-elect Kamala Harris spoke to the press about the importance of small businesses ... Vice President-elect Kamala Harris spoke to the press about the importance of small businesses after visiting a Holiday Market in Washington, DC. 5:14 PM EST Approx. 46 min. National Book Festival - Author Discussion on Covert Operations Johns Hopkins University professor Thomas Rid, "Active Measures," Pulitzer Prize-winning ... Johns Hopkins University professor Thomas Rid, "Active Measures," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barton Gellman, "Dark Mirror," and Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, "The Paladin," discussed covert operations. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 1:29 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Theodore Roosevelt on Race and Women
10:53 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Mary Nichols Discusses Climate and Environmental Policy California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA ... California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA administrator in the Biden administration. She discussed climate and environmental issues at the Commonwealth Club of California. 6:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Ben Macintyre, "Agent Sonya" Military historian Ben Macintyre recalled the life of Soviet intelligence officer Ursula Bolton, ... Military historian Ben Macintyre recalled the life of Soviet intelligence officer Ursula Bolton, who assumed a false identity in an English village in the years leading up to the Cold War as she gathered information to help the Soviet Union build an atomic bomb. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. 2:31 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Theodore Roosevelt and the Navy
12:05 AM EST Approx. 58 min. Discussion on Race & Economic Opportunity The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and ... The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and economic opportunity. Speakers included former Xerox Corporation CEO Ursula Burns, Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert Smith along with Michael "Killer Mike" Render, a hip hop artist, entrepreneur and social activist. 7:01 PM EST Approx. 55 min. Bay Area Book Festival - Alice Waters and Saru Jayaraman on Food Politics Chef Alice Waters and Food Labor Research Center director Saru Jayaraman offered their thoughts on ... Chef Alice Waters and Food Labor Research Center director Saru Jayaraman offered their thoughts on the food system in the United States and the people who are challenging it. This virtual event was part of the Bay Area Book Festival. 3:43 PM EST Approx. 17 min. Reel America "Plymouth Colony - The First Year" - 1980 This Coronet educational film dramatizes the Pilgrims' journey from England to Holland, and to New ... This Coronet educational film dramatizes the Pilgrims' journey from England to Holland, and to New England in 1620, and ends with a depiction of the first Thanksgiving in Massachusetts. Much of the narration is taken from the book "Of Plymouth Plantation" written by Pilgrim William Bradford.
1:03 AM EST Approx. 4 min. Vice President-Elect Harris Speaks with Press After Small Business Event Vice President-elect Kamala Harris spoke to the press about the importance of small businesses ... Vice President-elect Kamala Harris spoke to the press about the importance of small businesses after visiting a Holiday Market in Washington, DC. 7:56 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Douglas Ginsburg, "Voices of Our Republic" Former appellate judge and George Mason University law professor Douglas Ginsburg examined the ... Former appellate judge and George Mason University law professor Douglas Ginsburg examined the Constitution through the eyes of judges, legal scholars, and historians. This was a virtual event hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. 4:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. History Bookshelf Nathaniel Philbrick, "Mayflower" Nathaniel Philbrick talked about his book Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, ... Nathaniel Philbrick talked about his book Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, published by Viking. He read from his book and talked about the history of Plymouth Colony, founded in the west of present-day Massachusetts in 1620. Mr. Philbrick detailed the complex relationship between the English settlers and the Wampanaog Indians, describing the first Thanksgiving celebration and the early years in New England as peaceful. He explained that over 50 years after the Pilgrims settled, the Indians waged war against them beginning with the burning of Springfield and King Philip's War. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.
1:07 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. Washington Journal Peter Baker & Susan Glasser Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discussed their new book on the life of former Secretary ... Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discussed their new book on the life of former Secretary of State and former White House Chief of Staff James Baker. 9:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Barack Obama, "A Promised Land" Former President Barack Obama reflected on his life and political career. This virtual program was ... Former President Barack Obama reflected on his life and political career. This virtual program was hosted by the Washington Post Live in Washington, D.C. 5:01 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. William Bradford & Plymouth Colony Millersville University history professor Francis Bremer discussed William Bradford, one of the ... Millersville University history professor Francis Bremer discussed William Bradford, one of the first governors of Plymouth Colony in the 1620s. He focused on how perceptions of Bradford and the Pilgrims have changed in the four hundred years since their arrival in North America. The Boston Public Library and New England Historic Genealogical Society hosted this event and provided the video.
2:07 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. Mary Nichols Discusses Climate and Environmental Policy California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA ... California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA administrator in the Biden administration. She discussed climate and environmental issues at the Commonwealth Club of California. 10:01 PM EST Approx. 59 min. After Words Sally Hubbard, "Monopolies Suck" Open Markets Institute director Sally Hubbard looked at the history of monopolies in American ... Open Markets Institute director Sally Hubbard looked at the history of monopolies in American industry and provided her thoughts on how to prevent monopoly power. She was interviewed by Bloomberg News reporter David McLaughlin. 6:01 PM EST Approx. 59 min. The Civil War Labor, Money & Manpower During the Civil War Gettysburg College Civil War Institute hosted a online discussion with Brian Luskey, author of ... Gettysburg College Civil War Institute hosted a online discussion with Brian Luskey, author of "Men is Cheap: Exposing the Frauds of Free Labor in Civil War America." Mr. Luskey talked about the relationship of money, the labor market and manpower needs for the Union and Confederate armies. Gettysburg College Civil War Institute provided the video.
3:16 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. German Marshall Fund Discussion on the Transatlantic Alliance The German Marshall Fund held a virtual event to discuss the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ... The German Marshall Fund held a virtual event to discuss the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the process of adding Ukraine and Georgia as member countries. Representatives from NATO, Ukraine and Georgia discussed the process of expanding NATO's membership, reforms both countries have undertaken, and the role Russia plays in preventing Ukraine and Georgia from joining. 11:00 PM EST Approx. 59 min. David Rose, "Why Culture Matters Most" Economics professor David Rose argued that moral beliefs and culture are essential to a thriving ... Economics professor David Rose argued that moral beliefs and culture are essential to a thriving civil society. This virtual program was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. 7:00 PM EST Approx. 49 min. Former Secretary of State James Baker on Leadership & His Career Former Secretary of State James Baker talks about leadership and his career with attorney and ... Former Secretary of State James Baker talks about leadership and his career with attorney and historian Talmage Boston. Mr. Baker served as secretary of state for President George H.W. Bush, and as Ronald Reagan's White House chief of staff and Treasury secretary. Baylor University Law School hosted the conversation and provided the video.
4:29 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. Brookings Institution Discussion on Biden Administration & Foreign Policy The Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion on U.S. foreign policy in a Biden ... The Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion on U.S. foreign policy in a Biden administration. A panel of foreign policy experts addressed several topics, including Afghan peace talks and the Taliban, the perception of America's never-ending wars in the Middle East, and the impact of the current troop withdrawals ordered by President Trump. They also discussed what roles Pakistan and India could play in U.S. foreign policy and what foreign policy might look like under the Biden administration. 11:59 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Gov. Andrew Cuomo D-NY, "American Crisis" New York Governor Andrew Cuomo discussed his handling of COVID-19 and the lessons he's learned. ... New York Governor Andrew Cuomo discussed his handling of COVID-19 and the lessons he's learned. This virtual program was hosted by Live Talks LA. 7:49 PM EST Approx. 11 min. Morehead Planetarium & Science Center The Morehead Planetarium was the first built in the south and is located on the campus of the ... The Morehead Planetarium was the first built in the south and is located on the campus of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Todd Boyette, Director of the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, explained how NASA used the facility to train over 60 astronauts for space missions.
5:50 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Mary Nichols Discusses Climate and Environmental Policy California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA ... California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA administrator in the Biden administration. She discussed climate and environmental issues at the Commonwealth Club of California. 1:00 AM EST Approx. 45 min. Deanna Mulligan, "Hire Purpose" Guardian Life Insurance Company of America CEO Deanna Mulligan weighed in on the effects of ... Guardian Life Insurance Company of America CEO Deanna Mulligan weighed in on the effects of workplace evolution and automation. This virtual event was hosted by The Economic Club of New York in New York City. 8:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Lectures in History James Buchanan & William Rufus King Relationship Eastern Connecticut State University professor Thomas Balcerski taught a class on the relationship ... Eastern Connecticut State University professor Thomas Balcerski taught a class on the relationship between two prominent mid-19th century politicians: James Buchanan, elected the nation's 15th president in 1856, and William Rufus King, who served briefly as vice president under Buchanan's predecessor, Franklin Pierce. Both men were lifelong bachelors and Professor Balcerski explored the gossip of the time that the two close confidants might have been more than friends -- an notion that persists to this day. Eastern Connecticut State University provided this video.
7:00 AM EST Approx. 17 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 1:45 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. Robert Jones, "White Too Long" Public Religion Research Institute founder and CEO Robert Jones argued that there has been a ... Public Religion Research Institute founder and CEO Robert Jones argued that there has been a relationship between Christianity and white supremacy throughout American history and it must be rectified. This was a virtual event hosted by the Center for Brooklyn History. 9:03 PM EST Approx. 59 min. Mayflower Compact & Religious Liberty The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion about the Mayflower Compact, the document signed by the ... The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion about the Mayflower Compact, the document signed by the Mayflower passengers shortly before their arrival in North America 400 years ago. Scholars talk about its role as a political agreement and as an inspiration for later documents and arguments for religious liberty. The Heritage Foundation provided this video.
2:45 AM EST Approx. 35 min. Rep. Matt Gaetz R-FL,"Firebrand - Dispatches from the Front Lines of the MAGA Revolution" Florida Republican Representative Matt Gaetz offered his thoughts on how to move the populist ... Florida Republican Representative Matt Gaetz offered his thoughts on how to move the populist movement forward in America. This virtual program was hosted by the Ronald Reagan Foundation & Institute. 10:02 PM EST Approx. 31 min. Reel America "Crisis in Levittown, PA" - 1957 This film explores the attitudes of homeowners after an African American family moves into the ... This film explores the attitudes of homeowners after an African American family moves into the all-white suburban development of 60,000. Located about 25 miles from Philadelphia, Levittown was the second of seven post-World War II developments geared towards veterans. Levittown management prohibited the sale of homes directly to African Americans, although it allowed private owners to do so.
3:20 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. Patrisse Khan-Cullors, "When They Call You a Terrorist" Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors discussed her life, activism, and the ... Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors discussed her life, activism, and the beginnings of the Black Lives Matter movement. This virtual program was part of the Schomburg Center Literary Festival in New York City. 10:33 PM EST Approx. 30 min. Reel America "All the Way Home" - 1957 This film dramatizes the prejudice and rumors that arise in a fictional white suburb when a black ... This film dramatizes the prejudice and rumors that arise in a fictional white suburb when a black family is seen visiting a home with a "For Sale" sign on the front lawn. Written by poet and political activist Muriel Rukeyser, the film was supported by over a dozen civic groups including the NAACP, National Council of Churches, Anti-Defamation League, United Auto Workers, and National Urban League.
4:20 AM EST Approx. 34 min. National Book Festival - Richard Haass, "The World" Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the ... Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 11:03 PM EST Approx. 19 min. Reel America "In the Suburbs" - 1957 This Redbook Magazine film shows how young adults with children are a booming demographic and ... This Redbook Magazine film shows how young adults with children are a booming demographic and argues that the magazine can help them navigate a new way of life. It uses photographs, magazine text, and color and black and white film to show families engaged in leisure activities at home and at the new hub of suburban activity - the shopping center.
4:54 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Deborah Willis, John Stauffer, and Sarah Lewis, "To Make Their Own Way in the World" New York University photography chair Deborah Willis, Harvard University African American Studies ... New York University photography chair Deborah Willis, Harvard University African American Studies professor John Stauffer, and Harvard University African American Studies professor Sarah Lewis discussed fifteen photographs of slaves from South Carolina that were taken in 1850 and rediscovered in the archives of Harvard's Peabody Museum in 1976. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 11:22 PM EST Approx. 38 min. Reel America "American Look" - 1958 This vivid color film highlights the work of interior, industrial, product, and auto designers who ... This vivid color film highlights the work of interior, industrial, product, and auto designers who create stylish new looks for mass-produced consumer goods. The narrator states that "the greatest freedom of the American people is the freedom of individual choice," and the film celebrates American abundance. It ends by showing designers at work on the 1959 Chevrolet Impala at General Motors' colorful Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
6:00 AM EST Approx. 58 min. Carl Smith, "Chicago's Great Fire" Northwestern University history professor Carl Smith looked at the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that ... Northwestern University history professor Carl Smith looked at the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that left close to a 1/3 of Chicago's residents homeless. This was a virtual event hosted by the Book Stall Bookstore in Winnetka, Illinois. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Lectures in History James Buchanan & William Rufus King Relationship Eastern Connecticut State University professor Thomas Balcerski taught a class on the relationship ... Eastern Connecticut State University professor Thomas Balcerski taught a class on the relationship between two prominent mid-19th century politicians: James Buchanan, elected the nation's 15th president in 1856, and William Rufus King, who served briefly as vice president under Buchanan's predecessor, Franklin Pierce. Both men were lifelong bachelors and Professor Balcerski explored the gossip of the time that the two close confidants might have been more than friends -- an notion that persists to this day. Eastern Connecticut State University provided this video.
1:05 AM EST Approx. 57 min. Mayflower Compact & Religious Liberty The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion about the Mayflower Compact, the document signed by the ... The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion about the Mayflower Compact, the document signed by the Mayflower passengers shortly before their arrival in North America 400 years ago. Scholars talk about its role as a political agreement and as an inspiration for later documents and arguments for religious liberty. The Heritage Foundation provided this video.
2:02 AM EST Approx. 58 min. History Bookshelf Nathaniel Philbrick, "Mayflower" Nathaniel Philbrick talked about his book Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, ... Nathaniel Philbrick talked about his book Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, published by Viking. He read from his book and talked about the history of Plymouth Colony, founded in the west of present-day Massachusetts in 1620. Mr. Philbrick detailed the complex relationship between the English settlers and the Wampanaog Indians, describing the first Thanksgiving celebration and the early years in New England as peaceful. He explained that over 50 years after the Pilgrims settled, the Indians waged war against them beginning with the burning of Springfield and King Philip's War. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.
3:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. William Bradford & Plymouth Colony Millersville University history professor Francis Bremer discussed William Bradford, one of the ... Millersville University history professor Francis Bremer discussed William Bradford, one of the first governors of Plymouth Colony in the 1620s. He focused on how perceptions of Bradford and the Pilgrims have changed in the four hundred years since their arrival in North America. The Boston Public Library and New England Historic Genealogical Society hosted this event and provided the video.
4:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. The Civil War Labor, Money & Manpower During the Civil War Gettysburg College Civil War Institute hosted a online discussion with Brian Luskey, author of ... Gettysburg College Civil War Institute hosted a online discussion with Brian Luskey, author of "Men is Cheap: Exposing the Frauds of Free Labor in Civil War America." Mr. Luskey talked about the relationship of money, the labor market and manpower needs for the Union and Confederate armies. Gettysburg College Civil War Institute provided the video.
5:05 AM EST Approx. 50 min. Former Secretary of State James Baker on Leadership & His Career Former Secretary of State James Baker talks about leadership and his career with attorney and ... Former Secretary of State James Baker talks about leadership and his career with attorney and historian Talmage Boston. Mr. Baker served as secretary of state for President George H.W. Bush, and as Ronald Reagan's White House chief of staff and Treasury secretary. Baylor University Law School hosted the conversation and provided the video.
5:55 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Lectures in History James Buchanan & William Rufus King Relationship Eastern Connecticut State University professor Thomas Balcerski taught a class on the relationship ... Eastern Connecticut State University professor Thomas Balcerski taught a class on the relationship between two prominent mid-19th century politicians: James Buchanan, elected the nation's 15th president in 1856, and William Rufus King, who served briefly as vice president under Buchanan's predecessor, Franklin Pierce. Both men were lifelong bachelors and Professor Balcerski explored the gossip of the time that the two close confidants might have been more than friends -- an notion that persists to this day. Eastern Connecticut State University provided this video.
6:58 AM EST Approx. 58 min. Mayflower Compact & Religious Liberty The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion about the Mayflower Compact, the document signed by the ... The Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion about the Mayflower Compact, the document signed by the Mayflower passengers shortly before their arrival in North America 400 years ago. Scholars talk about its role as a political agreement and as an inspiration for later documents and arguments for religious liberty. The Heritage Foundation provided this video.
7:56 AM EST Approx. 16 hr. 4 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.