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6:00 PM HST Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 6:00 PM HST Approx. 5 hr. 56 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 6:00 PM HST Approx. 5 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
1:00 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. LIVE Washington Journal 07/31/2020 11:56 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 53 min. Secretary of State Pompeo Testifies on 2021 Budget Request - Part 1 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on his ... Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on his agency's 2021 budget request. 11:59 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. 1960 Lunch Counter Sit-Ins In 1960, four African American students sat down at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in ... In 1960, four African American students sat down at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, launching a civil rights movement that would spread to other cities. University of Massachusetts, Amherst professor Traci Parker joined American History TV and Washington Journal to take viewer questions about protests against desegregation during that time. She is the author of "Department Stores and the Black Freedom Movement: Workers, Consumers, and Civil Rights from the 1930s to the 1980s."
2:59 AM HST Approx. 4 hr. 38 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will debate H.R. 7617, a six-bill FY21 spending package for Defense, Commerce, Justice, ... The House will debate H.R. 7617, a six-bill FY21 spending package for Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy, Financial Services, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. 2:49 AM HST Approx. 9 min. U.S. Senate Sen. McConnell Calls for Democratic Support on GOP Covid-19 Response Plan Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) says Democrats are unwilling to negotiate on the $1 ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) says Democrats are unwilling to negotiate on the $1 trillion Senate Republican economic recovery plan. He said Democrats are using the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic downfall as an election issue. 1:02 AM HST Approx. 58 min. Reel America The Story of the Greensboro Four" On February 1, 1960, four college students - Ezell Blair, Jr. (now Jibreel Khazan), David ... On February 1, 1960, four college students - Ezell Blair, Jr. (now Jibreel Khazan), David Richmond, Franklin McCain and Joseph McNeil - sat down at a "whites only" Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Joined by black and white allies and enduring daily harassment and threats, the sit-ins continued for months. This award-winning 2003 film documents the non-violent sit-in protest with extensive interviews with three of the Greensboro Four, dramatizations, and archival footage.
7:37 AM HST Approx. 33 min. House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a briefing amid negotiations with Republicans and the White ... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a briefing amid negotiations with Republicans and the White House on additional economic aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The speaker said House Democrats passed an additional $3 trillion dollars in May that would have helped the American people. She accused Republicans of "delay, denial, and distortions" since then, arguing it caused deaths in the country. The speaker also addressed a tweet from President Trump on delaying the November 2020 election, saying she "respects the office of the presidency and he doesn't." 2:58 AM HST Approx. 13 min. LIVE Drs. Fauci, Redfield & Adm. Giroir Testify on National Strategy to Combat COVID-19 Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of ... Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services Admiral Brett Giroir testify on a national strategy for combating COVID-19. 2:00 AM HST Approx. 59 min. Oral Histories Esther Terry, Civil Rights History Project Esther Terry talked about her role in planning and participatiing in the 1960 lunch counter sit-in ... Esther Terry talked about her role in planning and participatiing in the 1960 lunch counter sit-in protests while a student at Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina. This interview is part of an oral history project on the civil rights movement of the mid-20th century initiated by Congress in 2009, conducted by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, and the Southern Oral History Program at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
8:10 AM HST Approx. 33 min. White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing. Chief of Staff Mark Meadows joined ... White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing. Chief of Staff Mark Meadows joined to give an update ongoing COVID-19 funding negotiations. He said the White House wants to extend enhanced unemployment insurance and eviction protections, but the Democrats have rejected those offers. These programs are set to expire at the end of the week. Press Secretary McEnany spoke about a range of issues including mail-in ballots, response to the pandemic and President Trump's tweet from earlier this week on Election Day. 3:11 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 51 min. LIVE Drs. Fauci, Redfield & Adm. Giroir Testify on National Strategy to Combat COVID-19 Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of ... Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services Admiral Brett Giroir testify on a national strategy for combating COVID-19. 2:59 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Lectures in History African American Women and the Civil Rights Movement University of Delaware professor Tiffany Gill taught a class about the role of African American ... University of Delaware professor Tiffany Gill taught a class about the role of African American women in the Civil Rights Movement. She described how beauty parlors, while often overlooked, functioned as a safe place for women to organize sit-ins, voter registration drives, and boycotts.
8:43 AM HST Approx. 31 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon News Conference SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, ... SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, held a news conference from the International Space Station (ISS). They discussed preparations for returning back to Earth and experiences working on the ISS for the last two months. In addition, crew members were asked about the spacecraft splashdown procedures and the challenges posed by Hurricane Isaias off the coast of Florida. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to return to Earth on August 2, 2020. 7:02 AM HST Approx. 32 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon News Conference SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, ... SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, held a news conference from the International Space Station (ISS). They discussed preparations for returning back to Earth and experiences working on the ISS for the last two months. In addition, crew members were asked about the spacecraft splashdown procedures and the challenges posed by Hurricane Isaias off the coast of Florida. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to return to Earth on August 2, 2020. 4:01 AM HST Approx. 54 min. History Bookshelf Civil Rights Movement Professors Elliott Gorn and Christopher Schmidt discussed the murder of Emmett Till and the lunch ... Professors Elliott Gorn and Christopher Schmidt discussed the murder of Emmett Till and the lunch counter "sit-in" protests.
9:14 AM HST Approx. 39 min. Former New Jersey Gov. Christie on the Trump Administration Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of ... Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of topics including the 2020 election, the president's coronavirus response and the use of federal law enforcement in American cities. Gov. Christie also said he was considering a presidential run in 2024. 7:34 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 28 min. Drs. Fauci, Redfield & Adm. Giroir Testify on National Strategy to Combat COVID-19 Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of ... Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services Admiral Brett Giro testified on a national strategy for combating COVID-19. 4:55 AM HST Approx. 32 min. LIVE House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds a briefing on the legislative agenda. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds a briefing on the legislative agenda.
9:53 AM HST Approx. 55 min. President Trump Meets with the National Association of Police Organizations President Trump spoke to law enforcement officials and members of the National Association of ... President Trump spoke to law enforcement officials and members of the National Association of Police Organizations in the White House Cabinet Room. Representatives of law enforcement agencies from around the country spoke about challenges they face as many state and local officials discuss "defunding" police departments. President Trump warned of growing crime in American cities run by Democrats. In response to a question about voting in the upcoming election the president warned it could take years before we get the results, and said "this is going to be the greatest election disaster in history." 11:02 AM HST Approx. 23 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Ethics Committee Report on Rep. Schweikert R-AZ The House agreed to a bipartisan Ethics Committee report which reprimands Arizona Congressman ... The House agreed to a bipartisan Ethics Committee report which reprimands Arizona Congressman David Schweikert for 11 rule violations. Those violations include allowing his office to misuse taxpayer money, FEC reporting requirements, using campaign money for personal use and pressuring his staff to engage in campaign work. The Arizona Republican has admitted to the violations and agreed to pay a $50,000 fine. 5:27 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. Hearing on Reopening Schools During a Pandemic A House Education and Labor subcommittee convened a hearing to examine reopening schools during ... A House Education and Labor subcommittee convened a hearing to examine reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic. The Tennessee Education Department commissioner and the Dallas, Texas Independent School District superintendent were among the witnesses. They each spoke about their states' current plans and how safety is incorporated into them. Others who testified included a pediatric infectious diseases specialist and the president of the National Parent Teacher Association.
10:48 AM HST Approx. 16 min. U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Hoyer on COVID-19 Aid Negotiations House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer gave an update on the August recess. He was critical of the ... House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer gave an update on the August recess. He was critical of the Senate for not passing a Coronavirus aid bill and said the House would need to be called back into session if and when the Senate passes a bill. Mr. Hoyer also criticized the Republican controlled Senate for not passing police reform legislation or most of the 2021 appropriations bills. 11:25 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 36 min. Hearing on China and U.S. Economic Policy The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China ... The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China and U.S. economic policy. Testifying before Congress were experts in U.S.-China policy. Several topics were discussed, including China's trade practices, intellectual property theft, and market manipulation. They also touched on the importance of strengthening global U.S. alliances, as well as the U.S. supply chain in order to limit reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals, and manufacturing needs. 8:07 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. National Constitution Center Discussion on the Right to Vote The National Constitution Center hosted a discussion with legal scholars on the 100th anniversary ... The National Constitution Center hosted a discussion with legal scholars on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing the right for women to vote. The panel also discussed the 15th Amendment, 1965 Voting Rights Act, the contributions of Rep. John Lewis and access to voting during the coronavirus pandemic.
11:04 AM HST Approx. 39 min. CSIS Discussion on Indo-Pacific & U.S. Army The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a virtual discussion with Army Chief of ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a virtual discussion with Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville on strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. The discussion covered a range of topics including relations with India and China, goals in the region, the impact of COVID-19 and troop withdrawal from Germany. 2:01 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 21 min. Hearing on Sexual Harrassment & Retaliation Issues at Fort Hood A House Armed Services Subcommittee held a hearing on sexual assault and harassment in the ... A House Armed Services Subcommittee held a hearing on sexual assault and harassment in the military following the death of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood Military Base in Texas. Nate Galbreath, Deputy Director of the Department of Defense's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO), testified about how sexual assault and harassment is reported in the military and discussed how the military is trying to prevent future incidents. Command Inspector General for the U.S. Army Forces Command, Patrick Wempe, discussed results of the Army's ongoing inspection into reporting sexual assault and harassment at Fort Hood. After a brief break, assault victims advocates spoke about the need for change in how sexual assault and harassment is reported in the military. 9:15 AM HST Approx. 4 hr. 45 min. Hearing on the Census & Undocumented Immigrants The House Oversight and Reform Committee examined the president's efforts to not count ... The House Oversight and Reform Committee examined the president's efforts to not count undocumented immigrants in the 2020 Census. Members of Congress questioned witnesses on the legality of the issue, history of the census and the impact of counting and not counting undocumented immigrants. Census Director Steven Dillingham admitted he was not told about the plan to omit undocumented immigrants from the apportionment count.
11:43 AM HST Approx. 36 min. House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a briefing amid negotiations with Republicans and the White ... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a briefing amid negotiations with Republicans and the White House on additional economic aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The speaker said House Democrats passed an additional $3 trillion dollars in May that would have helped the American people. She accused Republicans of "delay, denial, and distortions" since then, arguing it caused deaths in the country. The speaker also addressed a tweet from President Trump on delaying the November 2020 election, saying she "respects the office of the presidency and he doesn't." 4:22 PM HST Approx. 28 min. President Trump Meets with Family of Vanessa Guillen President Trump met with the family of PFC Vanessa Guillen in the White House Oval Office. The ... President Trump met with the family of PFC Vanessa Guillen in the White House Oval Office. The president said the Department of Justice and the FBI were investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. PFC Guillen's body was discovered in June 2020 after she went missing from the Fort Hood military base in Texas. The man police say killed her was a fellow soldier. Guillen's mother and sisters along with the family's attorney asked for justice for Vanessa. The death has sparked efforts to change how sexual assault and harassment are treated in the military. 2:00 PM HST Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts WWII U.S. Army Battalion Aid Station Physician and living history hobbyist Jack Moody portrayed a World War II U.S. Army battalion ... Physician and living history hobbyist Jack Moody portrayed a World War II U.S. Army battalion surgeon at the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moody's medical tent was set up as a 101st Airborne battalion aid station, a mobile emergency room that would have been located close to the front lines.
12:19 PM HST Approx. 36 min. White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing. Chief of Staff Mark Meadows joined ... White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing. Chief of Staff Mark Meadows joined to give an update ongoing COVID-19 funding negotiations. He said the White House wants to extend enhanced unemployment insurance and eviction protections, but the Democrats have rejected those offers. These programs are set to expire at the end of the week. Press Secretary McEnany spoke about a range of issues including mail-in ballots, response to the pandemic and President Trump's tweet from earlier this week on Election Day. 4:50 PM HST Approx. 35 min. Former New Jersey Gov. Christie on the Trump Administration Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of ... Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of topics including the 2020 election, the president's coronavirus response and the use of federal law enforcement in American cities. Gov. Christie also said he was considering a presidential run in 2024. 2:25 PM HST Approx. 42 min. American Artifacts 101st Airborne World War II Living History Camp We toured a reconstructed World War II U.S. Army Airborne Division barracks with living history ... We toured a reconstructed World War II U.S. Army Airborne Division barracks with living history enthusiast Greg Henesy, who showed us vehicles and detailed the 150 lbs of equipment worn by paratroopers who participated in the Normandy invasion on D-Day and other battles.
12:55 PM HST Approx. 37 min. Former New Jersey Gov. Christie on the Trump Administration Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of ... Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of topics including the 2020 election, the president's coronavirus response and the use of federal law enforcement in American cities. Gov. Christie also said he was considering a presidential run in 2024. 5:25 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 35 min. Hearing on China and U.S. Economic Policy The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China ... The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China and U.S. economic policy. Testifying before Congress were experts in U.S.-China policy. Several topics were discussed, including China's trade practices, intellectual property theft, and market manipulation. They also touched on the importance of strengthening global U.S. alliances, as well as the U.S. supply chain in order to limit reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals, and manufacturing needs. 3:07 PM HST Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts WWII Combat Team in Maritime Alps C-SPAN visited the living history camp of the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team to learn ... C-SPAN visited the living history camp of the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team to learn about the experiences of U.S. Army soldiers in the Maritime Alps during World War II. The 517th jumped into southern France as part of the August 15, 1944 Operation Dragoon. This camp was part of the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
1:32 PM HST Approx. 29 min. The Communicators Rep. Bob Latta R-OH Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) talks about ... Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) talks about expanding broadband, the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on telecommunications, and other Republican priorities on the Energy and Commerce Communications Subcommittee. 8:00 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 23 min. Hearing on Sexual Harrassment & Retaliation Issues at Fort Hood A House Armed Services Subcommittee held a hearing on sexual assault and harassment in the ... A House Armed Services Subcommittee held a hearing on sexual assault and harassment in the military following the death of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood Military Base in Texas. Nate Galbreath, Deputy Director of the Department of Defense's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO), testified about how sexual assault and harassment is reported in the military and discussed how the military is trying to prevent future incidents. Command Inspector General for the U.S. Army Forces Command, Patrick Wempe, discussed results of the Army's ongoing inspection into reporting sexual assault and harassment at Fort Hood. After a brief break, assault victims advocates spoke about the need for change in how sexual assault and harassment is reported in the military. 3:32 PM HST Approx. 39 min. American Artifacts World War II M4 Sherman Tank Retired U.S. Army Colonel and living history hobbyist Alexander Kose explains the history of the ... Retired U.S. Army Colonel and living history hobbyist Alexander Kose explains the history of the M4 Sherman tank and demonstrates how it works. The most commonly used American tank in World War II, there were more than 49,000 manufactured. They were also used by the British, Chinese, and Soviet allies, and were used by the U.S. Army until the mid 1950s.
2:01 PM HST Approx. 29 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon News Conference SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, ... SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, held a news conference from the International Space Station (ISS). They discussed preparations for returning back to Earth and experiences working on the ISS for the last two months. In addition, crew members were asked about the spacecraft splashdown procedures and the challenges posed by Hurricane Isaias off the coast of Florida. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to return to Earth on August 2, 2020. 10:23 PM HST Approx. 27 min. President Trump Meets with Family of Vanessa Guillen President Trump met with the family of PFC Vanessa Guillen in the White House Oval Office. The ... President Trump met with the family of PFC Vanessa Guillen in the White House Oval Office. The president said the Department of Justice and the FBI were investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. PFC Guillen's body was discovered in June 2020 after she went missing from the Fort Hood military base in Texas. The man police say killed her was a fellow soldier. Guillen's mother and sisters along with the family's attorney asked for justice for Vanessa. The death has sparked efforts to change how sexual assault and harassment are treated in the military. 4:11 PM HST Approx. 31 min. American Artifacts World War II Soviet Army Living history hobbyist Craig Hall portrays a Soviet Cavalry officer and discusses the role of the ... Living history hobbyist Craig Hall portrays a Soviet Cavalry officer and discusses the role of the Soviet Union in World War II. Appearing at the annual Army Heritage Days event in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Mr. Hall uses weapons, equipment, uniforms, and props to argue that the sacrifices and contributions of the Soviet people were essential to the Allied victory. He is joined by Sheryl Lynne Williams who briefly discusses the role of Soviet women in combat.
2:30 PM HST Approx. 36 min. Campaign 2020 President Trump Meets with Florida Sheriffs President Trump held a small campaign rally with Florida sheriffs at the bottom of the steps of ... President Trump held a small campaign rally with Florida sheriffs at the bottom of the steps of Air Force One on the tarmac at Tampa International Airport. While discussing support for law enforcement and the protests across the nation, President Trump blamed the violence in America's cities - cities run by Democrats - on Joe Biden and the "radical left." He said "if Joe Biden is elected president, the chaos and bloodshed will spread to every community in our land." 10:50 PM HST Approx. 34 min. Former New Jersey Gov. Christie on the Trump Administration Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of ... Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of topics including the 2020 election, the president's coronavirus response and the use of federal law enforcement in American cities. Gov. Christie also said he was considering a presidential run in 2024. 4:42 PM HST Approx. 31 min. American Artifacts 4th Infantry Division & D-Day Historian, author, and reenactor Jared Frederick describes the 4th Infantry Division's role in the ... Historian, author, and reenactor Jared Frederick describes the 4th Infantry Division's role in the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of France and gives a tour of an encampment of his "Furious Fourth" World War II reenactors group. The camp is part of the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, hosted by the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
3:06 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. 36 min. Drs. Fauci, Redfield & Adm. Giroir Testify on National Strategy to Combat COVID-19, Part 1 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Dr. ... National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Health and Human Services Secretary Adm. Brett Giroir testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. Committee members asked the witnesses about the U.S. response to the pandemic and what the national strategy was moving forward. Witnesses talked about why the U.S. was experiencing more new infections than European and Asian countries and how mitigation measures and testing played a role in the discrepancies between the U.S. and most other developed nations. This is the first portion of the hearing, before the committee took a brief recess. 11:24 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 37 min. Hearing on China and U.S. Economic Policy The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China ... The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China and U.S. economic policy. Testifying before Congress were experts in U.S.-China policy. Several topics were discussed, including China's trade practices, intellectual property theft, and market manipulation. They also touched on the importance of strengthening global U.S. alliances, as well as the U.S. supply chain in order to limit reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals, and manufacturing needs. 5:13 PM HST Approx. 18 min. American Artifacts Sex & Marriage During the Civil War At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp brothel in the living ... At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp brothel in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about Victorian-era marriage expectations and Civil War camp life.
6:42 PM HST Approx. 33 min. House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a briefing amid negotiations with Republicans and the White ... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a briefing amid negotiations with Republicans and the White House on additional economic aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The speaker said House Democrats passed an additional $3 trillion dollars in May that would have helped the American people. She accused Republicans of "delay, denial, and distortions" since then, arguing it caused deaths in the country. The speaker also addressed a tweet from President Trump on delaying the November 2020 election, saying she "respects the office of the presidency and he doesn't." 2:01 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. The Bubble That Never Pops" Thomas Orlik, chief economist for Bloomberg Economics, discussed why the Chinese economy never ... Thomas Orlik, chief economist for Bloomberg Economics, discussed why the Chinese economy never collapses and what would happen if it ever does. 5:31 PM HST Approx. 29 min. American Artifacts Civil War Surgery & Embalming At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp surgeon and embalmer in ... At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp surgeon and embalmer in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about medical practices during the war.
7:15 PM HST Approx. 29 min. White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing. Chief of Staff Mark Meadows joined ... White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing. Chief of Staff Mark Meadows joined to give an update ongoing COVID-19 funding negotiations. He said the White House wants to extend enhanced unemployment insurance and eviction protections, but the Democrats have rejected those offers. These programs are set to expire at the end of the week. Press Secretary McEnany spoke about a range of issues including mail-in ballots, response to the pandemic and President Trump's tweet from earlier this week on Election Day. 3:15 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Author Discussion on Mary Washington Martha Saxton, Craig Shirley, and Charlene Boyer Lewis discussed their biographies of George ... Martha Saxton, Craig Shirley, and Charlene Boyer Lewis discussed their biographies of George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington. This was a virtual event hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon. 6:00 PM HST Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts WWII U.S. Army Battalion Aid Station Physician and living history hobbyist Jack Moody portrayed a World War II U.S. Army battalion ... Physician and living history hobbyist Jack Moody portrayed a World War II U.S. Army battalion surgeon at the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moody's medical tent was set up as a 101st Airborne battalion aid station, a mobile emergency room that would have been located close to the front lines.
7:44 PM HST Approx. 38 min. Campaign 2020 President Trump Meets with Florida Sheriffs President Trump held a small campaign rally with Florida sheriffs at the bottom of the steps of ... President Trump held a small campaign rally with Florida sheriffs at the bottom of the steps of Air Force One on the tarmac at Tampa International Airport. While discussing support for law enforcement and the protests across the nation, President Trump blamed the violence in America's cities - cities run by Democrats - on Joe Biden and the "radical left." He said "if Joe Biden is elected president, the chaos and bloodshed will spread to every community in our land." 4:30 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Eddie Glaude, "Begin Again" Author and Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude applied James Baldwin's writings on ... Author and Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude applied James Baldwin's writings on politics and race to navigate the current conversation on race in America. He was joined in conversation by author, activist, and Harvard University professor Cornel West. This was a virtual event hosted by Haymarket Books. 6:25 PM HST Approx. 42 min. American Artifacts 101st Airborne World War II Living History Camp We toured a reconstructed World War II U.S. Army Airborne Division barracks with living history ... We toured a reconstructed World War II U.S. Army Airborne Division barracks with living history enthusiast Greg Henesy, who showed us vehicles and detailed the 150 lbs of equipment worn by paratroopers who participated in the Normandy invasion on D-Day and other battles.
8:22 PM HST Approx. 31 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon News Conference SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, ... SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, held a news conference from the International Space Station (ISS). They discussed preparations for returning back to Earth and experiences working on the ISS for the last two months. In addition, crew members were asked about the spacecraft splashdown procedures and the challenges posed by Hurricane Isaias off the coast of Florida. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to return to Earth on August 2, 2020. 6:00 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke, "Grandstanding" Philosophy professors Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke examined the impact of grandstanding in ... Philosophy professors Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke examined the impact of grandstanding in political discourse. This virtual event was hosted by the CATO Institute in Washington, DC. 7:07 PM HST Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts WWII Combat Team in Maritime Alps C-SPAN visited the living history camp of the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team to learn ... C-SPAN visited the living history camp of the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team to learn about the experiences of U.S. Army soldiers in the Maritime Alps during World War II. The 517th jumped into southern France as part of the August 15, 1944 Operation Dragoon. This camp was part of the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
8:53 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. 36 min. Drs. Fauci, Redfield & Adm. Giroir Testify on National Strategy to Combat COVID-19, Part 1 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Dr. ... National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Health and Human Services Secretary Adm. Brett Giroir testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. Committee members asked the witnesses about the U.S. response to the pandemic and what the national strategy was moving forward. Witnesses talked about why the U.S. was experiencing more new infections than European and Asian countries and how mitigation measures and testing played a role in the discrepancies between the U.S. and most other developed nations. This is the first portion of the hearing, before the committee took a brief recess. 7:02 AM HST Approx. 10 hr. 58 min. Book TV Non-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 7:32 PM HST Approx. 39 min. American Artifacts World War II M4 Sherman Tank Retired U.S. Army Colonel and living history hobbyist Alexander Kose explains the history of the ... Retired U.S. Army Colonel and living history hobbyist Alexander Kose explains the history of the M4 Sherman tank and demonstrates how it works. The most commonly used American tank in World War II, there were more than 49,000 manufactured. They were also used by the British, Chinese, and Soviet allies, and were used by the U.S. Army until the mid 1950s.
12:29 AM HST Approx. 31 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon News Conference SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, ... SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, held a news conference from the International Space Station (ISS). They discussed preparations for returning back to Earth and experiences working on the ISS for the last two months. In addition, crew members were asked about the spacecraft splashdown procedures and the challenges posed by Hurricane Isaias off the coast of Florida. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to return to Earth on August 2, 2020. 8:11 PM HST Approx. 31 min. American Artifacts World War II Soviet Army Living history hobbyist Craig Hall portrays a Soviet Cavalry officer and discusses the role of the ... Living history hobbyist Craig Hall portrays a Soviet Cavalry officer and discusses the role of the Soviet Union in World War II. Appearing at the annual Army Heritage Days event in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Mr. Hall uses weapons, equipment, uniforms, and props to argue that the sacrifices and contributions of the Soviet people were essential to the Allied victory. He is joined by Sheryl Lynne Williams who briefly discusses the role of Soviet women in combat.
1:00 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 10 min. LIVE Washington Journal 08/01/2020 8:42 PM HST Approx. 31 min. American Artifacts 4th Infantry Division & D-Day Historian, author, and reenactor Jared Frederick describes the 4th Infantry Division's role in the ... Historian, author, and reenactor Jared Frederick describes the 4th Infantry Division's role in the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of France and gives a tour of an encampment of his "Furious Fourth" World War II reenactors group. The camp is part of the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, hosted by the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
3:10 AM HST Approx. 14 min. LIVE NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Farewell Ceremony NASA TV provides coverage of the farewell ceremony for SpaceX Crew Dragon before it undocks from ... NASA TV provides coverage of the farewell ceremony for SpaceX Crew Dragon before it undocks from the International Space Station. 9:13 PM HST Approx. 18 min. American Artifacts Sex & Marriage During the Civil War At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp brothel in the living ... At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp brothel in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about Victorian-era marriage expectations and Civil War camp life.
3:24 AM HST Approx. 37 min. LIVE Washington Journal 08/01/2020 9:31 PM HST Approx. 28 min. American Artifacts Civil War Surgery & Embalming At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp surgeon and embalmer in ... At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp surgeon and embalmer in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about medical practices during the war.
4:01 AM HST Approx. 29 min. Arrival of John Lewis Casket & Motorcade to Capitol The casket of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and made ... The casket of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and made its way to the Capitol. The motorcade made stops at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Black Lives Matter Plaza and the Supreme Court before arriving at the Capitol building. 9:59 PM HST Approx. 26 min. American Artifacts WWII U.S. Army Battalion Aid Station Physician and living history hobbyist Jack Moody portrayed a World War II U.S. Army battalion ... Physician and living history hobbyist Jack Moody portrayed a World War II U.S. Army battalion surgeon at the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moody's medical tent was set up as a 101st Airborne battalion aid station, a mobile emergency room that would have been located close to the front lines.
4:30 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020 Memorial Service at the U.S Capitol Congressional lawmakers attended a memorial service for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at the U.S. ... Congressional lawmakers attended a memorial service for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at the U.S. Capitol. Following the service, the casket moved outside to the East Front stairs to lie-in-state. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reflected on the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. The voice of the congressman discussing his life and involvement in the civil rights movement was also played. Family, friends, and members of Congress paid their respects after the service concluded. 10:25 PM HST Approx. 42 min. American Artifacts 101st Airborne World War II Living History Camp We toured a reconstructed World War II U.S. Army Airborne Division barracks with living history ... We toured a reconstructed World War II U.S. Army Airborne Division barracks with living history enthusiast Greg Henesy, who showed us vehicles and detailed the 150 lbs of equipment worn by paratroopers who participated in the Normandy invasion on D-Day and other battles.
5:58 AM HST Approx. 12 min. Joe & Jill Biden Pay Respects to Rep. John Lewis Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden paid their respects to Rep. ... Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden paid their respects to Rep. John Lewis. They were joined by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) 11:07 PM HST Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts WWII Combat Team in Maritime Alps C-SPAN visited the living history camp of the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team to learn ... C-SPAN visited the living history camp of the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team to learn about the experiences of U.S. Army soldiers in the Maritime Alps during World War II. The 517th jumped into southern France as part of the August 15, 1944 Operation Dragoon. This camp was part of the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
6:10 AM HST Approx. 3 min. Vice President Pence & HUD Sec. Carson Pay Respect to Rep. Lewis During Outdoor Viewing Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence pay respect to Rep. John Lewis during outdoor public ... Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence pay respect to Rep. John Lewis during outdoor public viewing. They are joined by Housing Secretary Ben Carson. 11:32 PM HST Approx. 39 min. American Artifacts World War II M4 Sherman Tank Retired U.S. Army Colonel and living history hobbyist Alexander Kose explains the history of the ... Retired U.S. Army Colonel and living history hobbyist Alexander Kose explains the history of the M4 Sherman tank and demonstrates how it works. The most commonly used American tank in World War II, there were more than 49,000 manufactured. They were also used by the British, Chinese, and Soviet allies, and were used by the U.S. Army until the mid 1950s.
6:13 AM HST Approx. 2 min. Speaker Pelosi Pays her Respects to Rep. John Lewis Speaker of The House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) paid her respects to the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) ... Speaker of The House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) paid her respects to the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) during the outside public viewing. 12:11 AM HST Approx. 31 min. American Artifacts World War II Soviet Army Living history hobbyist Craig Hall portrays a Soviet Cavalry officer and discusses the role of the ... Living history hobbyist Craig Hall portrays a Soviet Cavalry officer and discusses the role of the Soviet Union in World War II. Appearing at the annual Army Heritage Days event in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Mr. Hall uses weapons, equipment, uniforms, and props to argue that the sacrifices and contributions of the Soviet people were essential to the Allied victory. He is joined by Sheryl Lynne Williams who briefly discusses the role of Soviet women in combat.
6:15 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 54 min. George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and others at Rep. John Lewis Funeral Service A funeral service was held for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) in Atlanta, Georgia, with tributes to the ... A funeral service was held for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) in Atlanta, Georgia, with tributes to the civil rights leader from former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, as well as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, others who worked with the late Congressman, and members of his family. 12:42 AM HST Approx. 31 min. American Artifacts 4th Infantry Division & D-Day Historian, author, and reenactor Jared Frederick describes the 4th Infantry Division's role in the ... Historian, author, and reenactor Jared Frederick describes the 4th Infantry Division's role in the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of France and gives a tour of an encampment of his "Furious Fourth" World War II reenactors group. The camp is part of the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, hosted by the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
8:09 AM HST Approx. 6 hr. 51 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. 1:13 AM HST Approx. 18 min. American Artifacts Sex & Marriage During the Civil War At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp brothel in the living ... At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp brothel in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about Victorian-era marriage expectations and Civil War camp life.
3:00 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 1:31 AM HST Approx. 30 min. American Artifacts Civil War Surgery & Embalming At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp surgeon and embalmer in ... At the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp surgeon and embalmer in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about medical practices during the war.
2:01 AM HST Approx. 14 min. Reel America "Mob and Riot Control" - 1964 This police training film on how to properly handle protests and civil disturbances covers ... This police training film on how to properly handle protests and civil disturbances covers techniques for mob control and the use of equipment such as tear gas, smoke, and batons. The film is co-presented by educational film company Charles Cahill and Associates and Federal Laboratories, Inc., which was a manufacturer of a popular riot gun used to fire tear gas.
2:15 AM HST Approx. 30 min. Reel America "A Great and Honorable Duty" - 1965 This introduction to police service is a training film made in Ohio with the cooperation of ... This introduction to police service is a training film made in Ohio with the cooperation of several city departments and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. After showing a group of new officers sworn in, the film depicts a variety of circumstances and the proper way to respond to each. The film outlines duties such as knowledge of the laws and protection of the U.S. Constitution, and also argues that police are expected to exhibit model behavior on and off the job.
2:45 AM HST Approx. 26 min. Reel America "Tear Gas in Law Enforcement" - 1962 Tear gas manufacturer Lake Erie Chemical Company created this training film to instruct law ... Tear gas manufacturer Lake Erie Chemical Company created this training film to instruct law enforcement in the correct use of its products. After a classroom session describing the properties of tear gas and its potential use in a variety of situations, the film shows dramatized scenes including a labor protest, a prison riot, and a shoot-out with a gang of thieves.
3:11 AM HST Approx. 19 min. Reel America "Use of Force Model" - 1993 This U.S. Justice Department instructional video uses a dramatized protest to show police how and ... This U.S. Justice Department instructional video uses a dramatized protest to show police how and when to respond. The "Use of Force Model" is a scale that shows the proper level of force to be used in various scenarios.
3:30 AM HST Approx. 30 min. Gardening at Monticello Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, discussed his love of gardening from the West Lawn of ... Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, discussed his love of gardening from the West Lawn of Monticello. He talked about his planting methods, experiments, and the enslaved people who tended and maintained his gardens. He also recounted how he learned about new plants in his travels to Europe and from Lewis & Clark's travels across the West, and how he introduced those plants to American society. This video is courtesy of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.
4:00 AM HST Approx. 45 min. American Artifacts Ellis Island Immigration Museum National Park Service Ranger Peter Urban gives a tour of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum in ... National Park Service Ranger Peter Urban gives a tour of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum in New York City and shows how some 12 million immigrants were processed in the facility. The tour includes archival photographs and films of the immigrant experience.
4:45 AM HST Approx. 14 min. Reel America News Magazine of the Screen - 1950 This 1950 newsreel covers the 5th anniversary of the June, 1945 signing of the United Nations ... This 1950 newsreel covers the 5th anniversary of the June, 1945 signing of the United Nations World Charter and shows scenes of UN meetings during the Korean conflict. Other stories include a premature 1950 declaration of victory in Korea, President Truman meeting Gen. MacArthur at Wake Island, Marshall Plan progress in Europe, and a look at historic U.S. Patent Office models.
4:59 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Debating & Removing Monuments Historians David Blight & Annette Gordon-Reed talked about recent debates over historical ... Historians David Blight & Annette Gordon-Reed talked about recent debates over historical monuments, discussing how people could make decisions about removing or contextualizing them based on historical information and public sentiment.The American Historical Association hosted and recorded this event.
6:00 AM HST Approx. 28 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.
6:28 AM HST Approx. 25 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.
6:53 AM HST Approx. 7 min. History of the Brazos Valley Deborah Cowman, Director of the Brazos Valley Museum in Bryan, Texas, walked through the museum's ... Deborah Cowman, Director of the Brazos Valley Museum in Bryan, Texas, walked through the museum's exhibits that tell the story of the area from prehistoric times to settlement in the late 1800's.
7:00 AM HST Approx. 11 hr. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.