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09:00 PM PDT Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 03:45 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Noah Feldman, "The Arab Winter" Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman argued that the Arab Spring was not the failure it is widely ... Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman argued that the Arab Spring was not the failure it is widely portrayed to be. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store. 09:00 PM PDT Approx. 6 hr. 3 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
04:00 AM PDT Approx. 3 hr. 2 min. LIVE Washington Journal 06/28/2020 04:46 AM PDT Approx. 44 min. Christian Brose, "The Kill Chain" Christian Brose, former staff director of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talked about the ... Christian Brose, former staff director of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talked about the future of high-tech warfare. This virtual discussion was hosted by the Hudson Institute. 03:03 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. "Barracoon - The Story of the Last 'Black Cargo'" Deborah Plant discussed Zora Neale Hurston's 2018 New York Times bestseller, "Barracoon." The book ... Deborah Plant discussed Zora Neale Hurston's 2018 New York Times bestseller, "Barracoon." The book is a record of Ms. Hurston's interviews between 1927 and 1931 of Cudjo Kossola Lewis, a survivor of the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to make the transatlantic voyage from West Africa. Ms. Plant, the book's editor, was the keynote speaker at the "Spirit of Our Ancestors Festival," a reunion of descendants of the slave ship Clotilda who founded the Africatown neighborhood of Mobile, Alabama.
07:02 AM PDT Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. White House Coronavirus Task Force Members Testify on Federal Response to Pandemic White House Coronavirus Task Force members Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Stephen Hahn and Dr. Robert ... White House Coronavirus Task Force members Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Stephen Hahn and Dr. Robert Redfield, along with Adm. Brett Giroir, MD, who oversees coronavirus testing capacity for the nation, testified on the federal response to the pandemic before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Topics touched on in this part of the hearing included whether President Trump has directed slowing down virus testing, the rise in positive cases in several states, and the progress towards a COVID-19 vaccine. 05:30 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Masha Gessen, "Surviving Autocracy" New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen provided her take on life in the U.S. since the election of ... New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen provided her take on life in the U.S. since the election of President Trump. This event was hosted by Politics & Prose bookstore. 04:20 AM PDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "American Harvest" - 1951 This film shows the wide variety of American businesses and industries that produce the materials ... This film shows the wide variety of American businesses and industries that produce the materials needed to manufacture Chevrolet cars including cotton, steel, corn, lumber, glass, copper, and leather. Made in an era before auto factories were moved to other countries, "American Harvest" celebrates the domestic production of raw materials and the skill of U.S. workers.
09:42 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 55 min. House Homeland Security Hearing on ISIS & Al Qaeda Threats A House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism held a hearing on the ... A House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism held a hearing on the threats that still persist from ISIS and Al Qaeda. The witnesses discussed the continued threats from terrorist organizations, the peace agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban, the rise of potential Islamic caliphates, and the need to address the root causes of terrorism, not just the actions of terrorist organizations. Several terrorism and intelligence experts appeared before the committee, including former Acting Director of the CIA Michael Morell (Obama Administration, 2012-13). 06:30 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Matt Ridley, "How Innovation Works" Science writer Matt Ridley argued that America is experiencing what he calls an "innovation ... Science writer Matt Ridley argued that America is experiencing what he calls an "innovation famine" and discussed how government policy can encourage and incentivize innovation. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. 04:50 AM PDT Approx. 11 min. Reel America "The Dairy Industry" - 1942 Intended to encourage careers in the dairy industry, this film shows jobs on the farm and in the ... Intended to encourage careers in the dairy industry, this film shows jobs on the farm and in the production of various milk products. Produced by Vocational Guidance Films, Inc., this is part of the 1940s "Your Life Work" series of educational films meant to inspire and inform young workers in the wake of the Great Depression.
11:37 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Washington Journal Traci Parker University of Massachusetts Amherst assistant professor Traci Parker discussed the lunch counter ... University of Massachusetts Amherst assistant professor Traci Parker discussed the lunch counter protests of 1960. 07:30 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Chester Finn and Michael Petrilli, "How to Educate an American" Fordham Institute's Chester Finn and Michael Petrilli discussed how to improve K-12 education in ... Fordham Institute's Chester Finn and Michael Petrilli discussed how to improve K-12 education in America. This event was sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute. 05:01 AM PDT Approx. 56 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.
12:38 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 58 min. Senate Judiciary Hearing on China & Coronavirus Pandemic Legal scholars and a Mississippi state government official testified before a Senate Judiciary ... Legal scholars and a Mississippi state government official testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on China's role and culpability in the global pandemic response. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who chairs the committee, opened up the hearing saying the "entire world feels played by China." The two-hour hearing focused on the legal justifications to sue China, the resources that are available to put pressure on China and the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus response. Members and witnesses discussed the pros and cons of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) -- a U.S. law that determines the conditions for bringing a lawsuit against a foreign state. 09:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Eric Cervini, "The Deviant's War" Historian Eric Cervini recalled Frank Kameny's fight for gay rights after being dismissed from his ... Historian Eric Cervini recalled Frank Kameny's fight for gay rights after being dismissed from his federal job in 1957 due to his sexual orientation. This was a virtual event hosted by Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 05:57 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. LIVE 1960 Lunch Counter Sit-Ins University of Massachusetts, Amherst professor Traci Parker joins us LIVE to take viewer questions ... University of Massachusetts, Amherst professor Traci Parker joins us LIVE to take viewer questions about the 1960 lunch counter sit-ins and the movement to desegregate department stores.
02:36 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. U.S. House of Representatives Washington DC Statehood Debate District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton began the debate on DC statehood by saying ... District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton began the debate on DC statehood by saying Congress has a moral obligation and constitutional authority to make Washington, DC the 51st state. Opponents of the measure argued that it wasn't the intention of the founding fathers for Washington, DC to be a state. 10:00 AM PDT Approx. 50 min. Catharine Arnold, "Pandemic 1918" Historian Catharine Arnold provided a global account of the 1918 influenza pandemic. This virtual ... Historian Catharine Arnold provided a global account of the 1918 influenza pandemic. This virtual event was hosted by the American Writers Museum. 07:00 AM PDT Approx. 59 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.
03:49 PM PDT Approx. 34 min. Vice President Pence in Dallas, TX During a trip to Dallas, Vice President Pence spoke to the media, joined by Gov. Greg Abbott ... During a trip to Dallas, Vice President Pence spoke to the media, joined by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. They talked about the recent spike in new coronavirus cases in Texas, and the Vice President urged residents of the state to wear masks. 10:50 AM PDT Approx. 40 min. Rep. Ilhan Omar D-MN, "This Is What America Looks Like" Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke about her journey from Somalia as a refugee to becoming one of the ... Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke about her journey from Somalia as a refugee to becoming one of the first Muslim women elected to the U.S. Congress. 07:59 AM PDT Approx. 6 min. History of UNC University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Archivist Nicholas Graham discussed the university's ... University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Archivist Nicholas Graham discussed the university's founding, as well as its role in the growth of the city of Chapel Hill.
04:23 PM PDT Approx. 17 min. Campaign 2020 Joe Biden Roundtable on Health Care Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks in ... Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where he talked about the Affordable Care Act and his plan to make it available to every American. 11:30 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Tevi Troy, "Fight House" Tevi Troy, presidential historian and former senior aide to President George W. Bush, looked at ... Tevi Troy, presidential historian and former senior aide to President George W. Bush, looked at the internal fights that shaped several presidential administrations. This was a virtual event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. 08:05 AM PDT Approx. 50 min. The Civil War Civil War Soldiers' Nutrition and Hygiene The National Museum of Civil War Medicine hosted an online discussion with John Heckman, known as ... The National Museum of Civil War Medicine hosted an online discussion with John Heckman, known as "The Tattooed Historian," about Civil War soldiers' nutrition and hygiene. He described what type of food would have been in their rations, how they might have cooked it, and their access to items like toothpaste and toilet paper. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine provided this video.
04:40 PM PDT Approx. 20 min. Campaign 2020 Joe Biden Remarks on Health Care Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks in ... Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where he talked about the Affordable Care Act and his plan to make it available to every American. He expressed his concern that if President Trump has his way, complications from COVID-19 could become a new pre-existing condition leaving American families without health care protection. He also told the audience that testing saves lives that and widespread testing is the key to opening the economy again. 12:30 PM PDT Approx. 40 min. Ralph Reed, "For God and Country" Faith and Freedom Coalition founder and chairman Ralph Reed discussed why evangelical Christians ... Faith and Freedom Coalition founder and chairman Ralph Reed discussed why evangelical Christians support President Trump. 08:55 AM PDT Approx. 6 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.
05:00 PM PDT Approx. 59 min. Q&A Elena Conis, History of the Polio Vaccine and Its Lessons for Today University of California at Berkeley historian of medicine Elena Conis talked about the ... University of California at Berkeley historian of medicine Elena Conis talked about the development of the polio vaccine in the 1950s and the lessons that its distribution and use can teach us about what to expect when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. 01:10 PM PDT Approx. 50 min. Discussion on the Future of Book Publishing Laura Miller (Slate), Priscilla Painton (Simon & Schuster), and Brandon Tensley (CNN) talked about ... Laura Miller (Slate), Priscilla Painton (Simon & Schuster), and Brandon Tensley (CNN) talked about the future of books and book publishing in an era of technological and social change. 09:01 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Lectures in History Ronald Reagan and End of the Cold War University of Texas at Austin professor Jeremi Suri taught an class about President Ronald Reagan ... University of Texas at Austin professor Jeremi Suri taught an class about President Ronald Reagan and the end of the Cold War. He explored Reagan's domestic politics as well as his working relationship with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. This class was taught online due to the coronavirus pandemic and the University of Texas at Austin provided the video.
05:59 PM PDT Approx. 38 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took questions from members in the House of Commons on his ... British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took questions from members in the House of Commons on his government's reopening efforts and response to the coronavirus pandemic. Later, the prime minister commented on the terror stabbing that claimed the life of one American national, telling members, "we will not let this kind of senseless murder distract us or in anyway allow us to be intimidated or to change our way of life." 02:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Cyntoia Brown-Long, "Free Cyntoia" Cyntoia Brown-Long discussed her journey from prison to an advocate working to reform juvenile ... Cyntoia Brown-Long discussed her journey from prison to an advocate working to reform juvenile sentencing guidelines. 10:11 AM PDT Approx. 26 min. Reel America "Education for Excellence" - 1964 This City of New York Board of Education film promotes a program for gifted elementary school ... This City of New York Board of Education film promotes a program for gifted elementary school students by showing how they are selected and visiting classrooms to observe students and teachers at work. The film argues that future leaders in government, science, and business need to be identified and challenged early in their lives in order to reach their full potential.
06:37 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. European Parliament Members Deliver Statements on Death of George Floyd & Protests in Europe European lawmakers delivered statements in parliament over the death of George Floyd and the ... European lawmakers delivered statements in parliament over the death of George Floyd and the worldwide anti-racism protests and demonstrations that took place in response to his death. Members in the European Parliament offered condolences to the Floyd family and spoke out about racial tensions in Europe, police brutality, and working towards a more representative and diverse body in the European Union. A few days after this debate, members passed a resolution stating that it "strongly condemns the appalling death of George Floyd in the United States, as well as similar murders elsewhere in the world". 03:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Jane Goodall, "Hope for Animals and Their World Jane Goodall talked about her book "Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are ... Jane Goodall talked about her book "Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink" (Grand Central Publishing; September 2, 2009). Ms. Goodall opened her talk with the call of a chimpanzee. During the talk, Ms. Goodall described several people around the world who were successfully saving endangered species. A poster of a condor was displayed. She also talked about the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots network, which helps young people identify problems in their communities and take steps to solve them. Children from the local Washington chapter, accompanied by music, flew a giant peace dove puppet made from recycled sheets, promoting the United Nations International Day of Peace. She also responded to questions from members of the audience following her remarks. This event on September 9, 2009, in Georgetown University's Gaston Hall was co-sponsored by 10 university and student groups. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall I 10:37 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. The Civil War Confederate Monuments Civil War scholars Gary Gallagher, Edna Greene Medford, and Elizabeth Varon discussed the current ... Civil War scholars Gary Gallagher, Edna Greene Medford, and Elizabeth Varon discussed the current debate surrounding Confederate monuments. They offered their ideas on how to display and preserve them, and provide historical context to the public. Lincoln Forum chair Harold Holzer moderated the panel at their annual symposium.
07:50 PM PDT Approx. 9 min. Vice President Pence in Dallas, TX Vice President Pence traveled to Dallas to deliver remarks. Vice President Pence traveled to Dallas to deliver remarks. 04:20 PM PDT Approx. 55 min. Nikita Stewart, "Troop 6000" New York Times journalist Nikita Stewart reported on Girl Scouts Troop 6000 which was started for ... New York Times journalist Nikita Stewart reported on Girl Scouts Troop 6000 which was started for girls living in a homeless shelter in New York City and sparked the creation of similar troops around the country. This was a virtual event hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in New York City. 11:51 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. U.S. Domestic Politics & Treaty of Versailles William Jewell College professor Gary Armstrong discussed the U.S. Senate's rejection of the 1919 ... William Jewell College professor Gary Armstrong discussed the U.S. Senate's rejection of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles to end World War I, which President Woodrow Wilson had spent seven months overseas negotiating. Professor Armstrong argued Wilson had hoped the treaty would vault the U.S. into a leading position in the global order, but that U.S. domestic political divisions -- combined with turmoil created by a flu pandemic, a "Red Scare," racial unrest and Wilson suffering a stroke - all contributed to his failure to achieve Senate ratification. The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri hosted this event and provided the video.
07:59 PM PDT Approx. 59 min. Q&A Elena Conis, History of the Polio Vaccine and Its Lessons for Today University of California at Berkeley historian of medicine Elena Conis talked about the ... University of California at Berkeley historian of medicine Elena Conis talked about the development of the polio vaccine in the 1950s and the lessons that its distribution and use can teach us about what to expect when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. 05:15 PM PDT Approx. 30 min. John Bolton, "The Room Where It Happened" John Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser, sat down with the Washington Post ... John Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser, sat down with the Washington Post to discuss his book, "The Room Where it Happened." 01:02 PM PDT Approx. 57 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.
08:58 PM PDT Approx. 36 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took questions from members in the House of Commons on his ... British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took questions from members in the House of Commons on his government's reopening efforts and response to the coronavirus pandemic. Later, the prime minister commented on the terror stabbing that claimed the life of one American national, telling members, "we will not let this kind of senseless murder distract us or in anyway allow us to be intimidated or to change our way of life." 05:45 PM PDT Approx. 15 min. John Bolton's Book & Government Prepublication Reviews National Security Archive director Tom Blanton talked about the battle over the publication of ... National Security Archive director Tom Blanton talked about the battle over the publication of John Bolton's "The Room Where It Happened" and the process by which former government officials have to adhere to have their books published. 01:59 PM PDT Approx. 51 min. Reel America "The American Revolution of '63 Part 2" - NBC News Report On September 2, 1963, NBC News broadcast a three-hour program on the status of the civil rights ... On September 2, 1963, NBC News broadcast a three-hour program on the status of the civil rights movement. Reporting from 75 locations throughout the United States, it includes appearances by well-known activists, scenes from historic civil rights events, and comments from integration opponents. This 50-minute portion of the report covers the sit-in movement, the assassination of Medgar Evers, the Little Rock, Arkansas school integration crisis, and other events.
09:34 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. European Parliament Members Deliver Statements on Death of George Floyd & Protests in Europe European lawmakers delivered statements in parliament over the death of George Floyd and the ... European lawmakers delivered statements in parliament over the death of George Floyd and the worldwide anti-racism protests and demonstrations that took place in response to his death. Members in the European Parliament offered condolences to the Floyd family and spoke out about racial tensions in Europe, police brutality, and working towards a more representative and diverse body in the European Union. A few days after this debate, members passed a resolution stating that it "strongly condemns the appalling death of George Floyd in the United States, as well as similar murders elsewhere in the world". 06:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. After Words Wes Moore, "Five Days" Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore spoke about the 2015 Baltimore uprising following the death of Freddy ... Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore spoke about the 2015 Baltimore uprising following the death of Freddy Gray through the lens of several Baltimoreans who witnessed the unrest. He was interviewed by Demos senior fellow Heather McGhee. 02:50 PM PDT Approx. 10 min. Reel America "World Charter Signed" - 1945 This United Newsreel documents the founding meeting of the United Nations. The UN Charter was ... This United Newsreel documents the founding meeting of the United Nations. The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945 in San Francisco by over forty nations.
10:47 PM PDT Approx. 34 min. Vice President Pence in Dallas, TX During a trip to Dallas, Vice President Pence spoke to the media, joined by Gov. Greg Abbott ... During a trip to Dallas, Vice President Pence spoke to the media, joined by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. They talked about the recent spike in new coronavirus cases in Texas, and the Vice President urged residents of the state to wear masks. 07:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Robert Gates, "Exercise of Power" Former defense secretary Robert Gates (2006-2011) took a critical look at the use of U.S. power ... Former defense secretary Robert Gates (2006-2011) took a critical look at the use of U.S. power around the world since the end of World War Two. He discussed the topic with former defense secretary James Mattis (2017-2019). This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club of California . 03:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 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."
11:21 PM PDT Approx. 3 hr. 7 min. House Ways and Means Subcommittee Hearing on COVID-19 and Nursing Homes The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health held a virtual hearing on the impact of COVID-19 ... The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health held a virtual hearing on the impact of COVID-19 in nursing homes. They discussed the Trump Administration's response to the coronavirus outbreak in nursing homes across the country, racial and economic inequities with care, income and training concerns with the staff, and access to testing and medical supplies. They also talked about how the recent de-regulation of nursing homes and long term care facilities have been the catalyst for the spread of the virus at these facilities. 08:10 PM PDT Approx. 50 min. Roger Rosenblatt, "The Story I Am" Author and essayist Roger Rosenblatt talked about the importance of documenting everyday life ... Author and essayist Roger Rosenblatt talked about the importance of documenting everyday life during times of crisis. This event was hosted by the Saratoga Springs Book Festival. 04:02 PM PDT Approx. 57 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.
02:28 AM PDT Approx. 34 min. Vice President Pence in Dallas, TX During a trip to Dallas, Vice President Pence spoke to the media, joined by Gov. Greg Abbott ... During a trip to Dallas, Vice President Pence spoke to the media, joined by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. They talked about the recent spike in new coronavirus cases in Texas, and the Vice President urged residents of the state to wear masks. 09:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. After Words Wes Moore, "Five Days" Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore spoke about the 2015 Baltimore uprising following the death of Freddy ... Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore spoke about the 2015 Baltimore uprising following the death of Freddy Gray through the lens of several Baltimoreans who witnessed the unrest. He was interviewed by Demos senior fellow Heather McGhee. 04:59 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. First Ladies Influence & Image - Sarah Polk, Margaret Taylor & Abigail Fillmore Paul Finkelman and Conover Hunt talked about the life and influence of first ladies Sarah Polk, ... Paul Finkelman and Conover Hunt talked about the life and influence of first ladies Sarah Polk, Margaret Taylor, and Abigail Fillmore. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Sarah Polk remains the most politically active and influential first lady. Margaret Taylor was a reluctant short-term first lady. Abigail Fillmore, a teacher, was the first presidential wife to have had a job. She established the White House library and made it a cultural center for the arts.
03:02 AM PDT Approx. 58 min. Q&A Elena Conis, History of the Polio Vaccine and Its Lessons for Today University of California at Berkeley historian of medicine Elena Conis talked about the ... University of California at Berkeley historian of medicine Elena Conis talked about the development of the polio vaccine in the 1950s and the lessons that its distribution and use can teach us about what to expect when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. 10:00 PM PDT Approx. 40 min. Ralph Reed, "For God and Country" Faith and Freedom Coalition founder and chairman Ralph Reed discussed why evangelical Christians ... Faith and Freedom Coalition founder and chairman Ralph Reed discussed why evangelical Christians support President Trump. 06:32 PM PDT Approx. 29 min. Reel America "The Whole World is Watching" - 1971 This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam ... This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam War actions by about 45,000 protesters in 1971. Blocking access to government buildings and disrupting traffic, activists sought to "shut down the federal government" as stated in their widely-circulated "May Day Tactical Manual." On May 3, 1971, more than 7,000 protesters were arrested for failing to leave their campsites in West Potomac Park - the largest mass arrest in U.S. history. The film is shown courtesy of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the distributor and copyright holder.
04:00 AM PDT Approx. 2 hr. LIVE Washington Journal 06/29/2020 10:40 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Casey Cep, "Furious Hours" Casey Cep recalled author Harper Lee's attempt to write a true crime book. This was a virtual ... Casey Cep recalled author Harper Lee's attempt to write a true crime book. This was a virtual event hosted by the Gaithersburg Book Festival. 07:01 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 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."
06:00 AM PDT Approx. 11 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Members will debate H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, and ... Members will debate H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, and COVID-19 Housing Relief. 12:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. After Words Wes Moore, "Five Days" Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore spoke about the 2015 Baltimore uprising following the death of Freddy ... Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore spoke about the 2015 Baltimore uprising following the death of Freddy Gray through the lens of several Baltimoreans who witnessed the unrest. He was interviewed by Demos senior fellow Heather McGhee. 08:03 PM PDT Approx. 57 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.
06:11 AM PDT Approx. 48 min. Washington Journal Open Phones Viewer calls. Viewer calls. 01:00 AM PDT Approx. 45 min. Impact of COVID-19 on Public Libraries Librarians weighed in on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted public libraries throughout the ... Librarians weighed in on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted public libraries throughout the county. This virtual event was hosted by the annual publishing industry conference, Book Expo. 09:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. First Ladies Influence & Image - Sarah Polk, Margaret Taylor & Abigail Fillmore Paul Finkelman and Conover Hunt talked about the life and influence of first ladies Sarah Polk, ... Paul Finkelman and Conover Hunt talked about the life and influence of first ladies Sarah Polk, Margaret Taylor, and Abigail Fillmore. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Sarah Polk remains the most politically active and influential first lady. Margaret Taylor was a reluctant short-term first lady. Abigail Fillmore, a teacher, was the first presidential wife to have had a job. She established the White House library and made it a cultural center for the arts.
06:59 AM PDT Approx. 5 hr. 37 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Members will debate H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, and ... Members will debate H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, and COVID-19 Housing Relief. 01:45 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, "Incitement" Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, research director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington ... Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, research director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, talked about the life and radical theology of American imam Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed in a drone strike by the U.S. government in 2011. This virtual event was hosted by George Washington University. 10:33 PM PDT Approx. 29 min. Reel America "The Whole World is Watching" - 1971 This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam ... This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam War actions by about 45,000 protesters in 1971. Blocking access to government buildings and disrupting traffic, activists sought to "shut down the federal government" as stated in their widely-circulated "May Day Tactical Manual." On May 3, 1971, more than 7,000 protesters were arrested for failing to leave their campsites in West Potomac Park - the largest mass arrest in U.S. history. The film is shown courtesy of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the distributor and copyright holder.
12:36 PM PDT Approx. 4 hr. 24 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States House of Representatives from the Capitol ... Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States House of Representatives from the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. 03:15 AM PDT Approx. 45 min. Marie Mockett, "American Harvest" Writer Marie Mockett spoke about her journey through the heartland traveling with the wheat ... Writer Marie Mockett spoke about her journey through the heartland traveling with the wheat harvesters for her family's farm, and offered her observations on farm life in middle America. This virtual program was hosted by the Raven Book Store in Lawrence, Kansas. 11:02 PM PDT 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.
05:00 PM PDT Approx. 4 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 04:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Lawrence Wright, "The End of October" Pulitzer prize-winning author Lawrence Wright looked at pandemics and how deadly viruses work. ... Pulitzer prize-winning author Lawrence Wright looked at pandemics and how deadly viruses work. This virtual program was sponsored by Book People bookstore in Austin, Texas. 12:00 AM PDT 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.
05:00 AM PDT Approx. 32 min. The Communicators Rep. Frank Lucas, R-OK Rep Frank Lucas, R-OK, ranking member of the House Science Committee, talks about the impact of ... Rep Frank Lucas, R-OK, ranking member of the House Science Committee, talks about the impact of the coronavirus on science, technology & on Congress. He discusses a need to expand broadband in the U.S. and renew and increase American scientific research. 12:59 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. First Ladies Influence & Image - Sarah Polk, Margaret Taylor & Abigail Fillmore Paul Finkelman and Conover Hunt talked about the life and influence of first ladies Sarah Polk, ... Paul Finkelman and Conover Hunt talked about the life and influence of first ladies Sarah Polk, Margaret Taylor, and Abigail Fillmore. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Sarah Polk remains the most politically active and influential first lady. Margaret Taylor was a reluctant short-term first lady. Abigail Fillmore, a teacher, was the first presidential wife to have had a job. She established the White House library and made it a cultural center for the arts.
05:32 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. European Parliament Members Deliver Statements on Death of George Floyd & Protests in Europe European lawmakers delivered statements in parliament over the death of George Floyd and the ... European lawmakers delivered statements in parliament over the death of George Floyd and the worldwide anti-racism protests and demonstrations that took place in response to his death. Members in the European Parliament offered condolences to the Floyd family and spoke out about racial tensions in Europe, police brutality, and working towards a more representative and diverse body in the European Union. A few days after this debate, members passed a resolution stating that it "strongly condemns the appalling death of George Floyd in the United States, as well as similar murders elsewhere in the world". 02:31 AM PDT Approx. 29 min. Reel America "The Whole World is Watching" - 1971 This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam ... This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam War actions by about 45,000 protesters in 1971. Blocking access to government buildings and disrupting traffic, activists sought to "shut down the federal government" as stated in their widely-circulated "May Day Tactical Manual." On May 3, 1971, more than 7,000 protesters were arrested for failing to leave their campsites in West Potomac Park - the largest mass arrest in U.S. history. The film is shown courtesy of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the distributor and copyright holder.
06:45 AM PDT Approx. 17 min. Bill & Melinda Gates Discussion on COVID-19 Bill and Melinda Gates spoke about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic during a virtual ... Bill and Melinda Gates spoke about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic during a virtual conversation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. They spoke about the role the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was playing in developing a vaccine to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Melinda Gates said she is hopeful a vaccine will be available by 2021. Bill Gates was said the European scientific community was filling a void left by the United States and was critical of the US response saying, "this was a failure to get ready" in regards to testing. The Gates' also stressed the importance of an internationally coordinated response to deliver a vaccine equitably, once it's been created. 03:00 AM PDT Approx. 47 min. Oral Histories Korean War Nurse Mary Reid The Korean War began 70 years ago, on June 25th, 1950. It ended with an armistice agreement about ... The Korean War began 70 years ago, on June 25th, 1950. It ended with an armistice agreement about three years later in July 1953. In this oral history interview, Korean War veteran Mary Reid talked about her training in the Nurses Cadet Corps and her experiences in Korea serving as a U.S. Army nurse. The Korean War Legacy Foundation recorded this interview in Washington, DC in 2015 as part of a project underwritten by South Korea's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.
07:02 AM PDT Approx. 13 hr. 58 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 03:47 AM PDT Approx. 3 min. Tour of San Antonio's Pearl District Richard Oliver of Visit San Antonio explained the history of the city's Pearl District and the ... Richard Oliver of Visit San Antonio explained the history of the city's Pearl District and the influence of German immigrants
03:50 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. U.S. Domestic Politics & Treaty of Versailles William Jewell College professor Gary Armstrong discussed the U.S. Senate's rejection of the 1919 ... William Jewell College professor Gary Armstrong discussed the U.S. Senate's rejection of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles to end World War I, which President Woodrow Wilson had spent seven months overseas negotiating. Professor Armstrong argued Wilson had hoped the treaty would vault the U.S. into a leading position in the global order, but that U.S. domestic political divisions -- combined with turmoil created by a flu pandemic, a "Red Scare," racial unrest and Wilson suffering a stroke - all contributed to his failure to achieve Senate ratification. The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri hosted this event and provided the video.
05:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. An Aristocratic Spy in World War II France Paul Kix talked about his book, "The Saboteur: The Aristocrat Who Became France's Most Daring ... Paul Kix talked about his book, "The Saboteur: The Aristocrat Who Became France's Most Daring Anti-Nazi Commando." He detailed the World War II exploits of Robert de La Rochefoucauld. This 2018 video was provided by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
06:01 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Tracy Walder, "The Unexpected Spy" Tracy Walder is co-author of "The Unexpected Spy: From the CIA to the FBI, My Secret Life Taking ... Tracy Walder is co-author of "The Unexpected Spy: From the CIA to the FBI, My Secret Life Taking Down Some of the World's Most Notorious Terrorists." She sat down for an interview about her time as a CIA special operations officer at the time of the September 11 terrorist attacks. She also discussed her decision to leave the CIA to become an FBI special agent focusing on Chinese counterintelligence. The International Spy Museum recorded this event in February.
07:09 AM PDT Approx. 9 hr. 51 min. Key Capitol Hill Hearings 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.
05:00 PM PDT Approx. 4 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.