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9:00 PM PDT Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 3:20 AM PDT Approx. 55 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. 9:00 PM PDT Approx. 6 hr. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
4:00 AM PDT Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 08/02/2020 4:15 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. 3:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Lectures in History 1920s Culture & Society Michael Kazin talked about culture and society in the 1920s. He spoke about Prohibition and the ... Michael Kazin talked about culture and society in the 1920s. He spoke about Prohibition and the exploits of the gangster Al Capone, who eventually went to prison on tax evasion charges, the motion picture industry and the new production codes that sought to reduce sexuality in films, and the 1925 State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes trial, in which a high school teacher faced charges of unlawfully teaching evolution in a state-funded school.
7:01 AM PDT Approx. 6 hr. 14 min. LIVE NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Return To Earth NASA TV provides coverage of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft return back to Earth. NASA ... NASA TV provides coverage of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft return back to Earth. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is scheduled to hold a news conference after the splashdown. 5:15 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Calvin Baker, "A More Perfect Reunion" Columbia University professor Calvin Baker argues that integration is integral to combatting ... Columbia University professor Calvin Baker argues that integration is integral to combatting racism in America. This virtual event was sponsored by the Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 4:20 AM PDT Approx. 40 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.
1:15 PM PDT Approx. 17 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashdown The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida, after a 62-day mission aboard the International Space Station. 6:15 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Michael Signer, Cry Havoc" Former Charlottesville, Virginia Mayor Michael Signer chronicled the events that led up to the ... Former Charlottesville, Virginia Mayor Michael Signer chronicled the events that led up to the tragedy following the Unite the Right rally in 2017. This virtual event was sponsored by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 5:00 AM PDT Approx. 55 min. History Bookshelf DaMaris Hill, "A Bound Woman Is a Dangerous Thing" University of Kentucky Professor DaMaris Hill chronicled the lives of African-American women in ... University of Kentucky Professor DaMaris Hill chronicled the lives of African-American women in social and political movements, from Harriet Tubman to today.
1:32 PM PDT Approx. 20 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Retrieval The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico following a two-month mission to the International Space Station. 7:20 AM PDT Approx. 37 min. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA, "Daughter of the Heartland" Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke about her life growing up in Iowa, her military career and her ... Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke about her life growing up in Iowa, her military career and her journey in becoming the first female combat veteran to serve as a United States Senator. 5:55 AM PDT Approx. 56 min. Women's Roles in World War I Author Lynn Dumenil talked about her book "The Second Line of Defense: American Women and World ... Author Lynn Dumenil talked about her book "The Second Line of Defense: American Women and World War I." She examined the different roles women played during the conflict, including their participation in the workforce and their use in media and propaganda. The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri hosted this event and provided the video.
1:52 PM PDT Approx. 57 min. LIVE NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Return To Earth NASA TV provides coverage of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft return back to Earth. NASA ... NASA TV provides coverage of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft return back to Earth. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is scheduled to hold a news conference after the splashdown. 7:57 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. After Words Rep. Pramila Jayapal, "Use the Power You Have"" Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) spoke about her life and political career. She was interviewed by Rep. ... Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) spoke about her life and political career. She was interviewed by Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT). 6:51 AM PDT Approx. 9 min. George H.W. Bush Memorial Exhibit After the passing of President George H.W. Bush in 2018, his Presidential Library and Museum ... After the passing of President George H.W. Bush in 2018, his Presidential Library and Museum opened an exhibit honoring the 41st President displaying items from his memorial services. Warren Finch, Director of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, gave a tour of the exhibit.
2:49 PM PDT Approx. 17 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashdown The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida, after a 62-day mission aboard the International Space Station. 9:00 AM PDT Approx. 2 hr. LIVE In Depth Wes Moore Wes Moore, a U.S. Army combat veteran and Rhodes Scholar, talks about the fate of ... Wes Moore, a U.S. Army combat veteran and Rhodes Scholar, talks about the fate of African-Americans living in our inner cities and the 2015 uprising in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray. 7:00 AM PDT Approx. 45 min. The Civil War Harold Holzer on Civil War Objects Historian Harold Holzer and Valerie Paley of the New-York Historical Society talked about ... Historian Harold Holzer and Valerie Paley of the New-York Historical Society talked about artifacts featured in their joint publication, "The Civil War in 50 Objects." In this program, they discussed objects related to military technology including cipher codes and ironclad naval vessels. This conversation took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic and the New-York Historical Society provided the video.
3:06 PM PDT Approx. 35 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Retrieval The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico following a two-month mission to the International Space Station. 11:00 AM PDT Approx. 2 hr. In Depth Wes Moore Wes Moore, a U.S. Army combat veteran and Rhodes Scholar, talked about the fate of ... Wes Moore, a U.S. Army combat veteran and Rhodes Scholar, talked about the fate of African-Americans living in our inner cities and the 2015 uprising in Baltimore, his birthplace, following the death of Freddie Gray. He is the author of "The Other Wes Moore," "The Work," and "Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City." 7:45 AM PDT Approx. 16 min. The Presidency "Mrs. Roosevelt - Her Life in Pictures" In this 1958 film, McCall's magazine interviews Eleanor Roosevelt on the occasion of the former ... In this 1958 film, McCall's magazine interviews Eleanor Roosevelt on the occasion of the former first lady's 74th birthday. She looked through family photographs and told the stories behind them. This film is in the holdings of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.
3:41 PM PDT Approx. 13 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Astronauts Emerge After splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley emerge from the ... After splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley emerge from the NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" spacecraft, after their two-month mission on the International Space Station. 1:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. John Yoo, "Defender in Chief" University of California, Berkeley law professor and former deputy assistant attorney general in ... University of California, Berkeley law professor and former deputy assistant attorney general in the George W. Bush administration John Yoo offered his thoughts on presidential powers. This virtual event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. 8:01 AM PDT Approx. 59 min. The Presidency Eleanor Roosevelt's Advice Column Mary Jo Binker talked about and read excerpts from Eleanor Roosevelt's advice column written for ... Mary Jo Binker talked about and read excerpts from Eleanor Roosevelt's advice column written for more than 20 years for "Ladies' Home Journal" and "McCall's Magazine." Ms. Binker is editor of the book, "If You Ask Me: Essential Advice From Eleanor Roosevelt." The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event.
3:54 PM PDT Approx. 59 min. NASA Holds Post-Splashdown News Conference Following the historic splashdown of SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor", NASA Administrator Jim ... Following the historic splashdown of SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor", NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and others held a news conference. 2:10 PM PDT Approx. 50 min. Lisa Napoli, "Up All Night" Author and journalist Lisa Napoli provided a history of cable news and the rise of the 24-hour ... Author and journalist Lisa Napoli provided a history of cable news and the rise of the 24-hour news cycle. This was a virtual event hosted by the Atlanta History Center. 9:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. Lectures in History Modern Conservative Movement Phyllis Schlafly - founder of the Eagle Forum and author or editor of more than 20 books - talked ... Phyllis Schlafly - founder of the Eagle Forum and author or editor of more than 20 books - talked about the roots and development of the modern conservative movement, as well as the role of women's issues in conservative politics. Phyllis Schlafly was a guest lecturer at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, South Carolina, in a course called "The Conservative Intellectual Tradition in America" taught by Professor Mallory Factor.
4:53 PM PDT Approx. 7 min. Washington Journal Jeff Mason Reuters White House Correspondent Jeff Mason previewed the President's week ahead. Reuters White House Correspondent Jeff Mason previewed the President's week ahead. 3:00 PM PDT Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. In Depth Jeff Shaara We continued our 2018 Fiction Edition of In Depth with military historical fiction author, Jeff ... We continued our 2018 Fiction Edition of In Depth with military historical fiction author, Jeff Shaara. Mr. Shaara's 15 novels tell the military history of America from the American Revolution to the Korean War. 10:47 AM PDT Approx. 13 min. Southwest Voter Registration Education Project Founded by Willie Velasquez in 1974, the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project was ... Founded by Willie Velasquez in 1974, the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project was created to increase minority participation in elections. Amy Rushing, Head of Special Collections at the University of Texas at San Antonio, showed items from the collection and explained the impact the organization had on Latinos across the Southwestern U.S.
5:00 PM PDT Approx. 58 min. Q&A Chris Wallace, "Countdown 1945" Fox News anchor Chris Wallace discussed his book, "Countdown 1945," about the creation of the ... Fox News anchor Chris Wallace discussed his book, "Countdown 1945," about the creation of the atomic bomb and President Truman's thinking during the months leading up to its use on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6th, 1945. 6:01 PM PDT Approx. 59 min. After Words Michael Shellenberger, "Apocalypse Never" Michael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on ... Michael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on what he calls "apocalyptic" environmentalism and provided some solutions on how to address environmental issues of today and into the future. He's interviewed by Andrew Revkin, author and Columbia University's DIirector of the Earth Institute Initiative on Communication and Sustainability.. 11:00 AM PDT Approx. 2 hr. Chinese Americans in California A historian and a philanthropist looked at the struggles and discrimination faced by Chinese ... A historian and a philanthropist looked at the struggles and discrimination faced by Chinese immigrants in nineteenth and early twentieth century California. First, historian Beth Lew-Williams talked about her book "The Chinese Must Go: Violence, Exclusion and the Making of the Alien in America." She was followed by philanthropist David Lei, who gave an illustrated talk showing items in the California Historical Society's collections that illustrate systematic discrimination against the Chinese. The California Historical Society and the Chinese Historical Society of America co-hosted this event.
5:58 PM PDT Approx. 17 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashdown The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida, after a 62-day mission aboard the International Space Station. 7:00 PM PDT Approx. 2 hr. In Depth Wes Moore Wes Moore, a U.S. Army combat veteran and Rhodes Scholar, talked about the fate of ... Wes Moore, a U.S. Army combat veteran and Rhodes Scholar, talked about the fate of African-Americans living in our inner cities and the 2015 uprising in Baltimore, his birthplace, following the death of Freddie Gray. He is the author of "The Other Wes Moore," "The Work," and "Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City." 1:00 PM PDT Approx. 55 min. Reel America "The Spirit of Hiroshima" - 1996 This documentary looks at the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan through the ... This documentary looks at the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan through the stories of several survivors. The film also features a young family in Hiroshima, born after the bombing, who are trying to make sense of the tragedy during the 50th anniversary. This independent film was produced and directed by Geoffrey Poister has been restored and updated to mark the 75th anniversary.
6:15 PM PDT Approx. 35 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Retrieval The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico following a two-month mission to the International Space Station. 9:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. After Words Michael Shellenberger, "Apocalypse Never" Michael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on ... Michael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on what he calls "apocalyptic" environmentalism and provided some solutions on how to address environmental issues of today and into the future. He's interviewed by Andrew Revkin, author and Columbia University's DIirector of the Earth Institute Initiative on Communication and Sustainability.. 1:55 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Oral Histories Eugene DiSabatino World War II Army veteran Eugene DiSabatino talked about his assignment to the Manhattan Project, ... World War II Army veteran Eugene DiSabatino talked about his assignment to the Manhattan Project, which included being stationed at Los Alamos and accompanying the second bomb to Japan. This interview was recorded in 2012 by the National World War II Museum.
6:50 PM PDT Approx. 13 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Astronauts Emerge After splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley emerge from the ... After splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley emerge from the NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" spacecraft, after their two-month mission on the International Space Station. 10:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Author Discussion on Race and Technology Princeton University professor Ruha Benjamin and University of Pennsylvania professor Dorothy ... Princeton University professor Ruha Benjamin and University of Pennsylvania professor Dorothy Roberts offered their thoughts on how some new technologies reinforce racial discrimination. This was a virtual author event hosted by Haymarket Books. 3:00 PM PDT Approx. 38 min. American Artifacts Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit Peter Kuznick gave a tour of an exhibit marking the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima ... Peter Kuznick gave a tour of an exhibit marking the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In cooperation with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, American University Museum marked the 70th anniversary of the bombing of those cities with an exhibit. The exhibit included artifacts from the ruins, photographs, drawings by surviving children, and six large folding screen paintings by Japanese artists Ira and Toshi Maruki.
7:03 PM PDT Approx. 57 min. NASA Holds Post-Splashdown News Conference Following the historic splashdown of SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor", NASA Administrator Jim ... Following the historic splashdown of SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor", NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and others held a news conference. 11:30 PM PDT Approx. 31 min. Sen. Martha McSally R-AZ, "Dare to Fly" Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ), the first female fighter pilot to fly in combat, reflected on her ... Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ), the first female fighter pilot to fly in combat, reflected on her military career and shared her guiding principles. 3:38 PM PDT Approx. 22 min. Reel America President of the United States" - 1948 This biographical film on the life of President Harry Truman was made during his first term and ... This biographical film on the life of President Harry Truman was made during his first term and includes a visit to his hometown in Missouri, scenes in Washington, D.C., New York City, and San Francisco during the conference that founded the United Nations.
8:00 PM PDT Approx. 57 min. Q&A Chris Wallace, "Countdown 1945" Fox News anchor Chris Wallace discussed his book, "Countdown 1945," about the creation of the ... Fox News anchor Chris Wallace discussed his book, "Countdown 1945," about the creation of the atomic bomb and President Truman's thinking during the months leading up to its use on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6th, 1945. 12:01 AM PDT Approx. 59 min. After Words Michael Shellenberger, "Apocalypse Never" Michael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on ... Michael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on what he calls "apocalyptic" environmentalism and provided some solutions on how to address environmental issues of today and into the future. He's interviewed by Andrew Revkin, author and Columbia University's DIirector of the Earth Institute Initiative on Communication and Sustainability.. 4:00 PM PDT Approx. 59 min. Baseball & American Cities Author Paul Goldberger discussed his book "Ballpark: Baseball in the American City." He explored ... Author Paul Goldberger discussed his book "Ballpark: Baseball in the American City." He explored the relationship between American cities and the growth of baseball, looking at the changing architecture and locations of ballparks over the years and what those reveal about society and culture at-large. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event and provided the video.
8:57 PM PDT Approx. 17 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashdown The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida, after a 62-day mission aboard the International Space Station. 1:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. John Larson, "Laid Waste!" Purdue University history professor John Larson looked at how colonial Americans utilized industry ... Purdue University history professor John Larson looked at how colonial Americans utilized industry to benefit themselves to the detriment of the environment. This was a virtual program hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society. 4:59 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. The Presidency Portraying Abraham Lincoln This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director ... This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director Paul Tetreault talked with playwright Richard Hellesen who wrote "Necessary Sacrifices" -- a Ford's commissioned play about two meetings between Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. They were joined by actors David Selby and Craig Wallace who played Lincoln and Douglass, respectively. Ford's Theatre provided this video.
9:14 PM PDT Approx. 35 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Retrieval The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico following a two-month mission to the International Space Station. 2:05 AM PDT Approx. 55 min. Neil Shubin, "Some Assembly Required" Evolutionary Biologist Neil Shubin looked at evolution using DNA from prehistoric fossils. Evolutionary Biologist Neil Shubin looked at evolution using DNA from prehistoric fossils. 6:00 PM PDT Approx. 5 min. Reel America August 1945 Universal Newsreel This 1945 Universal Newsreel includes stories about the Potsdam Declaration of Joseph Stalin, ... This 1945 Universal Newsreel includes stories about the Potsdam Declaration of Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and President Harry Truman, the science behind the atom bomb, and Truman's speech announcing the August 6, 1945 bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.
9:49 PM PDT Approx. 13 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Astronauts Emerge After splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley emerge from the ... After splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley emerge from the NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" spacecraft, after their two-month mission on the International Space Station. 3:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Esther Safran Foer, "I Want You to Know We're Still Here" Esther Safran Foer remembered her childhood as the daughter of Holocaust survivors and her search ... Esther Safran Foer remembered her childhood as the daughter of Holocaust survivors and her search for lost family members. This was a virtual event hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. 6:05 PM PDT Approx. 55 min. Researching the USS Indianapolis This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS ... This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS Indianapolis, which sank in shark-infested waters after it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945. The ship had just completed a secret mission delivering parts used in the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic, co-authors of "Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man," spoke at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
10:02 PM PDT Approx. 59 min. NASA Holds Post-Splashdown News Conference Following the historic splashdown of SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor", NASA Administrator Jim ... Following the historic splashdown of SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor", NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and others held a news conference. 4:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Dr. Vivian Lee, "The Long Fix" Health care CEO Dr. Vivian Lee looked at the American healthcare system and presented a plan for ... Health care CEO Dr. Vivian Lee looked at the American healthcare system and presented a plan for reform. This event was hosted by Town Hall Seattle in Washington. 7:00 PM PDT Approx. 30 min. American Artifacts Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit Peter Kuznick gave a tour of an exhibit marking the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima ... Peter Kuznick gave a tour of an exhibit marking the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In cooperation with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, American University Museum marked the 70th anniversary of the bombing of those cities with an exhibit. The exhibit included artifacts from the ruins, photographs, drawings by surviving children, and six large folding screen paintings by Japanese artists Ira and Toshi Maruki.
11:01 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Heads of Facebook, Amazon, Apple & Google Testify on Antitrust Law, Part 1 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar ... Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust Law. The tech CEOs faced questions about the size and power of their respective companies and whether they were suppressing market competition. Lawmakers also raised concerns over the content shared on the platforms and how it was moderated. This is the first portion of the hearing. 5:00 AM PDT 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. 7:30 PM PDT Approx. 9 min. Kansas City's Influence on Amarillo The Panhandle-Plains Museum's "Cattle, Cowboys & Culture: Kansas City and Amarillo, Building an ... The Panhandle-Plains Museum's "Cattle, Cowboys & Culture: Kansas City and Amarillo, Building an Urban West" exhibit showcases the shared heritage between Amarillo, Texas and Kansas City. Amy Von Lintel, exhibit co-curator, talked about how trains hauling cattle and cowboys from Amarillo to Kansas City led to transportation of material goods and the development of the two cities.
12:33 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. Heads of Facebook, Amazon, Apple & Google Testify on Antitrust Law, Part 2 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar ... Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust Law. The tech CEOs faced questions about the size and power of their respective companies and whether they were suppressing market competition. Lawmakers also raised concerns over the content shared on the platforms and how it was moderated. This is the second portion of the hearing. 5:29 AM PDT Approx. 36 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. 7:39 PM PDT Approx. 21 min. Reel America President of the United States" - 1948 This biographical film on the life of President Harry Truman was made during his first term and ... This biographical film on the life of President Harry Truman was made during his first term and includes a visit to his hometown in Missouri, scenes in Washington, D.C., New York City, and San Francisco during the conference that founded the United Nations.
2:12 AM PDT Approx. 17 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashdown The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida, after a 62-day mission aboard the International Space Station. 6:05 AM PDT Approx. 57 min. Fiona Hill Discusses Vladimir Putin and Russia The Wilson Center hosted a virtual conversation with Fiona Hill, the former National Security ... The Wilson Center hosted a virtual conversation with Fiona Hill, the former National Security Council director for Russia under President Trump on Russian politics. They discussed Russia's meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and whether they will continue their disinformation campaign in the 2020 election cycle. Other topics covered were comparisons between Russia and China, Vladimir Putin's need to be seen as a global leader, and how best to stabilize relations with the United States. 8:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 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.
2:29 AM PDT Approx. 33 min. NASA TV Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Retrieval The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico ... The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico following a two-month mission to the International Space Station. 7:02 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. 9:00 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. The Presidency Portraying Abraham Lincoln This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director ... This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director Paul Tetreault talked with playwright Richard Hellesen who wrote "Necessary Sacrifices" -- a Ford's commissioned play about two meetings between Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. They were joined by actors David Selby and Craig Wallace who played Lincoln and Douglass, respectively. Ford's Theatre provided this video.
3:02 AM PDT Approx. 57 min. Q&A Chris Wallace, "Countdown 1945" Fox News anchor Chris Wallace discussed his book, "Countdown 1945," about the creation of the ... Fox News anchor Chris Wallace discussed his book, "Countdown 1945," about the creation of the atomic bomb and President Truman's thinking during the months leading up to its use on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6th, 1945. 10:05 PM PDT Approx. 55 min. Researching the USS Indianapolis This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS ... This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS Indianapolis, which sank in shark-infested waters after it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945. The ship had just completed a secret mission delivering parts used in the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic, co-authors of "Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man," spoke at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
3:59 AM PDT Approx. 3 hr. 3 min. LIVE Washington Journal 08/03/2020 11:00 PM PDT Approx. 55 min. Reel America "The Spirit of Hiroshima" - 1996 This documentary looks at the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan through the ... This documentary looks at the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan through the stories of several survivors. The film also features a young family in Hiroshima, born after the bombing, who are trying to make sense of the tragedy during the 50th anniversary. This independent film was produced and directed by Geoffrey Poister has been restored and updated to mark the 75th anniversary.
7:02 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. 11:55 PM PDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Oral Histories Eugene DiSabatino World War II Army veteran Eugene DiSabatino talked about his assignment to the Manhattan Project, ... World War II Army veteran Eugene DiSabatino talked about his assignment to the Manhattan Project, which included being stationed at Los Alamos and accompanying the second bomb to Japan. This interview was recorded in 2012 by the National World War II Museum.
1:00 AM PDT Approx. 30 min. American Artifacts Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit Peter Kuznick gave a tour of an exhibit marking the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima ... Peter Kuznick gave a tour of an exhibit marking the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In cooperation with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, American University Museum marked the 70th anniversary of the bombing of those cities with an exhibit. The exhibit included artifacts from the ruins, photographs, drawings by surviving children, and six large folding screen paintings by Japanese artists Ira and Toshi Maruki.
1:30 AM PDT Approx. 9 min. Military Aviation History Once known as the "Showplace of the Air Force", Randolph Air Force Base is located in the ... Once known as the "Showplace of the Air Force", Randolph Air Force Base is located in the northeast corner of San Antonio. Gary Boyd, Command Historian, and Bill Manchester, Director of the Airman Heritage Museum, gave a tour the base and shared the history of military aviation in the area.
1:39 AM PDT Approx. 21 min. Reel America President of the United States" - 1948 This biographical film on the life of President Harry Truman was made during his first term and ... This biographical film on the life of President Harry Truman was made during his first term and includes a visit to his hometown in Missouri, scenes in Washington, D.C., New York City, and San Francisco during the conference that founded the United Nations.
2:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. Baseball & American Cities Author Paul Goldberger discussed his book "Ballpark: Baseball in the American City." He explored ... Author Paul Goldberger discussed his book "Ballpark: Baseball in the American City." He explored the relationship between American cities and the growth of baseball, looking at the changing architecture and locations of ballparks over the years and what those reveal about society and culture at-large. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event and provided the video.
3:00 AM PDT Approx. 1 hr. The Presidency Portraying Abraham Lincoln This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director ... This was a conversation about portraying Abraham Lincoln on the stage. Ford's Theatre director Paul Tetreault talked with playwright Richard Hellesen who wrote "Necessary Sacrifices" -- a Ford's commissioned play about two meetings between Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. They were joined by actors David Selby and Craig Wallace who played Lincoln and Douglass, respectively. Ford's Theatre provided this video.
4:00 AM PDT Approx. 5 min. Reel America August 18, 1960 Universal Newsreel This newsreel includes stories about the trial of U-2 spy pilot Francis Gary Powers, who was shot ... This newsreel includes stories about the trial of U-2 spy pilot Francis Gary Powers, who was shot down over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. Scenes of the trial are followed by President Eisenhower commenting at a news conference. An Air Force balloonist who performed a record setting flight and jump is also featured.
4:05 AM PDT Approx. 55 min. Researching the USS Indianapolis This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS ... This program was about the critical World War II role -- and ultimately tragic story -- of the USS Indianapolis, which sank in shark-infested waters after it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945. The ship had just completed a secret mission delivering parts used in the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic, co-authors of "Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man," spoke at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
5:00 AM PDT Approx. 24 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.
5:24 AM PDT Approx. 41 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.
6:05 AM PDT 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.
6:30 AM PDT Approx. 38 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.
7:08 AM PDT Approx. 9 hr. 52 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.
5:00 PM PDT Approx. 4 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.