Tocqueville in Memphis

Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont arrived in Memphis by stagecoach in December 1831 and stayed there eight days before they coul… read more

Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont arrived in Memphis by stagecoach in December 1831 and stayed there eight days before they could begin their steamboat trip to New Orleans. While there, they witnessed the removal of Choctaw Indians to the west. Memphis City Councilman Jerome Rubin talked about the importance of communication and transportation, especially in Memphis. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. close

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Tocqueville in Memphis

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Program ID:
96945-1
Category:
C-SPAN Specials
Format:
Call-In
Location:
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
First Aired:
Dec 17, 1997 | 8:32am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 29, 2001 | 4:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Dec 17, 1997 | 8:32am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 17, 1997 | 7:29pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 18, 2001 | 12:15am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 18, 2001 | 3:15am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 21, 2001 | 12:15am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 21, 2001 | 3:15am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 22, 2001 | 12:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 22, 2001 | 3:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 25, 2001 | 1:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 25, 2001 | 4:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 28, 2001 | 1:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 28, 2001 | 4:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 29, 2001 | 1:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 29, 2001 | 4:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
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