Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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[LIVE] President Trump holds a roundtable discussion with border and immigration officials in McAllen, Texas. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip
Topics: texas, mexico, washington, john, reggie, ronil singh, dan, houston, mr. singh, carlos, mcallen,...
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Guests talk about the 1919 Supreme Court case "Schenck v. United States", in which the Court unanimously ruled that the Espionage Act of 1917 was constitutional, even when used to punish speech that would be permissible in times of peace
Topics: schenck, holmes, philadelphia, oliver wendell holmes, charles schenck, wilson, vietnam, beverly...
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Herbert Hoover, the 31st president, was buried near his childhood home in West Branch, Iowa, on Oct. 25, 1964. Using archival footage, audio-visual archivist Lynn Smith looked back at the events surrounding that day. The Hoover Presidential Foundation hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Hoover Presidential Foundation
Topics: hoover, herbert hoover, washington, delaware, iowa, d.c., johnson, mr. hoover, harris, navy,...
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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
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Officials with the Interior Department and Forest Service testified on wildfire and forest management before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Topics included increasing personnel to fight wildfires, mitigation efforts, as well as climate change. Sponsor: House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Topics: california, colorado, nepa, new mexico, mr. rupert, texas, mexico, montana, herrell, mr. ruppert,...
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First Ladies from Lady Bird Johnson to Melania Trump talked about the role of the First Lady, their time in the White House, and the issues important to them. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: melania trump, white house, donald, slovenia, africa, white house historical association,...
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Consumer advocates testified about scams targeting the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. After a brief break the witnesses, including one scam survivor, continued to discuss various scams criminals are using to target the elderly including romantic and employment scams as well as identity theft. Witnesses answered questions about the best ways to protect seniors. Sponsor: Senate Special Aging Committee
Topics: scott, kate, ftc, ms. griesman, blumenthal, nevada, gillibrand, ms. williamson, daniel, aarp,...
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National Guard officials testified on prosecuting sexual misconduct within the branch before a House Armed Services subcommittee. They answered questions about the process for investigating claims and how to improve accountability. Sponsor: House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Topics: hokenson, wisconsin, oci, texas, pennsylvania, ucmj, virginia, gallagher, walker, james, ms....
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American Civil War Museum intepretation specialist Karissa Marken talked about Civil War guerilla fighters who later became outlaws in the West including Jesse James, his brother Frank, and their gang. This event was recorded by the American Civil War Museum in June 2016. Sponsor: American Civil War Museum
Topics: jesse, quantrill, missouri, jesse james, frank, arkansas, belle, anderson, clayton, kansas, texas,...
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First Ladies from Lady Bird Johnson to Melania Trump talked about the role of the First Lady, their time in the White House, and the issues important to them. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: melania trump, white house, donald, slovenia, africa, white house historical association,...
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The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on the agency's readiness. Administrator Criswell began her opening statement discussing her visit to the site of the collapsed apartment building in Surfside, Florida. "It's difficult to put into words the devastation this community is experiencing," she stated and went on to discuss FEMA's response to the tragedy. She also answered questions about FEMA's role in the response to COVID-19,...
Topics: fema, biden, louisiana, new york, criswell, colorado, north carolina, michigan, mississippi,...
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Georgetown University law professor David Hyman explained how medical malpractice litigation affects the medical industry and cost of healthcare. This virtual event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: texas, anderson, california, healthcare
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Jess McHugh looked at American history through the lens of bestselling books from different eras, including Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People," and Betty Crocker's Cookbook to name just a few. This was a virtual event hosted by the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut. Sponsor: Mark Twain House and Museum
Topics: webster, peter, mcguffey, betty crocker, franklin, france, catherine beecher, canon, noah webster,...
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Topics: george floyd, texas, brown, joanna, justin, minneapolis, california, chicago, washington, dukakis,...
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[LIVE] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on monetary policy and the economy. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: russia, ukraine, powell, biden, china, florida, texas, mr. powell, canada, crypto, chair powell,...
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Author Andrew Maraniss and Millie Barnes, chair of the 1976 U.S. Olympic women's basketball committee, discussed the history of women's basketball and the creation of the first U.S. women's Olympic basketball team. The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri, hosted this event. Sponsor: University of Central Missouri
Topics: millie, missouri, ncaa, warrensburg, texas, barnes, montreal, usa, billy moore, billy, ucm,...
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Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
Topics: hulsey, biden, chapman, metzl, texas, california, brady, washington, indiana, china, regina...
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Strategic thinker Harlan Ullman, principal architect of the concept of "shock and awe," argued that MAD - massive attacks of disruption (the COVID-19 pandemic for example) - are bigger threats to the U.S. than those posed by China or Russia. This virtual event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Security in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: china, russia, harlan, csis, ukraine, cia, taiwan, pennsylvania, jackson bennett, lyndon johnson,...
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Former President Lyndon Johnson delivers a lecture at a 1972 Civil Rights symposium.
Topics: henry a. wallace, wallace, texas, brown
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Matt Atkinson has worked as a ranger at both the Gettysburg and Vicksburg national military parks. He compared those two 1863 campaigns as turning points in the Civil War and explored why Gettysburg looms larger in historical memory than western theater battles such as Vicksburg. This talk was part of a symposium on hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: vicksburg, gettysburg, mississippi, pennsylvania, matt atkinson, virginia, robert e lee, jackson,...
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Gettysburg Park Ranger Matt Atkinson discussed Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's largely unsuccessful military career and his death. In May 1863, while at his Tennessee headquarters, he was shot by a man who claimed Van Dorn had an affair with his wife. This program was part of the "Emerging Civil War" blog's annual symposium. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: van dorn, earl van dorn, texas, mississippi, peters, mccullough, jesse, arkansas, corinth,...
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General Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered that the horrors of the Holocaust be documented as World War II came to an end, determined that the evidence be preserved for future generations. It was a signature move by the man who later occupied the White House. His granddaughter, Susan Eisenhower, talked about what led Ike to this decision. She's the author of "How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower's Biggest Decisions." The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum hosted this...
Topics: susan, friedberg, eisenhower, germany, washington, europe, david, nixon, kansas, dwight eisenhower,...
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University of Mary Washington history professor emeritus William Crawley discussed the presidency of John F. Kennedy and the myths that surround him. This video is courtesy of the university and is from their "Great Lives" lecture series. Sponsor: University of Mary Washington
Topics: kennedy, cuba, nixon, lyndon johnson, jack, john f. kennedy, washington, johnson, berlin, texas,...
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How can historical knowledge be used to engage American citizens? Suggested answers came from a discussion with representatives of the Bill of Rights Institute, National History Day, iCivics, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The White House Historical Association hosted this Dallas, Texas, event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: david, texas, wendy, kathy, tim bailey, the classroom, catherine, massachusetts, chicago, fbi,...
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Penn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. She argued that, by the 1860s, the Constitution could no longer be used as a tool for compromise over slavery, and that once states seceded, the limits of the Constitution were further tested. Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University
Topics: lincoln, lincoln, washington, virginia, buchanan, scott, south carolina, maryland, james buchanan,...
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A Texas rabbi recounted to lawmakers being held hostage in January 2022 along with other congregants for more than ten hours. He said he unknowingly welcomed the man he called a "terrorist" into the congregation. HIs story was part of a virtual hearing conducted by two House Homeland Security subcommittees. Lawmakers were examining the rise in antisemitism and considering funding for the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), a program used by several synagogues to enhance...
Topics: fema, colleyville, texas, fbi, slotkin, florida, charlie, michigan, israel, cammack, charlie...
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Brooklyn College Professor KC Johnson talked about instances of violence in Congress from the 1790s through today. This program also featured a look at the cane used to attack Senator Charles Sumner in 1856. Revolutionary Spaces in Boston hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Revolutionary Spaces
Topics: terry, california, laurie, south carolina, brooks, kansas, broderick, vermont, kentucky, sumner,...
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Noam Chomsky talked about linguistics, American foreign policy, and his latest book, "Consequences of Capitalism," based on a class he teaches at the University of Arizona. This virtual event was hosted by the New Haven Free Public Library in Connecticut. Sponsor: New Haven (CT) Free Public Library
Topics: afghanistan, iraq, biden, galileo, washington, bush, taliban, australia, china, reagan, noam...
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University of Southern Mississippi professor Susannah Ural talked about the Mississippi homefront during the Civil War. This program was part of the annual Pamplin Historical Park Civil War Symposium. Sponsor: Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Topics: mississippi, uscts, texas, jackson, pierce, confederacy, kentucky, meridian, the union, moore, new...
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How can historical knowledge be used to engage American citizens? Suggested answers came from a discussion with representatives of the Bill of Rights Institute, National History Day, iCivics, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The White House Historical Association hosted this Dallas, Texas, event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: david, texas, wendy, kathy, tim bailey, the classroom, catherine, massachusetts, chicago, fbi,...
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Gettysburg Park Ranger Matt Atkinson discussed Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's largely unsuccessful military career and his death. In May 1863, while at his Tennessee headquarters, he was shot by a man who claimed Van Dorn had an affair with his wife. This program was part of the "Emerging Civil War" blog's annual symposium. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: van dorn, earl van dorn, texas, peters, mississippi, jesse, gibson, vicksburg, van dorn, arkansas,...
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra testified on consumer protection and regulatory matters before the Senate Banking Committee. His appearance is part of the agency's semi-annual report to Congress. Topics discussed included overdraft fees, medical debt, protecting servicemembers and veterans and student loan forgiveness. During this hearing Director Chopra and committee members also paid tribute to Ranking Member Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL),...
Topics: mr. chopra, toomey, brown, chopra, shelby, reed, warren, pennsylvania, menendez, cfpb,...
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Wright State University professor Paul Lockhart taught a class on the development of weapons technology in the American Revolution. Wright State University is located in Dayton, Ohio. Sponsor: Wright State University
Topics: washington, continental, europe, north america, boston, pennsylvania, france, braddock, virginia,...
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Lawmakers on a House Financial Services subcommittee debated whether or not the government should intervene to curb the use of overdraft fees by banks. Democrats on the panel argued the fees adversely impact low-income and minorities, while Republicans said consumers and businesses rely on the fees for short-term lending. Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions
Topics: zywicki, ms. hicks, mr. greer, mr. kundert, maloney, biden, texas, fintech, missouri, jeremy greer,...
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Brennan Center President Michael Waldman discusses voting rights and election integrity. Viewer calls. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: michael waldman, new york city, biden, washington, trump, brennan, elliot, mr. waldman,...
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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke joined other witnesses to testify on the rise in hate crimes across the nation before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She said the Justice Department is committed to prosecuting these crimes. She added the department is aiding law enforcement and communities in order to reduce these incidents. Charlie Cytron-Walker, a Texas rabbi who was held hostage for more than seven hours by a man demanding the freedom of a suspected terrorist, was...
Topics: fbi, grassley, texas, georgia, durbin, clark, los angeles, charlie, cornyn, doj, blumenthal, ms....
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Yale University professor Ned Blackhawk talks about the role of native people across five centuries of American history, from Spanish colonial exploration to 20th century reservation policies.
Topics: north america, virginia, yale, pennsylvania, philadelphia, pontiac, washington, england, franklin,...
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The House Homeland Security Committee's Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Subcommittee held a hearing focused on changes to emergency communications in the 20 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Topics included the ability of different agencies to communicate with each other, differences between urban and rural areas and engagement with the public. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Topics: rodriguez, florida, michigan, meyer, texas, orlando, new york, seattle, ms. jackson, jackson,...
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Bestselling author and historian S.C. Gwynne joined Book TV to talk and take calls about Native American history, the Civil War, and more. Mr. Guinn's books include ""Empire of the Summer Moon," "Rebel Yell," and "His Majesty's Airship." Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: s.c., jackson, gwynne, india, texas, gettysburg, barton, parker, egypt, zeppelin, washington,...
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Author Peter Duffy describes the story of an FBI double agent who helped expose a Nazi spy ring in New York
Topics: fbi, new york, germany, manhattan, hermann lang, hitler, seybold, cologne, alabama, virginia, peter...
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Former first lady Laura Bush talked about her upbringing, meeting and marrying George W. Bush and their life together before the White House, as well as her reflections on her time as first lady, including the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and her causes. Audio clips were played of the weekly radio address she delivered in 2001. Video clips shown included her work on White House restoration. She also talked about her activities since leaving the White House and her possible legacy. She...
Topics: white house, george, texas, bush, midland, barbara, washington, afghanistan, laura bush, johnson,...
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Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America's westward expansion. This was a virtual event hosted by Smithsonian Associates. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: washington, california, wyoming, portland, oregon, colorado, wctu, nebraska, abigail, pennsylvania,...
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Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) reflected on the loss of his son on December 31, 2020, the violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: tommy, maryland, donald trump, washington, mike pence, raskin, pelosi, joe biden, tabitha,...
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The day's major public affairs and political events presented without interruption.
Topics: biden, neal, chapman, ms. labelle, california, indiana, texas, massachusetts, hartford, new york,...
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Patty Justice served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom with the 7303rd Medical Training Support Battalion, 1st Medical Training Brigade. She described her experiences, including treating local civilians and encounters with the Taliban, in this oral history recorded by the Witness to War Foundation. Sponsor: Witness to War Foundation
Topics: afghanistan, bagram, georgia, brook, mexico, ellison, patty, florida, california, northrop, texas,...
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Texas Christian University professor Steven Woodworth taught a class about life on the home front and battles fought in Virginia during the Civil War. He focused on the 1864 Overland Campaign which culminated in the siege of Petersburg and pitted Union General Ulysses Grant against Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
Topics: virginia, richmond, sheridan, potomac, spotsylvania, alexandria, petersburg, mississippi,...
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Three judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals testified at a hearing on proposals to split the court, which is the largest of the 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals. The hearing began with committee members first marking up other legislation, and there is an approximate five-minute break as the witnesses were being seated. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: california, fitzpatrick, posner, hawaii, thomas, arizona, washington, maryland, seattle, cozin,...
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The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library, together with the University of Virginia's Miller Center, debuted a website giving increased access to LBJ's 650 hours of White House phone calls. This conversation focused on what the tapes reveal about Mr. Johnson and his presidency. Speakers included University of Virginia scholar Melody Barnes, presidential historian Michael Beschloss, and MSNBC News anchor Brian Williams. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public Affairs,Johnson...
Topics: lbj, johnson, vietnam, michael, lyndon b. johnson, brian, texas, brian williams, white house,...
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Key Capitol Hill Hearings.
Topics: frederickson, benghazi, thayer, texas, california, washington, mr. chaffetz, mr. forbes, mr....
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Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum curator Michael Grauer discussed the history and origin of the American cowboy. He talked about the common myths and misconceptions caused by the iconic cowboy image portrayed in Hollywood movies and Dime novels. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: texas, kansas city, amarillo, mexico, vietnam, britain, washington, oklahoma, spain, california,...
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Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Topics: biden, neal, chapman, california, ms. labelle, texas, indiana, illinois, massachusetts, hartford,...
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Former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs and former U.S. Representative Will Hurd discussed disinformation's impact on democracy with the McCain Institute. They talked about cyber threats from Russia and China, disinformation's impact on the 2020 election and the future of the Republican party. Sponsor: McCain Institute for International Leadership
Topics: china, europe, biden, russia, nato, trump, fbi, chris, donald trump, comcast, texas, cia, ukraine,...
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Environmental experts testified on drought in the western United States before a Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) chaired this subcommittee hearing. In his opening statement, he said western states were experiencing the worst drought in 1,200 years. Sponsor: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power
Topics: colorado, arizona, california, mexico, nevada, wyoming, north dakota, utah, powell, colorado river...
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1960 Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John F. Kennedy appears in Texas before a meeting of Houston ministers to address the topic of church and state, religious freedom, and tolerance. Paid for by the Kennedy-Johnson Texas Campaign Committee, the broadcast includes an extended question and answer session. John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic to be elected president of the United States. During the 1960 campaign, many Protestant groups publicly opposed Senator Kennedy, fearing the...
Topics: houston, kennedy, vatican, mr. kennedy, john f. kennedy, kennedy johnson texas, john kennedy,...
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How important is storytelling in writing history? A selection of members from the book and publishing world weighed in on the question. The speakers included author and New Yorker staff writer Jane Mayer, author Brenda Wineapple, Pantheon and Schocken Books senior vice president and publisher Lisa Lucas, and the NY Public Library's Research Library director William Kelly. This program was part of the Robert Caro Symposium hosted by the New York Historical Society. Sponsor: New York Historical...
Topics: johnson, jane, new york, bob woodward, brenda, bob, lyndon johnson, bob caro, lisa, bob moses,...
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Science writer Nathalia Holt gave an illustrated talk about women mathematicians and engineers known as "human computers" who were recruited in the 1940s and 1950s to work at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The lab later became part of NASA, and many of the women did crucial work in the space program for decades. Nathalia Holt is the author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars." This talk was part...
Topics: nasa, jpl, barbara, helen, california, new york, washington, nathalia holt, eleanor frances, macy...
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A House subcommittee convened a hearing to discuss electric vehicles and the potential benefits for the economy and the climate. Industry proponents and opponents outlined the pros and cons with building a nationwide electric vehicle infrastructure. This hearing comes as House Democrats consider legislation, the CLEAN Future Act, which aims to address climate change effects via reducing greenhouse gas pollution. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
Topics: china, oklahoma, upton, europe, california, mr. britton, biden, francis, michigan, mr. palmer,...
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Texas Christian University professor Steven Woodworth taught a class about life on the home front and battles fought in Virginia during the Civil War. He focused on the 1864 Overland Campaign which culminated in the siege of Petersburg and pitted Union General Ulysses Grant against Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
Topics: virginia, richmond, sheridan, potomac, spotsylvania, alexandria, petersburg, mississippi,...
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Lynn Hudson talked about her book, "West of Jim Crow: The Fight Against California's Color Line." She described African Americans' quest for civil rights in California from statehood in 1850 through the 1950s. This virtual program was hosted by the California Historical Society. Sponsor: California Historical Society
Topics: california, brown, naacp, l.a., los angeles, klan, chicago, ku klux klan, san francisco, montana,...
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The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Ramirez v. Collier, a case challenging a request denied by the state of Texas for a death row inmate who wanted to have his pastor present, with hands on him and audible prayer during his execution. John Ramirez was convicted and sentenced to death for killing a man in 2004. His first execution was scheduled for February 2, 2017 but was delayed after he filed a petition arguing ineffective counsel. Execution was then set for September 9, 2020. In July...
Topics: kavanaugh, feigin, alito, ramirez, sotomayor, texas, roberts, mr. kretzer, kagan, barrett, alabama,...
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Gettysburg Park Ranger Matt Atkinson discussed Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's largely unsuccessful military career and his death. In May 1863, while at his Tennessee headquarters, he was shot by a man who claimed Van Dorn had an affair with his wife. This program was part of the "Emerging Civil War" blog's annual symposium. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: van dorn, earl van dorn, texas, peters, mississippi, jesse, gibson, vicksburg, van dorn, hank...
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Tulane University professor Karissa Haugeberg taught a class about the legal history of abortion in the United States from the 1840s through 2016. She discussed laws in the late 19th century that originally criminalized abortion as well Roe v. Wade in 1973 and the court cases and legislation that followed that landmark decision. Sponsor: Tulane University
Topics: haugeberg, roe v. wade, texas, louisiana, new york, griswold, england, arizona, alabama, jordan,...
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A roundtable discussion on the creation of Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic invented by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York, in 1907. This was a virtual event hosted by the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut. Sponsor: Mark Twain House and Museum
Topics: jeffrey, jennifer, bakelite, belgium, dupont, new york, texas, austin, hugh, craig, francis, kodak
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On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of legalized slavery in Texas. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed explained the significance of Juneteenth for Texas and nationally. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Lincoln Forum (Abraham Lincoln Studies Group)
Topics: texas, texas, new york, washington, monticello, gordon, jefferson, hemmings, virginia, paris,...
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Topics: fbi, christopher, washington, menendez, new york, cordray, china, texas, syria, crapo, dr. comey,...
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Author and historian David McCullough receives the U.S. Capitol Historical Society Freedom Award and makes remarks
Topics: david mccullough, dan, john adams, ron, washington, arlington, c-span, harry truman, john quincy...
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[LIVE] The House Rules Committee holds a virtual meeting to consider President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Sponsor: House Rules Committee
Topics: biden, washington, mcgovern, texas, powell, pelosi, nih, cbo, oklahoma, keystone, california, ron...
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D), Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D), and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway (D) testified on how their cities are addressing climate change before the House Select Climate Crisis Committee. Sponsor: House Select Climate Crisis Committee
Topics: los angeles, atlanta, wisconsin, garcetti, california, madison, texas, wallace, china, fema,...
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Historian Richard Bell talked about Thomas Paine's popularity in 1776 after publishing "Common Sense" and his reputational decline after the American Revolution. This virtual program was hosted by the Smithsonian Associates. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: paine, tom paine, england, france, philadelphia, washington, britain, london, pennsylvania, new...
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On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of legalized slavery in Texas. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed explained the significance of Juneteenth for Texas and nationally. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Lincoln Forum (Abraham Lincoln Studies Group)
Topics: texas, texas, washington, new york, monticello, gordon, jefferson, hemmings, virginia, paris,...
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Viewer calls. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, wade, mississippi, casey, roe v. wade, florida, new york, texas, kavanaugh, donald...
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Keith Snyder from the Antietam National Battlefield shared personal accounts of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. Through letters, photographs and diary entries, Mr. Snyder gave an inside look at the fears, anxieties and private thoughts of the men who fought on what is still the bloodiest single day in American history. The Mosby Heritage Area Association hosted this event. Sponsor: Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association
Topics: maryland, antietam, pennsylvania, frederick, mcclellan, kevin, sharpsburg, new york, keith,...
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California Attorney General and former U.S. Representative Xavier Becerra (D-CA) spoke about some of the lawsuits his state has filed challenging the Trump administration efforts in areas including immigration and the environment. He also discussed a Supreme Court case that's considering the constitutionality of a California law that requires pregnancy counseling clinics to inform patients about state abortion services. Xavier Becerra spent 24 years in Congress including ten as the chair of the...
Topics: california, washington, d.c., texas, jerry brown, nancy pelosi, brown, msnbc, mr. cordray, chuck...
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[LIVE] The five commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission testify about technology companies and antitrust law before the Senate Commerce Committee. The hearing follows testimony in the House from tech CEOs for Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Committee
Topics: ftc, chopra, simons, wilson, simmons, cantwell, phillips, doj, usda, washington, nevada, scott,...
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