Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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[LIVE] Vietnam War veteran & former Navy secretary Jim Webb and author David Maraniss discuss the major military, political and diplomatic developments in the Vietnam War during 1968 from the January Tet Offensive to the undoing of LBJ's presidency. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: vietnam, jim webb, david maraniss, washington, iraq, vietnam, saigon, walter cronkite, johnson,...
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Franceska Macscali-Urbin gave a tour of Springwood, the birthplace, home, and final resting place of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She shared the stories of President Roosevelt's life inside the home, a National Historic Site. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: eleanor roosevelt, sarah, sarah roosevelt, franklin roosevelt, polio, europe, mr. james roosevelt,...
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The Vietnam War's Tet Offensive started 50 years ago on January 30, 1968, with Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces attacking more than 100 cities, towns and outposts across a broad swath of South Vietnam. The Newseum in Washington, DC, hosted a discussion on the Tet Offensive and the Battle of Hue, where some of the most intense fighting of the campaign took place. Speakers included Mark Bowden, author of "Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam." Also, remarks by...
Topics: vietnam, thompson, john, john olson, nikon, pensacola, myron, mississippi, jack lawrence, delta,...
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Deirdre Bair talked about her book "Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and Legend," in which she recalls the life of organized crime boss Al Capone, who ran a multimillion-dollar bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution ring in Chicago during the early 20th century. Sponsor: Museum of the American Gangster
Topics: chicago, capone, sonny, bulgaria, ralph capone, brooklyn, miami, romania, mr. nixon, donald trump,...
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Georgia State University hosted this conference on retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. In this session, law professors discussed his views on the division of power between the federal and state governments and the separation of powers among the executive, congressional and judicial branches of government. Sponsor: Georgia State University
Topics: jerusalem, lopez, kennedy, lopez, steve, guantanamo, israel, smith, georgia, new york, bernie,...
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National Park Service ranger Franceska Macsali-Urbin toured Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage in Hyde Park, New York and discussed the first lady's work to create jobs for rural workers and women. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: eleanor roosevelt, mrs. roosevelt, united nations, john kennedy, nancy cook, washington, marianne,...
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The Lexington Institute held a forum on President Trump's Postal Service Task Force. They discussed ways the U.S. Postal Service could modernize its operations and business structure as it faces declining volumes of letters, bills and other traditional mail pieces, but an increase in package delivery demand from internet-based commerce. Also discussed were ways to modify the 2006 law requiring the Postal Service to prefund its pensions. Sponsor: Lexington Institute
Topics: europe, china, lexington, the postal, usps, mailer, new york, postal, prc, asia, lori, the national...
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This week on Q&A, author and national correspondent for The Atlantic, Mark Bowden. Mr. Bowden discusses his book, "Hue 1968," one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Q&A
Topics: vietnam, johnson, hanoi, saigon, south vietnam, new york, north vietnam, cheatham, william...
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U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Evan Wallach talked about the history of the Nuremberg and Tokyo war crime trials after World War II. He argued that these hearings impacted how evidence is used to determine and punish crimes of war. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: wallach, tokyo, london, geneva, manila, nevada, abu ghraib, gitmo, jackson, washington, u.n.,...
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Retired Los Angeles County Judge Lance Ito talked about the struggles of Japanese Americans forced into remote internment camps during WWII. Judge Ito told stories about his parents, who met at Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming, and their creativity in surviving the harsh conditions. University of California, Los Angeles hosted this event. Sponsor: University of California Los Angeles
Topics: california, wyoming, los angeles, ito, san francisco, hawaii, washington, ucla, adam schiff, l.a.,...
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Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
Topics: kavanaugh, brett kavanaugh, texas, christine blasey ford, cheryl, jennifer, new york, fbi, cheryl,...
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This CBS News special report covers the life and assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (D-New York) who was shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles after winning the California presidential primary on June 5, 1968. The report is anchored by Walter Cronkite. Sponsor: CBS News
Topics: robert kennedy, kennedy, new york, vietnam, washington, california, mccarthy, kennedys, laguardia,...
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies convened a panel on the intersection of free speech and national security. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: logan, washington, vietnam, new york, flynn, edward snowden, snowden, nigeria, europe, kerry, eu,...
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Descendants of presidents from James Monroe to Gerald R. Ford convened in Washington, D.C. for the Presidential Sites Summit hosted by the White House Historical Association. American History TV interviewed Clifton Truman Daniel, Harry Truman's grandson. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: harry truman, william mckinley, beth, washington, clifton truman daniel, wilmington, cleveland, new...
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Former NSA intelligence officials at the CATO Institute discussed lessons learned before and after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Topics included efforts to modernize the NSA's digital communications programs, congressional oversight of the NSA, criticism of bureaucracy within the department, and the government's response to the panelists' whistleblower complaints and investigations. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: nsa, hayden, maureen, pentagon, fbi, diane, fisa, new york, metadata, south korea, philippines
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British Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn delivered remarks at the annual Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England. During his speech, Mr. Corbyn detailed his plans for a united Britain, with strong focus on healthcare, the economy and equality. Mr. Corbyn declared his support for a two-state solution as part of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, as well as a "negotiation before confrontation" approach to foreign policy. The Labour leader also criticized President Trump's decision...
Topics: britain, liverpool, paris, europe, jeremy corbin, london, angela, new york, yemen, john ashwood,...
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Weekly Standard Founder Bill Kristol and Josh Rogin, a Washington Post columnist, were among the panelists discussing the impact of attacks from politicians on the media and U.S. citizens' trust in the Fourth Estate. The discussion was the final of four panels on the impact of threats to U.S. democratic institutions hosted by the National Security Institute at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School. Sponsor: George Mason University
Topics: washington, new york, california, donald trump, newport, donald, robert mueller, washington post,...
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In this program, a panel of Nixon-era officials revisited the administration's drug abuse initiatives in the early 1970s. They discussed treatment approaches, law enforcement strategies and even President Nixon's famous meeting wtih Elvis Presley - who offered his own assistance in the drug fight. The National Archives and the Richard Nixon Foundation co-hosted this event. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: nixon, washington, france, new york, d.c., vietnam, nixon, richard nixon, jerry jaffe, jerry,...
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Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testified on his agency's fiscal year 2019 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies. He also talked about efforts to address the opioid epidemic and the high cost of prescription drugs. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) chairs the subcommittee while Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) serves as the ranking member. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and...
Topics: murray, obama, nih, washington, cdc, tennessee, alzheimer, trump, new york city, ebola, emily, fda,...
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Several former intelligence and national security officials discussed the regulations and systems in place to ensure accountability from the intelligence community. Topics covered included working with the press, relations between the different branches of government, lessons learned from intelligence breaches, and the laws surrounding whistleblower programs. Sponsor: George Mason University | Hayden Center for Intelligence
Topics: hayden, snowden, cia, john, lisa, fisa, washington, george mason, michael hayden, nsa, fbi, obama,...
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Sonoma State University professor Laura Watt teaches a class on the evolution of a national park system and the effort to preserve pristine wilderness. She argues that this approach often obscures the ways humans have already interacted with the land. She also talks about her research on the Point Reyes National Seashore which used to be a dairy ranch community before it was designated a national park in the 1960s. Sponsor: Sonoma State University
Topics: reyes, california, europe, niagara, port reyes, new york, new york city, drake, downton abbey,...
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U.S. Military Academy history professor Robert McDonald talked about the major events and figures of the American Enlightenment, the period leading up to the American Revolution. His talk was part of a symposium on history and philosophy hosted by the CATO Institute's CATO University. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: john locke, england, boston, north america, britain, locke, massachusetts, washington, samuel...
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Alvin York biographer Douglas Mastriano talked about the life of the Tennessee native including his early years growing up on a farm, his religious conversion and pacifism, and his World War I actions that led to the capture of 132 German prisoners in the Argonne forest of France. On October 8, 1918, Alvin York earned a Medal of Honor while fighting the German army during the Meuse Argonne offensive. He would later be portrayed by Academy Award winner Gary Cooper in the 1941 film,...
Topics: alvin york, palmer, alvin, france, tennessee, alvin york, new york, kentucky, danforth, lord,...
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This program featured Dolley Madison's political talents and the working partnership she forged with her husband, James, to create a sense of personal and political excitement during their White House years. Kat Imhoff - president and CEO of The Montpelier Foundation - recalled Dolley's life and times, and her political successes. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture and James Madison's Montpelier co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Topics: washington, dolley, d.c., philadelphia, jefferson, montpelier, dolly, virginia, thomas jefferson,...
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Inside Elections' Nathan Gonzalez interviewed the executive directors of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) about the upcoming midterms at an event hosted by Georgetown University's Institute of Politics & Public Service. Sponsor: Georgetown University | Institute of Politics and Public Service
Topics: john, new jersey, dan, donald trump, lexington, kentucky, kentucky, north carolina, washington,...
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Historian Elisabeth Griffith examined the history of women in America from the 1770s to the 1850s, looking at their roles inside the home, occupations in the workforce, and their legal status. She also explored the first wave of feminism which took place during this time. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: martha, abigail adams, vernon, washington, europe, lowell, boston, mormonism, illinois, heaven,...
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Paul Hodos talked about the German U-Boat North America Campaign in 1918. He explained why Germany attacked U.S. and Canadian ships during World War I and described their tactics. Mr. Hodos is the author of "The Kaiser's Lost Kreuzer: A History of U-156 and Germany's Long-Range Submarine Campaign Against North America, 1918." He spoke at a symposium at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, North Carolina to mark the 100th anniversary of U-Boat warfare off the North...
Topics: u.s. navy, navy, north carolina, germany, canada, britain, new york, north america, europe, france,...
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Former U.S. Representative Susan Molinari served from 1990 to 1997 as a Republican from New York. In this interview she talked about her experience as the daughter of Congressman Guy Molinari, as the keynote speaker at the 1996 Republican National Convention, as vice chair of the Republican Conference, and her marriage to a fellow member of Congress. The U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Historian conducted the interview. Sponsor: U.S. House Office of the Historian
Topics: new york city, new york, susan molinari, boehner, staten island, bob dole, molinari, brooklyn,...
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Officials from the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the Trump administration's foreign policy toward Latin America. Speakers included Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kenneth Merten and USAID Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean Sarah-Ann Lynch. Areas of focus included migrant children and families, humanitarian aid to Venezuela,...
Topics: venezuela, mexico, guatemala, nicaragua, latin america, china, cuba, el salvador, usaid,...
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Created by the White House Naval Photographic Unit to document the activities of President Lyndon Johnson, this film includes the lighting of the National Christmas Tree, a meeting with President-elect Richard Nixon, cabinet meetings about economics and Vietnam, a dinner for NASA and astronauts of the space program, scenes of Apollo 8, a State Dinner for the Emir of Kuwait, Lady Bird Johnson's beautification programs, a Medal of Honor ceremony, and scenes of Christmas with the Johnson family....
Topics: johnson, mrs. johnson, washington, kuwait, vietnam, nasa, california, houston, china, new york,...
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Queens College History professor Joshua Freeman talked about the history of factories, and how they transformed society beginning in the 1700s. Professor Freeman is the author of "Behemoth: A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World." Sponsor: Brooklyn Historical Society
Topics: china, new york, england, lowell, poland, brooklyn, eastern europe, europe, new york city, prof....
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Author Walter Stahr talked about the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and his Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, starting from when they first met as attorneys before the Civil War through Lincoln's assassination in 1865. This discussion was part of the annual Lincoln Forum symposium in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Lincoln Forum
Topics: stanton, mcclellan, lincoln, washington, stanton, cincinnati, mahoney, lincoln, lincoln, kansas...
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"The Nixon Answer in Michigan" is a September 30, 1968 live campaign broadcast from Detroit. In the hour-long program, the Republican presidential nominee answers questions from seven Michigan citizens including several journalists, a "housewife," a doctor, a graduate student, and a public relations professional. Nixon appeared in a series of these town hall broadcasts in key states. The programs were produced and directed by 28 year-old Nixon campaign consultant Roger...
Topics: mr. nixon, detroit, vietnam, czechoslovakia, michigan, u.n., romney, washington, thurmond, mr....
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Wake Forest University professor David Lubin taught a class on 19th-century artist Winslow Homer. Homer served as an artist-correspondent for Harper's Weekly during the Civil War, and first gained notice for his paintings of war-related scenes. In his post-war career, Homer depicted various aspects of American life with a focus on frontier and marine themes. Professor Lubin explored the symbolism found in Homer's work, including commentary about Gilded Age society as well as meditations on...
Topics: prof. lubin, england, new york, petersburg, virginia, russell, maine, vicksburg, tom sawyer, banjo,...
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[LIVE] Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS) receives the Congressional Gold Medal from House and Senate leaders in recognition of the former presidential candidate's service as a soldier, legislator and statesman. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Office of the Speaker of the House
Topics: Mitch McConnell, US Senate, US Congress

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Wake Forest University professor David Lubin taught a class on 19th-century artist Winslow Homer. Homer served as an artist-correspondent for Harper's Weekly during the Civil War, and first gained notice for his paintings of war-related scenes. In his post-war career, Homer depicted various aspects of American life with a focus on frontier and marine themes. Professor Lubin explored the symbolism found in Homer's work, including commentary about Gilded Age society as well as meditations on...
Topics: boston, new york, england, russell, maine, virginia, paris, keeling, julia, new england, yankees,...
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Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
Topics: kavanaugh, fbi, brett kavanaugh, feinstein, south carolina, harris, colorado, christine, geneva...
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Sponsor: Arizona State University
Topics: jackson, south carolina, henry clay, andrew jackson, calhoun, hamilton, oklahoma, adams, martin...
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Abigail Disney -- a philanthropist, activist, documentary producer and the great niece of Walt Disney -- was the keynote speaker at the inaugural Columbia University women's conference dubbed "She Opened the Door." She spoke about the power and importance of filmmaking as a tool of peace. Sponsor: Columbia University
Topics: liberia, harvey weinstein, washington, lema bowie, harveys, alabama, starbucks, monterrey, margaret...
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Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
Topics: florida, illinois, wyoming, carrie, mississippi, d.c., louisiana, washington, pam, stephen, south...
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Dwight Pitcaithley is a former National Park Service chief historian and editor of "The U.S. Constitution and Secession." He offered an analysis of the 67 Constitutional amendments considered by Congress right before the outbreak of the the Civil War that sought to address the secession crisis. The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in St. Louis hosted this talk. Sponsor: Grant (Ulysses S.) National Historic Site
Topics: virginia, texas, england, new mexico, missouri, dr. pitcaithley, washington, kentucky, alexander...
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The non-profit organization known as Represent.us hosted its inaugural Unrig the System Summit in New Orleans. One of the panels focused on presidential elections and included representatives from three groups advocating for a national popular vote to replace the Electoral College. Sponsor: Represent.US
Topics: michigan, florida, connecticut, washington, minnesota, virginia, pennsylvania, david shulkin,...
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Naval War College professor Stanley Carpenter talked about World War I naval warfare. He described the fleets of the Allies and Central Powers, their artillery and the battle strategies employed at sea. The New York Military Affairs Symposium hosted this event. Sponsor: New York Military Affairs Symposium
Topics: navy, britain, jutland, germany, rodman, u.s. navy, the navy, new york, france, texas, london,...
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U.S. Military Academy graduate Kenneth Carlson talked about growing up in a military family, including his time as a teen in Vietnam during the late 1950s. He also described his experiences as a West Point cadet, his Vietnam War service, his years teaching at military colleges and the time when Newt Gingrich audited his class. The interview is held by The West Point Center for Oral History. Sponsor: West Point Center for Oral History
Topics: vietnam, berlin, princeton, ken carlson, ken, carlson, gibbons, paris, new york, north vietnam,...
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American Independent Party candidate George Wallace is interviewed about the 1968 presidential campaign. The former Democratic Governor of Alabama discusses his chances of winning, what he sees as the failures and hypocrisy of the two major parties, and his views on segregation, law and order, Vietnam, and nuclear weapons negotiations. Sponsor: CBS News
Topics: wallace, alabama, washington, new york, philadelphia, moscow, george wallace, los angeles,...
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Public and private sector officials and leaders discussed cybersecurity issues and challenges at a forum co-hosted by FedScoop and FireEye. Featured speakers in this portion were Deputy Assistant Homeland Security Secretary for Cybersecurity and Communications Rick Driggers, and New York City Cyber Command Chief Information Security Officer Geoff Brown. Sponsor: FedScoop,FireEye
Topics: new york city, soviet union, cyberspace, kevin, new york, federated, geoff brown, city, geoff,...
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This program looked at the evolution of decorative arts and design in the White House, and its British roots. Speakers were Rufus Bird, who is the Surveyor of The Queen's Works of Art for the Royal Collection Trust, and White House Curator Lydia Tederick. This program was part of a day-long symposium hosted by the White House Historical Association and focused on the history of British and Irish connections with the White House. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: britain, london, england, washington, europe, china, albert, philadelphia, elizabeth, victoria,...
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Nancy Johnson of Connecticut served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 2007. She was the first Republican woman to win a seat on the Ways and Means Committee. In this interview conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Historian, she talked about her leadership style, position as a moderate Republican, efforts to improve the welfare of women and children and her work on the Ethics Committee. Sponsor: U.S. House Office of the Historian
Topics: mrs. johnson, england, nancy johnson, connecticut, texas, chicago, california, washington, barbara,...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Joseph Ellis and Gordon Wood discussed the legacies of the Founding Fathers. They also explored the relationships between several of these leaders and talked about some of the lesser-known Founders. The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida hosted the event. Sponsor: Society of the Four Arts
Topics: adams, jefferson, washington, gordon, jefferson, morris, virginia, ellis, hamilton, pennsylvania,...
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Historian, author, and South Carolina Society of the Cincinnati member C.L. Bragg discussed how members of the society reacted to the deadly Burr-Hamilton duel at the time, and how the event shifted the public's perspective on duels in general. When Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr met for their famous duel in Weehawken, New Jersey on July 11, 1804, both men were members of the Society of the Cincinnati. Sponsor: Society of the Cincinnati
Topics: cincinnati, hamilton, pinckney, washington, jackson, south carolina, new york, dickinson,...
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U.S. Military Academy graduate Harry Rothmann talked about his military experiences after the Vietnam War. This included the Gander tragedy from 1985, when 248 American soldiers, most of them from the same division, died in a plane crash in Gander, Newfoundland after returning from a Cairo peacekeeping mission. Lieutenant Colonel Rothmann took command of that battalion and was responsible for rebuilding it. This is the second of two parts and is in the collection of the West Point Center for...
Topics: vietnam, pentagon, north carolina, europe, washington, goldwater nichols, campbell, campbell,...
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Federal and state emergency management officials testified before a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on hurricane preparedness and response efforts. They discussed lessons learned from the 2017 hurricane season, pre-disaster mitigation investments, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act and improving disaster response efforts in Puerto Rico. Speakers included the FEMA Response and Recovery Associate Administrator Jeffrey Byard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contingency...
Topics: fema, mr. byard, mr. alexander, harvey, texas, florida, paulison, irma, titus, washington, ma,...
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Emory University professor Joseph Crespino taught a class on the political right since the 1960s and explored how the Democratic South became solidly Republican. He focused on the "Southern Strategy," efforts by the Republican Party to appeal to conservative whites. He also talked about the economic growth of the Sun Belt region, states in the South and Southwest, and its impact on this political shift. Sponsor: Emory University
Topics: george wallace, wallace, alabama, george h.w. bush, texas, ronald reagan, mississippi, georgia,...
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In 1988, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell. The court ruled unanimously for Hustler, which had published a cartoon parody of religious leader Jerry Falwell, who had sued to recover damages for libel, invasion of privacy, and emotional distress. This discussion of the landmark case focused on its significance and impact on editorial cartoonists and other First Amendment cases. This event was part of a symposium on satire held at the University of Minnesota....
Topics: sullivan, new york, donald trump, falwell, murray, rehnquist, oliver, betty ford, john oliver,...
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Historian Patrick Charles and legal scholar Brannon Denning discuss the history of the second amendment and American gun rights from the drafting of the Bill of Rights to more recent Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the current debate over gun control legislation. The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted the event. Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Topics: heller, frederick douglass, patrick, patrick, iowa, localism, chicago, san francisco, brannon, nra,...
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Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) testified before a House subcommittee on the TSA's PreCheck program and airport wait times. Members questioned the witnesses on balancing security concerns against efficiency, including the use of canines to move non-enrolled travelers of the program into Precheck airport lines. The hearing was led by Rep. John Katko (R-NY) who chairs the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on...
Topics: tsa, mr. russell, mr. rogers, mr. bill russell, syracuse, mr. estes, mr. keating, alabama, mr....
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New Democracy hosted a symposium with current and former elected officials and strategists on the future of the Democratic Party leading up to the 2018 and 2020 elections. In this portion, Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discussed becoming a more inclusive party with a diverse coalition; former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) talked about outreach in rural communities; former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D) discussed appealing to the political center as opposed to...
Topics: washington, donald trump, youngstown, china, landrieu, new orleans, delaware, michigan, new york,...
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U.S. Military Academy graduate Kenneth Carlson talked about growing up in a military family, including his time as a teen in Vietnam during the late 1950s. He also described his experiences as a West Point cadet, his Vietnam War service, his years teaching at military colleges and the time when Newt Gingrich audited his class. The interview is held by The West Point Center for Oral History. Sponsor: West Point Center for Oral History
Topics: vietnam, berlin, princeton, carlson, arkansas, gibbons, london, ken carlson, new york, ken,...
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The Supreme Court heard oral argument for the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra, a case concerning California's abortion disclosure law and free speech. Under the "Reproductive FACT Act," crisis pregnancy centers licensed to perform medical procedures must tell patients about all the medical services available to them including state programs that provide free or low-cost access to family planning services, contraception and abortion. If the center...
Topics: california, casey, pennsylvania, kagan, los angeles, breyer, new york, mr. kline
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Historian Richard Brookhiser talks about the Founding Fathers who influenced Abraham Lincoln - George Washington, Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Brookhiser is the author of "Founders' Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln." This hour-long talk is part of a series on the Founders hosted by the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida. Sponsor: Society of the Four Arts
Topics: washington, thomas lincoln, lincoln, illinois, weems, lincoln, indiana, trenton, jefferson, abraham...
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University of Washington history professor William Rorabaugh talked about the 1960 presidential election. He discussed the candidates, and how Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon triumphed to be their parties' nominees. Lebanon Valley College hosted this program. Sponsor: Lebanon Valley College
Topics: johnson, nixon, illinois, nixon, new york, texas, kennedy, washington, california, lebanon,...
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Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark spoke at a National Press Club luncheon in Washington, DC. He discussed his philanthropic efforts to support journalism research, training and news gathering. Mr. Newmark also talked about his 20 million dollar donation to The Markup, a new non-profit journalism organization aimed at understanding the impacts of technology on society. Other topics addressed included investigative journalism, news fact-checking, media literacy and efforts by social media...
Topics: sacramento, washington, new york, craig newmark, jim buckmaster, bot, mrs. newmark, new jersey
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During the 1916 presidential election, Woodrow Wilson ran on the slogans "He Kept Us Out of War" and "America First." In this program, a panel of historians talked about how "America First" thinking impacted U.S. foreign policy in the Cold War era between 1945 and 1968. Topics included international trade policy, the rise of anti-communism in America and how conservatives like William Buckley, Jr. critiqued society during this period. The Miller Center in...
Topics: buckley, fbi, hoover, brewster, vietnam, eisenhower, roosevelt, robert taft, china, europe, taft,...
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Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke at the National Press Club about the importance of an American presence in the Arctic for national security. He spoke about the Coast Guard as a primarily military force responsible for several missions, and explained how they prioritize and allocate resources. He also addressed what the U.S. was doing to counter the increased presence of Russia and China in the Arctic and other contested waterways around the globe. Sponsor:...
Topics: china, alaska, russia, new york, scholz, carl schultz, the navy, alexander hamilton, south china...
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Descendants of presidents from James Monroe to Gerald R. Ford convened in Washington, D.C. for the Presidential Sites Summit hosted by the White House Historical Association. American History TV interviewed Clifton Truman Daniel, Harry Truman's grandson. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: minnesota, harry truman, clifton truman daniels, wilmington, perseverance, grandpa, new york,...
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The House Budget Committee held its second in a series of oversight hearings examining the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This hearing focused on the agency's federal budgeting process for cost estimates, scoring and baseline construction. Members also explored how the 2017 tax reform legislation and regulatory changes impact CBO forecasting. The hearing was led by committee chair, Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR). Sponsor: House Budget Committee
Topics: cbo, mr. hadley, new york, kansas, ronald reagan, wendy, mr. palmer, gorbachev
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A Senate Commerce subcommittee examined Cambridge Analytica's partnership with Facebook during the 2016 presidential campaign as well as data privacy. Witnesses included the former chief technologist at the Federal Trade Commission and a technology researcher who developed the app that allowed the now defunct U.K. firm to collect personal details of 80 million Facebook users. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and...
Topics: facebook, facebook, cambridge, cambridge analytica, facebook, blumenthal, cambridge analytica, mr....
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The Wilson Center and Migration Policy Institute hosted a discussion on Mexican immigrants and migration flows to the United States. Mexico's ambassador to the United States, Gerónimo Gutiérrez Fernández, kicked off the event, followed by three panels on the topic. The participants also touched on migration by Central Americans to the United States. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Topics: mexico, new york, texas, memphis, mexico city, india, wilson, china, chicago, san antonio, maggie,...
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Ronald Reagan's attorney general, Edwin Meese, talked about the 40th president's views on communism and his relationship with Pope John Paul II at a conference organized by the White House Writers Group. The program was also recorded as part of the Hoover Institution's video series "Uncommon Knowledge." Series host Peter Robinson moderated this conversation. Sponsor: White House Writers Group,Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Topics: ronald reagan, soviet union, poland, europe, john paul, fmr, gorbachev, john paul ii, washington,...
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Two Dublin architects talked about the Irish-born James Hoban, who worked with George Washington to design the president's house. They discussed Hoban's architectural influences and how they translated to the executive mansion we know today. This session was part of a day-long symposium hosted by the White House Historical Association and focused on the history of British and Irish connections with the White House. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: hoban, dublin, washington, ireland, merlo, hoban, jefferson, europe, palladio, william james, james...
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British Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn delivered remarks at the annual Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England. During his speech, Mr. Corbyn detailed his plans for a united Britain, with strong focus on healthcare, the economy and equality. Mr. Corbyn declared his support for a two-state solution as part of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, as well as a "negotiation before confrontation" approach to foreign policy. The Labour leader also criticized President Trump's decision...
Topics: britain, liverpool, paris, europe, jeremy corbin, london, angela, new york, yemen, john ashwood,...
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This program looked at the evolution of decorative arts and design in the White House, and its British roots. Speakers were Rufus Bird, who is the Surveyor of The Queen's Works of Art for the Royal Collection Trust, and White House Curator Lydia Tederick. This program was part of a day-long symposium hosted by the White House Historical Association and focused on the history of British and Irish connections with the White House. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: britain, london, england, washington, wedgewood, philadelphia, ireland, china, europe, thomas...
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Former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos sat down for an interview at the American Priority Conference, one day after serving a brief prison term connected to the Russia investigation. Sponsor: American Priority
Topics: london, fbi, russia, washington, chicago, rome, mipsa, israel, joseph mipsa, cia, athens, simona,...
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[LIVE] Vice President Mike Pence, Defense Secretary James Mattis and the Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Paul Selva participate in the 9/11 observance ceremony at the Pentagon. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: pentagon, pennsylvania, new york city, washington, california, nation, bellke, mattis, max bellke
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Barbara Kennelly served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1982 to 1999. She was the first woman named to the House Intelligence Committee and served as the Democratic Caucus vice chair. Ms. Kennelly talked about how her early political career in Connecticut prepared her for Congress, her seat on the Ways and Means Committee and her work to reform Social Security. The U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Historian conducted this interview. Sponsor: U.S. House Office of the...
Topics: hartford, barbara, martha, barbara, danny, jim wright, foley, connecticut, jeanette rankin, lindy,...
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