Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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President Jimmy Carter and Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan met in Cleveland, Ohio, for the last of two presidential debates prior to the 1980 presidential election. This was the only presidential candidates debate with both major party candidates during the 1980 campaign. They responded to questions from a panel of journalists on issues including defense preparedness and the economy. The debate included remarks by President Jimmy Carter concerning the views of his daughter Amy on...
Topics: reagan, carter, california, iran, israel, soviet union, opec, cleveland, plo, harry ellis, william...
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Sponsor: Virginia Festival of the Book
Topics: butler, haiti, philippines, spain, california, china, albert, smedley butler, magellan, manila,...
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9 9.0

People and events that help document the American Story.
Topics: washington, colombia, shakespeare, jason, europe, harvey, maggie
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8 8.0

Middlebury College professor Jamie McCallum looked at how workers are mobilizing to fight for better working conditions and pay. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event. Sponsor: Harvard Book Store
Topics: amazon, jamie, starbucks, jamie mccallum, china, biden, nlrb, europe, osha, new york, harvard,...
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8 8.0

Author Jack Cashill talked about "white flight" from U.S. cities starting in the 1970s and the causes behind it. This event was held at American Legion Post 351 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Sponsor: Post Hill Press
Topics: newark, new york, roseville, chicago, michelle, helen, italy, craig, ellen, houston, cissy,...
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The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Charleston, West Virginia to learn about the history of the city from local experts and historians.
Topics: virginia, charleston, west virginia, washington, catherine johnson, catherine, ruffner, nasa,...
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Retired New York University professor Michael Rectenwald ("Thought Criminal") and Kentucky State University associate professor Wilfred Reilly ("Taboo") talked about cancel culture and the state of free speech in publishing. This event was part of the Kentucky Book Festival held in Lexington. Sponsor: Kentucky Humanities Council
Topics: academia, china, michael, kentucky, usa, new york, soviet union, wilfred reilly, washington, simon,...
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George Washington University's Alexander Downes talked about the history of foreign-imposed regime change and discusses why he thinks the toppling governments often leads to conflict. This virtual event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: alex, melissa, germany, afghanistan, italy, libya, cambodia, guatemala, syria, russia, ukraine,...
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Filipinos have fought alongside U.S. troops since the occupation of the Philippines in 1898. Christopher Capozzola gave the history of this partnership and described the importance of a Pacific base for U.S. military expansion into Asia. He is the author of the book, "Bound by War: How the United States and the Philippines Built America's First Pacific Century." This program was hosted by the Wilson Center and the National History Center, who also provided the video. Sponsor: Wilson...
Topics: pacific, philippines, manila, china, hawaii, chang, christopher capozzola, rachel wheatley, us...
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Jeffrey Garten looked back at President Nixon's decision to end the connection between the value of the U.S. dollar and the gold standard in 1971. This was a virtual event hosted by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Sponsor: World Affairs Council
Topics: nixon, jeffrey, china, biden, arthur burns, richard, johnson, paul volcker, burns, garten, henry...
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This eight-minute portion of a half-hour film produced in 2013 by the National Churchill Museum tells the story of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's March 5, 1946 "Sinews of Peace" speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. It is best known for his declaration that "An Iron Curtain has descended across the Continent." Sponsor: National Churchill Museum
Topics: truman, new york, france, arlington, fulton, europe, berlin, moscow, germany
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Book TV spoke with Chasten Buttigieg ("I Have Something To Tell You - For Young Adults") about his account of coming out and his marriage to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg . This discussion took place at the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV,National Book Festival
Topics: michigan, washington, chasten buttigieg, starbucks, d.c., germany, wisconsin, buttigieg, iowa
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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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During the Battle of Gettysburg's second day, Union commander George Meade called for reinforcements to beat back an assault his left flank, leaving only a single brigade to defend his right flank on Culp's Hill. Author Dan Welch describes how that brigade under General George Sears Greene repulsed multiple Confederate attacks over the course of the evening of July 2, holding the Union right despite being outnumbered three-to-one. This talk was part of a symposium on "The War in the...
Topics: greene, gettysburg, new york, williams, george sears greene, louisiana, dan welch, jones, new york...
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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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Giles Milton looked at post-World War II Berlin and the conflicts that arose between the four Allied countries that controlled sectors of the city. This was a virtual event hosted by Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver. Sponsor: Tattered Cover Bookstore
Topics: berlin, germany, stalin, truman, london, giles, washington, russia, giles milton, lucius, d.c.,...
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Duke University landscape architect Mark Hough talked about the history of Duke University's campus and the design legacy of brothers John Hull and Frederick Law Olmsted. This program was part of a conference to mark the 200th anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted's birth, co-hosted by the National Association for Olmsted Parks and Olmsted 200. Sponsor: National Association for Olmsted Parks
Topics: duke, gallagher, stanford, washington, durham, piedmont, robert, greenbelt
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The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing to examine the popularity of a form of virtual currency called stablecoins. A panel of financial experts and academics answered a variety of questions including on the risks these currencies may pose to financial markets, financial and federal regulations, consumer protections, and financial equity concerns, especially for underbanked communities. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Topics: crypto, allen, ms. goldstein, toomey, paypal, brown, fiat, ms. massari, mr. disparte, goldstein,...
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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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8 8.0

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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8 8.0

How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical Association at their conference in Dallas, Texas. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: washington, white house, dolly, eleanor roosevelt, edith wilson, dolly madison, kennedy, cleveland,...
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Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.
Topics: king, india, usa, washington, ghana, south carolina, martin luther king, alabama, kennedy, george,...
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8 8.0

Author Jeff Shesol talks about why President Kennedy placed his Cold War hopes, at the height of Soviet tensions, in astronaut John Glenn's Feb. 20, 1962, orbit of Earth aboard Friendship 7.
Topics: glenn, kennedy, nasa, john glenn, eisenhower, soviets, jeff, ohio, alan shepard, lyndon johnson,...
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Historian Andrew Roberts defended Winston Churchill's legacy against contemporary criticism. This was a virtual event hosted by the New York Historical Society in New York City. Sponsor: New York Historical Society
Topics: india, europe, nazis, f.e. smith, new york, winston churchill, hitler, roberts, london, andrew,...
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State Department officials and experts on democracy warned about the threat of authoritarianism and testified about ways the United States can push back. The witnesses, which included the author of "Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism," Anne Applebaum, spoke about the ways authoritarian leaders quelch speech and promote disinformation to retain power. She also warned about the importance of retaining Ukraine's sovereignty in the battle for democracy around...
Topics: russia, ukraine, china, putin, vladimir putin, biden, lithuania, moldova, ccp, prc, venezuela,...
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8 8.0

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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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: white house, hillary clinton, washington, clinton, ireland, clintons, new york, c-span, mrs....
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Former Charleston, South Carolina Mayor Joseph Riley and professor Kerry Taylor co-taught a course at The Citadel military college looking at why a new African American history museum is being built in the city. They were joined by former South Carolina representative Bakari Sellers who talked about African American history in the state and his own political career. Sponsor: Citadel, The
Topics: south carolina, charleston, riley, chris tucker, barack obama, james brown, orangeburg, kerry,...
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Catherine Ashton, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, talked about international diplomacy in the 21st century. This event was hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Topics: eu, europe, ukraine, russia, serbia, kosovo, britain, nato, european union, brussels, cathy,...
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New York Post columnist Miranda Devine talked about the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop and what they revealed about his lifestyle and business dealings. This event was hosted by the Independent Women's Forum in Arlington, Virginia. Sponsor: Independent Women's Forum
Topics: hunter biden, china, joe biden, hunter, new york, biden, russia, delaware, ukraine, devon archer,...
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8 8.0

How have presidential historic sites, libraries and museums incorporated slavery and race into their exhibits and tours? Historians, curators and site directors shared their stories. The White House Historical Association hosted this panel at their Dallas, Texas conference. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: white house, wilson, montpelier, washington, virginia, monroe, sarah, highland, monticello, james...
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8 8.0

How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical Association at their conference in Dallas, Texas. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: washington, white house, dolly, eleanor roosevelt, edith wilson, dolly madison, kennedy, cleveland,...
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8 8.0

During the American Revolution, not all colonists wanted nor fought for independence from England. Early American historians discussed the legacy of loyalists and examine why some wanted to remain British citizens. This online program was hosted by Revolutionary Spaces in Boston. Sponsor: Revolutionary Spaces
Topics: patrick, eileen, new york, boston, susie, new england, shirley eustis, massachusetts, shirley,...
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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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8 8.0

Biographer Kai Bird recounted Jimmy Carter's one-term presidency (1977-81), from his emergence out of the Deep South to how Americans remember him today. Mr. Bird is the author of "The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter." The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: Carter (Jimmy) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: carter, kirbo, jimmy carter, white house, washington, brzezinski, biden, ronald reagan, atlanta,...
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The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion on where the U.S.-Taliban peace process stands and the potential for sustainable talks in the future. Afghan Ambassador to the U.S. Roya Rahmani delivered the keynote remarks, followed by a panel discussion with academics and former administration officials. Sponsor: U.S. Institute of Peace
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, pakistan, china, washington, michael, talib, russia, donald trump, india,...
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Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), testified on the agency's semiannual report before the Senate Banking Committee. Topics included consumer protection in areas such as student loans, home mortgages, other financial services and lending options. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Topics: chopra, brown, mr. chopra, toomey, biden, ftc, google, amazon, montana, maryland, georgia, daines,...
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8 8.0

James Lockhart, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (GW Bush Administration), talked about America's fiscal burden and how to address it. This event was hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: bush, fdic, bpc, reagan, biden, washington, paulson
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Elmira, a Union prisoner of war camp located in New York, opened in July 1864 after many other Union prisons were at capacity. Almost 3,000 Confederate POWs died at the camp from disease, exposure to the elements or malnutrition during its one year in operation. Derek Maxfield, author of "Hellmira: The Union's Most Infamous POW Camp of the Civil War," talked about the conditions at the prison and some of the officers in charge. This talk was part of a symposium on "The War in the...
Topics: elmira, andersonville, captivity, new york, hoffman, foster, sanger, seth eastman, william hoffman,...
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8 8.0

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law convened a hearing to examine the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on things such as privacy and public safety. One of the witnesses who testified was a mother who fell victim to an AI phone call claiming her daughter was kidnapped and will be harmed if she didn't pay the ransom. Topics discussed included AI technology bias and what role Congress should play in regulating AI. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary...
Topics: china, ccp, microsoft, blackburn, durbin, ms. gibbons, beijing, ms. distefano, ms. givens, madry,...
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Military historians Allan Millett, Ian Toll, and Jonathan Parshall discussed the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This program was part of the 14th annual International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Sponsor: National World War II Museum
Topics: pearl harbor, pacific, navy, fdr, china, japan, germany, hawaii, europe, britain, philippines,...
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8 8.0

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Topics: biden, neal, chapman, california, ms. labelle, texas, indiana, illinois, massachusetts, hartford,...
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Historian and author Richard Norton Smith talked about his biography of President Ford, the Supreme Court, Congress, the media, talk show host Jack Paar and more. He spoke with Brian Lamb in three multi-hour sessions between 2017 and 2018. This is part six of the 8-hour discussion. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: new york, gerald ford, ronald reagan, washington, reagan, boston, dorothy, cole porter, sondheim,...
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A Louisiana local government official joined other climate advocates to discuss ways the federal government can address climate change through adaptation and mitigation efforts. They testified before the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis. Topics included federal funding for communities most at risk from extreme weather events, taking a proactive approach to address climate change, and following the scientific research. Sponsor: House Select Climate Crisis Committee
Topics: louisiana, fema, hansen, russia, augustine, mexico, ukraine, tampa bay area, biden, venezuela, un,...
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Alan Shepard was interviewed about his career. He was the first American in space, and also was the fifth person to walk on the moon. This interview was part of an oral history collection at the NASA Johnson Space Center. He was interviewed at his home in Pebble Beach, California, by Roy Neal on February 20, 1998, five months before his death from leukemia. Sponsor: Johnson Space Center | History Office
Topics: nasa, washington, langley, white house, glenn, navy, deke, kennedy
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Claremont McKenna professor John Pitney taught a class about presidential speeches and public opinion, focusing on the 1970s through the 1990s. He examines how presidential communication shifted from network television to cable and internet. Sponsor: Claremont McKenna College
Topics: reagan, washington, soviet union, francis, jfk, europe, roosevelt, pearl harbor, pacific,...
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Claremont McKenna professor John Pitney taught a class about presidential speeches and public opinion, focusing on the 1970s through the 1990s. He examines how presidential communication shifted from network television to cable and internet. Sponsor: Claremont McKenna College
Topics: reagan, washington, soviet union, roosevelt, jfk, normandy, pearl harbor, pacific, eisenhower,...
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CQ Roll Call hosted a virtual discussion on the Senate filibuster. Topics ranged from the filibuster's origins and how it evolved over the years to recent efforts to eliminate and limit its use. Mary Curtis, CQ Roll Call columnist and host of the Equal Time podcast, moderated the discussion with Niels Lesniewski, CQ Roll Call senior writer, and Molly Reynolds, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Sponsor: [Roll Call]
Topics: molly, niels, biden, schumer, neils, white house, congressional, molly reynolds, molly, mary,...
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Bloomberg investigative journalist Peter Robison provided a behind-the-scenes look at Boeing and the 2018 and 2019 crashes of the Boeing 737 Max which killed 346 people. Town Hall Seattle hosted this event. Sponsor: Town Hall Seattle
Topics: boeing, faa, seattle, mcnerney, airbus, peter, dennis mullenberg, dave calhoun, chicago, jack...
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8 8.0

The Republican National Lawyers Association held its annual policy conference in the Washington, DC area. In this portion, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) and House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) spoke to attendees about their roles advancing Republican ideals. Sponsor: Republican National Lawyers Association
Topics: ukraine, virginia, russia, china, cuba, north korea, putin, thomas jefferson, vladimir putin,...
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8 8.0

Book TV presents coverage of the 2023 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival.
Topics: new york, memphis, boston, michael brown, new york city, rodney king, george floyd, los angeles,...
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Ken Garrett and Jeanne Ellsworth looked back at the journeys of 18 black men who were admitted into Harvard in 1959 during the civil rights movement. Sponsor: Savannah Book Festival
Topics: harvard, harvard, new york, california, jean ellsworth, brooklyn new york, jerry sikundi, jerry,...
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Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), testified on the 2022 budget before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. In her opening statement, Administrator Power highlighted her agency's development assistance and humanitarian aid priorities. She also talked about USAID's role in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, lawmakers asked about migration from Central America, the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, global COVID-19...
Topics: usaid, biden, china, haiti, usaid, afghanistan, guatemala, gaza, honduras, ethiopia, johnson,...
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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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Essayist Meghan O'Gieblyn asked what it means to be human in an age of rising technology and artificial intelligence. She spoke at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. Sponsor: Wisconsin Book Festival
Topics: wisconsin, madison, megan, new york, darwin, goodall, mac, google
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Cold War historian Victoria Phillips explored the anti-communist trading cards that the Bowman Bubblegum Company released in 1951. The 48 cards in the "Fight the Red Menace " series depicted American military might and castigated communism. This was a virtual event hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York City. Sponsor: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Topics: berlin, united nations, bowman, korea, truman, russia, germany, finland, fdca, europe, las vegas,...
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8 8.0

How have presidential historic sites, libraries and museums incorporated slavery and race into their exhibits and tours? Historians, curators and site directors shared their stories. The White House Historical Association hosted this panel at their Dallas, Texas conference. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: white house, wilson, montpelier, virginia, washington d.c., highland, james madison, monroe, james...
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8 8.0

Harry Truman assumed the presidency at the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, leaving this former senator and only recently sworn in vice president to end World War II and lay the groundwork for the post-war world. Military historian Gates Brown told the story of how Truman met this challenge at an event co-hosted by the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the Kansas City Public Library. The library provided this video. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: truman, roosevelt, europe, stalin, soviets, pacific, soviet union, hiroshima, japan, berlin, tokyo,...
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8 8.0

Author & journalist David Quammen joined Book TV to talk and take calls about natural history and the origins of deadly viruses. His latest book is "Breathless," about the race to identify and defeat the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: darwin, david quammen, congo, haiti, south korea, wuhan, china, africa, singapore, python, jonathan...
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8 8.0

James Lockhart, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (GW Bush Administration), talked about America's fiscal burden and how to address it. This event was hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: bush, fdic, bpc, reagan, biden, washington, paulson
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[LIVE] Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee on oversight of the SEC. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Topics: sec, crypto, chair gensler, toomey, china, cftc, georgia, brown, warren, crypto, wyoming, reed,...
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources Brian McKeon testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the agency's mission and policies. He answered questions on a variety of topics including on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, workforce diversity and staffing challenges, concerns over China, and the need to modernize the State Department. The deputy secretary also stressed the importance of confirming the pending State Department nominees, saying it is essential...
Topics: afghanistan, china, kabul, taliban, blinken, risch, biden, taiwan, israel, mckeon, washington,...
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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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10 10.0

Historians discussed President Abraham Lincoln's views and policies on race and examined letters and petitions written by African Americans to the 16th president. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Lincoln Forum (Abraham Lincoln Studies Group)
Topics: lincoln, illinois, frederick douglass, lincoln, abraham lincoln, lucas, douglas, washington,...
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Experts with technology companies, museums, and historical sites discussed using digital tools to reach their audiences and improve learning experiences. The White House Historical Association hosted this Dallas, Texas, event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: white house, theodore roosevelt, jefferson, monticello, verizon, gary, roosevelt, ohio, white house...
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9 9.0

The Republican National Lawyers Association held its annual policy conference in the Washington, DC area. In this portion, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) spoke about his efforts to advance Republican ideals. The association also presented him with the Edwin Meese Award. Edwin Meese served as the 75th attorney general under President Reagan. Sponsor: Republican National Lawyers Association
Topics: joe biden, jackson, virginia, biden, jason, american
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In March 1832, the USS Peaco*ck left Portsmouth, New Hampshire on a secret mission for the U.S. government. Its objective was to set up trade agreements in the East. Andrew Jampoler related the history of this two-year mission and the role it played in the future of U.S. trade. He is the author of "Embassy to the Eastern Courts: America's Secret First Pivot Toward Asia, 1832-37." The National Archives hosted this program and provided the video. Sponsor: National Archives and Records...
Topics: china, roberts, pacific, navy, macau, andrew jackson, peaco*ck, canton, bombay, washington, jackson,...
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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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8 8.0

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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New AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler discussed the economy and jobs with the Christian Science Monitor. She also reflected on becoming the first woman to lead the union. The organization's previous president, Richard Trumka, passed away in August 2021. Other topics discussed included workers' rights legislation and the upcoming midterm elections. Sponsor: [Christian Science Monitor]
Topics: washington, trumka, mexico, the afl-cio, schuler, afl, ustr, liz schuler, richard trumka, portland,...
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Historian and author Richard Norton Smith talked about his favorite historians and history books, why he won't go see "Hamilton: The Musical," his love of hurricanes and world's fairs, American presidents he has known, and more. He spoke with Brian Lamb in three multi-hour sessions between 2017 and 2018. This is part three of the 8-hour discussion. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: washington, reagan, jefferson, victoria, white house, henry adams, alan nevins, edmund morris,...
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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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Dr. David Ansell ("The Death Gap") and Dr. Thomas Fisher ("The Emergency"') talked about the state of the U.S. healthcare system and its ability to serve the poor. This event was part of the Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago. Sponsor: Printers Row Lit Fest
Topics: chicago, brown, fisher, garfield park, ansel, crain, hansell, russia, vector
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Journalist Mike Rothschild reported on QAnon and the conspiracies and cults that he says led to the Q phenomenon. Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: donald trump, mike, hillary clinton, george soros, omega, masaru, mike rothschild, washington,...
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