Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on the president's 2020 State Department budget request. He talked about several pressing diplomatic issues, including the increasing flow of refugees into countries like Colombia and Turkey, humanitarian assistance from the U.S., relations with North Korea, and China's global influence. Several Democratic members challenged Secretary Pompeo's position on Saudi Arabia, citing the handling of the Jamal Khashoggi...
Topics: china, venezuela, turkey, syria, u.n., colombia, russia, jordan, africa, israel, iran, isis, saudi...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Atlantic Council hosted a discussion on Russia's growing influence in the Middle East and the implications for U.S.-Russia policy. Panelists focused on how other Arab states like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are responding to Russia, President Putin's relationship with Mideast leaders, and the regional conflicts in Yemen and Syria. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: russia, iran, egypt, yemen, syria, washington, israel, katie, d.c., china, gadhafi, c-span, libya,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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David Kilton visited Promontory Summit, the site where the golden spike was struck completing construction on the Transcontinental Railroad. Construction of the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad met at Promontory Summit, about an hour outside of Ogden, Utah on May 10, 1869. The railroad network made traveling across the country easier and greatly improved the process of transporting freight. In the 20th century, Ogden's logo read, "You can't get anywhere without coming to...
Topics: california, mexico, pacific, ogden, sierra nevadas, leland stanford, nebraska, abraham lincoln
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held a hearing to examine the impact of the Chinese government on the U.S. education system. Witnesses from the State and Education departments testified on Chinese government investment in more than 100 Confucius Institutes located on campuses across the U.S., which promote Chinese language and culture abroad, but have been criticized for not adhering to western principles of academic freedom....
Topics: china, taiwan, portman, romney, vietnam, carver, peters, washington, ecc, walter douglas, iowa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Curator Corinne Porter gave American History TV a guided tour of a National Archives exhibit marking the centennial of the 19th amendment. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: utah, tennessee, white house, pennsylvania, emily barber, washington, d.c., wilson, frederick...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Bradley Myles of Polaris discusses human trafficking in the U.S. during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: florida, polaris, california, fbi, ecuador, pennsylvania, amsterdam, tennessee, bradley myles,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Veterans Affairs officials testified on female veterans' health care issues at a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill. VA Women's Health Services Chief Consultant Patricia Hayes said the number of women using VA health services has tripled since 2001 and women constitute about 16 percent of today's active duty military forces. Witnesses discussed efforts to enhance services and access for female veterans, military sexual trauma screenings, and mental health and maternity...
Topics: carter, va healthcare, va, susan mccutcheon, washington, patricia hayes, cartwright
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In 1793, President George Washington selected architect William Thornton's design for the U.S. Capitol. In this program, former diplomat Gordon Brown talked about Thornton's life and work, including his English education, 1794 arrival in America, and his work as Washington city commissioner and director of the U.S. Patent Office. Gordon Brown is the author of "Incidental Architect: William Thornton and the Cultural Life of Early Washington, D.C., 1794-1828." This event was part of a...
Topics: washington, philadelphia, thornton, scotland, tortola, jefferson, england, london, thornton,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D) met with voters in Iowa. Sponsor: Buttigieg Presidential Campaign
Topics: indiana, afghanistan, iowa, washington, va, virginia, vietnam, john dingell, fairfax, texas
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testified before the House Financial Services Committee on housing issues and his department's policies. Committee members asked about affordable housing programs, the government's handling of mixed immigration status households, low-income housing in rural areas and the department's lawsuit against Facebook over allegations of housing discrimination in their ads. Several Democratic members, including Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), pressed...
Topics: hud, carson, fha, new york, texas, tennessee, cdbg, ohio, wellston, detroit, colorado, virginia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A group of Senators held a news conference to discuss their support for the passage of a bipartisan proposal for a clean, three-week continuing resolution to reopen the government and a commitment to border security negotiations. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Senate Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: murkowski, united states senate, schumer, mcconnell, washington
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On July 4, 1970, an "Honor America Day" celebration was held in Washington, D.C. The morning religious service at the Lincoln Memorial featured the Rev. Billy Graham and Bob Hope hosted the evening entertainment at the Washington Monument. This U.S. Information Agency report covers the event; missing is any mention of anti-war protesters who waded naked in the reflecting pool and were later tear-gassed by police. Sponsor: U.S. Information Agency
Topics: new york, washington, california, billy graham
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Historian H.W. Brands talked about humor in the White House -- and the role it plays in presidential politics. From George Washington to Donald Trump, he considered how funny our chief executives have been -- or not -- and whether they have used humor to their advantage. The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Topics: washington, jackson, lyndon johnson, harry truman, donald trump, ronald reagan, roosevelt, dwight...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Viewers react to today's House Judiciary Committee meeting on the contempt resolution against Attorney General William Barr. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: white house, georgia, nadler, trump, jerry nadler, montana, michigan, mueller, mapleton, house,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Missile Defense Agency Deputy Director Rear Admiral Jon Hill and Acting Director for Operations Michelle Atkinson briefed reporters on the president's fiscal year 2020 budget proposal for their agency. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: mda, poland, hawaii, lacer, pacific, ms. atkinson, gmd, mdr, china, jason
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Activists and leaders gathered for the National Cannabis Policy Summit held at the Newseum in Washington, DC. In this portion of the summit, panelists discussed the role of journalists covering marijuana policy, how the legal cannabis industry is shaping up, and how social media companies enforce community standards with regard to content featuring cannabis. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) addressed summit attendees while Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) appeared via video...
Topics: california, massachusetts, new york, boston, illinois, new jersey, brown, ethan needleman, florida,...
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The lake freighter Col. James M. Schoonmaker launched in 1911. At the time, it was the largest ship on the Great Lakes. Christopher Gillcrist, Executive Director at the National Museum of the Great Lakes, took us on a tour of the 617 foot-long ship that carried materials like coal, steel and grain across the Great Lakes.
Topics: schoonmaker, ohio, toledo, paris, wayne, anthony wayne, campbell, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden talked with journalist Ray Suarez about running the library in the digital age. New York University's John Brademas Center in Washington, D.C. hosted this program. Sponsor: New York University | Brademas (John) Center for the Study of Congress
Topics: hayden, carla hayden, washington, ray suarez, nyu
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Cybersecurity officers from the military, federal agencies, and government contractors discuss policy priorities across the federal government. Sponsor: Billington CyberSecurity
Topics: uk, chris, israel, washington, kieran, hayden, ncsc, london, tom billington, boeing, d.c., brian,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Stony Brook University professor Paul Kelton taught a class about Abraham Lincoln and Native Americans. He talked about the Dakota Wars in Minnesota which resulted in 38 executions, the removal of the Navajo, and the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre. Sponsor: State University of New York, Stony Brook
Topics: minnesota, colorado, cheyenne, kelton, abraham lincoln, mexico, lyon, sibley, virginia, lincoln,...
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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument for Vidal v. Trump, a case regarding the president's decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, often referred to as DACA. Batalla Vidal and several other New Yorkers, who are DACA recipients, filed the suit. The three-judge panel will decide whether the administration's decision to end DACA is unconstitutional and violates the Equal Protection Clause. This case is one of many that have been filed in federal...
Topics: daca, texas, encino, florida, ina, dapa, ag, texas, martin vidal, vidal, c-span, nielsen, new york
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FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding oversight of his agency. Director Wray addressed U.S. election security saying, "The Russians are absolutely intent on trying to interfere with our elections' through a foreign influence campaign." Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) asked about the FBI's response to domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence. Director Wray responded saying the FBI has made about 100 domestic...
Topics: fbi, china, russia, wray, white house, cornyn, nics, feinstein, usa, afghanistan, mueller,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa to learn about its history from local experts and historians.
Topics: iowa, cedar rapids, czechoslovakia, europe, iowa, germany, buxton, chicago, cedar, american gothic,...
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Built in 1890, the San Luis Light Station helped shipping traffic along California's Central Coast for 85 years. Today, the U.S. Coast Guard still maintains a light at the station. Jack San Filippo, Point San Luis Lighthouse Program Manager, shared its history. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: boston, california, san luis, san luis lighthouse
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[LIVE] Former White House Counsel John Dean as well as former U.S. attorneys and legal experts testify about lessons learned from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: mueller, mcgahn, white house, russia, trump, robert mueller, fbi, richard nixon, don mcgahn,...
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Gary Younge talked about his book, "The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream," in which he examines Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech," delivered during the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Mr. Younge spoke with political science professor Jeanne Theoharis. Sponsor: New School University
Topics: washington, malcolm, birmingham, barack obama, chicago, mahalia jackson, martin luther king jr.,...
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James Hope, a landscape painter before the Civil War, enlisted with the Union Army's Second Vermont Volunteers and witnessed the 1862 Battle of Antietam firsthand. Shepherd University professor James Broomall taught a class about his life and art, focusing on his paintings of Antietam's Bloody Lane and the artillery in front of Dunker Church. Sponsor: Shepherd University
Topics: antietam, vermont, broomall, maryland, new york, mcclellan, new york city, california, alexander...
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Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) convened a hearing on how the U.S. can better aid international narcotics control efforts. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as well as a panel of experts, discussed the growing narcotics epidemic across the globe and how best to work together on a comprehensive strategy to combat the flow of illicit drugs into the United States. Sponsor: Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Topics: mexico, colombia, venezuela, feinstein, china, wayne, south america, cornyn, grassley, mr. noriega,...
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A House Education and Labor subcommittee held a hearing to examine the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - a bill requiring employers to make accommodations for pregnant workers. Among the witnesses testifying were legislation lead sponsor Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) along with Michelle Durham, a former EMT worker in Alabama. Ms. Durham testified about how she could not take another position at her job and had to take an unpaid leave of absence when she was pregnant. The hearing also addressed the...
Topics: ada, kentucky, new york, comparator, ms. mcglocklin, ms. durham, fmla, nadler, washington, eeoc,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace holds a discussion on nuclear deterrence and arms control. Sponsor: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Topics: russia, nagasaki, china, hiroshima, newell, icj, mpt, brad roberts, south asia, scott sagan, vince...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant and his work were the subjects of discussion at the University of Virginia, which has just acquired his cartoon collection. We heard from presidential scholars, including Ken Hughes and Kent Germany from UVA's Miller Center. They focused on the presidencies from Lyndon B. Johnson to Ronald Reagan. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public Affairs
Topics: johnson, nixon, reagan, lyndon johnson, carter, washington, vietnam, richard nixon, humphrey,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian H.W. Brands talked about humor in the White House -- and the role it plays in presidential politics. From George Washington to Donald Trump, he considered how funny our chief executives have been -- or not -- and whether they have used humor to their advantage. The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Topics: washington, white house, reagan, lyndon johnson, jackson, roosevelt, eisenhower, harry truman,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Lebanon Valley College professor James Broussard taught a class on the lead-up to the American Revolution. He described actions by the British government, such as the Stamp Act and stationing British troops Boston, that American colonists began to view as an overreach of power. Sponsor: Lebanon Valley College
Topics: england, britain, boston, pennsylvania, indians, canada, london, atlantic, navy, india, france,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and Space held a hearing on space policy challenges. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testified alongside a panel of space experts. They talked about plans to go back to the moon, the U.S. Space Force proposal, oversight of the space domain, and space commerce. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and Space
Topics: nasa, faa, mr. bridenstine, kessler, cruz, bridenstine, fcc, nga, thompson, c-span, sinema, navy,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report released by Leanin.org & McKinsey & Co. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: alexis, priority, ellen powell, alexis, california, texas, google
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Four civil rights activists discussed their experiences as part of the 1960s black freedom movement. Panelists also talked about race relations in modern times and how lessons learned in the 1960s might be applied today. This was part of the Association of African American Museums annual conference. Sponsor: Association of African American Museums
Topics: mississippi, new york city, toni morrison, greenville, texas, hamer, washington, google, ericka,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A panel of former NASA astronauts and administrators, along with other space experts, discussed the legacy of the Apollo missions and future of space exploration at an event hosted by the National Academy of Engineering in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Academy of Engineering
Topics: nasa, spacex, boeing, russia, sandy magnus, chris ferguson, charlie, sandy, bush, chris, obama,...
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Tony Perrottet talked about his book, "Cuba Libre!: Che, Fidel, and the Improbable Revolution That Changed World History." He discussed Fidel Castro's humble beginnings and highlighted the important role of women and young people in the Cuban Revolution. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: cuba, havana, celia, cleveland, batista, santiago, santa clara, eisenhower, new york, fidel, cia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Atlantic Council in Washington, DC hosted a panel discussion on the role of energy policy and climate change in the 2020 presidential campaign. Among the speakers were former Obama administration officials along with representatives from several conservative energy advocacy organizations. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: nafta, trump, california, florida
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Wired magazine contributor Josh Gertner discussed his recent piece examining how climate change is impacting glaciers in Antarctica. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: thwaites, antarctica, greenland, nasa, mr. gertner, the sea, paris, minneapolis, illinois,...
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This film by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department documents a series of anti-Vietnam War actions by about 45,000 protesters in 1971. Blocking access to government buildings and disrupting traffic, activists sought to "shut down the federal government" as stated in their widely-circulated "May Day Tactical Manual." On May 3, 1971, more than 7,000 protesters were arrested for failing to leave their campsites in West Potomac Park - the largest mass arrest in U.S....
Topics: washington, potomac park, wilson
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Edward and Jane Ivinson arrived in Laramie, Wyoming in 1868 and are considered some of the city's earliest entrepreneurs. Mr. Ivinson played a key role in the city's development through his banking career and philanthropy work. In 1892, they built a mansion which is used to today as the Laramie Plains Museum to tell the story of the city's growth and their contributions. Kim Viner, docent and author of "Rediscovering the Ivinsons", shared the story and recounted the early growth of...
Topics: laramie, wyoming, berlin, new york, washington, california, union pacific
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on U.S. monetary policy and the state of the economy. He told senators the nation's economic growth continued but was slowing amid global concerns over trade, tariffs and lower business investment. He answered questions on a variety of topics, including Facebook's proposed Libra cryptocurrency, wage stagnation and income inequality. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs...
Topics: mexico, crypto, china, powell, europe, brown, deutsche, eu, england, minnesota, treasury, sheila...
Source: Comcast Cable

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This National History Center briefing from Capitol Hill featured a political scientist and a historian who have spent their careers studying American-Iranian relations. In light of current tensions between the two nations, they traced the history of U.S. policy towards Iran and Iran's nuclear program, which began with the assistance of the Eisenhower administration as part of an "Atoms for Peace" initiative. Sponsor: National History Center
Topics: iran, bush, obama, reagan, npt, carter, iraq, lebanon, clinton, george w. bush, clinton...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Cornell College professor Catherine Stewart talked about racial dynamics during the 1930s, including the Federal Writers' Project, an effort to gather narratives from former slaves. We interviewed Ms. Stewart at the Organization of American Historians annual meeting in Philadelphia. Sponsor: Organization of American Historians
Topics: stewart, florida, brown, neal hurston, catherine stewart, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

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Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed her time as a lawyer on the staff of the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment inquiry of President Richard Nixon in 1974. The interview is from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum oral history collection, and was conducted by former library director Timothy Naftali on July 9, 2018. Sponsor: Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: clinton, sec, doar, nixon, richard nixon, john doerr, john doar, joe woods, white house, russia,...
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Wofford College professor Mark Byrnes taught a class about U.S. public opinion, the rise of radio as a national media, and the debate about whether to enter World War II. He outlined the arguments both for and against intervention and used radio clips to demonstrate the role it played in shaping American views and foreign policy. Sponsor: Wofford College
Topics: germany, britain, france, england, fdr, europe, byrnes, roosevelt, pearl harbor, woodrow wilson,...
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USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Conservation Programs Bill Northey testified before a joint House subcommittee on federal farm and disaster programs. Several of the questions focused on implementing the Farm Bill, trade relations with China, and status of disaster aid programs, like the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, known as WHIP. Sponsor: House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management,House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign...
Topics: usda, california, china, northey, georgia, peterson, connecticut, donald trump, iowa, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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During the opening address at the annual Steamboat Freedom Conference, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt discussed changing the Endangered Species Act, preventing forest fires and explained his plan to move Bureau of Land Management staff from Washington, DC to Colorado. Sponsor: Steamboat Institute
Topics: washington, colorado, tullahoma, ken burns, pbs, greenland, nevada
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Acting Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy delivered remarks and participated in a conversation regarding the Army's readiness and modernization efforts. Speaking at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington, DC, he addressed a few areas of focus, such as the Army's recruitment efforts, the need to streamline modernization for timelier implementation, and Army's preparedness in how best to deal with existing and emerging global security threats. Sponsor: Foundation for Defense of...
Topics: china, russia, taiwan, afghanistan, eric adelman, brad bowman, pacific, cmpp, ryan mccarthy, iran
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Gen. John Nicholson (Ret.), the former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, delivers remarks on the future of diplomacy and defense in Afghanistan. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Center for National Security Law,University of Michigan | Ford (Gerald R.) School of Public Policy,Meridian International Center
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, ghani, iraq, isis, china, taliban, khalil, pakistan, virginia, warsaw
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Lebanon Valley College professor James Broussard taught a class on the lead-up to the American Revolution. He described actions by the British government, such as the Stamp Act and stationing British troops Boston, that American colonists began to view as an overreach of power. Sponsor: Lebanon Valley College
Topics: england, britain, boston, pennsylvania, indians, canada, london, atlantic, navy, france, india,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American History TV and C-SPAN's Washington Journal look back at the March 28, 1979 partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The event is considered the most serious nuclear power accident in the United States, and has had a lasting impact on the industry. Joining us in the studio are historian Samuel Walker, author of "Three Mile Island: A Nuclear Crisis in Historical Perspective," and Edwin Lyman, acting director of the Nuclear...
Topics: pennsylvania, harrisburg, china, carter, cspan, japan, samuel walker, nixon, washington, mr....
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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on President Trump's 2020 budget request for the agency. He talked about the agency's plans to enforce the nation's clean air and water laws while also trimming the agency's budget. Lawmakers asked him questions on a variety of environmental topics, including many parochial issues related to chemical dumping, power plant rules and asbestos regulation. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior,...
Topics: epa, wheeler, montana, udall, mexico, mr. wheeler, reagan, washington, alaska, daines, missoula,...
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"Ladies Wear the Blue" is a U.S. Navy documentary and recruitment film tracing the history of women in the Navy from 1917 to 1974. It features an interview with World War I and World War II veteran Captain Joy Hanco*ck. The second half of the film explores how contributions by Navy women increased beginning in the mid-1960s as restrictions were removed, and opportunities opened up in a variety of fields. Sponsor: U.S. Navy
Topics: navy, seattle, orlando, florida, washington, california
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Matthew Costello talked about his new book "The Property of the Nation: George Washington's Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President." He discussed the ways that Americans remembered and celebrated George Washington in the 19th century. And he talked about how the freed and enslaved people on Washington's Mount Vernon estate helped shape the historical narrative about the first president. Mr. Costello is a historian at the White House Historical Association, which...
Topics: washington, vernon, white house, martha, jefferson, virginia, alexandria, white house historical...
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a summit in Washington, DC on the need for federal investment in infrastructure projects. In this portion, panelists discussed different ways of paying for road and bridge funding, including the declining efficacy of the gas tax as vehicles become more fuel efficient, and the prospects for a road tax based on a vehicle's miles driven. Sponsor: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Topics: washington, california, virginia, delaware, oregon, darren, george w. bush, new york, colorado,...
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A commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the first Virginia General Assembly. This is the second of two parts. Sponsor: Virginia General Assembly,American Evolution
Topics: virginia, jamestown, john meacham, london, north america, texas, yardley, jon, england, atlantic,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The U.S. Council on Competitiveness held its annual forum featuring government officials, business leaders and economists. In this portion, a group of business leaders discussed the future innovation and competitiveness environment in the U.S. Following the discussion, Energy Secretary Dan Brouilette delivered remarks on what the administration was doing to help spur innovation and competitiveness in the energy sector. Sponsor: Council on Competitiveness
Topics: china, academia, arizona
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American History TV visited the "Baseball Americana" exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. to learn about the origins of the modern game, including the birth of several baseball traditions, the impact of immigrants, and the increasing importance of statistics. Our guide was exhibit curator Susan Reyburn. Sponsor: Library of Congress
Topics: washington, dodgers, yankees, new york, oakland, eddie murray, herbert hoover, lou gehrig, st....
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[LIVE] House Republican leadership members, female political experts and former campaign staffers speak at the launch event for Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) political action committee, which aims to recruit and elect Republican women. Sponsor: E-PAC
Topics: parker, julie, ashley, d.c., emily, stefanik, ashley, indiana, elise, julie conway, tiffany, carol,...
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Law enforcement and mental health officials testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about proposed legislation that would allow federal courts to either temporarily or permanently bar certain people from buying or owning guns. State so-called extreme risk laws were discussed as potential models for federal legislation, specifically laws in California, Florida, Washington, Vermont and Connecticut. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: california, florida, connecticut, washington, laura, mr. kopel, wyatt, feinstein, wilcox, colorado,...
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a discussion with retired Lt. Gen. Thomas Spoehr on his plan for modernizing the Army. In addition, he discussed defense technology, Army personnel management, military funding and threats posed by Russia and China. Lt. Gen. Spoehr serves as the director of Heritage's Center for National Defense. Jen Judson, a reporter for Defense News, moderated the conversation. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: russia, china, pentagon, mcconville, mccarthy, north korea, iraq, afghanistan, bradley, jen, navy,...
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Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), a 2020 presidential candidate, spoke with voters at a house party hosted at the residence of a county Democratic party chair in Knoxville, Iowa. After being introduced by the homeowner, Senator Harris talked briefly about her campaign for president, and then answered questions from attendees on topics including immigration, border security and criminal justice reform. Afterward, she met with many of them, including a group of young voters who she spoke with about...
Topics: iowa, white house, donald trump, kamala harris, san francisco, kamala, california, florida, betsy...
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A panel of historians examined the morale of U.S. soldiers in the final two years of the Vietnam War. This discussion was part of an all-day conference titled "Manpower and Morale After Tet" hosted by the Center for Military, War, and Society Studies at the University of Kansas. Sponsor: University of Kansas | Center for Military, War, and Society Studies
Topics: vietnam, nco, germany, jim, europe, washington, nixon, chapman, korea, johnson, white house,...
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University of North Dakota history professor Cynthia Culver Prescott talked about her book, "Pioneer Mother Monuments: Constructing Cultural Memory." She highlighted some of the Kansas City area statues and monuments of pioneer mothers at this event at the Kansas City Public Library. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: kansas city, california, wichita, stagecoach, oregon, oklahoma, san francisco, prescott, cynthia,...
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University of Kentucky history professor Mark Summers talked about the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. This event was part of a symposium hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society commemorating the 150th anniversary of the 14th Amendment's ratification to the U.S. Constitution. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol Historical Society
Topics: johnson, andrew johnson, stanton, thaddeus stevens, kentucky, ben wade, house, sumner, texas,...
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Historian Edward Ayers analyzed the difference between history and memory and discussed the important role that scholarship plays in public history. He also examined how the American public remembers the Civil War. This talk was part of the American Civil War Museum's annual symposium at the Library of Virginia and co-hosted by the University of Virginia Center for Civil War History. Sponsor: American Civil War Museum,University of Virginia | Nau (John L.) Center for Civil War History
Topics: virginia, kathy, rome, richmond, confederacy, normandy, kristi, clark, cassandra, ayers, abraham...
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From the 2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland, Philip Padgett reported on Operation Overlord, the amphibious military operation that took place on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: europe, london, roosevelt, britain, washington, fdr, mediterranean, white house, atlantic, bush,...
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The House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The committee was considering whether to renew several FISA provisions, including roving wiretap authority, business records authority, and the "lone wolf" provision, which were set to expire at the end of the year. Representatives from the Justice Department, FBI and National Security Agency provided testimony on their agencies' use of the provisions and urged lawmakers to...
Topics: fbi, nsa, usa, doj, orlando, mr. wiegmann, ms. morgan, washington, morgan, horowitz, carter,...
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Author and historian Gary Gallagher analyzed the differences between the three major Civil War theaters. He argued that the battles held in the Eastern Theater had the greatest political and military impact on the outcome of the Civil War, making it the most important theater. This talk was part of a day-long conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Nau (John L.) Center for Civil War History
Topics: virginia, gettysburg, tennessee, gary, california, appomattox, north carolina, mexico, sherman,...
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Former White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and included Barack Obama's 2008 election. The University of Virginia's Miller Center hosted the event. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public Affairs
Topics: bush, george bush, obama, barack obama, clinton, cheney, washington, bill clinton, white house, pat...
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Photographer David Levinthal was joined by Joanna Marsh, curator of the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibit: "American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal Photographs" for a conversation about his career and unique approach to image making. Mr. Levinthal uses small toys to recreate photographs of iconic images and scenes from American history and popular culture. Sponsor: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topics: mr. levinthal, ms. marsh, levinthal, david, david leventhal, polaroid, smithsonian, new york,...
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[LIVE] The Urban Institute, in partnership with the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, holds a discussion on state budget priorities and the impact fiscal actions, such as taxes, have on revenue. Sponsor: Urban Institute, The
Topics: illinois, california, washington, new york, howard, oklahoma, nick, d.c., john, thad cochran,...
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Independent investigator and author Lisa Pease gave an illustrated talk about her book, "A Lie Too Big to Fail: The Real History of the Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy." For the past 25 years, Lisa Pease has been investigating and writing about the assassinations of the 1960s. This was part of a conference on political assassinations of the 1960s hosted by the JFK Historical Group. Sponsor: JFK Historical Group
Topics: sirhan, kennedy, cia, california, robert kennedy, bobby kennedy, pluto, los angeles, wolfer, rafer...
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