Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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.Chris DeRose talked about Star Spangled Scandal: Sex, Murder, and the Trial that Changed America. In his book he recounted the murder of Francis Scott Key's son, Philip Barton Key, by New York U.S. Representative Daniel Sickles in 1859. Sponsor: Gettysburg Heritage Center
Topics: washington, buchanan, sickles, d.c., new york, barton, sickles, daniel sickles, new york city,...
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.Chris DeRose talked about Star Spangled Scandal: Sex, Murder, and the Trial that Changed America. In his book he recounted the murder of Francis Scott Key's son, Philip Barton Key, by New York U.S. Representative Daniel Sickles in 1859. Sponsor: Gettysburg Heritage Center
Topics: sickles, buchanan, washington, new york, barton, daniel sickles, d.c., sickles, teresa, new york...
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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, johnson, ms. mclaughlin, ms. bakst, new york, scott, ms. durham, comparator,...
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[LIVE] A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee holds a hearing on mitigating the spread of infectious diseases, such as the coronavirus. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and Space
Topics: cdc, china, iran, washington, italy, korea, south korea, cbp, redd, osha, wuhan, texas, cantwell,...
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A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a virtual hearing on efforts to protect consumers from COVID-19 scams during the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included officials from the National Consumers League, the North Carolina Consumer Protection Division and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. They were asked about price gouging during the pandemic, scams targeting seniors, liability protections and fraud awareness. Throughout the hearing, lawmakers outlined various legislative proposals to...
Topics: ftc, mr. anderson, greenberg, north carolina, anderson, florida, california, mr. carter, google,...
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Kirstin Downey talked about her book The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR'S Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience (Nan A. Talese; March 3, 2009). She responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a 10:00 a.m. program in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 9th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. Sponsor: National Book Festival
Topics: frances perkins, washington, fdr, francis perkins, harvard, eleanor roosevelt, franklin roosevelt,...
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John Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction (SIGAR), testified before a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee to examine the Trump administration's strategy in Afghanistan. Members questioned Mr. Sopko on a range of issues, including how a possible peace agreement with the Taliban would impact U.S. interests in Afghanistan. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, mr. sopko, washington, trump, new york, lynch, sopko, usaid, miller, john...
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Johanna Neuman talks about her book, Gilded Suffragists, with Judy Woodruff of PBS Newshour. She discusses the women of New York's social elite who joined the suffrage movement in the early 20th century. C-SPAN recorded this event in October 2017. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: johanna, judy, mackie, alice paul, new york, washington, elizabeth cady stanton, harry hopkins,...
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Harriet Tubman is celebrated for her work as an abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor and Union Army scout during the Civil War. Karen Hill of the Harriet Tubman House talked about Tubman's lesser-known role as an activist in the women's suffrage movement. The President Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, D.C. hosted this conversation as part of a series commemorating the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) House
Topics: tubman, harriet tubman, harriet, auburn, woodrow wilson, maryland, wilson, auburn, frederick...
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[LIVE] Members of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee testify on their report findings, which focus on issues of sexual assault and violent crimes at Fort Hood. Sponsor: House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Topics: vanessa guillen, guillen, mr. swecker, ft. hood, jack white, fernandez, fbi, chris, garcia, kelly,...
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[LIVE] John Maher, the acting DHS under secretary for intelligence and analysis, testifies before the House Intelligence Committee on a recent whistleblower complaint within his agency. Sponsor: House Select Intelligence Committee
Topics: russia, mr. maher, ina, china, portland, trump, dhs, mr. murphy, maher, murphy, fbi, wray, joe...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow recalled the life of Ulysses S. Grant at the 18th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: National Book Festival
Topics: julia, vicksburg, washington, klan, reagan, robert e. lee, virginia, mississippi, new york city,...
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Yale University law professor Stephen Carter recalled the life of his grandmother, Eunice Hunton Carter, an attorney who was a member of legal teams in the 1930s and '40s responsible for the disruption of organized crime in New York City. The author noted that Ms. Carter, the granddaughter of slaves, gained great notoriety for her work, despite the prejudices she faced throughout her career. Sponsor: Harvard Book Store
Topics: new york, harlem, luciano, eunice, harvard, india, harvard, eleanor roosevelt, pakistan, europe,...
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[LIVE] A House Judiciary subcommittee holds a hearing on campaign finance and the tenth anniversary of the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
Topics: fec, smith, mr. weissman, deutsch, traub, buckley, florida, cohen, russia, uk, washington, johnson,...
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A.J. Baime talked about his book, "The Accidental President," in which he looks at the challenges that President Harry Truman faced during his first four months in office. Sponsor: Truman Presidential Museum and Library
Topics: truman, roosevelt, washington, white house, harry truman, eisenhower, missouri, japan, tokyo,...
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Richard Carwardine talked about his book "Lincoln's Sense of Humor," in which he examines Abraham Lincoln's sense of humor and his ability to invoke it throughout his life and presidential tenure. Sponsor: George Washington University | National Churchill Library and Center
Topics: lincoln, lincoln, lincoln, carwardine, washington, michael, illinois, springfield, mcclellan, white...
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Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A Brief History with Skills and Sources, for the AP Course," hosted a study session for the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. They explained how this year's exam is structured differently, provided strategies for the free response answers, and demonstrated how to analyze historical documents. They also took student questions. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal,C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: jason, matt, matthew, jesse, megan, julia, missouri, sydney, south carolina, kansas, north...
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Kasey Pipes, former adviser to President George W. Bush, recounted the post-White House years of President Richard Nixon. Sponsor: Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: nixon, reagan, nixon, china, richard nixon, eisenhower, gorbachev, bush, kasey, ronald reagan, bill...
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The House Science, Space and Technology Committee held a virtual hearing on the role of fire departments and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. Fire chiefs testified about how departments across the country were responding to the pandemic and what concerns they had regarding funding, staffing and access to adequate personal protective equipment. Sponsor: House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Topics: fema, ems, texas, ludwig, oklahoma, mr. mcgee, illinois, sandy, johnson, afg, tulsa, kansas,...
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The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets held a virtual hearing to examine corporate integrity and compensation during the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses specializing in business law and corporate ethics talked about compensation schemes that rely heavily on stock options and how they are regulated and disclosed. The primary focus of the hearing was on health care companies, particularly those involved in vaccine development, who...
Topics: sec, kodiak, fcc, scc, sherman, mr. martin, mr. meeks, mr. claypool, franco, clayton, porter, new...
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Robert Merry, former CEO of Congressional Quarterly, recalled the presidency of William McKinley. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: mckinley, spain, cuba, mckinley, william mckinley, ohio, philippines, caribbean, germany, hannah,...
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Ray Suarez talked about his book, Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped a Nation, in which he discusses the history of Latinos in America going back 500 years. The book is a companion volume to a PBS documentary series. Mr. Suarez spoke at an event hosted by the Council of the Americas. Sponsor: Council of the Americas
Topics: eric, mexico, washington, greg hernandez, ray suarez, florida, chicago, texas, ellis island, new...
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[LIVE] A House Homeland Security subcommittee holds a hearing on efforts to combat anti-Semitism and domestic terrorism. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism
Topics: china, israel, new york, new york city, trump, europe, thompson, fbi, allen, mr. greenblatt,...
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[LIVE] Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on the president's 2021 budget request for his department. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: wyden, azar, mexico, grassley, texas, cdc, montana, henry, ohio, alzheimer, cornyn, new hampshire,...
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Adam Winkler talked about his book "Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America." He was interviewed by Mr. Dunham and responded to questions from members of the audience. This presentation of the Texas Book Festival was held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent. The program concluded with festival information Sponsor: Texas Book Festival
Topics: nra, heller, texas, britain, washington d.c., chicago, washington, columbia, california, adam...
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Miriam Pawel talked about her book, The Crusades of Cesar Chavez: A Biography, in which she chronicles the life and activism of United Farm Workers co-founder and president Cesar Chavez. This event took place at the second annual San Antonio Book Festival, held on April 5, 2014, and was filmed in the auditorium of the San Antonio Central Library. Sponsor: San Antonio Book Festival,San Antonio Public Library Foundation
Topics: chavez, gregg, cesar chavez, miriam, texas, los angeles, california, cso, fred ross, brown,...
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Jared Cohen looked at the eight vice presidents who became president due to the deaths of their predecessors. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: andrew johnson, john tyler, jared, kennedy, truman, tyler, washington, johnson, fdr, abraham...
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Voting system vendors, local election officials and computer science professors testified on 2020 election security before the House Administration Committee. Among the witnesses were Election Systems and Software CEO Tom Burt and U.S. Election Assistance Commissioner Donald Palmer. Election vendor CEOs told lawmakers they had not seen any evidence of election system tampering. Other topics discussed included election infrastructure and supply chain security, voting equipment testing and...
Topics: eac, mathis, illinois, north carolina, davis, lofgren, china, ess, mr. burt, polis, washington,...
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[LIVE] A House Agriculture subcommittee holds a hearing on wildfire response and recovery efforts. Sponsor: House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit and Rural Development
Topics: california, washington, oregon, mr. phipps, usda, pingree, south dakota, arizona, burns, panetta,...
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Jared Cohen looked at the eight vice presidents who became president due to the deaths of their predecessors. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: andrew johnson, john tyler, kennedy, lbj, tyler, truman, harry truman, johnson, mckinley, cheney,...
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[LIVE] Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A Brief History with Skills and Sources, for the AP Course," host a live study session for the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: jason, julia, matthew, matt, jesse, vietnam, thelma, south carolina, kansas, adrian, florida, new...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing to examine actions taken by U.S. Postmaster General Lewis DeJoy since taking office in July 2020. Experts on the operations of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) discussed the need for improvements. They also expressed concern about changes Mr. DeJoy instituted and said he's politicized the post office. Former Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioner Ann Ravel (D), who served during the Obama Administration,...
Topics: washington, usps, bush, mr. dejoy, mr. fineman, united states postal, fineman, mr. keller, white...
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Adrian Miller talked about his book "The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas," in which he recalls the many African-Americans who worked in food service at the White House. He spoke at the Roosevelt Reading Festival. Sponsor: Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: white house, bonner, roosevelt, lizzie mcduffie, navy, georgia, henrietta nesbitt, eleanor...
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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on states' efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Public health officials from Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia testified on how their states have taken strides in the battle against opioid abuse and what further assistance the federal government can provide. Witnesses talked about treatment, prevention and recovery efforts, touching upon federal grants, health...
Topics: virginia, rhode island, pennsylvania, north carolina, massachusetts, cdc, guthrie, jonathan,...
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Robert Merry, former CEO of Congressional Quarterly, recalled the presidency of William McKinley. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: spain, cuba, william mckinley, caribbean, canton, ohio, washington, philippines, butterworth,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing remembering the Holocaust, 75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, and to discuss how to combat bigotry, discrimination and violence. The hearing focused on preventing hate crimes by teaching the history of the Holocaust, regulating hate speech on social media, acknowledging and combating antisemitic rhetoric in society. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Topics: israel, germany, pittsburgh, new york, michigan, al sharpton, sharpton, california, nazis, europe,...
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Richard Rothstein talked about his book "The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America," in which he argues that local, state, and federal legislation has been responsible for America's segregated cities. He spoke with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. Sponsor: Sidwell Friends School
Topics: michigan, levitt, facto segregation, baltimore, seattle, george romney, north carolina, richard,...
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Robert Merry, former CEO of Congressional Quarterly, recalled the presidency of William McKinley. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: mark hannah, eisenhower, washington, wheeler, white house
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[LIVE] House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) holds a news conference to discuss policy agenda & current events including police reform and the coronavirus pandemic. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: washington, pelosi, california, new york, karen, germany, delaware, minneapolis, tim scott, ndaa
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The former senator was founder of the first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970. He is chairman of a similar rally being held today. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: nelson, washington, wisconsin, vietnam, greer, bush, cambodia, bobby kennedy, berkeley, martin...
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[LIVE] The House Veterans' Affairs Committee holds a hearing to examine the Veterans Affairs Department's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Sponsor: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Topics: vha, va, lawrence, va, va 's, mr. meuser, mr. levin, new york, florida, ms. brownlee, ms. rice,...
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House Republican leaders held a news conference to discuss their legislative agenda. Members spoke about opening schools for the Fall, funding for additional coronavirus aid and the importance of reelecting President Trump. Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) expressed her support for President Trump, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and for unity within the Republican caucus. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-CA) said he believes more money for COVID-19 testing is necessary, something the White...
Topics: china, pelosi, biden, white house, fauci, schumer, massie, steve, nancy pelosi, bernie sanders,...
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Jared Cohen looked at the eight vice presidents who became president due to the deaths of their predecessors. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: lbj, andrew johnson, tyler, mckinley, kennedy, navy, cheney, john tyler, vietnam, coolidge, texas,...
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August 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, with the U.S. dropping a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki three days later. Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's unconditional surrender on August 15, 1945, with the formal surrender ceremony taking place on September 2 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II. American History TV and C-SPAN's Washington Journal were LIVE on this morning of the Hiroshima anniversary to look at the strategic...
Topics: hiroshima, nagasaki, japan, truman, pacific, navy, harry truman, tokyo, pearl harbor, okinawa,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on information technology (IT) modernization across government agencies. The chief information officers from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Education Department provided updates on the implementation of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), which Congress enacted in 2014. Since...
Topics: gao, omb, harris, china, connolly, mr. palmer, palmer, martorana, irs, mr. lynch, speier, lynch,...
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Sheila Tate, former press secretary for first lady Nancy Reagan, recalled the personal and public life of Mrs. Reagan. Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: ms. drake, nancy, white house, nancy reagan, reagan, washington, sheila, china, mike wallace,...
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Jim Newton talked about his biography, Justice for All: Earl Warren and the Nation He Made, published by Riverhead. He recounted the life of Earl Warren, the chief justice of the United States from 1953 to 1969. He examined Chief Justice Warren's tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court where he presided over such historic cases as Brown v. Board of Education, which desegregated schools; Griswold v. Connecticut, which established a constitutional right of privacy; and Engel v. Vitale, which outlawed...
Topics: warren, california, brown, earl warren, los angeles, eisenhower, brennan, johnson, pacific, jim...
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Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn talked about their book 102 Minutes: The Untold Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers, published by Times Books. It drew on interviews the two authors conducted with survivors, rescuers, and family members of victims who made last-minute contact with their friends and relatives. The authors detailed the events and obstacles faced by those in the towers that morning, such as assisting a wheelchair-bound colleague down more than fifty flights of stairs or...
Topics: new york, pablo ortiz, metlife, kevin flynn, smith, frank demartini, reagan, ortiz, james dwyer,...
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Professor Erica Armstrong Dunbar talked about her book "Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge," in which she recounts the life of Ona Judge, a slave owned by George and Martha Washington, whose escape initiated a manhunt ordered by the first president. In her book, the author reports that Washington was adverse to free his slaves, which, according to Pennsylvania law, was required after six months of residency in the state. Instead,...
Topics: ona, washington, philadelphia, new york, new hampshire, portsmouth, virginia, eliza, vernon,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hosted a remote hearing on white supremacists infiltrating police departments. Witnesses included law enforcement officers, legal experts, and a former Neo-Nazi. They discussed their experiences with racist police officers and expressed the dangers of white supremacy in law enforcement. Frank Meeink, a former Neo-Nazi, discussed how he and others were encouraged to join the police force "as a means to cause...
Topics: fbi, taylor, johnson, forsman, george floyd, texas, raskin, california, detroit, maloney, kkk,...
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Susan Cheever talked about her book, "Drinking in America: Our Secret History," in which she provides a history of alcohol consumption in America. In her book, she describes the Pilgrims who imbibed on the Mayflower and Paul Revere's decision to stop for a drink during his famed ride, as well as the temperance movement and the Prohibition era. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: tennessee, pittsburgh, wright, bradford, sherman, illinois, julia, ohio, emerson, rhonda, white...
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Historian Garrett Peck talked about his book, "The Great War in America: World War I and Its Aftermath." He chronicled how the war impacted Americans as well as societal issues such as Prohibition, women's suffrage and race riots. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: wilson, garrett, france, germany, d.c., europe, woodrow wilson, washington, versailles, harry...
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Vanderbilt University history professor Thomas Schwartz talked about his book, "Henry Kissinger and American Power: A Political Biography." After his talk, Professor Schwartz took questions from a panel of three foreign policy scholars. The Wilson Center and National History Center hosted this online event and provided the video. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,National History Center
Topics: kissinger, nixon, henry kissinger, jeremy, chile, argentina, nixon, schwartz, henry, richard nixon,...
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The House Rules Committee held a hearing on the constitutional authorities and responsibilities of the legislative branch of government. Government, history, and legal experts testified to the diminished constitutional role of congress and how that has impacted the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches, especially in regards to funding the government and military decisions abroad. Sponsor: House Rules Committee
Topics: spalding, pearlstein, obama, washington, mcgovern, mr. cole, white house, cdc, vietnam, prakash,...
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The Readiness Subcommittee of the House Armed Services committee held a hearing to get an update on cleanup efforts related to water contamination at U.S. military bases linked to a chemical the Department of Defense (DOD) used to fight fires. The DOD created a task force in July 2019 to address the use of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances, which are found in Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) used to quickly put out equipment and military vehicle fires. Military representatives, who are...
Topics: epa, faa, nelson, ms. sullivan, sullivan, roush, dod, white house, michigan, roche, mr. brooks,...
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Author H.W. Brands discussed 19th century political figures Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster. He explained why the three statesmen were critical to American politics between the War of 1812 and the Compromise of 1850. Mr. Brands is a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University co-hosted this...
Topics: henry, jackson, john calhoun, daniel webster, webster, andrew jackson, kentucky, south carolina,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hosted a remote hearing on white supremacists infiltrating police departments. Witnesses included law enforcement officers, legal experts, and a former Neo-Nazi. They discussed their experiences with racist police officers and expressed the dangers of white supremacy in law enforcement. Frank Meeink, a former Neo-Nazi, discussed how he and others were encouraged to join the police force "as a means to cause...
Topics: fbi, taylor, johnson, texas, george floyd, raskin, california, neo nazis, st. louis, pennsylvania,...
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Jan Van Meter talked about the historical context of several catchphrases and slogans that have been used throughout American history. From the 1775 proclamation during the American Revolution to "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" to Union Admiral David Farragut's 1864 direction at the Battle of Mobile Bay to "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" and the plea from a young boy to baseball player Joe Jackson following his testimony for fixing the 1919 World...
Topics: tyler, washington, ronald reagan, barack obama, webster, new york, nixon, harrison, england,...
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Craig Shirley talked about his book, "Reagan Rising: The Decisive Years, 1976-1980." He spoke from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: reagan, washington, ronald reagan, goldwater, carter, maryland, california, panama, donald trump,...
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The House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development held a hearing to examine the impact of agriculture technology on farming. Witnesses included technologists, a farmer, and a university professor, who talked about the various innovations in farming technology and how federal policy, including rural access to broadband internet, can help foster the development, adoption and efficacy of agriculture technology. Sponsor: House Small Business Committee
Topics: colorado, france, california, ag, jackson smith, crowe, mr. balderson, usda, mr. chair, washington,...
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House historian Matthew Wasniewski disussed Hispanic Americans who have served in Congress. He explains that prior to the mid-twentieth century, many served as territorial delegates and comissioners as opposed to voting representatives Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration | Center for Legislative Archives
Topics: mexico, gallegos, matthew, otero, new mexico, colorado, california, texas, matt, henry gonzalez,...
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John Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction (SIGAR), testified before a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee to examine the Trump administration's strategy in Afghanistan. Members questioned Mr. Sopko on a range of issues, including how a possible peace agreement with the Taliban would impact U.S. interests in Afghanistan. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, mr. sopko, washington, trump, sopko, new york, lynch, usaid, miller, isis,...
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August 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, with the U.S. dropping a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki three days later. Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's unconditional surrender on August 15, 1945, with the formal surrender ceremony taking place on September 2 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II. American History TV and C-SPAN's Washington Journal were LIVE on this morning of the Hiroshima anniversary to look at the strategic...
Topics: hiroshima, nagasaki, japan, truman, pacific, clifton truman daniel, navy, tokyo, harry truman,...
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Tour the historic Santa Fe Railroad Depot in Amarillo. Jerry Danforth, Director of Facilities with the City of Amarillo, talked about the impact the railroad had on the city and the plans to restore the structure. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: amarillo, chicago, new mexico, amarillo, texas
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Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation and former U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad testified before the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security about the Trump administration's Afghanistan policy. Members voiced concern over the lack of protections for Afghan women and girls in the U.S.-Taliban agreement and questioned Special Representative Khalilzad on whether ongoing negotiations were addressing the topic. Representatives also discussed the rate of troop...
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, khalilzad, amb, al qaeda, russia, pakistan, pompeo, trump, isis, obama,...
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A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee held a hearing on the future of the NASA workforce. Witnesses included space industry leaders, higher education officials, STEM education teachers and NASA scientists. They discussed partnerships between universities and NASA and efforts to build the STEM workforce. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and Space
Topics: nasa, arizona, texas, presidio, virginia, mississippi, south dakota, cruz, mr. manber, gladden,...
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[LIVE] A House subcommittee convenes an oversight hearing for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship
Topics: uscis, uscis, mr. edlow, white house, mr. knowles, florida, california, ms. vaughn, cis, edlow,...
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John Wagner, the Customs & Border Protection's (CBP) deputy executive assistant commissioner of field operations, testified on how the agency uses facial recognition and biometrics technologies to identify people coming into the U.S. This was the House Homeland Security's second hearing focusing on federal government use of these technologies and the potential privacy and discrimination concerns that could arise. The hearing came after a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)...
Topics: new york, nist, mr. wagner, romine, cbp, mr. mina, tsa, texas, mr. romine, nec, dhs, wagner,...
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Investigative journalist Andrew Gumbel reports on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. The attack, executed by Timothy McVeigh with bomb making help from Terry Nichols, killed 168 people. The author contends that the bombing was preventable and that the FBI mishandled the case, deaf to the radical right's dialog in the lead-up to the act. Mr. Gumbel's research, with the assistance of his co-author, Roger Charles, includes the use of government...
Topics: fbi, oklahoma city, mcveigh, terry nichols, atf, nichols, arizona, elohim city, california, fema,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing on the 2020 census. Representatives from minority and rural community organizations testified on concerns their constituencies had around the citizenship question, accessibility to the internet, language and cultural barriers, as well as counting the homeless, the ex-offender, and tribal communities. The hearing also addressed how census numbers impact education, health care and infrastructure programs in communities. Witnesses provided...
Topics: georgia, mr. vargas, mr. moore, california, gupta, mr. morial, ms. gupta, maloney, mr. yang, trump,...
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Miriam Pawel talked about her book, The Crusades of Cesar Chavez: A Biography, in which she chronicles the life and activism of United Farm Workers co-founder and president Cesar Chavez. This event took place at the second annual San Antonio Book Festival, held on April 5, 2014, and was filmed in the auditorium of the San Antonio Central Library. Sponsor: San Antonio Book Festival,San Antonio Public Library Foundation
Topics: chavez, texas, san francisco, kennedy, arizona, los angeles, cesar chavez
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Social Security Administration officials testified before the Senate Aging Committee on efforts to protect seniors from social security impersonation scams. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), who chaired the two hour-hearing, said these types of scams were the number one report scam to the committee's fraud lines. Ranking member Bob Casey (D-PA) played a recording of a impersonation scam that one of his staffers received in the previous week. Later, a second panel of witnesses discussed what...
Topics: collins, casey, philadelphia, maine, pennsylvania, mrs. anderson, new york, arizona, saul, ennis,...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed presents a biography of the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson (1865-1869). A Southern Democrat who remained aligned with the Union, Johnson was Abraham Lincoln's vice president at the start of his second term, and succeeded Lincoln following the assassination of the president. Ms. Gordon-Reed recounts President Johnson's reticence to provide civil rights to recently freed slaves and his inability to provide leadership to a...
Topics: andrew johnson, johnson, tennessee, jefferson, lincoln, jefferson davis, white house, lincoln,...
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At his weekly news conference, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to earlier comments by Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) that she would not send over articles of impeachment against President Trump until the Senate decides on the Senate trial rules. He argued, and quoted Democratic lawmakers, saying if it's an urgent matter, she should not wait to send the articles to the Senate. The minority leader also took questions on tensions between the U.S. and Iran as well as a House resolution...
Topics: pelosi, iran, soleimani, trump, mitch mcconnell, feinstein, adam smith, house, mcconnell, clinton
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James Haley, author of "Captive Paradise: A History of Hawaii," discusses the life of musician, composer, and author Liliuokalani, the last Queen of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Mr. Haley also tells the story of modern Hawaii from the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778 through a U.S. Marine backed overthrow and removal of the queen in 1893 and annexation of the islands in 1898. The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia hosted this seventy-five minute illustrated talk...
Topics: hawaii, lydia, victoria, washington, honolulu, mckinley, cleveland, china, abigail, alexander,...
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