Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Released in 1969, "A Chronology of Hope" is a U.S. Information Agency film promoting America's diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the Vietnam War from 1964 to the beginning of the Richard Nixon administration. Like all other USIA productions, the film was intended only for foreign audiences. Although the film is optimistic about peace, U.S. participation in the war would continue for four more years. Sponsor: U.S. Information Agency
Topics: vietnam, johnson, united nations, hanoi, virginia, geneva, paris, john lewis, washington, bangkok,...
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This film documents the "Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom," a civil rights demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial on May 17, 1957. Approximately 25,000 people gathered to mark the third anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision, and to call for civil rights legislation to address the problems of segregation and racial violence. Speakers include A. Philip Randolph, Roy Wilkins, Bayard Rustin, Martin Luther King Jr., Harry Belafonte, Rosa Parks, and Mahalia...
Topics: washington, montgomery, alabama, a. philip randolph, naacp, new york, roy wilkins, adam clayton...
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Historian David Blight spoke at the annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium about the relationship between Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society hosted the symposium at historic Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. to highlight the 16th president's life, career and legacy. Sponsor: Lincoln (Abraham) Institute of the Mid-Atlantic,Ford's Theatre Society
Topics: douglass, frederick douglass, john brown, lincoln, lincoln, abraham, abraham lincoln, maryland,...
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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, sutherland springs, washington, connecticut, ms. wyatt, hawley, graham, colorado,...
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Texas Christian University professor Gene Allen Smith taught a class about George Washington's character. He examined how Washington interacted with his contemporaries, how he viewed himself, and how we remember him today. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
Topics: washington, george, morris, continental, lawrence, new york, virginia, mason weems, stuart, martha,...
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On September 21, 1976, a car bomb exploded at Sheridan Circle on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C., just over a mile from the White House. Historian Alan McPherson discussed his book, "Ghosts of Sheridan Circle: How a Washington Assassination Brought Pinochet's Terror State to Justice." His illustrated talk at Busboys and Poets Books detailed the politics in Chile at the time, and the consequences for the Chilean government following the assassination. Sponsor: Busboys and Poets
Topics: chile, cia, townley, washington, pinochet, contreras, williamsburg, fbi, reagan, mcpherson,...
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The Heritage Foundation held a discussion on whether libel laws should be examined to restrain the media. Panelists debated the pros and cons of existing laws. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: sullivan, new york, franklin, libby, v. sullivan, france, arthur, trump, navy, washington,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on the Trump administration's Syria policy. Experts testified that President Trump's decision to pull out troops from Syria is "a foreign policy disaster that has plunged Syria further into chaos." They also testified to the Kurds partnership with U.S. military forces and how U.S. credibility is currently perceived in the region. Among those testifying were Ilhan Ahmed, the co-president of the Syrian...
Topics: syria, isis, turkey, iraq, sdf, trump, nato, russia, mr. palmer, ms. torres, assad, white house,...
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The Alliance for Health Policy hosted a panel discussion in Washington, DC on state Medicaid programs and health care innovation. Speakers included West Virginia Medical Services Commissioner Cindy Beane, Arkansas Human Services Director Cindy Gillespie, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Senior Counselor Calder Lynch and several health law attorneys. Sponsor: Alliance for Health Policy
Topics: arkansas, virginia, west virginia, kentucky, rachel, cindy, in west virginia, cms, sud, washington,...
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Politico hosted a series of policy conversations with governors from around the country who were in Washington, DC, for the annual National Governors Association winter meeting. This portion featured discussions with Governors Asa Hutchinson (R-AR), Kate Brown (D-OR), Chris Sununu (R-NH), Ricardo Rossello (New Progressive Party-PR) and Ned Lamont (D-CT). Topics included the opioid epidemic, infrastructure, the president's emergency declaration for southern border security, and the upcoming 2020...
Topics: oregon, new hampshire, connecticut, arkansas, washington, trump, new york, amazon, massachusetts,...
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The George Washington Law Review and the National Constitution Center co-hosted a symposium on 100 years of Supreme Court clerkships. This portion of the event featured two U.S. Court of Appeals judges who recounted their time working as law clerks. They also analyzed recent Supreme Court decisions. The symposium took place at the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Constitution Center,[George Washington University Law Review]
Topics: scalia, blackmun, powell, heller, sutton, blackman, jeff, roberts, harry blackman, trump, diane,...
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Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and European Union Ambassador to the U.S. Stavros Lambrinidis joined Axios for a series of one-on-one interviews with Axios' Margaret Talev on foreign policy. The guests discussed a wide range of topics, including Turkey, Syria, Ukraine, and China as well as the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Sponsor: Axios
Topics: syria, ukraine, europe, eu, turkey, kentucky, texas, obama, greece, washington, ethiopia, china,...
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A House Homeland Security subcommittee held a hearing on school safety and gun violence. Witnesses included security officials and the parent of a student killed in the Parkland, Florida high school shooting. Lauren Hogg, Parkland shooting survivor and co-founder of March for Our Lives, also testified and told members she opposed the idea of arming teachers and stressed more needed to be done by lawmakers to prevent gun violence in schools. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Subcommittee on...
Topics: texas, florida, new jersey, columbine, mr. schachter, new york, ms. hogg, payne, fbi, elena, hogg,...
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie testified before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee regarding President Trump's 2020 budget request for the agency. Secretary Wilkie also touched on various other topics including how the VA is working to improve health care access and care for veterans across the nation. Additional witnesses included the under secretary for benefits, the assistant secretary for management and chief financial officer, and the executive in charge at the Veterans...
Topics: alaska, wilkie, va, montana, sullivan, robert wilkie, dso, georgia, brown, murray, hawaii, ohio,...
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Pace University professor Durahn Taylor taught a class on American cartoons in World War II and the ways they supported - and even influenced - the war effort. He shows superhero comics that urged kids to do their part by recycling paper and buying savings bonds and stamps. Sponsor: Pace University
Topics: robin, alfred, hitler, taylor, stan lee, pearl harbor, roosevelt, bucky, walt disney, washington,...
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This November is the 275th anniversary of Abigail Adams' birth. Her biographer Edith Gelles talked about the social and political relationship between Adams and her friend, the poet and historian Mercy Otis Warren. They were two of the most significant women in Revolutionary War America. When they met, Warren was a mentor to the younger Adams. But it was Abigail who ended up in the White House with her husband John. The Abigail Adams Historical Society and the Hingham Historical Society...
Topics: abigail, edith, john adams, murphy, john, abigail adams, england, warren, europe, washington,...
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In November 1979, Iranian students seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took sixty-six Americans hostage. Kathryn Koob, one of two females held captive for the full 444 days and Kathleen Stafford, one of the hostages able to escape in the CIA Argo mission, talked about their experiences during the Iran Hostage crisis 40 years later. The Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosted this event. Sponsor: Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Topics: iran, washington, carter, missouri, kathy, ms. stafford, richard nixon, cia
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Historians discussed the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of April 16, 1862. The act freed about 3100 slaves in the Nation's Capital and compensated owners up to $300 for each former slave. The panel also talked about the influence the Act had on the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued eight months later on January 1st, 1863. The National Archives hosted this ninety-minute event on April 16th, which marks the annual Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia....
Topics: d.c., maryland, washington, columbia, ms. medford, mr. gibbs, virginia, medford, georgetown, mr....
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White House Historical Association historians Matthew Costello and Lindsay Chervinsky talked about their jobs, and the history and preservation of the executive mansion. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: white house, lindsay, matthew, washington, d.c., jefferson, jacqueline kennedy, lafayette square,...
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Stevenson University professor Jamie Goodall taught a class about female activists and the 1960s civil rights movement. She focused on several women in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee who held leadership roles and the challenges they faced. Sponsor: Stevenson University
Topics: sncc, goodall, jfk, naacp, washington, vietnam, lbj, north carolina, raleigh, mississippi, jamie...
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The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosted a discussion on the impact of the European parliament election on issues like migration, trade, and transatlantic relations. Sponsor: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Topics: europe, germany, france, carnegie, washington, catherine
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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a field hearing to learn more about gun violence and its impact on public health. Lawmakers heard from doctors, a funeral home owner and a woman who lost both her son and brother to gun violence. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Topics: chicago, illinois, eshoo, mitchell, rogers, kenneth, bobby, stewart, brenda mitchell, washington,...
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The National Judicial College held a day-long conversation featuring a series of panels on the impact of verbal attacks on the judiciary branch and the press on democracy. In this session, NPR's Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg talked about covering the Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts' statement regarding President Trump's criticism of a federal district court judge for his ruling against the administration's asylum ban. Sponsor: National Judicial College
Topics: washington, donald trump, elena kagan, ruth bader ginsburg, c-span, stevens, obama
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In the second of a two-part program, curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit which uses films, artifacts, and documents to explore how the U.S. public and government officials reacted to Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews during World War II. The exhibit looks at the "America First" movement to stay out of the war, and sets out to examine two questions: what did Americans know about the Holocaust as it was happening, and what could have...
Topics: europe, nazis, germany, hollywood, new york, auschwitz, nazism, ontario, chaplin, washington,...
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California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) delivered his 2019 State of the State address from the state capital of Sacramento. In his speech, Governor Newsom criticized President Trump's rhetoric on the U.S.-Mexico border and said he'd direct the state's National Guard units to focus on fire suppression and anti-gun trafficking efforts. Governor Newsom also said he was replacing the head of the state's high-speed rail board and asked the legislature to do more to encourage new housing construction...
Topics: california, sacramento, san diego, fresno, alzheimer, washington, trump, bakersfield, la, white...
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The Cato Institute held their 2018 Surveillance Conference in Washington, DC. This portion featured a panel discussion about how journalists address concerns for their personal physical safety, as well as how they secure and verify the information they gather through sources and research in the process of doing their jobs. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: snowden, washington
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House Homeland Security Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-MS) held a field hearing in his home state of Mississippi to examine the August 7, 2019 immigration raids across the state. In this portion of the hearing, local officials and law enforcement testified to the impact the raids had on their communities. Also appearing at the hearing was Special Agent Jere Mills, from Immigration & Customs Enforcement, who was involved in the planning of the raids and testified that their planning...
Topics: mississippi, thompson, texas, washington, houston, jackson, canton, mexico, tennessee, ammon, russia
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell offered support for fired National Security Adviser John Bolton, but said President Trump should have the person he wants in the position. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: washington, tullahoma, c-span, john bolton
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[LIVE] House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is the keynote speaker at the opening plenary luncheon for the 87th annual winter meeting held by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC. Sponsor: U.S. Conference of Mayors
Topics: washington, pelosi, benjamin, d.c., tom cochran, nancy pelosi, florida, bowser, c-span, steve...
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Rebecca Vaughn talked about her father Rufus Youngblood and the 20 years he served as a Secret Service agent during the administration's of Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon. Among the stories she told was her father's actions on November 22, 1963, when he was protecting Vice President Johnson in JFK's Dallas motorcade. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum hosted this event. Sponsor: Carter (Jimmy) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: rebecca, johnson, lbj, georgia, rufus, atlanta, eisenhower, kennedy, truman, rufus youngblood,...
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[LIVE] Eugene Scalia, the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on his nomination to serve as Labor secretary. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
Topics: mr. scalia, murray, trump, obama, scalia, murphy, nevada, osha, john adams, collins, casey, eeoc,...
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Narrated by actor William Shatner, this documentary chronicles the Iran Hostage Crisis from the hostage's point of view, using interviews with former hostages and footage shot by Iranian students and the Iran government. Released on the 10th anniversary of the ordeal that began on November 4, 1979, the documentary traces significant events throughout the 444 days of captivity and includes scenes in Washington, D.C. and inside the buildings where 52 hostages were held in Tehran. Sponsor:...
Topics: iran, tehran, cia, washington, canada, captivity, taylor, carter, ken taylor, jimmy carter, kate,...
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Fordham University history professor Kirsten Swinth talked about her book "Feminism's Forgotten Fight: The Unfinished Struggle for Work and Family." She was joined by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Feminist Majority Foundation president Eleanor Smeal to discuss their involvement in the women's rights movement. The Feminist Majority Foundation, National Woman's Party and East City Bookshop co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Feminist Majority Foundation,National Woman's Party,East...
Topics: national women 's, europe, carter, virginia, norton, eleanor, national organization, eleanor smeal,...
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University of California, Irvine English professor Brook Thomas delivered a talk titled "The Politics of Popular Portrayals of Andrew Johnson's Impeachment." Professor Thomas discussed three examples: Thomas Dixon, Jr.'s 1905 novel "The Clansman," the 1942 Hollywood film "Tennessee Johnson" and the impeachment story as told by Senator John F. Kennedy in his 1957 Pulitzer Prize winning book "Profiles in Courage." This was part of two-day symposium on...
Topics: johnson, kennedy, kennedy, naacp, andrew johnson, washington, dixon, tennessee, sumner, stanton,...
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West Health, comprised of the Gary and Mary West Health Institute, the foundation and the policy center, held a day-long summit on health care costs and innovation. During the morning portion, former governors of Kentucky and Ohio, Steve Beshear (D) and John Kasich (R), spoke about how they took drastic measures, against the advice of advisers, to take on health care. Others who delivered remarks included two former officials with the Health and Human Services Department and the Centers for...
Topics: washington, kentucky, gary, steve, maine, cms, kasich, beshear, peter, pacific, ohio, john kasich,...
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Louisiana State University professor Aaron Sheehan-Dean discussed violence in the Civil War. Mr. Sheehan-Dean is the author of "The Calculus of Violence: How Americans Fought the Civil War." This talk was part of the annual summer conference hosted by the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute. Sponsor: Gettysburg College | Civil War Institute
Topics: missouri, lieber, virginia, kansas, south carolina, gettysburg, lsu, arkansas, shenandoah valley,...
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The Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum in Yorba Linda, California hosted their annual Patriot Day Commemoration. Keynote speaker Norman Mineta, former Transportation Secretary during the George W. Bush administration, talked about his role in grounding all planes immediately following the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, DC. Sponsor: Nixon (Richard) Foundation
Topics: california, white house, mineta, phil, george w. bush, new york, richard nixon, pentagon, nixon,...
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American Enterprise Institute Resident Fellow Jason Delisle and Demos Associate Director Mark Huelsman discussed free college proposals and other plans to make higher education more affordable. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: jason delisle, new york, jason, rhode island, tennessee, kalamazoo, washington, michigan, chicago,...
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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on digital platforms' efforts to identify and remove violent and extremist content. Representatives from Google, Facebook, Twitter and the Anti-Defamation League provided testimony on extremist behavior and how the major technology companies are trying to combat this content through user reporting, corporate monitoring, artificial intelligence, machine learning, law enforcement tools and information sharing between...
Topics: google, fbi, china, adl, george selim, mr. slater, washington, cantwell, el paso, ms. bickert, new...
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Bill Yenne talked about his book, "Operation Long Jump: Stalin, Roosevelt, Churchill, and the Greatest Assassination Plot in History," about the Nazi plot to assassinate Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill at the Eureka Conference in Tehran in 1943. Sponsor: Folio Books
Topics: tehran, iran, schellenberg, stalingrad, stalin, washington, soviet union, germany, joe, mercer,...
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William Seale talked about his book The President's House: A History (The Johns Hopkins University Press; 2nd edition, April 23, 2008/ White House Historical Association; Deluxe Edition, September 2008). This is a two volume set on the history of the White House and the people who lived there. Mr. Seale also talked about his career. Mr. Seale is the author of many other books including The White House: History of an American Idea. He has been involved in restoration projects of many state...
Topics: white house, washington, cleveland, jackson, harding, texas, truman, monroe, tyler, wilson,...
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Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) held a town hall meeting with constituents in Darien, Connecticut. Topics discussed included the impeachment inquiry, health care access and affordability and climate change. This town hall meeting took place prior to the start of the public impeachment hearings. Sponsor: U.S. House of Representatives | Himes, J. (D-CT)
Topics: donald trump, nra, connecticut, virginia, ohio, youngstown, darien, jim jordan, mick mulvaney,...
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Chris Mackowski discussed the Battle of Mine Run, a small engagement in December 1863 between Union forces against better positioned Confederates near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mr. Mackowski is a co-founder of the Emerging Civil War Blog, which hosted this symposium on forgotten battles. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War
Topics: meade, fredericksburg, warren, chris, johnson, gettysburg, sykes, federals, locust grove, edward,...
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The co-authors of "Impeachment: An American History" discussed the only three presidential impeachment proceedings ever conducted: Those involving Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton. Participants were historians Jon Meacham and Timothy Naftali, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, and Jeffrey Engel, director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Sponsor: Southern Methodist University | Center for...
Topics: johnson, nixon, richard nixon, peter, nixon, fbi, andrew johnson, bill clinton, nixon, jeff,...
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Outgoing Economic History Association president Price Fishback presented an illustrated talk titled "Social Insurance and Public Assistance in the 20th Century." Professor Fishback traced the history of spending on social insurance programs from their early 20th century beginnings at the local and state level, to 1930s New Deal federal programs, to more recent trends in policy, spending, and outcomes. This event was the presidential address for the Economic History Association's...
Topics: wallis, fishback, arizona, sean, melissa, sweden, georgia, washington, finland, massachusetts,...
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Senior archivist Randy Thompson delivered an illustrated talk showcasing resources available to the public at the National Archives branch in Riverside, California. Items included records and artifacts dating back to 1775. The Friends of the North Hollywood Library hosted this event. Sponsor: Friends of the North Hollywood Library
Topics: california, james, los angeles, arizona, national archives, riverside, washington, lloyd secrest,...
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BackStory hosts Brian Balogh and Nathan Connolly gave a behind-the-scenes look at their weekly podcast. They were joined by a former staff member and a regular guest. This was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called Remaking American Political History. Sponsor: Purdue University
Topics: brian, peter, nathan, joyce, virginia, washington, joey, nathan, chicago, d.c., joey chaplin, diana...
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Following an hour-long break for votes, members of the House Natural Resources Committee resumed a hearing on legislation aimed at stabilizing Puerto Rico's economy and boosting its efforts to recover from 2017's Hurricane Maria. Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello continued his testimony, focusing on his government's frustrations over the lack of accountability with the oversight board handling the island's finances. Later, representatives from the board and other non-profit groups answered...
Topics: washington, ms. jaresko, prepa, mr. guzman, promesa, oversight board, new york, mr. pollock,...
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The House Oversight & Reform Committee held a hearing on prescription drug prices and the impact on patients. Four patients and one advocate for driving down drug prices told the committee about their experiences with high and rising prescription drug prices, including one diabetic who was forced to split her expensive insulin with an uninsured sister at one point, and to eat less at another. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Topics: jordan, mr. mitchell, ms. mclinn, nih, humira, pbm, washington, academia, fda, humera, maryland,...
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Camp David insiders offered their recollections of the presidential retreat in the Maryland mountains. It was President Franklin D. Roosevelt who first used the hideaway, and who set the precedent for hosting dignitaries there when he invited British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to be his guest. The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas hosted this hour-long event. Former President Bush opened the program with his own Camp David memories. Sponsor: Bush (George W.) Presidential Center
Topics: bush, david, holly, white house, laura, joshua, michael, eisenhower, stewart, washington, navy,...
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Pace University professor Durahn Taylor taught a class on American cartoons in World War II and the ways they supported - and even influenced - the war effort. He shows superhero comics that urged kids to do their part by recycling paper and buying savings bonds and stamps. Sponsor: Pace University
Topics: robin, alfred, hitler, stan lee, pearl harbor, bucky, walt disney, queens, hirohito, elisha, gotham...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch (R) discussed the state's history, economy, and what Indiana voters want to hear from candidates in Campaign 2020. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: indiana, crouch, indianapolis, washington, fbi
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[LIVE] The Wilson Center in Washington, DC, holds a day-long conference on improving border management between the U.S. and Mexico, and how that could strengthen economic competitiveness for both countries. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars | Mexico Institute,Border Trade Alliance
Topics: mexico, laredo, texas, nafta, brownsville, washington, usmca, canada, chris, north america, wilson,...
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[LIVE] The Brookings Institution in Washington, DC hosted a morning-long event on the importance of military and civilian national service programs. This portion included a panel discussion featuring policy and governance studies experts. In addition, speakers discussed a new Brookings report which argues that large-scale national service is needed in America. Sponsor: Brookings Institution,Service Nation Alliance
Topics: john, bill galston, john bridgeland, philadelphia, israel, new orleans, flint, washington, patrick,...
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Former President George H.W. Bush's longtime chief of staff talked about the man she knew. Jean Becker worked for Mr. Bush starting shortly after he left the White House and up until his 2018 death. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this program. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: bush, texas, jean, clinton, houston, cia, washington, obama, george clooney, baker, bandar, paula,...
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Winston Lord talked about the Nixon Administration's foreign policy approach. He is the author of "Kissinger on Kissinger: Reflections on Diplomacy, Grand Strategy, and Leadership." Mr. Lord described President Nixon's relationship with his Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, and how it was instrumental in developing foreign policy strategies. The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: Nixon (Richard) Foundation
Topics: kissinger, nixon, china, henry, nixon, eisenhower, hong kong, vietnam, moscow, israel, henry...
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C-SPAN hosted 2020 presidential candidate Deval Patrick, the former Democratic governor of Massachusetts from 2007-15, for an interview on his background, why he's running for president and where he stands on various policy issues. Mr. Patrick talked about his upbringing on Chicago's south side, his education at the Milton Academy in Massachusetts, and his aspirations if elected president. He also recounted his friendship with President Barack Obama, and talked about why he entered the 2020...
Topics: new york, chicago, washington, nato, trump, deval patrick, patrick, massachusetts, white house,...
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified on her department's student loan debt forgiveness program before the House Education and Labor Committee. The hearing largely focused on the Education Department's implementation of a program aimed at helping highly indebted students who had taken out loans to pay for educations at institutions that misrepresented graduate outcomes, including job placements and potential salaries, leaving the students highly indebted, often with no way of paying back...
Topics: brown, devos, obama, corinthians, erica, obama administration, pennsylvania, michigan, florida,...
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William Seale talked about his book The President's House: A History (The Johns Hopkins University Press; 2nd edition, April 23, 2008/ White House Historical Association; Deluxe Edition, September 2008). This is a two volume set on the history of the White House and the people who lived there. Mr. Seale also talked about his career. Mr. Seale is the author of many other books including The White House: History of an American Idea. He has been involved in restoration projects of many state...
Topic: washington
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Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) discussed the latest on President Trump's call with the Ukrainian president and the subsequent DNI whistleblower complaint. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: biden, ukraine, trump, obama, khanna, joe biden, mitch mcconnell, bernie sanders, china, herby,...
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Acting Deputy Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Patricia Cogswell testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. The administrator updated lawmakers on several TSA programs as well as issues the agency is working to address. These included the reprogramming of TSA funds for immigration detention needs, assessing face recognition technology pilot programs, implementation of the REAL ID Act and minimizing insider...
Topics: tsa, cantwell, seatac, faa, washington, gao, blumenthal, transportation security administration,...
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Author Rebecca Roberts talked about the decade leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment and how women gained their right to vote through marching, picketing, and persistence. Ms. Roberts is the author of "Suffragists in Washington, D.C.: The 1913 Parade and the Fight for the Vote." The White House Historical Association hosted this discussion. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol Historical Society,Supreme Court Historical Society,White House Historical Association
Topics: white house, washington, wilson, woodrow wilson, national women 's, new york, edith wilson,...
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Members of Congress from both parties, writers and journalists participated in an event marking 100 days since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. They shared stories and memories about Mr. Khashoggi, and advocated for the safety of journalists and press freedom around the globe.
Topics: jamal khashoggi, jamal, washington, washington post, egypt, william barr, thomas jefferson,...
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[LIVE] The House Judiciary Committee debates two articles of impeachment against President Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: ukraine, trump, zelensky, donald trump, russia, schiff, nadler, white house, obama, china, ohio,...
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Congressional Budget Office Director Keith Hall warned of negative consequences if America does not address it's debt issue in the near future. His comments came as he testified on the agency's latest budget and economic outlook for fiscal years 2019 to 2029 before the Senate Budget Committee. Sponsor: Senate Budget Committee
Topics: kennedy, freddie mac, washington, dr. keith hall, c-span, kane, dr. hall, spiro agnew, england,...
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Military historian Gregory Urwin talked about the challenges that the British army faced in adapting to North American terrain and battle tactics during the Revolutionary War. The Museum of the American Revolution, Pritzker Military Museum & Library, and Richard C. von Hess Foundation co-hosted this event as part of a three-day international conference. Sponsor: Museum of the American Revolution
Topics: urwin, philadelphia, george, england, laramie, burgoyne, virginia, new york, washington, north...
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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: christie, california, washington, bernie sanders, china, india, atlantic, sanders, sarah, pelosi,...
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) hosted a reception in the U.S. Capitol to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the House of Representatives passing the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote. Other speakers included House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Represenatatives Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) and Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), journalist co*kie Roberts, and Kay Cole James and former Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), the respective chair and vice chair of...
Topics: mccarthy, kevin mccarthy, white house, brenda lawrence, lindy boggs, rebecca, mikulski, washington,...
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The Tenement Museum in New York City hosted a discussion with historians, journalists and scholars on the history and future of birthright citizenship and immigration policy, from Reconstruction to today. Sponsor: Tenement Museum
Topics: new york, johnson, white house, new york city, obama, mazin, garrett, heather, california,...
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The Washington, DC Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society held a luncheon discussion, reviewing cases that have had an impact on the Supreme Court during the last year. Speakers discussed cases on gerrymandering (Lamone v. Benisek and Rucho v. Common Cause), the 40-foot cross on government land in Bladensburg, Maryland (The American Legion v. American Humanist Association), and the census citizenship question (Department of Commerce v. New York). Sponsor: Federalist Society for Law and...
Topics: roberts, miguel, washington, alabama, california, kagen, aoc, apple, indians, new york, d.c.
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During the 2019 Steamboat Institute Freedom Conference in Steamboat, Colorado, Asra Nomani, co-founder of the Muslim Reform Movement, and Sara Carter, Fox News contributor, participated in a conversation about the how anti-Semitism and Muslim supremacy have become a threat to American security. Amber Athey, White House correspondent for the "Daily Caller," moderated the discussion. Sponsor: Steamboat Institute
Topics: israel, osler, afghanistan, guatemala, europe, bangladesh, danny, brooklyn, india, washington,...
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Weber State University professor Branden Little taught a class about military vehicle innovations and the role of American factories during World War II. He focused on types of amphibious vehicles used in the Pacific and describes the process of testing, production and battle application. Sponsor: Weber State University
Topics: navy, pacific, higgins, europe, florida, washington, amtrak, d.c., u.s. navy, reeves, fmc, c-span
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Dean Owen, author of "November 22, 1963: Reflections on the Life, Assassination, and Legacy of John F. Kennedy" and Scott Farris, author of "Kennedy and Reagan: Why Their Legacies Endure," talked about the presidency and assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Dean Owen and Scott Farris spoke at Powell's Books in Beaverton, Oregon. Sponsor: Powell's Books
Topics: kennedy, reagan, john kennedy, jackie, white house, jack kennedy, robert kennedy, washington,...
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Narrated by actor William Shatner, this documentary chronicles the Iran Hostage Crisis from the hostage's point of view, using interviews with former hostages and footage shot by Iranian students and the Iran government. Released on the 10th anniversary of the ordeal that began on November 4, 1979, the documentary traces significant events throughout the 444 days of captivity and includes scenes in Washington, D.C. and inside the buildings where 52 hostages were held in Tehran. Sponsor:...
Topics: iran, tehran, cia, washington, taylor, canada, captivity, carter, bob anders, jimmy carter, new...
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The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on reauthorizing surface transportation infrastructure legislation. Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY) said lawmakers are working to advance a multi-year bill out of committee by summer 2019. Among the witnesses testifying were Utah Transportation Department Executive Director Carlos Braceras, Wyoming Transportation Department Director Luke Reiner and Georgetown University Climate Center Executive Director Vicki Arroyo. The hearing...
Topics: utah, arroyo, mr. braceras, indiana, braceras, virginia, maryland, whitehouse, arkansas, wyoming,...
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