Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan offered his thoughts on how to effectively communicate and make persuasive arguments. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: john bolton, msnbc, donald trump, hillary clinton, trump, iraq, barack obama, jonathan, white...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] President Trump holds a roundtable discussion with border and immigration officials in McAllen, Texas. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip
Topics: texas, mexico, washington, john, reggie, ronil singh, dan, houston, mr. singh, carlos, mcallen,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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World champion debater Bo Seo offered his thoughts on how competitive debating can improve communication skills. Brookline Booksmith bookstore in Brookline, Massachusetts, hosted this event. Sponsor: Brookline Booksmith
Topics: australia, bruce, brookline, china, biden
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Sean Spicer took questions from reporters at the daily briefing. Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared at the beginning of the briefing to urge cities to comply with immigration laws or risk losing federal grants. People: Jeff Sessions; Sean M. Spicer Sponsor: White House
Topics: nunes, jared kushner, washington, jonathan, russia, maryland, jared, san francisco, kristen,...
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Herbert Hoover, the 31st president, was buried near his childhood home in West Branch, Iowa, on Oct. 25, 1964. Using archival footage, audio-visual archivist Lynn Smith looked back at the events surrounding that day. The Hoover Presidential Foundation hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Hoover Presidential Foundation
Topics: hoover, herbert hoover, washington, delaware, iowa, d.c., johnson, mr. hoover, harris, navy,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump held a news conference to announce Alexander Acosta as his new labor secretary nominee following Andrew Puzder's decision to withdraw from the process. Before taking questions, the president spoke at length about topics such as the first few weeks of his administration, jobs, his Supreme Court nominee, military spending, the margin of his Electoral College victory, and his proposal to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he would introduce a new executive order the...
Topics: russia, mike lindh, mexico, clinton, donald trump, north korea, ukraine, jim, chicago, john, cuba,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former White House photographer Pete Souza talked about the day-to-day workings of the presidency, including history making moments he witnessed. He served both Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. The White House Historical Association hosted this event in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: white house, obama, reagan, michelle, george, washington, california, jacob, d.c., lbj, bush, john...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Heritage Foundation's Jonathan Butcher ("Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth") and the American Enterprise Institute's Ian Rowe ("Agency") discussed their books. This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: jonathan, new york, virginia, wisconsin, obama, terry mcauliffe, manhattan, california, evanston
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Diana Villiers Negroponte talked about her book "Master Negotiator: The Role of James A. Baker, III at the End of the Cold War." It looks at how Baker - as Secretary of State - worked to create what President George H.W. Bush called a "new world order" as the Soviet Union collapsed and new international relationships emerged between 1989 and 1992. The Wilson Center hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Topics: baker, germany, europe, bush, nato, kuwait, wilson, gorbachev, china, soviet union, saddam hussein,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Presidential historian Jon Meacham reconsidered Abraham Lincoln's life and the influences that shaped how he governed a divided country. The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago, Illinois, hosted this discussion. Sponsor: Abraham Lincoln Book Shop
Topics: jefferson, lincoln, jackson, smithsonian, washington, gardner, john, abraham lincoln, spielberg,...
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The House Rules Committee held a virtual roundtable focused on hunger among college students. Topics included the role of the federal government and local communities, engagement by institutions of higher learning and barriers to existing basic needs programs. Sponsor: House Rules Committee
Topics: california, alabama, berkeley, fafsa, allen, ruben, massachusetts, washington, biden, compton,...
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Attorney General Merrick Garland addressed the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. In between the two speakers, Mitch Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans and the Biden administration's infrastructure coordinator, moderated a panel discussion on how cities can take advantage of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Sponsor: U.S. Conference of Mayors
Topics: miami, washington, california, china, biden, north carolina, mitch landrieu, suarez, francis, epa,...
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Officials with the Interior Department and Forest Service testified on wildfire and forest management before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Topics included increasing personnel to fight wildfires, mitigation efforts, as well as climate change. Sponsor: House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Topics: california, colorado, nepa, new mexico, mr. rupert, texas, mexico, montana, herrell, mr. ruppert,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former White House photographer Pete Souza talked about the day-to-day workings of the presidency, including history making moments he witnessed. He served both Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. The White House Historical Association hosted this event in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: white house, obama, reagan, michelle, george, washington, california, jacob, d.c., lbj, bush, john...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Authors Gwen Strauss ("The Nine") and Mari Eder ("The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line") talked about the role women played on the frontlines during World War II. This program was part of the 14th annual International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Sponsor: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Topics: france, paris, nazis, nicole, gestapo, oss, virginia, london, germany, stephanie rader, england,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Journalist Ari Shapiro recounted the stories of people he met while traveling for his reporting. This was part of the 2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: ukraine, germany, white house, taylor, ari shapiro, npr, israel, europe, syria, obama...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Rebecca DeWolff looked at the drafting and attempted ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposed addition to the U.S. Constitution, originally introduced in 1923 that guarantees equal rights for women. This was a virtual event hosted by American University's Women & Politics Institute. Sponsor: American University | Women and Politics Institute
Topics: alice paul, eisenhower, national women 's, washington, nwp, rebecca, eleanor roosevelt, levitt,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Eric Jay Dolin provided a history of piracy in the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries. This talk was part of the University of Mary Washington's "Great Lives" lecture series in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Sponsor: University of Mary Washington
Topics: pirates, blackbeard, charleston, caribbean, jamaica, marblehead, boston, england, madagascar,...
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Speeches from policy makers and coverage from around the country.
Topics: isis, iraq, syria, mosul, turkey, cohen, qatar, minnesota, kuwait, dr. johnson, france,...
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Joe Weisberg, creator of the TV series "The Americans," discussed his book "Russia Upside Down," a critique of U.S. policy towards Russia. This virtual event was hosted by the Commonwealth Club of California. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: russia, kgb, cia, putin, soviet union, china, afghanistan, germany, san francisco, vietnam, europe,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former White House photographer Pete Souza talked about the day-to-day workings of the presidency, including history making moments he witnessed. He served both Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. The White House Historical Association hosted this event in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: white house, obama, reagan, michelle, george, washington, california, jacob, d.c., lbj, bush, john...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Speechwriter Dana Rubin chronicled the story of America through the often unknown and unacknowledged speeches delivered by women since our country's earliest days. She was in conversation with former Clinton White House speechwriter Lissa Muscatine, co-owner of Washington, D.C.'s, Politics and Prose bookstore where this event was held. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: white house, hillary clinton, california, dorothy thompson, germany, charleston, sarah, margaret...
Source: Comcast Cable

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National Guard officials testified on prosecuting sexual misconduct within the branch before a House Armed Services subcommittee. They answered questions about the process for investigating claims and how to improve accountability. Sponsor: House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Topics: hokenson, wisconsin, oci, texas, pennsylvania, ucmj, virginia, gallagher, walker, james, ms....
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Taylor University professor Benjamin Wetzel taught a class on Theodore Roosevelt's life and political career. He looked at Roosevelt's rise in New York politics, his presidency, and his international explorations post-presidency. Taylor University is located in Upland, Indiana. Sponsor: Taylor University
Topics: roosevelt, new york, theodore roosevelt, washington, alice, cuba, new york city, albany, mckinley,...
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[LIVE] Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testify on the president's 2023 budget request before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: ukraine, russia, china, milley, austin, nato, putin, europe, taiwan, hawaii, biden, navy,...
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Retired Senior CIA Operations Officer Douglas London provided an inside look into how he recruited foreign agents prior to and after the September, 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This was a virtual event hosted by the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Middle East Institute
Topics: cia, afghanistan, harold, fbi, white house, nancy, mohammed, doug, russia, united states...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American History TV looked back at former Senator Joe Biden's questioning of Supreme Court nominees -- including Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia and Robert Bork. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: biden, brown, ginsburg, joe biden, dolan, griswold, marshall, iran, john roberts, lucas, epa,...
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American Civil War Museum intepretation specialist Karissa Marken talked about Civil War guerilla fighters who later became outlaws in the West including Jesse James, his brother Frank, and their gang. This event was recorded by the American Civil War Museum in June 2016. Sponsor: American Civil War Museum
Topics: jesse, quantrill, missouri, jesse james, frank, arkansas, belle, anderson, clayton, kansas, texas,...
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University of Mary Washington professor Stephen Farnsworth talked about actor Charlie Chaplin and the political dynamics of his films. This talk was part of the University of Mary Washington's "Great Lives" lecture series in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Sponsor: University of Mary Washington
Topics: chaplin, hitler, uk, charlie chaplin, london, europe, washington, new york, mel brooks, michael...
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Forum president and CEO Ali Noorani, "Crossing Borders" discussed immigration issues. He spoke at the 2022 Annapolis Book Festival in Maryland. Sponsor: Annapolis Book Festival
Topics: honduras, britain, ukraine, nicaragua, annapolis, uk, europe, mexico, hungary, afghanistan, poland,...
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Andrew Weiss, who oversees research on Russia and Eurasia at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, argued that Putin is more of a thug than a political mastermind. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: russia, putin, ukraine, vladimir putin, andrew, brian, kgb, etc., berlusconi, andrew weiss,...
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The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on the agency's readiness. Administrator Criswell began her opening statement discussing her visit to the site of the collapsed apartment building in Surfside, Florida. "It's difficult to put into words the devastation this community is experiencing," she stated and went on to discuss FEMA's response to the tragedy. She also answered questions about FEMA's role in the response to COVID-19,...
Topics: fema, biden, louisiana, new york, criswell, colorado, north carolina, michigan, mississippi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Georgetown University law professor David Hyman explained how medical malpractice litigation affects the medical industry and cost of healthcare. This virtual event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: texas, anderson, california, healthcare
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Former Senator Dole talked about his life and career. Topics included the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, his meeting with Saddam Hussein, the advice he gave President Clinton, his interest in Colin Powell as his presidential running mate, and his work with veterans. This interview with historian Richard Norton Smith is part of an oral history project at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. Sponsor: Dole (Robert J.) Institute of Politics
Topics: bush, white house, reagan, kansas, hillary, new york, biden, ronald reagan, nafta, eisenhower,...
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace scholar Moises Naim offered his thoughts about why authoritarians have risen in power around the world. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: russia, ukraine, venezuela, china, putin, washington, hungary, donald trump, chelsea, vladimir putin
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the legal impact, financial cost and human toll of U.S. drone strikes conducted over the past two decades. Topics included the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Congressional oversight of the drone program during four presidential administrations and compensation for survivors and families of civilians killed in drone strikes. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: afghanistan, yemen, isis, al qaeda, biden, ms. shamsi, grassley, syria, leahy, china, iraq, dod,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Andrew Wehrman discussed how inoculation became a sought-after medical procedure in the 18th century and helped American colonists achieve independence from Great Britain. The American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC, hosted this event. Sponsor: American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati
Topics: washington, boston, continental, massachusetts, virginia, philadelphia, new england, martha, new...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Topics: george floyd, texas, brown, joanna, justin, minneapolis, california, chicago, washington, dukakis,...
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[LIVE] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on monetary policy and the economy. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: russia, ukraine, powell, biden, china, florida, texas, mr. powell, canada, crypto, chair powell,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Andrew Maraniss and Millie Barnes, chair of the 1976 U.S. Olympic women's basketball committee, discussed the history of women's basketball and the creation of the first U.S. women's Olympic basketball team. The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri, hosted this event. Sponsor: University of Central Missouri
Topics: millie, missouri, ncaa, warrensburg, texas, barnes, montreal, usa, billy moore, billy, ucm,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Strategic thinker Harlan Ullman, principal architect of the concept of "shock and awe," argued that MAD - massive attacks of disruption (the COVID-19 pandemic for example) - are bigger threats to the U.S. than those posed by China or Russia. This virtual event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Security in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: china, russia, harlan, csis, ukraine, cia, taiwan, pennsylvania, jackson bennett, lyndon johnson,...
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Frances Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, testified on how harmful the platform is for children before a United Kingdom Parliament joint committee. Ms. Haugen said she's doubtful Facebook and Instagram are safe for children's use. The UK is considering legislation to impose government regulations on Facebook and other social media companies. Sponsor: British House of Lords,British House of Commons
Topics: google, uk, harvard, california, humanscale
Source: Comcast Cable

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University of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley discussed Theodore Roosevelt's life and legacy, with a particular focus on his presidency. The University of Mary Washington hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: University of Mary Washington
Topics: roosevelt, new york, columbia, theodore roosevelt, white house, crawley, panama, alabama,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Matt Atkinson has worked as a ranger at both the Gettysburg and Vicksburg national military parks. He compared those two 1863 campaigns as turning points in the Civil War and explored why Gettysburg looms larger in historical memory than western theater battles such as Vicksburg. This talk was part of a symposium on hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: vicksburg, gettysburg, mississippi, pennsylvania, matt atkinson, virginia, robert e lee, jackson,...
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Sixty years ago, on April 17, 1961, a force of more than 1,400 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched an invasion at the Bay of Pigs on the southern coast of Cuba. Called Brigade 2506, their goal was the overthrow of communist leader Fidel Castro, who had taken power only two years earlier in the Cuban Revolution. The invasion disintegrated in a matter of days, with 118 killed and more than 1,100 captured. The fiasco cast a pall over President John F. Kennedy's three-month-old administration and set...
Topics: cia, cuba, nicholas, kennedy, castro, eisenhower, khrushchev, guatemala, latin america, vietnam,...
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Author Amy Zegart tracked the history of American espionage from George Washington's Revolutionary War spies to today's digital world. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with intelligence officials, she gave an inside look into the world of spies and spycraft. The Hoover Institution at Stanford University in California hosted this event. Sponsor: Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Topics: cia, china, russia, fbi, washington, stanford, hoover, google, putin, navy, north korea, uk, kgb,...
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Author Christopher Kolakowski discusses the fall of the Confederate Navy in 1864.
Topics: alabama, navy, north carolina, virginia, cushing, john winslow, buck buchanan, plymouth, tennessee,...
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Gettysburg Park Ranger Matt Atkinson discussed Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's largely unsuccessful military career and his death. In May 1863, while at his Tennessee headquarters, he was shot by a man who claimed Van Dorn had an affair with his wife. This program was part of the "Emerging Civil War" blog's annual symposium. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: van dorn, earl van dorn, texas, mississippi, peters, mccullough, jesse, arkansas, corinth,...
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The U.S. Conference of Mayors held a session on infrastructure and public safety during their annual meeting in Washington, DC. Delivering remarks were House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D). They each individually addressed a variety of topics including infrastructure investment, job creation, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic terrorism, and public safety. Sponsor: U.S. Conference of Mayors
Topics: alejandro mayorkas, new york, new york city, washington, biden, mayfield, miami, adams, brown, tom...
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University of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley talked about Franklin Roosevelt's personality, New Deal programs, World War II leadership, and his admirers and critics in this talk from the university's "Great Lives" lecture series. The university provided the video. Sponsor: University of Mary Washington
Topics: roosevelt, europe, pearl harbor, germany, franklin, louisiana, franklin d. roosevelt, washington,...
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General Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered that the horrors of the Holocaust be documented as World War II came to an end, determined that the evidence be preserved for future generations. It was a signature move by the man who later occupied the White House. His granddaughter, Susan Eisenhower, talked about what led Ike to this decision. She's the author of "How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower's Biggest Decisions." The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum hosted this...
Topics: susan, friedberg, eisenhower, germany, washington, europe, david, nixon, kansas, dwight eisenhower,...
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University of Mary Washington history professor emeritus William Crawley discussed the presidency of John F. Kennedy and the myths that surround him. This video is courtesy of the university and is from their "Great Lives" lecture series. Sponsor: University of Mary Washington
Topics: kennedy, cuba, nixon, lyndon johnson, jack, john f. kennedy, washington, johnson, berlin, texas,...
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World War II historians Rob Citino and Richard Frank discussed the lead-up to the bombing of Pearl Harbor from the American perspective. This program was part of the 14th annual International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Sponsor: National World War II Museum
Topics: pearl harbor, pacific, yamamoto, japan, roosevelt, china, washington, kimmel, imperial navy, u.s....
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The directors of the National Intelligence Office, National Security Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Central Intelligence Agency testified on improving diversity in the intelligence community. Witnesses talked about the importance of recruiting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. During the hearing, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said, "Promoting diversity is not only essential to our mission and our values but to who we are as a nation."...
Topics: nakasone, burns, ellis, haines, mr. nunes, mr. schiff, c.i.a., ms. haines, mr. kelly, afghanistan,...
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Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Director of Polling John Della Volpe discussed his study of the issues that matter most to Generation Z. He spoke at the 2022 Annapolis Book Festival in Maryland. Sponsor: Annapolis Book Festival
Topics: donald trump, barack obama, biden, george floyd, joe biden, charlottesville, minnesota, harvard,...
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Topics: fbi, christopher, washington, menendez, new york, cordray, china, texas, syria, crapo, dr. comey,...
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House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing focused on sustainability practices within the livestock industry. Topics included grazing practices, methane emissions from cattle and the impact of farm consolidation. Sponsor: House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture
Topics: california, ms. burroughs, mr. medeiros, ms. brackett, usda, johnson, mr. meier, american...
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein looked at the events that led to Georgia turning purple in the 2020 presidential election and talked about its significance in future state and national elections. He was interviewed by Washington Post national political reporter Eugene Scott. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: georgia, donald trump, brian kemp, stacey abrams, atlanta, kemp, washington, brian, biden, joe...
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace scholar Moises Naim offered his thoughts about why authoritarians have risen in power around the world. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: russia, ukraine, venezuela, china, putin, washington, hungary, donald trump, chelsea, vladimir putin
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Penn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. She argued that, by the 1860s, the Constitution could no longer be used as a tool for compromise over slavery, and that once states seceded, the limits of the Constitution were further tested. Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University
Topics: lincoln, lincoln, washington, virginia, buchanan, scott, south carolina, maryland, james buchanan,...
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A mother of a child kidnapped and murdered and a father whose daughter is still missing were among several people who testified on the importance of raising awareness for missing women and girls who are BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color). The House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties convened the hearing. Topics included the lack of media coverage for BIPOC victims, data collection on cases and law enforcement resources for missing BIPOC cases....
Topics: ncmec, raskin, brown, mr. wilkinson, foster, kelly, maloney, ms. foster, baltimore, ms. wilson,...
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New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: russia, china, ukraine, putin, biden, nato, taiwan, europe, afghanistan, crimea, bush, pentagon,...
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Civil War historian Dan Welch talked about Union General John Pope and his defeat at the Battle of Second Manassas in August 1862. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: stanton, washington, d.c., virginia, mcclelland, illinois, pope, halleck, lincoln, lincoln,...
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A Texas rabbi recounted to lawmakers being held hostage in January 2022 along with other congregants for more than ten hours. He said he unknowingly welcomed the man he called a "terrorist" into the congregation. HIs story was part of a virtual hearing conducted by two House Homeland Security subcommittees. Lawmakers were examining the rise in antisemitism and considering funding for the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), a program used by several synagogues to enhance...
Topics: fema, colleyville, texas, fbi, slotkin, florida, charlie, michigan, israel, cammack, charlie...
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Yellowstone National Park historian and author Lee Whittlesey shares some of his experiences from a long career working in the park and provides insight into Yellowstone's impact on the region, including Western Montana.
Topics: yellowstone, bozeman, montana, idaho, virginia city, yellowstone national park, wyoming, the park,...
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William Rorabaugh, who teaches a class on the counterculture of the 1950s and 1960s in America, talked about the literature, clothing, music and world view of the beats and beatniks of the '50s and the hippies of the '60s. He also talked about the spread of LSD and the prevalence of drugs in hippie culture. People: William J. Rorabaugh Sponsor: University of Washington
Topics: san francisco, new york, greenwich, huxley, new york city, leary, ginsberg, vermont, tokyo, cia,...
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Brooklyn College Professor KC Johnson talked about instances of violence in Congress from the 1790s through today. This program also featured a look at the cane used to attack Senator Charles Sumner in 1856. Revolutionary Spaces in Boston hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Revolutionary Spaces
Topics: terry, california, laurie, south carolina, brooks, kansas, broderick, vermont, kentucky, sumner,...
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"AI cannot replicate the depth of my life journey, yet those who control it hold the power to mimic the likeness of my art, replicate it, and falsely claim my identity and intellectual property," said musician and actor Tahliah "FKA twigs" Debrett Barnett during her opening testimony before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. FKA twigs appeared along with music and movie industry leaders, including Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl, to testify on...
Topics: tillis, ramsey, blackburn, kuhns, klobuchar, tennessee, mr. sheffner, new york, ireland, mpa,...
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Noam Chomsky talked about linguistics, American foreign policy, and his latest book, "Consequences of Capitalism," based on a class he teaches at the University of Arizona. This virtual event was hosted by the New Haven Free Public Library in Connecticut. Sponsor: New Haven (CT) Free Public Library
Topics: afghanistan, iraq, biden, galileo, washington, bush, taliban, australia, china, reagan, noam...
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The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of the 30th president's ascension to the White House. After President Warren Harding's sudden death, the vice president's father -- a notary public -- administered the oath of office in the family's Vermont home early on the morning of August 3, 1923. Coolidge scholars considered the president's legacy in this concluding session. Sponsor: Library of Congress,Calvin Coolidge...
Topics: coolidge, calvin coolidge, reagan, washington, ronald reagan, white house, woodrow wilson, matthew,...
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Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar, Kirsten Gillibrand, Chris Murphy, Kamala Harris, and Cory Booker were among the speakers at the Center for American Progress' Ideas Conference, with Senator Elizabeth Warren delivering the lunchtime keynote address. Sponsor: Center for American Progress
Topics: russia, washington, donald trump, los angeles, tillerson, minnesota, newark, new york, neera,...
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Former British Foreign Secretary, now leader of an international aid group, David Miliband, urged U.S. lawmakers to act urgently and change policy in order to address the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Mr. Miliband's plea came during testimony before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee examining U.S. aid to Afghanistan. Mr. Miliband said if the U.S. does not act, more Afghans will die from starvation than in the last 20 years of war in the country. Mr. Milliband is president and CEO of...
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, u.n., mr. smith, graeme, pakistan, murphy, kabul, taliban, china, iran, mr....
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University of Southern Mississippi professor Susannah Ural talked about the Mississippi homefront during the Civil War. This program was part of the annual Pamplin Historical Park Civil War Symposium. Sponsor: Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Topics: mississippi, uscts, texas, jackson, pierce, confederacy, kentucky, meridian, the union, moore, new...
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