Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Guests talk about the 1919 Supreme Court case "Schenck v. United States", in which the Court unanimously ruled that the Espionage Act of 1917 was constitutional, even when used to punish speech that would be permissible in times of peace
Topics: schenck, holmes, philadelphia, oliver wendell holmes, charles schenck, wilson, vietnam, beverly...
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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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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,...
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How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical Association at their conference in Dallas, Texas. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: washington, white house, dolly, dolly madson, wilson, nancy reagan, johnson, cleveland, betty ford,...
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Three judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals testified at a hearing on proposals to split the court, which is the largest of the 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals. The hearing began with committee members first marking up other legislation, and there is an approximate five-minute break as the witnesses were being seated. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: california, fitzpatrick, posner, hawaii, thomas, arizona, washington, maryland, seattle, cozin,...
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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,...
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Business journalist Jason Del Rey looks at the rise of Amazon and Walmart and their economic impact on the U.S. and the world. He's interviewed by Insider chief tech correspondent Eugene Kim. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: amazon, walmart, jeff bezos, eugene, robert davis, walton, doug mcmillon, wal-mart, new york city,...
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A roundtable discussion on the creation of Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic invented by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York, in 1907. This was a virtual event hosted by the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut. Sponsor: Mark Twain House and Museum
Topics: baekeland, bakelite, hugh, joris, jeff, jeffrey, mark twain, leo baekeland, johnson, belgium, new...
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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 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...
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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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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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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...
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Historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen provided a history of libraries, from philanthropic beginnings to changes in collections over the centuries, including the impact of the digital age. This was a virtual event hosted by the New York Public Library. Sponsor: New York Public Library
Topics: andrew, arthur, alexandria, new york, arthur darwin, andrews, google, aiden, jane, uk
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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,...
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Martin DiCaro, host of the "History As It Happens" podcast, talked to Georgetown University professor Michael Kazin about the history of the Democratic Party. Mr. Kazin described how the Democratic Party's politics, ideas, and coalitions mirrored larger themes in American history. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast. Sponsor: [Washington Times]
Topics: jackson, jefferson, washington, virginia, johnson, europe, reagan, new york, vietnam, donald trump,...
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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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On the 100th anniversary of former first lady Nancy Reagan's birth, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum hosted a tribute featuring, among others, former California Governor Pete Wilson. Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library
Topics: nancy reagan, reagan, california, nancy, ronald reagan, karen, new york, gayle, washington, pete...
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Historian Daphne Geanacopoulos discussed the life of Sarah Kidd, wife of pirate Captain Kidd, who secretly aided her husband while living as one of New York's most prominent citizens. The Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, Massachusetts, hosted this event. Sponsor: Massachusetts Historical Society
Topics: sarah, kidd, new york, sarah kidd, pirates, manhattan, london, massachusetts, england, william...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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,...
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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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Ethel Rosenberg was executed by the U.S. government in June of 1953, with her husband Julius, for working to give nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War. Anne Sebba, author of "Ethel Rosenberg: An American Tragedy," told how the mother of two came to be convicted of espionage charges. Gramercy Books hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Gramercy Books
Topics: ethel, david, julius, julia, rosenberg, kgb, new york, anne sebba, washington, ethel rosenberg,...
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Jess McHugh looked at American history through the lens of bestselling books from different eras, including Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People," and Betty Crocker's Cookbook to name just a few. This was a virtual event hosted by the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut. Sponsor: Mark Twain House and Museum
Topics: webster, peter, mcguffey, betty crocker, franklin, france, catherine beecher, canon, noah webster,...
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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...
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Atlantic staff writer Clint Smith looked at the legacy of slavery in America and how it's impacted our history. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sponsor: Harvard Book Store
Topics: new york, new orleans, monticello, angola, clint, louisiana, clint smith, jefferson, smith,...
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[LIVE] FBI Director James Comey and NSA Director Admiral Michael Rogers were among the witnesses at a House Select Intelligence Committee hearing on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Regarding accusations made by President Trump in his tweets that President Obama wiretapped his New York City Trump Tower residence shortly before the November 2016 presidential election, Mr. Comey told committee members neither he nor his agency has any information to support such claims. He...
Topics: russia, fbi, rogers, ukraine, mr. flynn, donald trump, comey, clinton, mr. comey, fisa, moscow,...
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Topics: george floyd, texas, brown, joanna, justin, minneapolis, california, chicago, washington, dukakis,...
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Business journalist Jason Del Rey looks at the rise of Amazon and Walmart and their economic impact on the U.S. and the world. He's interviewed by Insider chief tech correspondent Eugene Kim. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: amazon, walmart, jeff bezos, eugene, robert davis, walton, doug mcmillon, wal-mart, new york city,...
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Journalist Craig Seligman looked at the history and rise of drag through the life of drag queen Doris Fish. Book Soup Bookstore in West Hollywood, California, hosted this program. Sponsor: Book Soup Bookstore
Topics: doris, san francisco, queens, australia, sydney, new york, craig, sylvia, silvana, paris, craig...
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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,...
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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,...
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On October 8, 1918, Alvin York fought in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and single-handedly killed 25 men and helped to capture over 130. He received a Medal of Honor for his actions and was one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I. Twenty-three years later, Warner Brothers made a film starring Gary Cooper called "Sergeant York" about the man from Tennessee, his life and wartime actions. In this American History TV interview, Alvin York's grandson, along with a filmmaker who...
Topics: cooper, gary cooper, alvin york, tennessee, new york, france, hollywood, washington, europe,...
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Historian Robert Chiles talked about his book, "The Revolution of '28: Al Smith, American Progressivism, and the Coming of the New Deal." Professor Chiles argued that although 1928 Democratic presidential nominee Smith lost to Republican Herbert Hoover, his progressive coalition helped shape a new liberal agenda for the Democratic Party, paving the way for the New Deal policies of the Franklin Roosevelt administration. Goucher College in Towson, Maryland hosted this event. Sponsor:...
Topics: smith, new york, al smith, boston, herbert hoover, hoover, fdr, klan, wagner, new england, robert...
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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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Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
Topics: hulsey, biden, chapman, metzl, texas, california, brady, washington, indiana, china, regina...
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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
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Boston College history professor Charles Gallagher provided a history of the Christian Front, a far-right militant organization that espoused anti-Semitic and anti-Communist beliefs in the late 1930s and early 1940s. This was a virtual event hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston. Sponsor: Massachusetts Historical Society
Topics: boston, moran, fbi, new york, coughlin, nazis, francis sweeney, britain, hitler, sweeney, gavin,...
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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,...
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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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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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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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How can historical knowledge be used to engage American citizens? Suggested answers came from a discussion with representatives of the Bill of Rights Institute, National History Day, iCivics, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The White House Historical Association hosted this Dallas, Texas, event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: david, texas, wendy, kathy, tim bailey, the classroom, catherine, massachusetts, chicago, fbi,...
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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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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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Journalist Alissa Quart argued that the promise that hard work and self-reliance will lead to the American Dream is a myth. The Strand Bookstore in New York City hosted this program. Sponsor: Strand Bookstore
Topics: emerson, new york, washington, melvin lerner, stephen, horatio alger, dubois, alyssa, atlantic,...
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Pepperdine University professor Loretta Hunnicutt taught a class about baseball during the Great Depression. She looked at the role of baseball in American culture and the origins of sports journalism. Sponsor: Pepperdine University
Topics: dodgers, cardinals, new york, washington, new york city, pittsburgh, larry, walton, jacky robinson,...
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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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U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger, House Sergeant-at-Arms William J. Walker, and Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch to testify on changes to U.S. Capitol security. They discussed several topics including staffing needs, increased funding, communication shortfalls, threats against members of Congress, and coordination amongst various law enforcement agencies, including state and local cooperation. Sponsor:...
Topics: ryan, fbi, house, herrera beutler, walker, clark, butler, mr. blanton, monahan, d.c., blanton,...
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Best selling author James Patterson and former President Bill Clinton discussed their new novel, a thriller involving the abduction of the daughter of a former U.S. president by terrorists. This virtual program was hosted by Barnes and Noble in New York City. Sponsor: Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Topics: clinton, new york, james patterson, patterson, mr. patterson, jim, newburgh, michael connelly,...
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'Me Too' founder and activist Tarana Burke discussed her life and her work to support and empower Black and Brown girls. Flatiron Books publishing hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Flatiron Books
Topics: garrick, garrett, celeste, r. kelly, marie claire, new york, blackman, selma, ms. ann, russell...
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First Ladies from Lady Bird Johnson to Melania Trump talked about the role of the First Lady, their time in the White House, and the issues important to them. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: laura bush, burma, texas, afghanistan, washington, new york, unesco, bush, johnson, white house,...
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How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical Association at their conference in Dallas, Texas. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: washington, white house, dolly, eleanor roosevelt, edith wilson, dolly madison, kennedy, cleveland,...
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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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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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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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A Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining competition and privacy in the tech industry. Witnesses testified about the growing market concentration of companies like Amazon and the negative effects their size have on consumers. The committee also heard from data experts about the collection and sale of personal information and the need for congress to pass data privacy legislation. Sponsor: Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth
Topics: amazon, cassidy, china, warren, biden, google, ms. brown, brown, amazon, mr. sherman, mr. lynn,...
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Biographer A.J. Baime recalled the life of civil rights activist Walter F. White, who was the executive secretary of the NAACP in the mid-1900s as well as a reporter who 'passed' as white to investigate hate crimes in the South. This was a virtual program hosted by the Truman Library Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. Sponsor: Truman (Harry S.) Library Institute
Topics: walter, walter white, truman, naacp, new york, atlanta, harry truman, isaac, harlem, tulsa, isaac...
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How can historical knowledge be used to engage American citizens? Suggested answers came from a discussion with representatives of the Bill of Rights Institute, National History Day, iCivics, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The White House Historical Association hosted this Dallas, Texas, event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: david, texas, wendy, kathy, tim bailey, the classroom, catherine, massachusetts, chicago, fbi,...
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[LIVE] Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on oversight of the Justice Department. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: fbi, biden, garland, delaware, doj, graham, ukraine, mexico, trump, hunter biden, cornyn, georgia,...
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Lawmakers on a House Financial Services subcommittee debated whether or not the government should intervene to curb the use of overdraft fees by banks. Democrats on the panel argued the fees adversely impact low-income and minorities, while Republicans said consumers and businesses rely on the fees for short-term lending. Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions
Topics: zywicki, ms. hicks, mr. greer, mr. kundert, maloney, biden, texas, fintech, missouri, jeremy greer,...
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Abraham Lincoln scholars Michael Burlingame, Noah Feldman, and Diana Schaub talked about the 16th president's speeches and what they revealed about his views on the Constitution. The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Topics: gettysburg, lincoln, frederick douglass, abraham lincoln, springfield, washington, michael,...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges, who covered wars in Central America, the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans for the New York Times, discussed his thoughts on war and its victims. This event was held at Labyrinth Books in Princeton, New Jersey. Sponsor: Labyrinth Books
Topics: ukraine, chris, russia, new york, sarajevo, iraq, putin, mcgovern, obama, germany, yugoslavia,...
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Former FBI Director James Comey discussed his legal thriller "Central Park West" and why he decided to start writing novels. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: fbi, new york, james comey, nora carlton, patrice, google, martha stewart, handcuffs, matty parker,...
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Former President Lyndon Johnson delivers a lecture at a 1972 Civil Rights symposium.
Topics: henry a. wallace, wallace, texas, brown
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Panelists discuss the Panama Canal and the official transfer of control of the Panama Canal to Panamanian authorities.
Topics: panama, carter, mr. mccullough, nicaragua, panama, theodore roosevelt, washington, alaska, clayton,...
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