Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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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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Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said hundreds of her countrymen were in Ukraine to fight against the Russian army and warned the Belarusian army not to take up arms against the people of Ukraine. The leader of the Democratic Opposition of Belarus spoke out against President Alexander Lukashenko, who has led the country since 1994. Sponsor: [Washington Post] | Live
Topics: ukraine, belarus, lukashenko, russia, missy, europe, biden, washington, putin, poland
Source: Comcast Cable

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Baltic state leaders testified before the Helsinki Commission about the need for more U.S. assistance to push back against Russia's aggression in the region. The Foreign Affairs Committee heads from Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia warned about Russian President Putin's intentions of, "targeting our security architecture in Europe." The leaders requested additional funding for a build-up of defensive weapons in their countries and an increase U.S. troop presence in the region. Sponsor:...
Topics: russia, ukraine, putin, nato, lithuania, estonia, china, latvia, belarus, europe, biden, helsinki,...
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Historian Tim Brooks talked about his book, "The Blackface Minstrel Show in Mass Media: 20th Century Performances on Radio, Records, Film and Television." He explained why this was considered a form of entertainment until as late as the 1950s. The Friends of the North Hollywood Library hosted this event. Sponsor: Friends of the North Hollywood Library
Topics: los angeles, new york, chicago, tim brooks, eddie cantor, jolson, jack benny, blackface, georgia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Ms. Soames talked about her book, Winston and Clementine: The Personal Letters of the Churchills, published by Houghton Mifflin. The book examines the personal letters of the Churchills evoking the times, places and people they were surrounded by and provides intimate insights to the great political and social changes of the times. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: randolph, london, chartwell, clementine, england, johnny, martin gilbert, russia, fulton, missouri,...
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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,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Dermot Turning, nephew of British codebreaker Alan Turing, talked about his book, "X, Y & Z: The Real Story of How Enigma Was Broken." He chronicled how French, British and Polish spies and mathematicians were able to decipher the German Enigma code during World War II. The International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. hosted this event. Sponsor: International Spy Museum
Topics: france, bertrand, poland, schmitt, warsaw, paris, hitler, rejewski, germany, hans schmidt, langer,...
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The Brookings Institution and the Biden Foundation teamed up for an event focused on the middle class and the economy. Two panels of experts, including former government officials, discussed transformation of the middle class due to the changing economy. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: biden, heather, washington, detroit, melissa, u.k., joe biden, jerry maguire, california,...
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[LIVE] The funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush is held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston. Sponsor: St. Martin's Episcopal Church (Houston, TX)
Topics: barbara, barbara bush, lord, heaven, mrs. bush, washington, george bush, barbara pierce bush,...
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Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison discussed a recent rise in crime in Baltimore and addressed policing reform. The commissioner spoke about a newly implemented plan to address violent crime, police funding, responding to mental health calls, and officer involved shootings. Sponsor: [Washington Post] | Live
Topics: harrison, baltimore, new orleans, baltimore, biden
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Author Brady Crytzer talked about the 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania in response to a government tax on liquor. Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania hosted this event. Sponsor: Slippery Rock University
Topics: washington, pennsylvania, pittsburgh, philadelphia, alexander hamilton, neville, hamilton,...
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The British Prime Minister answers questions from members of his coalition.
Topics: russia, ukraine, crimea, europe, yanukovych, eastern ukraine, western ukraine, paul, wto, budapest,...
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Biographers talked about their subjects and political history. They included Sammy Davis Jr., Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Muhammad Ali. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History." Sponsor: Purdue University
Topics: john wayne, tammy, sammy davis, new york, robert louis stevenson, washington, jerry lewis, richard...
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President George W. Bush and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates sat down for a discussion on governing and leadership at the former president's library and center in Dallas. The two touched on a number of topics including several tough decisions they had to make while serving in the White House and at the Pentagon. This discussion was just one of many featuring former government officials and was part of the annual George W. Bush Presidential Center Forum on Leadership. Sponsor: Bush (George...
Topics: bush, ms. dobriansky, china, afghanistan, mr. gates, putin, iraq, russia, gates, taliban, mexico,...
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Author Brady Crytzer talked about the 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania in response to a government tax on liquor. Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania hosted this event. Sponsor: Slippery Rock University
Topics: washington, pennsylvania, pittsburgh, philadelphia, alexander hamilton, neville, hamilton,...
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Michal Kosinski talked about the method he developed for analyzing an individual's personality traits based on their social media activities and how these profiles have been used in business as well as politics, including the 2016 Trump and "Brexit" campaigns. Sponsor: Computer History Museum
Topics: facebook, donald trump, cambridge, academia, obama, google, analytical, sussman, michal kosinski,...
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Public transportation and infrastructure experts discussed future federal infrastructure legislation and how to pay for it during a virtual discussion hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Panelists spoke about the likelihood for bipartisan cooperation in funding broadband and transportation infrastructure. They also discussed various funding sources such as a mile per hour tax as well as the importance of public-private partnerships. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: scott, jane, virginia, andy, trish, california, henry, pennsylvania, house, biden, louisiana,...
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Chris Calkins discusses the Battle of Sailor's Creek, which took place on April 6, 1865, near Farmville, Va.
Topics: appomattox, richmond, virginia, farmville, taylor, patrick, washington, amelia, highbridge, seth...
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Newport Historical Society's Taylor Stoermer discussed the Battle of Rhode Island and the impact it had on the state and New England. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: newport, sullivan, rhode island, lafayette, washington, boston, new york, yorktown
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Series/Special. The Supreme Court heard arguments in Bond v. U.S.; which prohibits the use and proliferation of chemical weapons. (Stereo)
Topics: new hampshire, baltimore, maryland, martin o'malley, o'malley, shaheen, hassan, maggie hassan,...
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Visit the Jon Bilbao Basque Library at the University of Nevada, Reno to learn about the Basque culture. Iñaki Arrieta Baro, Basque Librarian, showed items from the library's collections and talked about the contributions that the Basque people have made to Reno and other parts of Nevada. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: nevada, england, reno, idaho, europe, john brown
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing to consider border security legislation introduced by Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX). The committee approved the proposal, by a 18-12 vote, sending it to the House floor for consideration. The bill authorizes $10 billion for the deployment and construction of a U.S. southern border wall. In addition, it authorizes $5 billion for ports of entry security, adds 5,000 border patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection officers and aims...
Topics: texas, mr. thompson, trump, mexico, vela, ms. jackson lee, mr. vela, mr. trump, mr. payne,...
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Biltmore is the largest home in America. Leslie Klingner, Curator of Interpretation, toured the main level of the 175,000 square foot home including George Washington Vanderbilt's favorite room. Parker Andes, Biltmore's Horticulture Director, explained the role Frederick Law Olmstead played in designing the 8,000 acre estate, on which Biltmore sits.
Topics: asheville, north carolina, washington, graham, olmstead, carolina, billy graham, chicago, china,...
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British House of Commons: Question Time.
Topics: washington, china, donald trump, louisiana, mrs. obama, iran, iran, clinton, bible, d.c., israel,...
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Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward and national political reporter Robert Costa discussed what went on behind-the-scenes during the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: trump, milley, washington, bob woodward, biden, donald trump, woodward, china, bob costa, bob...
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Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia. Sponsor: Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women
Topics: hannah, new york, bethany, washington, maryland, allison, nick, brian, alissa, sarah jones, j.k....
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This discussion about the end of the Vietnam War a half-century ago featured former war correspondents Jim Sterba and Elizabeth Becker, and author David Maraniss. This George Washington University conference in Washington, D.C., was held to consider the war's meaning and legacy. Sponsor: George Washington University
Topics: vietnam, cambodia, washington, afghanistan, iraq, saigon, david, new york, pentagon, jim,...
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Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK), and other Republicans gave remarks at the Western Conservative Summit in Aurora, Colorado. Defending the right to bear arms was a major topic at the event amid recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, which in turn have spurred calls from Democrats for more gun legislation. Education issues also dominated the summit, such as the role that parents have in their children's schooling...
Topics: colorado, oklahoma, devos, washington, sweeting, jimmy graham, biden, fmr, sec, brown, stitt,...
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On the steps of the Old State House where he celebrated victory four years ago, President Clinton called for bipartisanship and recalled the accomplishments of his first term. He also thanked his wife, his daughter Chelsea, Vice President Gore and other relatives, friends and staff members. He invoked his campaign theme of building a bridge to the 21st century, saying that the U.S. must be committed to making better opportunities for children and families. Prior to the president's speech, Vice...
Topics: chelsea, dole, white house
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Chipp Reid, editor of "Lion in the Bay: The British Invasion of the Chesapeake, 1813-14", talks about the important War of 1812 battles fought around the Chesapeake Bay
Topics: washington, canada, annapolis, baltimore, barney, miller, england, virginia, leonard, maryland,...
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Boston Red Sox historian Gordon Edes led a panel discussion on the team's home front and battlefield contributions during World War II. Through the stories of Hall of Famer Ted Williams and others, they gave insight into the athletes training, combat experience, and reception when they returned home. This event was hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society, and they provided the video. Sponsor: Massachusetts Historical Society
Topics: boston, ted williams, michael, navy, ruth, red sox, fenway park, johnny, gordon, catherine, north...
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British Home Secretary Amber Rudd delivered a statement on President Trump's retweets of far-right group, Britain First and the government's efforts to combat online anti-Muslim hate speech. Several members raised their concerns about President Trump and questioned Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to invite the president for a state visit to the United Kingdom. A date has not been set for the state visit. Secretary Rudd said it was wrong for President Trump to retweet the videos, but urged...
Topics: britain, donald trump, united kingdom, newcastle
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'Does power corrupt or are corrupt people drawn to power?' Washington Post columnist Brian Klaas explored the question in his book "Corruptible." Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: donald trump, brian, vermont, switzerland, uk, new zealand, doraville, feinberg, donald, cvs, china
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Anthony S. Pitch discusses the attack during the War of 1812.
Topics: washington, baltimore, navy, virginia, alexandria, pennsylvania, mchenry, philadelphia, britain,...
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Biographers talked about their subjects and political history. They included Sammy Davis Jr., Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Muhammad Ali. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History." Sponsor: Purdue University
Topics: sammy davis, john wayne, tammy, washington, joe lewis, robert louis stevenson, cosell, tammy faye...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Bertrand Patenaude shared the story of a US famine relief mission to Bolshevik Russia in 1921 that saved millions of lives in his book, "The Big Show in Bololand: The American Relief Expedition to Soviet Russia in the Famine of 1921." Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: russia, hoover, herbert hoover, bolsheviks, moscow
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Newsweek deputy opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon argued that journalism, once a blue-collar profession, is now largely a profession for elites who push radical ideas and are out of touch with mainstream Americans. This virtual event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: batya, virginia, new york, batya, aei, jordan peterson, american enterprise institute, europe,...
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for the invasion of Ukraine during a special session of the British House of Commons. The prime minister said, "I'm driven to conclude that Putin was always determined to attack his neighbor, no matter what we did. Now we see him for what he is, a blood-stained aggressor who believes in imperial conquest." Prime Minister Johnson also announced a new round of economic sanctions to be levied against Russia,...
Topics: johnson, putin, ukraine, russia, u.k., nato, europe, vladimir putin, p.m. johnson, britain, mr....
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Yale University professor Beverly Gage talked about long time FBI director J. Edgar Hoover's life and work in her 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography. This talk was part of the "Great Lives" lecture series hosted by the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Sponsor: University of Mary Washington
Topics: hoover, fbi, washington, j. edgar hoover, nixon, franklin roosevelt, robert kennedy, tolson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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British Prime Minister David Cameron updates parliamentary colleagues and takes their questions on the G-7 Summit, which was held in Germany earlier in the week.
Topics: russia, britain, nigeria, iraq, syria, libya, ukraine, u.n., eu, london, europe, fifa, germany,...
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The British Prime Minister answers questions from members of his coalition.
Topics: london, britain, europe, brussels, new york, clinton, paris, smithsonian, peshmerga, cameron,...
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Lars Schoultz talks about his book ''That Infernal Little Cuban Republic''.
Topics: cuba, washington, florida, bush, mr. obama, roosevelt, obama, miami, latin america, trinidad,...
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Three historians of religion discussed the influence the Bible and other Christian writings had on American political figures such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Martin Luther King Jr. The panel focuses on how these influences shaped the thoughts of the three leaders regarding religious freedom in the United States. The Museum of the Bible and the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion. Sponsor: Museum of the Bible
Topics: virginia, thomas jefferson, jefferson, madison, france, james madison, england, europe, washington,...
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News News/Business. Coverage of the British House of Commons, with prime minister response-time.
Topics: bombardier, britain, united kingdom, washington, north sea, russia, derby, scotland
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Newsweek deputy opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon argued that journalism, once a blue-collar profession, is now largely a profession for elites who push radical ideas and are out of touch with mainstream Americans. This virtual event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: batya, virginia, new york, batya, aei, jordan peterson, american enterprise institute, europe,...
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Fox News host Brian Kilmeade discussed his book "The President and the Freedom Fighter," about the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass and their accomplishments together. This event was part of the Kentucky Book Festival held in Lexington. Sponsor: Kentucky Humanities Council
Topics: frederick douglass, washington, kentucky, douglas, jefferson, abraham lincoln, texas, white house,...
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Karl Rove, former White House Senior Advisor for George W. Bush and New York Times colluminst Bret Stephens looked at the evolution of the Republican party and meaning of conservatism today. This event was part of the 2023 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California. Sponsor: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
Topics: texas, george w bush, john kerry, white house, norway, washington, milwaukee, marjorie taylor...
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Washington Post reporter and author Bob Woodward offered his thoughts on the importance of history to combat disinformation. He's joined in conversation by historian Douglas Brinkley. This program was part of the Robert Caro Symposium hosted by the New York Historical Society. Sponsor: New York Historical Society
Topics: washington, new york, robert caro, bob woodward, donald trump, rachel carson, biden, steve bannon,...
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Non-fiction books and authors.
Topics: washington, robinson, trump, nicole hannah jones, georgetown, brooks
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Boston Red Sox historian Gordon Edes led a panel discussion on the team's home front and battlefield contributions during World War II. Through the stories of Hall of Famer Ted Williams and others, they gave insight into the athletes training, combat experience, and reception when they returned home. This event was hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society, and they provided the video. Sponsor: Massachusetts Historical Society
Topics: boston, ted williams, michael, navy, johnny, ruth, red sox, gordon, north carolina, catherine,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The National World War II Museum hosted a discussion with the authors of books on two key 1942 battles: Midway in the Pacific and El Alamein in North Africa. The historians detailed the battles and discussed the concept of World War II "turning points" - and how these battles may have changed the course of the war. This talk is part of the National World War II Museum's international conference, and they provided the video. Sponsor: National World War II Museum
Topics: pacific, el alamein, britain, stalingrad, north africa, john, neil, rob, guadalcanal, egypt,...
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Historians and contributors to C-SPAN's "The Presidents" book discussed the strengths and weaknesses of all the U.S.'s previous chief executives. Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Topics: brian, taft, jimmy carter, michael, roosevelt, susan, washington, jeffrey, william howard taft,...
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Historian Mark DePue discussed the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima and the strategic importance of the island to both the American and Japanese forces during World War II. He recounted eyewitness soldier testimonies and detailed the military maneuvers of the month-long campaign. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: Lincoln (Abraham) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: navy, pacific, formosa, tokyo, okinawa, kuribayashi, depue, smith, macarthur, nevada, pearl harbor,...
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The British House of Commons debated and voted on the post-Brexit trade agreement between the U.K. and the European Union. Speakers included British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer and Scottish National Party Leader Ian Blackford. Following debate, members of Parliament approved the trade deal by a vote of 521 to 73. This is a portion of the proceedings. Sponsor: British House of Commons
Topics: eu, scotland, u.k., mr. speaker, britain, johnson, european union, united kingdom, ireland,...
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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on broadband infrastructure. Witnesses discussed broadband deployment, particularly in rural areas, and closing the digital divide. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Topics: fcc, mr. romano, mr. berry, usf, florida, schatz, alaska, mr. gilliland, mississippi, nebraska, mr....
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Historian Ralph Siegel talked about the Battle of Trenton and toured the battlefield in downtown Trenton, New Jersey. The Battle of Trenton marked a turning point for American troops early in the Revolutionary War. American troops under the command of General George Washington attacked Hessian soldiers camped in Trenton on Christmas Day 1776. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2017 LCV Cities Tour" in Trenton, New Jersey, from April 15-21 to feature the...
Topics: trenton, washington, millville, princeton, philadelphia, new york city, new york, douglas, john...
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Seyed Hossein Mousavian discusses his book ``Iran and the United States.''
Topics: iran, iran, iraq, washington, syria, tehran, afghanistan, israel, turkey, russia, warren, geneva,...
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Author Paul Goldberger discussed his book "Ballpark: Baseball in the American City." He explored the relationship between American cities and the growth of baseball, looking at the changing architecture and locations of ballparks over the years and what those reveal about society and culture at-large. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: kansas city, brooklyn, new york, chicago, san francisco, baltimore, pittsburgh, dodgers, cleveland,...
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Officials from the National Park Service and preservation organizations talked about how historically black sites help to tell the story of African American migration. They also argued for additional efforts and resources to preserve such places for current and future generations. This discussion was part of the Association for the Study of African American Life & History annual meeting. Sponsor: Association for the Study of African-American Life and History
Topics: nicodemus, washington, virginia, nicodemus, kansas, illinois, jacob lawrence, south carolina,...
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Bill Stimson shared the story of twentieth century entertainer Bing Crosby. Mr. Stimson talked about Mr. Crosby's legacy and how he helped transform and define cultural life in the U.S. and around the world. He also gave a tour of Mr. Crosby's childhood home and showed items from a special collection that includes Bing Crosby's many awards and memorabilia. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2017 LCV Cities Tour" in Spokane, Washington, from July 1-7 to...
Topics: bing crosby, spokane, detroit, gary crosby, los angeles, france, europe, washington, hollywood
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News News/Business. Coverage of the British House of Commons, with prime minister response-time.
Topics: britain, miliband, afghanistan, bangladesh, europe, scotland
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Playboy White House correspondent Brian Karem spoke about the challenges journalists face today and the future of a free press in America. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: brian, white house, reagan, donald trump, washington, henry, walter cronkite, anderson, zachary,...
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Fifty years after the 1973 peace agreement ending the Vietnam War, George Washington University hosts a day-long conference to consider the war's meaning and legacy.
Topics: vietnam, cambodia, washington, afghanistan, iraq, saigon, david, new york, pentagon, jim,...
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University of Utah history professor Eric Hinderaker revisited the events of the Boston Massacre and attempted to determine what really happened on March 5, 1770. He is the author of "Boston's Massacre." The Massachusetts Historical Society hosted this event. Sponsor: Massachusetts Historical Society
Topics: boston, adams, britain, massachusetts, north america, london, mississippi, gage, kilroy, detroit,...
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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, castro, kennedy, eisenhower, guatemala, dulles, nicholas, new york, latin america,...
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Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said hundreds of her countrymen were in Ukraine to fight against the Russian army and warned the Belarusian army not to take up arms against the people of Ukraine. The leader of the Democratic Opposition of Belarus spoke out against President Alexander Lukashenko, who has led the country since 1994. Sponsor: [Washington Post] | Live
Topics: belarus, ukraine, lukashenko, russia, missy, europe, biden, washington, putin, poland
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Mother Jones reporter and author Ari Berman discussed the history and future of voting rights in a speech at the Brooklyn Historical Society. He predicted how the Supreme Court would change with the addition of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and the prospects for 2018 voter registration ballot initiatives around the country. Sponsor: Brooklyn Historical Society
Topics: florida, new york, john roberts, wisconsin, north carolina, alaska, donald trump, illinois,...
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Series/Special. Labour leader Ed Miliband speaks on his party's economic plan.
Topics: britain, david cameron, europe, syria, london, united kingdom, bulgaria, geneva, iran, england,...
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Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia. Sponsor: Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women
Topics: hannah, new york, bethany, washington, maryland, allison, nick, brian, alissa, sarah jones, j.k....
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In the 2000 presidential election, Texas Governor George W. Bush defeated Vice President Al Gore in one of the most highly contested races in U.S. history. The outcome was not decided until December 12 -- five weeks after voters went to the polls -- when the U.S. Supreme Court stopped a Florida recount. This ultimately awarded the state's electoral votes -- and the presidency -- to Governor Bush. American History TV and C-SPAN's Washington Journal looked back 20 years to the 2000 election and...
Topics: florida, bush v. gore, gore, biden, georgia, william kristol, al gore, bush, texas, e.j. dionne,...
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British House of Commons Speaker John Bercow addressed the Brookings Institution on the role of the British parliament. He spoke on a range of issues including Prime Minister Theresa May's resignation announcement, how the Brexit debate changed the way he conducted parliament, and keeping order in the chamber during a polarizing time in politics. He was also asked to speak on the process of inviting U.S. presidents to speak to parliament, after his decision to disinvite President Trump back in...
Topics: amanda, trump, britain, u.k., mr. bercow, jack, united kingdom, uk, bercow, parliament, europe,...
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Former President Bill Clinton delivers the commencement address to the 2016 graduating class at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. He encourages graduates to embrace their differences and work towards a more inclusive society
Topics: maxine, africa, francis, washington, europe
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to change the nature of politics in the United Kingdom while delivering keynote remarks on his policy agenda during the annual Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, England. He addressed several topics during his remarks, including transportation and infrastructure, the economy, health care investment, and support for Ukraine. He also spoke on the immigration crisis and promised to put an end to the small boats of illegal immigrants coming into...
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Vicki Mack discusses her book ``Frank A. Vanderlip: The Banker Who Changed America.''
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Non-fiction books and authors.
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