Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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From the 2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland, Philip Padgett reported on Operation Overlord, the amphibious military operation that took place on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: europe, london, roosevelt, britain, washington, fdr, mediterranean, white house, atlantic, bush,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The committee was considering whether to renew several FISA provisions, including roving wiretap authority, business records authority, and the "lone wolf" provision, which were set to expire at the end of the year. Representatives from the Justice Department, FBI and National Security Agency provided testimony on their agencies' use of the provisions and urged lawmakers to...
Topics: fbi, nsa, usa, doj, orlando, mr. wiegmann, ms. morgan, washington, morgan, horowitz, carter,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author and historian Gary Gallagher analyzed the differences between the three major Civil War theaters. He argued that the battles held in the Eastern Theater had the greatest political and military impact on the outcome of the Civil War, making it the most important theater. This talk was part of a day-long conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Nau (John L.) Center for Civil War History
Topics: virginia, gettysburg, tennessee, gary, california, appomattox, north carolina, mexico, sherman,...
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Former White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and included Barack Obama's 2008 election. The University of Virginia's Miller Center hosted the event. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public Affairs
Topics: bush, george bush, obama, barack obama, clinton, cheney, washington, bill clinton, white house, pat...
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Photographer David Levinthal was joined by Joanna Marsh, curator of the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibit: "American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal Photographs" for a conversation about his career and unique approach to image making. Mr. Levinthal uses small toys to recreate photographs of iconic images and scenes from American history and popular culture. Sponsor: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topics: mr. levinthal, ms. marsh, levinthal, david, david leventhal, polaroid, smithsonian, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The Urban Institute, in partnership with the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, holds a discussion on state budget priorities and the impact fiscal actions, such as taxes, have on revenue. Sponsor: Urban Institute, The
Topics: illinois, california, washington, new york, howard, oklahoma, nick, d.c., john, thad cochran,...
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Independent investigator and author Lisa Pease gave an illustrated talk about her book, "A Lie Too Big to Fail: The Real History of the Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy." For the past 25 years, Lisa Pease has been investigating and writing about the assassinations of the 1960s. This was part of a conference on political assassinations of the 1960s hosted by the JFK Historical Group. Sponsor: JFK Historical Group
Topics: sirhan, kennedy, cia, california, robert kennedy, bobby kennedy, pluto, los angeles, wolfer, rafer...
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Historian Nigel Hamilton talked about the last book in his trilogy profiling President Franklin D. Roosevelt at war. "War and Peace: FDR's Final Odyssey: D-Day to Yalta, 1943-1945" covers FDR's involvement in planning D-Day until his death on April 12, 1945. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans hosted this event. Sponsor: National World War II Museum
Topics: fdr, hitler, cairo, nigel, tehran, winston churchill, truman, stalin, eleanor, nigel hamilton,...
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A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on U.S. nationals being held in Iran. Three relatives of hostages in Iran -- which included one man who had been in custody for 12 years -- testified on the impact their loved ones' situation had on their families. Afterward, they answered questions on their ability to contact their family members being held and what efforts the Obama and Trump administrations had undertaken to secure the captives' release. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs...
Topics: iran, levinson, namazi, ms. levinson, wilson, trump, bob, fbi, obama, north korea, unicef, deutsch,...
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Hours after Pres. Trump announced via Twitter the resignation of National Security Adviser John Bolton, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin answered several questions from reporters about the resignation. The two officials said Mr. Bolton, who was earlier slated to attend the briefing, but did not do so, served at the pleasure of the president. While they both acknowledged foreign policy disagreements with Mr. Bolton, they said the president's "maximum...
Topics: bolton, trump, isis, white house, pompeo, c-span, cia, mnuchin, john bolton, stephen, treasury,...
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Joey Hood, principal deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, and others discussed Iraq's political outlook at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC. They also weighed in on the current relations between the U.S. and Iraq under the Trump administration. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: iraq, iran, abbas, baghdad, isis, joey, lebanon, majid, syria, atlantic, turkey, ahmadi, newcastle,...
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Two community activists from the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area, an independent journalist from f*ckushima, and a Japanese visual artist who lives in New York City reflected on how two nuclear power accidents affected the surrounding communities and economies. On March 28, 1979, a partial meltdown at Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was the worst nuclear power accident in U.S. history. In March of 2011, the nuclear power station at f*ckushima, Japan was struck by...
Topics: f*ckushima, new york, pennsylvania, nrc, tmi, exxon, epstein, washington, paula, f*ckushima,...
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Following a vote break, members returned to the second half of a hearing on Google and censorship. Among the witnesses were Andy Parker, father of Alison Parker, who was killed during a live TV broadcast and Dennis Prager, a conservative commentator, who claimed that Google and YouTube sought to restrict or remove his video content. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution
Topics: google, amazon, hillary clinton, epstein, prager, hirono, mr. parker, israel, mr. prager, mark...
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The Firewall Editor-in-Chief David Hawkings discussed Member pay and Congressional benefits for the 116th Congress. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, california, vermont, nancy pelosi, south dakota, hawaii
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During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited Navajo Indians to help the military secretly communicate their operational plans. In a series of interviews, Navajo Code Talker Samuel Tso talked about his early life and World War II service. Conducted between 2004 and 2006, the interviews took place at Mr. Tso's home on the Navajo Nation tribal lands in Arizona, and on the Pacific Islands where he served during the war. Mr. Tso reflected on growing up in poverty, an anonymous gift he...
Topics: truman, george colburn, pacific island, washington, the valley, arizona, julie, san francisco
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House Republican leadership members, female political experts and former campaign staffers spoke at the launch event for Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) political action committee, which aims to recruit and elect Republican women. This portion of the event included a series of panel discussions composed of Republican consultants, former U.S. House candidates and political action committee leaders. The event concluded with keynote remarks by Elizabeth Heng, a 2018 Republican candidate for...
Topics: ashley, parker, julie, emily, elise stefanik, julie conway, tiffany, liesel, carol, ashley, sarah,...
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President George H. W. Bush talked to reporters about the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Topics included the ecological and economic damage caused by the oil spill, federal assistance in both areas, and the responsibility of Exxon for the crash. Following his statement, President Bush and federal officials answered questions from the reporters. Sponsor: White House
Topics: exxon, william, alaska, cheney, yost, barton, sam skinner, washington, california, national...
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Scott Pelley, CBS 60 Minutes correspondent, discussed his memoir, "Truth Worth Telling," at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. He talked about some of his concerns around American journalism during the Trump administration, including what he called a decline in the civility of political rhetoric. After talking about portions of his book, he took questions from the audience. Sponsor: National Press Club | Luncheon Speech
Topics: cbs, pentagon, beijing, saddam hussein, lubbock, white house, clinton, washington, bernanke, china,...
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The Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 helped galvanize the clean water and environmental movements -- even though it wasn't the worst fire the polluted river had seen. Historian David Stradling joined us from along the river in Cleveland, Ohio and talked about the fire, the myths associated with it, the urban poverty and environmental crises of 50 years ago, and the campaign by Mayor Carl Stokes to find solutions. Mr. Stradling is co-author, with his brother Richard, of "Where the River Burned:...
Topics: cleveland, david stradling, ohio, akron, carl stokes, cuyahoga, sandra, nixon, brown, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing on online platforms and their impact on entrepreneurs in the U.S. In this portion, tech experts and advocates discussed antitrust regulation and how big tech platforms can hinder small business growth and competition. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law
Topics: amazon, at&t, ftc, cicilline, ibm, google, ms. mitchell, fcc, amazon, robert mueller, fiona...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Edward Ayers reflected on the making of his online project, "The Valley of the Shadow," which tells the story of the Civil War from the perspective of two communities, one Northern and one Southern. This hour-long talk was part of the annual summer conference hosted by the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute. Sponsor: Gettysburg College | Civil War Institute
Topics: virginia, gettysburg, richmond, andrew johnson, pennsylvania, ayers, washington, edward ayers,...
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William Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution and the Continental Army. He described how the force differed from the British military in demographics, organization and the officer selection process. He also talked about the significance of military operations in the northern colonies. Sponsor: William Woods University
Topics: washington, smith, continental, boston, navy, gates, massachusetts, lexington, new york,...
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The Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 helped galvanize the clean water and environmental movements -- even though it wasn't the worst fire the polluted river had seen. Historian David Stradling joined us from along the river in Cleveland, Ohio and talked about the fire, the myths associated with it, the urban poverty and environmental crises of 50 years ago, and the campaign by Mayor Carl Stokes to find solutions. Mr. Stradling is co-author, with his brother Richard, of "Where the River Burned:...
Topics: cleveland, ohio, akron, david, cincinnati, charlottesville, new york, wheatland, richard, david...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Defense Under Secretary for Policy John Rood and the Director of the Missile Defense Agency talked in length about the newly released Missile Defense Review (MDR). The two spoke about the importance of improving America's missile defense strategy and capabilities in order to meet threats including that from Iran, Russia and China. Sponsor: Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance
Topics: greaves, washington, riki, john, shanahan, navy, c-span
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Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: henry ford, new york, porsche, sheridan, amazon, josh brown, new york city, china, europe, detroit,...
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The Socialist Party in America started in Milwaukee in 1897. Kevin Abing, Archivist at the Milwaukee County Historical Society, discussed why the movement took hold in the city and how Victor Berger became the first member of the Socialist party elected to Congress. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: milwaukee, berger, washington
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Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) spoke about national security and geopolitical challenges at the Hudson Institute. In a seated conversation with Walter Russell Mead from the Wall Street Journal, several topics were discussed, including the United States' approach in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations, the growing emergence of China, and the upcoming U.S. visit of President Erdogan of Turkey. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: nato, hudson, china, iran, yemen, indiana, erdogan, hudson institute, washington, iran, north...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Diplomats, government officials and industry executives discussed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement at a day-long event hosted by the Canadian American Business Council in Washington, DC. During the afternoon portion of this event, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin (R), former DNC Chair Howard Dean and U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft were some of the speakers who talked about globalism, the impact of Brexit on trade, and the tariffs' effects on Kentucky. Governor Bevin expressed...
Topics: canada, kentucky, mexico, china, nafta, north america, ontario, white house, toronto, usmca,...
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[LIVE] Facebook Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies on his company's impact on the financial services industry and the housing sector. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: mr. zuckerberg, switzerland, china, libra, turkey, syria, madame chair, zuckerberg, calibra, libra...
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The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity hosted a conference on U.S. foreign policy and libertarianism. In this portion of the event, retired U.S. Army Col. Douglas Macgregor and Mises Institute founder Llewellyn Rockwell discussed national security and military intervention. Former Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) delivered keynote remarks to close the conference. Sponsor: Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity
Topics: china, iran, donald trump, korea, north korea, venezuela, trump, turkey, rick sanchez, south korea,...
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University of Maryland history professor Richard Bell talked about the Declaration of Independence -- its origins, purpose, and global significance during and after the American Revolution. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: jefferson, britain, john adams, philadelphia, george, france, virginia, thomas jefferson, adams,...
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American History TV and Washington Journal marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with three hours of LIVE interviews and viewer calls from the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Joining us were Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, Air & Space Museum director Ellen Stofan. Plus, John Logsdon, founding director of George Washington University's Space Policy Institute, and Teasel Muir-Harmony, space history curator at the Air & Space Museum....
Topics: nasa, kennedy, armstrong, washington, neil armstrong, saturn, huntsville, michael collins,...
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The Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 helped galvanize the clean water and environmental movements -- even though it wasn't the worst fire the polluted river had seen. Historian David Stradling joined us from along the river in Cleveland, Ohio and talked about the fire, the myths associated with it, the urban poverty and environmental crises of 50 years ago, and the campaign by Mayor Carl Stokes to find solutions. Mr. Stradling is co-author, with his brother Richard, of "Where the River Burned:...
Topics: cleveland, ohio, akron, david stradling, carl stokes, david, cincinnati, new york, cuyahoga, nixon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian H.W. Brands profiled Aaron Burr, the former vice president to Thomas Jefferson. Aaron Burr is most remembered for killing former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804. H.W. Brands presented a collection of letters between Burr and his daughter, Theodosia, that recount his political ascendancy and downfall. Audience questions were taken by the speaker. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: burr, aaron burr, josie mansfield, thomas jefferson, jefferson, franklin, benjamin franklin,...
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Former Vice President and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the middle class and his proposed economic policies in his hometown of Scranton, PA. Mr. Biden spent much of his time speaking on his childhood in Scranton, and how he hoped to help the middle class. Sponsor: Biden Presidential Campaign
Topics: scranton, delaware, pennsylvania, joey, joe biden, charlie, donald trump, isis, joe, barack, nato,...
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In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the 1619 beginning of forced migration of Africans into slavery, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History hosted a panel discussion on the theme "400 Years of Perseverance." The group of scholars talked about the importance of slave site preservation, W.E.B. DuBois' color line theory, civil rights, and the criminal justice system. In August of 1619, twenty Africans who had been forced to cross the Atlantic Ocean...
Topics: virginia, washington, africa, kansas, fairfax, d.c., north carolina, new york, richmond, africans,...
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), along with several Democratic lawmakers, gathered on the Senate steps to defend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the same day a circuit court was hearing a challenge to the law. A three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court was hearing oral arguments in Texas v. United States and would determine whether to affirm or reverse a district court decision that declared the entire ACA invalid. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: elsie, texas, trump, emily, natalie, gop, rob, house, schumer, healthcare, rowlett, robert mueller,...
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Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report released by Leanin.org & McKinsey & Co. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: alexis, priority, ellen powell, alexis, california, texas, google
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[LIVE] The House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with legal experts to discuss the constitutional framework for potentially drawing up articles of impeachment against President Trump. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: trump, ukraine, feldman, zelensky, nixon, white house, mueller, schiff, yovanovitch, carlin,...
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[LIVE] Fiona Hill, a former National Security Council senior director for Europe and Russia, and David Holmes, an aide to the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, testifiy before the House Intelligence Committee as part of its impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Sponsor: House Select Intelligence Committee
Topics: ukraine, sondland, zelensky, russia, trump, bolton, volker, mr. holmes, taylor, vindman,...
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Historian David Pietrusza discussed the 1919 World Series fix by members of the Chicago White Sox in what came to be known as the "Black Sox" scandal. He talked about how book and film portrayals of the fix shaped public perceptions of what happened. He is the author of two books on the subject: "Rothstein: The Life, Times, and Murder of the Criminal Genius who Fixed the 1919 World Series" and "Judge and Jury: The Life and Times of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis"...
Topics: rothstein, weaver, cicotte, williams, landis, chicago, arnold rothstein, elliott, new york,...
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The Hill Energy and Environment Reporter Rebecca Beitsch from Capitol Hill discussed three bills the House will be voting on this week to ban oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, and in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: florida, rebecca beitsch, mississippi, washington, mexico
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The State Department's Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad discussed the country's ongoing peace efforts at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. Mr. Khalizad, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Afghanistan and Iraq, said a framework agreement had been reached with the Taliban but there was still more work to be done to advance the peace process. He added that the U.S. was not looking to monopolize the peace process, and said he was...
Topics: afghanistan, pakistan, taliban, moscow, khalilzad, washington, steve, doha, white house, isis,...
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Defense Department Comptroller David Norquist and other Pentagon officials briefed reporters on the president's fiscal year 2020 budget proposal. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: ierardi, navy, isis, nato, india, omb, pentagon, syria, exxon, george h. w. bush, molden, norquist,...
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In 1793, President George Washington selected physician, painter, and architect Dr. William Thornton's design for the U.S. Capitol building. National Portrait Gallery curator emerita Ellen Miles gave an illustrated talk about the artists who painted portraits of William Thornton and his wife Anna Maria during their lifetimes. Ms. Miles also discussed the couples lifelong interest in the arts and artists. This event was part of a Thornton symposium hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society...
Topics: washington, mrs. thorton, thorton, stuart, winstanley, dr. thorton, gilbert stuart, philadelphia,...
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The Library of Congress houses the largest collection of political cartoons by Herbert Block, best known as Herblock. His career spanned 72 years and he covered presidents from Herbert Hoover to George W. Bush. Sara Duke, curator of Popular and Applied Graphic Arts, talked to us about his influence and legacy and showed us many of his cartoons, some on exhibit in the library's Herblock Gallery. Sponsor: Library of Congress
Topics: washington, white house, vietnam, nixon, herblock, george w. bush, ronald reagan, johnson,...
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Built in 1890, the San Luis Light Station helped shipping traffic along California's Central Coast for 85 years. Today, the U.S. Coast Guard still maintains a light at the station. Jack San Filippo, Point San Luis Lighthouse Program Manager, shared its history. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: california, san luis lighthouse, boston, san luis bay, avila, san francisco
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Museum docent Brad Stone presented this festive look at Christmas traditions from the Colonial Era through the Civil War. Mr. Stone, dressed as a patriotic Santa depicted in an 1863 cartoon drawn by Thomas Nast, also talked about the political role of Christmas in America. The Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum hosted the event. Sponsor: National Museum of Civil War Medicine | Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Topics: england, lincoln, europe, germany, santa, jefferson davis, barton, savannah, victoria, santa claus,...
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Facebook's David Marcus pledged to work with lawmakers to address concerns over the company's new proposed digital currency. Mr. Marcus, a co-creator of Libra, testified before the Senate Banking Committee. For more than two hours he took questions from lawmakers regarding a variety of concerns including the possibility of money laundering schemes, scams, terrorism financing and international sanctions violations. Mr. Marcus argued the lawmakers' concerns were why the U.S. needs to lead in this...
Topics: switzerland, powell, brown, libra association, marcus, irs, facebook, sec, zuckerberg, mr. marcus,...
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee about oversight of his federal agency. In opening remarks, Chairman Clayton discussed various SEC modernization initiatives along with enforcement efforts to protect investors. Committee members questioned the SEC chair about digital currency, shareholder protections and climate-related financial disclosures. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs...
Topics: s.e.c., clayton, pcaob, brown, mr. clayton, crypto, finra, van holland, reed, adam newman, china,...
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A commemoration marking the 400th anniversary of the first meeting of the Virginia General Assembly in the summer of 1619. This is part one of a three-part ceremony. Sponsor: Virginia General Assembly,American Evolution
Topics: virginia, jamestown, david, northam, colony, new york, fairfax, ralph northam, edwin sanz, united...
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Vice President Pence made remarks in Waukee, Iowa, at an event hosted by America's First Policies on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). He talked about the economic growth and employment opportunities that the USMCA will spur in the country. He also urged the Democrats in Congress to "put politics aside and pass the USMCA" instead of "spending all of their time on endless investigations and partisan impeachment." Sponsor: White House | Office of the Vice President
Topics: iowa, iowa, trump, donald trump, china, usmca, mexico, canada, hawkeye, indiana, reynolds, brett,...
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Homeland Security Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security Brian Harrell discussed security threats such as cyberattacks and drones to U.S. critical infrastructure. Mr. Harrell serves within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which partners with industry and the government to build more secure and resilient infrastructure. His remarks came at an event hosted by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement in Arlington, Virginia. Sponsor: Institute for...
Topics: fbi, trump, virginia, pennsylvania, texas, california
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Bancroft and Pulitzer Prize winning historian Gordon Wood delivered a talk titled "The Revolutionary Roots of the Civil War." Professor Wood discussed the Founders views on slavery and argued that the Civil War was inevitable. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Topics: virginia, jefferson, england, philadelphia, south carolina, albany, britain, mexico, boston, john...
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The Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC hosted a discussion with House Democratic freshman women on their experiences serving in the 116th Congress. Speakers include Reps. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). The conversation was moderated by Bipartisan Policy Center President Jason Grumet. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: california, virginia, robert mueller, pentagon, cia, abigail
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National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins and other NIH leaders testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on investments in the institute's research efforts. They talked about the institutes' ongoing research, its impact, and the investment needed to sustain such efforts. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Topics: nih, collins, fda, the nih, trump, oklahoma, usda, francis collins, washington, ctsa, nichd, et...
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American History TV was live from Fort Monroe for the 400th anniversary ceremony commemorating the arrival of the first Africans in Virginia and the dedication of a new visitor center. Sponsor: American Evolution
Topics: virginia, monroe, d.c., washington, hampton, tucker, fairfax, jamestown, north america, bobby...
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The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment held a hearing on the role community colleges, historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) and tribal colleges and universities (TCU) play in the future success of its students. Lawmakers heard testimony from officials with Xavier University of Louisiana, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Virginia Community College System and Salish Kootenai College. Sponsor: House Education and Labor...
Topics: virginia, xavier, dubois, montana, massachusetts, louisiana, mchatton, texas, tcu, boham, kentucky,...
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A panel of former NASA astronauts and administrators, along with other space experts, discussed the legacy of the Apollo missions and future of space exploration at an event hosted by the National Academy of Engineering in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Academy of Engineering
Topics: nasa, hubbell, boeing, spacex, obama, china, chris, national transportation safety board, bush,...
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Fifteen judges of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in two lawsuits filed by the District of Columbia and Maryland that claim President Trump violated the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which bars presidents from receiving gifts from foreign or state governments while in office. The lawsuits argued that the president illegally profited from foreign dignitaries and officials staying at the Trump Hotel. A three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit previously found that...
Topics: d.c., maryland, cheney, jenkins, franklin, armstrong, washington, nixon, columbia, jenkins, doral,...
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Cybersecurity officers from the military, federal agencies, and government contractors discussed policy priorities across the federal government at an event hosted by Billington CyberSecurity in Washington, DC. During this portion, the primary themes were the cybersecurity threat landscape, harnessing artificial intelligence, and enhancing the cybersecurity infrastructure. One of the participants was Grant Schneider, the Federal Chief Information Security Officer, who oversees security for the...
Topics: amazon, new yorkers, omb, china, greg, tom billington, jerry, new york, trump, intel, karen, carey,...
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Author James Tackach spoke at the annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium about Lincoln and the natural environment. The Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society hosted the symposium at historic Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. to highlight the 16th president's life, career and legacy. Sponsor: Lincoln (Abraham) Institute of the Mid-Atlantic,Ford's Theatre Society
Topics: lincoln, lincoln, illinois, california, abraham lincoln, washington, new york, henry david thoreau,...
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U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham testified on the 2020 Census before the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. He addressed the bureau's readiness for the 2020 Census, what plans have been put in place to count communities and areas that are difficult to reach, and the safeguards that have been implemented to protect the collected information of all U.S. citizens. Also appearing alongside Director Dillingham were representatives from the...
Topics: dillingham, gao, new york, virginia, academia, maryland, appropriations committee, keller, new york...
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This was a discussion on policymaking and presidential commissions in political history. This talk from Purdue University was part of a two-day conference called "Remaking American Political History." Sponsor: Purdue University
Topics: frank, nixon, johnson, harvard, purdue, florida, doug, national literature, atlantic, ibm, quincy,...
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Gun safety advocates and congressional lawmakers held a rally outside the Supreme Court protesting the NRA-backed lawsuit on a repealed New York handgun regulation. Speakers voiced their opposition to the NRA, called for tougher gun laws and shared stories about the impact of gun violence. Sponsor: Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,Brady,Everytown for Gun Safety
Topics: nra, virginia, chicago, brown, washington, d.c., florida, becky, saugus, josh horwitz, california,...
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Current and former government officials spoke at the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence conference in Washington, DC. During this portion, Chief Technology Officer for the United States Michael Kratsios discussed the importance of artificial intelligence, its challenges and its potential for the future. Sponsor: National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence
Topics: white house, china, michael, c-span, shanahan, academia, trump, florida, gsa
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Settled deep in the Black Hills of western South Dakota, Mount Rushmore teaches visitors about the birth, growth, development, and preservation of the United States through the four Presidents depicted in the mountain carving. Maureen McGee-Ballinger, Chief of interpretation & Education with the National Park Service, shared the history of this iconic site. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: borglum, south dakota, washington, d.c., lincoln, lincoln, gutzon borglum, hoover, theodore...
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Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the court's $90 million request for 2020. That's $3 million higher than the 2019 fiscal year. The justices also answered questions regarding cameras in the courtroom, the independence of the judiciary branch, law clerk diversity and the criteria they use when granting cases to be heard. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
Topics: alito, kagan, roberts, brown, kennedy, washington, harvard
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This is the final film in a monthly series produced by the Naval Photographic Unit to document the activities of President Lyndon B. Johnson between 1964 and 1969. LBJ reflects on his time in office in speeches, ceremonies and events. He honors the Apollo 8 astronauts, dedicates the Hirshhorn Museum of Art, awards several Medals of Honor, holds his final cabinet meeting, delivers a State of the Union address, and witnesses the inauguration of Richard Nixon. The film also covers the First Lady,...
Topics: johnson, mrs. johnson, washington, vietnam, wheeler, pennsylvania, asia, anders, mankind,...
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Irish Ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall and historian Martin Mansergh talked about the connections between the Irish and American revolutions, and the relationship between the two countries ever since. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event in conjunction with their first international loan exhibition, "Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier." Mr. Mansergh's ancestor, Richard St. George, is the exhibit's subject....
Topics: ireland, philadelphia, europe, britain, france, new york, united irishmen, london, washington,...
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David Grann talked about his book "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI," in which he recalls the murders of members of the Osage Indian nation in the 1920s. Mr. Grann reports that the Osage, wealthy from oil reserves on their land in Oklahoma, became murder targets. After twenty-four deaths, the newly formed FBI launched one of its first investigations. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: mollie, fbi, mr. grann, oklahoma, tulsa, kansas, oklahoma, indians, hoover, washington, david...
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This United Auto Workers animated campaign film for President Franklin Roosevelt was directed by Chuck Jones, who helped create Bugs Bunny and other characters for Warner Brothers, and later produced and directed "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." In this film, FDR is depicted as a modern steam engine -- the "Win the War Special," while his Republican opponent Gov. Thomas E. Dewey (R-NY) is depicted as an dilapidated steam engine -- the "Defeatist Limited." Sponsor:...
Topics: joe, d.c., washington, c-span
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A national commission on military and public service outlined its interim findings on the selective service system, an independent government agency that maintains information on those eligible to serve in the military, as well as barriers to national and public service. The commissioners noted the low number of Americans willing and able to serve in the military with less than 1 percent of the nation's population doing so and seventy percent of Americans are not qualified to serve. The...
Topics: mccain, bush, tom, harris wofford, florida, john mccain, vietnam, americorps, jeanette, christina,...
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IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified on his agency's operations and the 2019 tax filing season before the Senate Finance Committee. Commissioner Rettig was asked about President Trump's tax returns, IRS information technology modernization efforts and the Earned Income Tax Credit (ETIC). In addition, he outlined the top priorities of the president's fiscal year 2020 budget request, which calls for approximately $11.5 billion in spending. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: irs, the irs, itc, neal, wyden, treasury, cardin, washington, casey, california, rettig, ohio,...
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The United States and Canada are the two biggest trade partners in the world, and the border crossings from Detroit to Windsor, Ontario are worth $16 billion in trade a year for both countries. Bailey Isgro, Executive Director of Detroit History Tours explained the history of this border crossing and the impact of building the Ambassador Bridge in 1929 and the Detroit Windsor Tunnel in 1930. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: detroit, canada, michigan, windsor, c-span, detroit windsor, washington
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