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American Perspectives Pre-Empted
Saturday
American Perspectives is pre-empted by live campaign 2008 coverage with Sens. Barack Obama & John McCain addressing the Saddleback Civil Forum on C-SPAN at 8pm ET.
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Saturday on C-SPAN at 8pm ET |
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Recent Programs
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A panel of presidential speechwriters discuss writing convention acceptance addresses. Then, Sec. of Defense Bob Gates and a speechwriter for Pres. Truman celebrate the 60th anninversary of the integration of the Armed Forces. Later, the legacy of Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman.
Washington, DC
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| From Saturday, Aug. 9 |
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A panel of presidential speechwriters discuss writing the State of the Union Address. Then, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and Secretary of Defense Bob Gates celebrate the 60th anniversary of the integration of the Armed Forces. Later, President Bush holds a press conference with members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team at the White House.
Washington, DC
: 2 hr. 47 min.
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| From Saturday, July 26 |
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Presidential speechwriters discuss White House communications and crafting a presidential message in a symposium hosted by the Univ. of VA. Then, Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, talks about his life experiences as a driver and philanthropist. Fmr. Vice President Al Gore (D) talks about Energy Policy at the Netroots Nation Convention in Austin, Texas.
Washington, DC
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| From Saturday, July 19 |
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This weekend on American Perspectives, African American leaders in political & business communities discuss mentoring young people. And in eulogy, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) remembers the fmr. Sen. Jessie Helm (R-NC).
Washington, DC
: 3 hr.
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| From Saturday, July 12 |
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Herman Badillo, the first Puerto Rican native to be elected to Congress discusses why he's now against bilingual education and why he changed from a Democrat to a Republican. Then, Academy Award winning actress Jessica Lange delivers the commencement speech at Sarah Lawrence College. Later, Dell founder Michael Dell talks about the future of technology. Finally, President Bush honors gospel music performers at the White House to celebrate Black Music Month.
Washington, DC
: 3 hr. 5 min.
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| For Saturday, June 28 |
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About the Series
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