C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Attempts to Overthrow Cuban Leader Fidel Castro
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American Artifacts: Second Bank Portrait Gallery
50 minutesLocated between the new Museum of the American Revolution and Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the Portrait Gallery of the Second Bank of the United States houses more than 150 paintings of notable 18th and 19th century leaders, military officers, explorers, and scientists. We visit the gallery to learn about a selection of works by Charles Willson Peale with tour guide Karie Diethorn, chief curator of Independence National Historical Park.
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Teaching Underground Railroad History
1 hour, 10 minutesA panel of historians discuss some on the most common misconceptions about the Underground Railroad and imagine what it might have been like to escape from slavery. The scholars explore how to make history more engaging in the classroom and the importance for all Americans of understanding the continuing legacy of slavery and freedom. This event is co-hosted by Park University and the National Archives in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Lectures in History: 1916 San Francisco Bombing
50 minutesProvidence College professor Jeffrey Johnson teaches a class about the 1916 bombing of a parade in San Francisco that killed 10 and wounded 40. The bombing took place on what was called "Preparedness Day," organized by pro-business groups to keep people vigilant in case the United States entered World War I. The attack remains the worst act of terrorism in San Francisco history.
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Museum of The American Revolution Opening Ceremony
1 hour, 40 minutesThe museum's official opening ceremony features former Vice President Joe Biden, Pultizer Prize-winning historian David McCullough, and journalist Cokie Roberts as well as live musical performances.
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American and British Suffrage Movements
20 minutesAmerican History TV was at the American Historical Association's annual meeting in Denver, Colorado where we spoke with historian Johanna Neuman about the evolution of and interactions between American and British suffrage movements.
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History Bookshelf: Opening Day
1 hour, 0 minuteJonathan Eig talks about his book "Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season." Mr. Eig recalls Robinson's personal life and career after transitioning into the hostile environment of an all-white baseball league.
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The Civil War: The Civil War Era and the Constitution
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Timothy Huebner discusses the Civil War Era and the Constitution, focusing on the history of slavery during the antebellum period and its eventual abolition with the 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865. Mr. Huebner explores the evolution of Abraham Lincoln's thinking on slavery and the Constitution. He also talks about how African Americans worked to achieve their own freedom and rights during the period. The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
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American and British Suffrage Movements
20 minutesAmerican History TV was at the American Historical Association's annual meeting in Denver, Colorado where we spoke with historian Johanna Neuman about the evolution of and interactions between American and British suffrage movements.
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Memorial Museums & Memory
1 hour, 25 minutesWe hear United States Holocaust Memorial Museum director Sara Bloomfield talk with Alice Greenwald - the president and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. They discuss the creation and message behind these memorial museums as well as how they chose to honor and share the stories of victims and their families. The Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC hosted this event.
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Thomas Jefferson's UVA Papers
15 minutesSee the University of Virginia's Jefferson papers that show the origins of the University. Third President Thomas Jefferson founded the University in 1819. University of Virginia Librarian Edward Gaynor shows selected items from the collection, which contains numerous architectural drawings made by Jefferson.
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Reel America: "The Power of Decision" - 1958
1 hour, 0 minute"The Power of Decision" is a 1958 film made by the U.S. Air Force for the Strategic Air Command. It simulates a "Quick Strike" response to a surprise Soviet nuclear attack against the United States and Europe. In the nuclear conflict that's depicted, millions die across the United States, Japan, Europe and Russia. Probably used for training, this film was made public by George Washington University's National Security Archive in 2011.
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U.S. & East Germany Cold War Relations
1 hour, 0 minuteA panel of historians discusses U.S. actions in East Germany during the early Cold War. They focus on U.S. operations to locate and repatriate the bodies of American soldiers after World War II. And they talk about the joint U.S.- British effort to build a secret tunnel into East Berlin which the Soviets discovered through a double agent. This event is part of a conference titled, "Creating and Challenging the Transatlantic Intelligence Community," which was held in Washington, D.C.
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American Artifacts: Early Life of President Gerald Ford
22 minutesTour of exhibits at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum telling the story of his life from boyhood through the presidency with curator Jon Holloway.
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American Artifacts: Political Career of Gerald Ford
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U.S. Mobilization for World War I
1 hour, 10 minutesThe U.S. entered World War I on April 6, 1917, after President Woodrow Wilson signed a Congressional declaration of war against Germany. Next, Yale University historian Paul Kennedy talks about how the U.S. mobilized its industry and the military to fight in what was then called "The Great War." Professor Kennedy pays particular attention to stories from New York City and discusses its role in the war effort. He concludes his remarks with a look at the war's legacy. This talk was the keynote address for a conference on World War I hosted by Columbia University in New York City.
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First Lady Florence Harding
1 hour, 9 minutesHistorian Katherine Sibley discusses how Florence Harding set new precedents as first lady by advocating for causes such as veterans' assistance and animal rights. She also talks about how President Warren Harding's affairs affected Florence and compares the Hardings to other presidential couples. The presentation focuses on Sibley's book, "First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and the Controversy." The Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University in Dallas hosted this event.
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Abraham Lincoln's Governors
53 minutesStephen Engle, author of "Gathering to Save a Nation: Lincoln & the Union's War Governors," discusses the pivotal role the Union governors played in securing victory. His remarks were from the annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC, exploring the 16th president's life, career and legacy. The event was co-hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society.
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American Artifacts: Early Life of President Gerald Ford
21 minutesTour of exhibits at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum telling the story of his life from boyhood through the presidency with curator Jon Holloway.
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American Artifacts: Political Career of Gerald Ford
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U.S. Mobilization for World War I
1 hour, 10 minutesThe U.S. entered World War I on April 6, 1917, after President Woodrow Wilson signed a Congressional declaration of war against Germany. Next, Yale University historian Paul Kennedy talks about how the U.S. mobilized its industry and the military to fight in what was then called "The Great War." Professor Kennedy pays particular attention to stories from New York City and discusses its role in the war effort. He concludes his remarks with a look at the war's legacy. This talk was the keynote address for a conference on World War I hosted by Columbia University in New York City.
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First Lady Florence Harding
1 hour, 9 minutesHistorian Katherine Sibley discusses how Florence Harding set new precedents as first lady by advocating for causes such as veterans' assistance and animal rights. She also talks about how President Warren Harding's affairs affected Florence and compares the Hardings to other presidential couples. The presentation focuses on Sibley's book, "First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and the Controversy." The Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University in Dallas hosted this event.
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Abraham Lincoln's Governors
53 minutesStephen Engle, author of "Gathering to Save a Nation: Lincoln & the Union's War Governors," discusses the pivotal role the Union governors played in securing victory. His remarks were from the annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC, exploring the 16th president's life, career and legacy. The event was co-hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society.
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Reel America: "The Power of Decision" - 1958
58 minutes"The Power of Decision" is a 1958 film made by the U.S. Air Force for the Strategic Air Command. It simulates a "Quick Strike" response to a surprise Soviet nuclear attack against the United States and Europe. In the nuclear conflict that's depicted, millions die across the United States, Japan, Europe and Russia. Probably used for training, this film was made public by George Washington University's National Security Archive in 2011.
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U.S. & East Germany Cold War Relations
1 hour, 0 minuteA panel of historians discusses U.S. actions in East Germany during the early Cold War. They focus on U.S. operations to locate and repatriate the bodies of American soldiers after World War II. And they talk about the joint U.S.- British effort to build a secret tunnel into East Berlin which the Soviets discovered through a double agent. This event is part of a conference titled, "Creating and Challenging the Transatlantic Intelligence Community," which was held in Washington, D.C.
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Franco-American & Dutch-American Intelligence Exchanges
1 hour, 10 minutesWe hear a panel of historians discuss how U.S. intelligence agencies cooperated with their French and Dutch counterparts to promote regional security and prevent the spread of Communism in the early Cold War. This event is part of a larger conference titled, "Creating and Challenging the Transatlantic Intelligence Community" hosted in Washington, DC.
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James Monroe's Political Career
53 minutesDan Preston, editor of James Monroe's papers, discusses the fifth president's early political career and what motivated voters to support him. And he explains how the early Electoral College functioned and how political parties formed. The Mosby Heritage Area Association hosted this event, which was part of a symposium titled "James Monroe Presidential Inauguration: A Bicentennial Commemoration and Reflection."
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Driving Tour
17 minutesTour Charlottesville, Virginia with University of Virginia professor, and local historian Coy Barefoot as we visit three sections of the city: the campus of the University of Virginia, the downtown, and the surrounding county.
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Museum of The American Revolution Opening Ceremony
1 hour, 40 minutesThe museum's official opening ceremony features former Vice President Joe Biden, Pultizer Prize-winning historian David McCullough, and journalist Cokie Roberts as well as live musical performances.