C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Sculpting James Monroe
1 hour, 10 minutesSculptor Gordon Kray talks about his artistic process in creating a statue of James Monroe for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. The fifth president attended the college until he enlisted in 1776 to fight the British in the Revolutionary War. William and Mary is also Kray's alma mater. 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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Bill Bowerman- Co-Founder of Nike
15 minutesJennifer O'Neal showed us items from the University of Oregon's Bill Bowerman collection. Bowerman was a legendary track and field coach and co-founder of Nike.
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Lectures in History: Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Presidency
2 hours, 0 minuteWestern University in Ontario professors Shauna Devine and Neville Thompson teach a class about President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's time in office. Professor Devine describes Roosevelt's domestic policies such as the New Deal and other social welfare programs. Professor Thompson talks about the global politics leading up to World War II and President Roosevelt's relationship with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Both professors discuss how Roosevelt's critics felt that he was expanding executive powers too far.
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Detroit 1967 Media Coverage
1 hour, 50 minutesIn 1967, African Americans rioted in cities across the country, including Detroit, to protest a lack of opportunity and protection of their civil rights. President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate what led to the riots. A panel of journalists convened in Detroit to discuss the riots, the Kerner report, and how those events impacted the practice of journalism. The Detroit Historical Society hosted this event.
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Senator Wayne Morse
11 minutesMargaret Hallock shared the story of the former U.S. Senator from Oregon, Wayne Morse.
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The Civil War: U.S. Grant, Robert E. Lee & Leadership
1 hour, 0 minuteCivil War historian William "Jack" Davis compares the upbringings and leadership skills of Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. This talk was part of a day-long seminar on Civil War leadership hosted by Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
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Paisley Caves and the First Americans in Oregon
10 minutesVisit the Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon where Dennis Jenkins talked about some of North America's earliest people. Mr. Jenkins also showed artifacts from his archaelogy work at the Paisley Caves.
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Reel America: The Changed Face of Europe" - 1964
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Civil War Medicine and Disabled Veterans
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Suffragist Abigail Scott Duniway
18 minutesLinda Long shared the story of Abigail Scott Duniway, an Oregon Pioneer and woman's rights activist.
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Senator Wayne Morse
60 secondsMargaret Hallock shared the story of the former U.S. Senator from Oregon, Wayne Morse.
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Eugene Weekend Open
43 minutesC-SPAN's Cities Tour travels to Eugene, OR as we explore the the city's rich history and literary life.
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History of Logging in Oregon
17 minutesFaith Kreskey talked about the history of the lumber industry in Lane County, Oregon, its impact on the area and how it has changed over the years.
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U.S. Entry Into World War I
40 minutesCongress voted to declare war on Germany on April 6, 1917, entering the U.S. into World War I. Next, a panel of authors and historians looks at what motivated the U.S. to get involved in what was then called "The Great War." Reasons discussed include the influence of British propaganda as well as the the Zimmermann Telegram, an intercepted diplomatic cable between Germany and Mexico that proposed an alliance between the two countries and promised Mexico territory in the southwest U.S. The panelists also talk about President Woodrow Wilson's decision-making process in asking Congress to declare war. The World War I Centennial Commission organized this event. It took place at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Reel America: June 1967"
30 minutesWhite House Naval Photographic Center report on the activities of President Lyndon Johnson through the month of June, 1967. Events include the Six-Day War in the Middle East, nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, visits by Prime Minister Holt of Australia & a three-day summit with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey.
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History of Radio Spectrum Regulation
1 hour, 30 minutesAuthor Thomas Hazlett talks about his book, "The Political Spectrum: The Tumultuous Liberation of Wireless Technology, from Herbert Hoover to the Smartphone." Commenting on Mr. Hazlett's remarks are a wireless policy specialist from Verizon and a technology policy representative from Facebook.
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American Artifacts: Arch Street Meeting House
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U.S.-China Competition During the Cold War
1 hour, 31 minutesHistory professor Gregg Brazinsky discusses the competition between the United States and China to influence newly independent African and Asian countries during the Cold War. He is the author of "Winning the Third World: Sino-American Rivalry during the Cold War."
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James Monroe's Life & Legacy
47 minutesHistorian Scott Harris talks about James Monroe's life, including the fifth president's Revolutionary War service, his work as a lawyer, his path to the presidency, and about the Monroe Doctrine that carries his name. Harris is director of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library. 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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History of Logging in Oregon
13 minutesFaith Kreskey talked about the history of the lumber industry in Lane County, Oregon, its impact on the area and how it has changed over the years.
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The Civil War: Leadership of Confederate Col. John S. Mosby
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian Eric Buckland talks about the leadership qualities and military exploits of Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby. After serving under Confederate cavalry commander J.E.B. Stuart early in the war, in 1863 Mosby formed and took command of his own ranger battalion, and the unit gained notoriety for its raids behind Union lines. This talk was part of a day-long seminar on Civil War leadership hosted by Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
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American Artifacts: Arch Street Meeting House
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U.S.-China Competition During the Cold War
1 hour, 31 minutesHistory professor Gregg Brazinsky discusses the competition between the United States and China to influence newly independent African and Asian countries during the Cold War. He is the author of "Winning the Third World: Sino-American Rivalry during the Cold War."
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James Monroe's Life & Legacy
48 minutesHistorian Scott Harris talks about James Monroe's life, including the fifth president's Revolutionary War service, his work as a lawyer, his path to the presidency, and about the Monroe Doctrine that carries his name. Harris is director of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library. 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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Senator Wayne Morse
11 minutesMargaret Hallock shared the story of the former U.S. Senator from Oregon, Wayne Morse.
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The Civil War: Leadership of Confederate Col. John S. Mosby
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian Eric Buckland talks about the leadership qualities and military exploits of Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby. After serving under Confederate cavalry commander J.E.B. Stuart early in the war, in 1863 Mosby formed and took command of his own ranger battalion, and the unit gained notoriety for its raids behind Union lines. This talk was part of a day-long seminar on Civil War leadership hosted by Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
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Reel America: June 1967"
30 minutesWhite House Naval Photographic Center report on the activities of President Lyndon Johnson through the month of June, 1967. Events include the Six-Day War in the Middle East, nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, visits by Prime Minister Holt of Australia & a three-day summit with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey.
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The History of Vietnam
1 hour, 30 minutesChristopher Goscha talks about his book, " Vietnam: A New History." He discusses how the country has changed over the centuries, including the impact of Chinese and French influences on ancient and modern Vietnam. Goscha is an expert on Indochina who teaches at the University of Quebec. This event was co-hosted by The Wilson Center and the Center for Military and Diplomatic History.
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Suffragist Abigail Scott Duniway
1 hour, 18 minutesLinda Long shared the story of Abigail Scott Duniway, an Oregon Pioneer and woman's rights activist.
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U.S. Entry Into World War I
40 minutesCongress voted to declare war on Germany on April 6, 1917, entering the U.S. into World War I. Next, a panel of authors and historians looks at what motivated the U.S. to get involved in what was then called "The Great War." Reasons discussed include the influence of British propaganda as well as the the Zimmermann Telegram, an intercepted diplomatic cable between Germany and Mexico that proposed an alliance between the two countries and promised Mexico territory in the southwest U.S. The panelists also talk about President Woodrow Wilson's decision-making process in asking Congress to declare war. The World War I Centennial Commission organized this event. It took place at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Detroit 1967 Media Coverage
2 hours, 2 minutesIn 1967, African Americans rioted in cities across the country, including Detroit, to protest a lack of opportunity and protection of their civil rights. President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate what led to the riots. A panel of journalists convened in Detroit to discuss the riots, the Kerner report, and how those events impacted the practice of journalism. The Detroit Historical Society hosted this event.