C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Capitol Hill National Security Forum Panel on the Role of Intelligence
41 minutesMembers of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. This portion featured a panel discussion about the role intelligence gathering plays in countering terror threats. Participants included National Counterterrorism Center Director Nick Rasmussen and the former leadership of the House Intelligence Committee, former chair Peter Hoekstra (R-MI) and former ranking member Jane Harman (D-CA).
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Capitol Hill National Security Forum Conversation between Sen. Coons and Madeleine Albright
48 minutesMembers of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. This portion featured a conversation between Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright about the United States' role in global diplomacy and foreign relations.
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Reel America: "The Palestinian People Do Have Rights" - 1979
55 minutesAn Arab perspective on Palestine from the 1979 United Nations film, "The Palestinian People Do Have Rights." The documentary traces events from 1947 to 1978 with archival film, visits to refugee camps, and interviews with several Palestinians.
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Port of Portland
10 minutesLearn about how Portland used its location along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers to become a center for trade in the Pacific Northwest. Bill Wyatt and Steve Schreiber share the port's history, its economic impact and how it is utilized today.
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California Gold Rush Fires & Floods
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian Gary Noy gives an illustrated talk about the devastating fires and floods that coincided with the population explosion caused by the California Gold Rush. Mr. Noy is the author of "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss, and Luck."
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AHTV LCV Portland Oregon Landmark Legislation
15 minutesKerry Tymchuk with the Oregon Historical Society Museum highlights some of Oregon's landmark legislation, and the people behind it.
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American Artifacts: Heurich Brewing Company
27 minutesThe Heurich House in Washington, DC, was built by Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who started a successful brewing company in 1872. Today, we learn how Prohibition and World War I impacted the Heurich family and their brewing company. This is the second of a two part series.
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John F. Kennedy at 100
13 minutesKerry Tymchuk with the Oregon Historical Society Museum provides a tour of the exhibit, "High Hopes: The Journey of John F. Kennedy". Learn about JFK's presidency, his achievements during his time in office, and see some of the original items that belonged to him.
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President Reagan's Berlin Wall Speech
1 hour, 25 minutesThis year is the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's visit to Berlin where he delivered his "Tear Down This Wall Speech." Reagan speechwriter Peter Robinson and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Burt recall the president's speech and trip. The International Center for Journalists hosted this event.
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John Quincy Adams & Slavery
1 hour, 15 minutesThe Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston hosts a discussion about John Quincy Adams' nuanced and evolving views on slavery, with readings from Adams' own writings. Speakers David Waldstreicher and Matthew Mason talk about their book, "John Quincy Adams and the Politics of Slavery: Selections from the Diary."
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AHTV LCV Portland Lewis and Clark Expedition Collection
19 minutesVisit Lewis and Clark University and go inside their Library Archives & Special Collections, where Head Archivist Hannah Crumme and staff highlight a range of books and materials from Lewis and Clark's expedition in 1804.
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Preserving Lafayette's Carriage
1 hour, 0 minutePresident James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to return from France for a hero's tour some 50 years after he joined the American Revolution. Conservator Brian Howard talks about the preservation of a nearly 200-year-old carriage used by Lafayette during that tour. The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana hosted this event.
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African American Poet Phillis Wheatley
1 hour, 1 minutePhillis Wheatley was an eighteenth century Boston slave, and the first African American to have her poetry published. English professor Barbara Lewis of the University of Massachusetts Boston explores the time in which Phillis Wheatley lived. She talks about Boston's treatment of slaves, and Phillis Wheatley's standing in her master's household. She also looks at the poet's reception in the international arena. The Boston Public Library and Boston Literary District co-hosted this event.
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History Bookshelf: Never Been a Time
51 minutesHarper Barnes talked about and read excerpts from his book, "Never Been a Time: The 1917 Race Riot That Sparked the Civil Rights Movement," published by Walker and Company. The book recounts the July 2, 1917 race riot that took place in East St. Louis, Illinois. The riot that started following the death of a policeman resulted in the deaths of close to 50 people, while hundreds were injured and over 200 buildings were set on fire. Mr. Barnes contends that the riot was one of the factors that contributed to the start of the civil rights movement. Following his remarks, Mr. Barnes answered audience members' questions. Harper Barnes is an editor and cultural critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Mr. Barnes is the author of "Standing on a Volcano: The Life and Times of David Rowland Francis."
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AHTV LCV Portland Japanese Garden
8 minutesSteve Bloom talks about the history of Portland's Japanese Garden. Established in 1963, the garden was developed to provide residents a place of beauty and serenity to help heal the wounds from World War II.
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Special Forces in Cold War Berlin
1 hour, 0 minuteJames Stejskal talks about the classified U.S. Army Special Forces detachments that were stationed in Berlin, Germany for over 30 years. He is author of "Special Forces Berlin: Clandestine Cold War Operations of the U.S. Army's Elite, 1956-1990." The Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security hosted this program.
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The Civil War: New York City During the Civil War
1 hour, 5 minutesHistorians discuss New York City during the Civil War, emphasizing residents' divided loyalties despite being in a Union state. They give examples of the city's southern economic ties as well as the prominent Union regiments raised from New York. They also discuss the causes and effects of the city's draft riots in 1863. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
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Life & Legacy of Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger
55 minutesNew York University law school professor and NYU President Emeritus John Sexton talks about the life and legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger. Mr. Sexton served as law clerk to Justice Burger in 1980-81. The Supreme Court Historical Society hosted this event at the Supreme Court.
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Lectures in History: History of Diet and Nutrition Guidelines
1 hour, 21 minutesIowa State University professor Ruth MacDonald looks at the history of nutritional standards and government dietary guidelines. She describes the shift from preventing disease to promoting optimum health during the 20th century. She talks about the creation of a Recommended Daily Allowance at the outset of World War II and more recent updates that helped lay the foundation for a modern national nutrition policy.
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AHTV LCV Portland Pittock Mansion
9 minutesVisit the Pittock Mansion. Built in 1914, the home belonged to the former owner and publisher of the Oregonian newspaper, Henry Pittock and his wife Georgiana. Patti Martin shares his story and provides a tour of this historical estate.
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Legacy of Slavery at Universities
15 minutesAmerican History TV was at the Organization of American Historians' annual meeting in New Orleans where we spoke with historian Leslie Harris about African American access to higher education in the 20th century. Harris also discusses the relationship between slavery and colleges and universities.
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AHTV LCV Portland Lewis and Clark Expedition Collection
15 minutesVisit Lewis and Clark University and go inside their Library Archives & Special Collections, where Head Archivist Hannah Crumme and staff highlight a range of books and materials from Lewis and Clark's expedition in 1804.
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Reel America: "Our Heritage" - 1966
30 minutes"Our Heritage" is a 1966 episode from the U.S. Army's "Big Picture" series marking the July 4th holiday by telling the story of the Declaration of Independence. Hosted by Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Frank Baxter, the half-hour program visits historic sites in Philadelphia and Washington, DC and uses animated sequences to illustrate several key moments in the American Revolution.
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Watergate Break-In 45th Anniversary
1 hour, 31 minutesIn 1973-74, former Senator Lowell Weicker (R-Connecticut) served on the Senate Watergate Committee, officially known as the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities. The committee was created to investigate the 1972 presidential election following the trial of the Watergate burglars in early 1973. Sen. Weicker joins several former Watergate Committee staff members to discuss their work on the 45th anniversary of the Watergate break-in. Moderated by Lesley Stahl of CBS News, panelists also answer questions on parallels between President Nixon's actions and those of President Trump's administration.
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Lectures in History: History of Diet and Nutrition Guidelines
1 hour, 20 minutesIowa State University professor Ruth MacDonald looks at the history of nutritional standards and government dietary guidelines. She describes the shift from preventing disease to promoting optimum health during the 20th century. She talks about the creation of a Recommended Daily Allowance at the outset of World War II and more recent updates that helped lay the foundation for a modern national nutrition policy.
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John F. Kennedy at 100
15 minutesKerry Tymchuk with the Oregon Historical Society Museum provides a tour of the exhibit, "High Hopes: The Journey of John F. Kennedy". Learn about JFK's presidency, his achievements during his time in office, and see some of the original items that belonged to him.
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Legacy of Slavery at Universities
15 minutesAmerican History TV was at the Organization of American Historians' annual meeting in New Orleans where we spoke with historian Leslie Harris about African American access to higher education in the 20th century. Harris also discusses the relationship between slavery and colleges and universities.
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AHTV LCV Portland Oregon Landmark Legislation
10 minutesKerry Tymchuk with the Oregon Historical Society Museum highlights some of Oregon's landmark legislation, and the people behind it.
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History Bookshelf: Never Been a Time
50 minutesHarper Barnes talked about and read excerpts from his book, "Never Been a Time: The 1917 Race Riot That Sparked the Civil Rights Movement," published by Walker and Company. The book recounts the July 2, 1917 race riot that took place in East St. Louis, Illinois. The riot that started following the death of a policeman resulted in the deaths of close to 50 people, while hundreds were injured and over 200 buildings were set on fire. Mr. Barnes contends that the riot was one of the factors that contributed to the start of the civil rights movement. Following his remarks, Mr. Barnes answered audience members' questions. Harper Barnes is an editor and cultural critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Mr. Barnes is the author of "Standing on a Volcano: The Life and Times of David Rowland Francis."
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AHTV LCV Portland Pittock Mansion
10 minutesVisit the Pittock Mansion. Built in 1914, the home belonged to the former owner and publisher of the Oregonian newspaper, Henry Pittock and his wife Georgiana. Patti Martin shares his story and provides a tour of this historical estate.
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Special Forces in Cold War Berlin
1 hour, 0 minuteJames Stejskal talks about the classified U.S. Army Special Forces detachments that were stationed in Berlin, Germany for over 30 years. He is author of "Special Forces Berlin: Clandestine Cold War Operations of the U.S. Army's Elite, 1956-1990." The Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security hosted this program.
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Reel America: "The Palestinian People Do Have Rights" - 1979
55 minutesAn Arab perspective on Palestine from the 1979 United Nations film, "The Palestinian People Do Have Rights." The documentary traces events from 1947 to 1978 with archival film, visits to refugee camps, and interviews with several Palestinians.
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California Gold Rush Fires & Floods
1 hour, 5 minutesHistorian Gary Noy gives an illustrated talk about the devastating fires and floods that coincided with the population explosion caused by the California Gold Rush. Mr. Noy is the author of "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss, and Luck."
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American Artifacts: Heurich Brewing Company
18 minutesThe Heurich House in Washington, DC, was built by Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who started a successful brewing company in 1872. Today, we learn how Prohibition and World War I impacted the Heurich family and their brewing company. This is the second of a two part series.
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AHTV LCV Portland Lewis and Clark Expedition Collection
17 minutesVisit Lewis and Clark University and go inside their Library Archives & Special Collections, where Head Archivist Hannah Crumme and staff highlight a range of books and materials from Lewis and Clark's expedition in 1804.
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President Reagan's Berlin Wall Speech
1 hour, 24 minutesThis year is the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's visit to Berlin where he delivered his "Tear Down This Wall Speech." Reagan speechwriter Peter Robinson and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Burt recall the president's speech and trip. The International Center for Journalists hosted this event.