Steve Young, a former advisor who helped coordinate civilian and military programs during the Vietnam War, talks about how the conflict in Southeast Asia evolved over time and the role that President Lyndon Johnson played in the decision-making process. Young also contrasts President Johnson's policies with those of his successor; Richard Nixon.
White 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.
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government heard from the chairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about their agencies' respective 2018 budget requests. SEC Chair Jay Clayton explained his agency's goals that broadly aim to promote market growth and protect investors. CFTC Acting Chair Chris Giancarlo talked about efforts aimed at bringing together what he called "fragmented" markets in order to bolster the U.S. economy. Both men spoke about what each of their agencies is doing toward systems and technology modernization, as well as strengthening their cybersecurity to ensure vulnerabilities are recognized, addressed and eliminated.
Bhaskar Sunkara, the editor and publisher of Jacobin magazine, discussed politics, economics and the future of the American left in Donald Trump's America. Jacobin is a print magazine released quarterly offering socialist perspectives for the future. Harvard University's Shorenstein Center hosted this discussion in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) hosts a panel discussion about terrorism financing and efforts to disrupt or prevent those funding networks' operations.
A group of education policy analysts gathered for a discussion on the federal role of education and the level of change that can be expected by the Trump administration in areas such as school choice. Speakers included Randi Weingarten, who heads the American Federation of Teachers. This forum was part of a conference of journalists hosted by the Education Writers Association.
A panel of education analysts looked at how states are revising their accountability systems following the passage of the 2015 federal education law called Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). They discussed issues of equity, how the measures are addressing civil rights and what can be done to hold schools and districts more accountable. This discussion was part of a conference of journalists hosted by the Education Writers Association in Washington, DC.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson spoke at a housing symposium. Among the topics he discussed were the challenges facing first-time home buyers, especially millennials, and the need to assist them with the help of investors and lenders. The National Housing Conference hosted this event in Washington, DC.
Tour of exhibits at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia featuring the story of the first half of the American Revolution, from 1760 to 1778.
Program from the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia with museum staff showcasing exhibits and artifacts and taking viewer comments and questions.
Tour of exhibits at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia featuring the story of the first half of the American Revolution, from 1760 to 1778.
Program from the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia with museum staff showcasing exhibits and artifacts and taking viewer comments and questions.
Tour of exhibits at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia featuring the story of the first half of the American Revolution, from 1760 to 1778.
Program from the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia with museum staff showcasing exhibits and artifacts and taking viewer comments and questions.
Tour of exhibits at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia featuring the story of the first half of the American Revolution, from 1760 to 1778.
Program from the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia with museum staff showcasing exhibits and artifacts and taking viewer comments and questions.
Tour of exhibits at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia featuring the story of the first half of the American Revolution, from 1760 to 1778.
