C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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National Security & President John. F. Kennedy
3 hours, 15 minutesHistorians and authors look at U.S. national security during John F. Kennedy's presidency. Topics include what's known as President Kennedy's "Peace Speech" at American University, and the growth in power of the National Security Council, which advises the president. The panelists also talk about President Kennedy's assassination in November 1963 and explore some of the various theories surrounding that event. This discussion was part of a conference hosted by the Future of Freedom Foundation.
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History of Aging in America
45 minutesLawrence Samuel traces American views of aging over the last 50 years, including a cultural shift in the 1960s away from revering elders towards embracing the youth culture. He is the author of "Aging in America: A Cultural History." The New York Public Library hosted this program.
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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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George Washington Birthplace Controversy
1 hour, 39 minutesPhilip Levy studies the places associated with George Washington's life, including his Virginia birthplace. He discusses the archaeological record at the riverfront land on Virginia's Northern Neck, and the speculation that the National Park Service site is not the birthplace at all. Mr. Levy argues that the 300th anniversary of Washington's birth in 2032 imposes a sense of urgency to determine exactly where he was born. The George Washington Birthplace National Monument hosted this program.
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Underground Railroad Conductors
1 hour, 30 minutesHistorians discuss Underground Railroad conductors and spy rings operating between New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. The event was part of the annual National Underground Railroad Conference co-hosted by the National Park Service and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Conference.
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Conference on National Security & President John. F. Kennedy
3 hours, 6 minutesHistorians, authors, and former congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul explore the consequences of what they call America's "security state" since the end of World War Two. Topics include the Military-Industrial Complex, President Kennedy's relationship with Mary Meyer, wife of CIA agent Cord Meyer, and a theory linking CIA "spymaster" James Angelton to Lee Harvey Oswald and JFK's assassination. Former Republican congressman Ron Paul shares his thoughts on National Security and secrecy in the government now. This three hour session was part of a conference hosted by the Future of Freedom Foundation titled, "The National Security State and JFK."
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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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Reel America: Iran-Contra Investigation Day 23 Edited Portion
31 minutesA portion of Lt. Col. Oliver North's July 7, 1987 testimony before the House & Senate select committees investigating Iran-Contra. This was the first of several days of testimony by the former National Security Council staffer who worked on several covert operations regarding arms sales to Iran to free hostages, and funding for military forces attempting to overthrow the government of Nicaragua.
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Reel America: Iran-Contra Investigation Day 25 Edited Portion
1 hour, 29 minutesPortions of the July 9, 1987 Iran-Contra Investigation hearing with testimony by former National Security Council staffer Lt. Col. Oliver North. This is Colonel North's third day of questioning by the House and Senate select committees investigating the Iran-Contra Affair. In this 90 minute portion of the hearing, the former National Security Council staffer begins with a twenty minute opening statement, then is questioned by Aurthur Liman, the Senate committee's chief counsel.
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Museum of the American Revolution Call-In
2 hours, 2 minutesProgram from the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia with museum staff showcasing exhibits and artifacts and taking viewer comments and questions.
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Winston Churchill & FDR
58 minutesLewis Lehrman discusses the parallel lives of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the partnership they forged against the Axis powers to win World War II. Mr. Lehrman is the author of "Churchill, Roosevelt & Company: Studies in Character and Statecraft." He spoke at the New-York Historical Society where he is also a member of the Board of Trustees.
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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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Museum of the American Revolution Call-In
2 hours, 2 minutesProgram from the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia with museum staff showcasing exhibits and artifacts and taking viewer comments and questions.
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Winston Churchill & FDR
58 minutesLewis Lehrman discusses the parallel lives of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the partnership they forged against the Axis powers to win World War II. Mr. Lehrman is the author of "Churchill, Roosevelt & Company: Studies in Character and Statecraft." He spoke at the New-York Historical Society where he is also a member of the Board of Trustees.
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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: Iran-Contra Investigation Day 23 Edited Portion
31 minutesA portion of Lt. Col. Oliver North's July 7, 1987 testimony before the House & Senate select committees investigating Iran-Contra. This was the first of several days of testimony by the former National Security Council staffer who worked on several covert operations regarding arms sales to Iran to free hostages, and funding for military forces attempting to overthrow the government of Nicaragua.
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Reel America: Iran-Contra Investigation Day 25 Edited Portion
1 hour, 29 minutesPortions of the July 9, 1987 Iran-Contra Investigation hearing with testimony by former National Security Council staffer Lt. Col. Oliver North. This is Colonel North's third day of questioning by the House and Senate select committees investigating the Iran-Contra Affair. In this 90 minute portion of the hearing, the former National Security Council staffer begins with a twenty minute opening statement, then is questioned by Aurthur Liman, the Senate committee's chief counsel.
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Conference on National Security & President John. F. Kennedy
3 hours, 3 minutesHistorians, authors, and former congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul explore the consequences of what they call America's "security state" since the end of World War Two. Topics include the Military-Industrial Complex, President Kennedy's relationship with Mary Meyer, wife of CIA agent Cord Meyer, and a theory linking CIA "spymaster" James Angelton to Lee Harvey Oswald and JFK's assassination. Former Republican congressman Ron Paul shares his thoughts on National Security and secrecy in the government now. This three hour session was part of a conference hosted by the Future of Freedom Foundation titled, "The National Security State and JFK."