C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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African American Poet Phillis Wheatley
54 minutesPhillis 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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Divisions in Modern Women's Movement
1 hour, 15 minutesAuthor Marjorie Spruill talks about her book, "Divided We Stand," which chronicles the development of competing liberal and conservative factions in the women's movement from the late-1970s to the present day. This talk took place in Bryant Park in New York City. The New-York Historical Society and the Bryant Park Reading Room co-hosted the event.
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The Women of the White House
1 hour, 6 minutesA panel of presidential historians discusses some of the country's most influential first ladies, their relationships with their spouses, and the difficulties they faced in the White House. And they talk about the presidential daughters, sisters and nieces - women like Julie Nixon and Alice Roosevelt - who left their own mark on White House history. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
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First Lady Florence Harding
1 hour, 11 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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Challenges After Women's Suffrage
1 hour, 48 minutesUniversity of Maryland history professor Robyn Muncy talks about women's voting rights following ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920. She focuses on African Americans in the South as well as Native Americans, and describes the difficulties faced by women running for political office. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event.
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African American Poet Phillis Wheatley
54 minutesPhillis 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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Divisions in Modern Women's Movement
1 hour, 14 minutesAuthor Marjorie Spruill talks about her book, "Divided We Stand," which chronicles the development of competing liberal and conservative factions in the women's movement from the late-1970s to the present day. This talk took place in Bryant Park in New York City. The New-York Historical Society and the Bryant Park Reading Room co-hosted the event.
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The Women of the White House
1 hour, 7 minutesA panel of presidential historians discusses some of the country's most influential first ladies, their relationships with their spouses, and the difficulties they faced in the White House. And they talk about the presidential daughters, sisters and nieces - women like Julie Nixon and Alice Roosevelt - who left their own mark on White House history. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
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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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Challenges After Women's Suffrage
1 hour, 49 minutesUniversity of Maryland history professor Robyn Muncy talks about women's voting rights following ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920. She focuses on African Americans in the South as well as Native Americans, and describes the difficulties faced by women running for political office. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event.
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Divisions in Modern Women's Movement
1 hour, 13 minutesAuthor Marjorie Spruill talks about her book, "Divided We Stand," which chronicles the development of competing liberal and conservative factions in the women's movement from the late-1970s to the present day. This talk took place in Bryant Park in New York City. The New-York Historical Society and the Bryant Park Reading Room co-hosted the event.
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Salem Witch Trials 101
1 hour, 9 minutesThis year marks the 325th anniversary of the Salem Witch Trials. Author and Salem State University professor, Emerson Baker, provides an in-depth look into the history of Salem. He explores how it went from a simple town in Massachusetts in 1692 to a city synonymous with witchcraft and tragedy. The presentation was a part of an all-day symposium held at Salem State University in Massachusetts.
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Salem Witch Trials Legal Documents Project
1 hour, 20 minutesHistorian Margo Burns discussed primary sources from the trials compiled in a book project she managed titled, "Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt." Twelve people worked for ten years to complete the book; a chronological record of legal documents from the trials; many newly transcribed by the team's six linguists. This presentation was part of an all-day Salem State University seminar on the legacy of the Witch Trials.
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Salem's "Witch City" Notoriety
1 hour, 31 minutesEsteemed historians, writers, and professors discuss the history behind how Salem, Massachusetts became known as "The Witch City." The panelists discuss whether the commercialization of Salem through the creation of Witch City is an economic benefit or gross insensitivity to the tragedy that occured over 300 years ago. This hour and 20-minute long panel discussion was a part of the 325th Anniversary Symposium held at Salem State University in Massachusetts.
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Memorializing Salem
1 hour, 5 minutesThis year marks the 325th anniversary of the Salem Witch Trials. In this program, author Kenneth Foote talks about memorializing sites like Salem. His book on the subject is titled "Shadowed Ground: America's Landscapes of Violence and Tragedy." This is the keynote speech from the Salem State University symposium on the legacy of the witch trials.
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Salem Witch Trials 101
1 hour, 8 minutesThis year marks the 325th anniversary of the Salem Witch Trials. Author and Salem State University professor, Emerson Baker, provides an in-depth look into the history of Salem. He explores how it went from a simple town in Massachusetts in 1692 to a city synonymous with witchcraft and tragedy. The presentation was a part of an all-day symposium held at Salem State University in Massachusetts.
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Salem Witch Trials Legal Documents Project
1 hour, 21 minutesHistorian Margo Burns discussed primary sources from the trials compiled in a book project she managed titled, "Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt." Twelve people worked for ten years to complete the book; a chronological record of legal documents from the trials; many newly transcribed by the team's six linguists. This presentation was part of an all-day Salem State University seminar on the legacy of the Witch Trials.
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Salem's "Witch City" Notoriety
1 hour, 30 minutesEsteemed historians, writers, and professors discuss the history behind how Salem, Massachusetts became known as "The Witch City." The panelists discuss whether the commercialization of Salem through the creation of Witch City is an economic benefit or gross insensitivity to the tragedy that occured over 300 years ago. This hour and 20-minute long panel discussion was a part of the 325th Anniversary Symposium held at Salem State University in Massachusetts.
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Memorializing Salem
1 hour, 5 minutesThis year marks the 325th anniversary of the Salem Witch Trials. In this program, author Kenneth Foote talks about memorializing sites like Salem. His book on the subject is titled "Shadowed Ground: America's Landscapes of Violence and Tragedy." This is the keynote speech from the Salem State University symposium on the legacy of the witch trials.
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Salem Witch Trials 101
1 hour, 7 minutesThis year marks the 325th anniversary of the Salem Witch Trials. Author and Salem State University professor, Emerson Baker, provides an in-depth look into the history of Salem. He explores how it went from a simple town in Massachusetts in 1692 to a city synonymous with witchcraft and tragedy. The presentation was a part of an all-day symposium held at Salem State University in Massachusetts.