C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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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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Jo Haldeman Nixon White House Recollections
1 hour, 6 minutesJo Haldeman offers an insider's view of Richard Nixon's White House and the Watergate scandal that ended with his resignation. Her husband, H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, served as the 37th president's chief of staff. She shares excerpts from her book, "In the Shadow of the White House: A Memoir of the Washington and Watergate Years, 1968-1978." The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this program.
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James Monroe's Life & Legacy
49 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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JFK's White House Campaign
1 hour, 33 minutesFormer Boston Globe journalists Curtis Wilkie and Thomas Oliphant discuss their book, "The Road to Camelot: Inside JFK's Five-Year Campaign." The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum hosted this program, which marks the centennial of the 35th president's birth.
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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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Jo Haldeman Nixon White House Recollections
1 hour, 6 minutesJo Haldeman offers an insider's view of Richard Nixon's White House and the Watergate scandal that ended with his resignation. Her husband, H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, served as the 37th president's chief of staff. She shares excerpts from her book, "In the Shadow of the White House: A Memoir of the Washington and Watergate Years, 1968-1978." The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this program.
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James Monroe's Life & Legacy
49 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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JFK's White House Campaign
1 hour, 33 minutesFormer Boston Globe journalists Curtis Wilkie and Thomas Oliphant discuss their book, "The Road to Camelot: Inside JFK's Five-Year Campaign." The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum hosted this program, which marks the centennial of the 35th president's birth.
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John Quincy Adams & Slavery
1 hour, 16 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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James Monroe's Life & Legacy
50 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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JFK's White House Campaign
1 hour, 31 minutesFormer Boston Globe journalists Curtis Wilkie and Thomas Oliphant discuss their book, "The Road to Camelot: Inside JFK's Five-Year Campaign." The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum hosted this program, which marks the centennial of the 35th president's birth.
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American Artifacts: Virginia Capitol Building
25 minutesVisit Virginia's Capitol - home to the oldest elected legislative body in the Western hemisphere. The state's Capitol moved to Richmond in 1785, and Thomas Jefferson is credited with its design. Capitol historian Mark Greenough explains the building's significance marking American history from the conclusion of the American Revolution, through the Civil War and into the 20th century.
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History of the Texas State Capitol
7 minutesCurator of the Capitol Ali James gave a tour of the Texas State Capitol and some of its artwork. She talked about the history of the building and how it tells the history of Texas.
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California State Capitol
15 minutesErin Renfree gave a tour of the California State Capitol and shared stories of former governors, legislators, and important legislation. Groundbreaking for the Capitol occurred December 4, 1860, but it took 14 years and several administrations to complete the effort.
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The Wisconsin State Capitol
11 minutesJim Schaff gave a tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol and talked about why Madison was selected as the capital. He spoke about the architecture, which was designed by George Post in the early 1900s, and visited rooms that represent all three branches of Wisconsin's government.
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15 minutesJason Wilson gave a tour of the House, Senate, and Supreme Court chambers of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, which was dedicated in 1906. Mr. Wilson highlighted the building's unique designs, ornate decor, and number murals telling the story of Pennsylvania's history.
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Kansas State Capitol
10 minutesAndrea Burton talked about the history of the Kansas State Capitol and showed some of its most notable features.
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Nebraska State Capitol
10 minutesKaren Wagner showed pieces from the Nebraska State Capitol archives that detail the history of the building.
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Old State Capitol
12 minutesLeslie McWhorter gave a tour of the Old Capitol building in Frankfort. The Old State House was constructed from 1827 to 1830 to replace two previous structures on the site that had burned, the first in 1813 and the second in 1824, and served as the capitol until 1910. It was the first major work of native Kentuckian, Gideon Shryock, which introduced Greek-Revival architecture to the United States west of the Appalachian Mountains. This was the only pro-Union state capitol occupied by the Confederate army during the Civil War.
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Oklahoma Capitol Building
15 minutesBill Parks gave a tour the Oklahoma State Capitol building, talking about the art and history of the building and how it relates to the history of Oklahoma.
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Ohio Statehouse Tour
10 minutesGregg Dodd gave a tour of the Ohio Statehouse. He pointed out art, architecture, and historical artifacts. Mr. Dodd talked about President Abraham Lincoln's multiple visits to the building as well as the hearing rooms named for the eight U.S. presidents from Ohio, focusing on Presidents Grant and McKinley.
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South Carolina State House
13 minutesJohn Bryan, former professor of art and architectural history at the University of South Carolina and author of Creating the South Carolina State House, toured the South Carolina State House and talked about the building's unique structural aspects. He also explained why the construction of this historic site took nearly a half century.
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Mississippi's Old State Capitol
14 minutesClay Williams visited Mississippi's Old State Capitol in Jackson, talked about the roles of the state's legislature, and highlighted the building's architecture including its Greek revival style, copper dome and grand interior spaces. Mississippi's Old State Capitol was built in 1839, and now operates as a museum. It was the site of some of the state's significant legislative actions, including Mississippi's secession from the Union in 1861 and the crafting of the 1868 and 1890 state constitutions.
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The Maine State House
9 minutesDan Fournier talked about the history of the Maine State House and some of the stories related to governors throughout the state's history.
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Maryland State House
13 minutesCurator Sasha Lourie toured the Maryland State House, the only state house to have ever served as the nation's capitol, and the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use. He talked about the building's architecture and shared stories of events that have taken place inside.
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New York State Capitol Building
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Baton Rouge Old State Capitol
9 minutesSecretary of State Tom Schedler gave a tour of the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He talked about the building's history and restoration and place in the history of Louisiana politics. Topics included the vote to secede from the Union and former Governor Huey Long.
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Life and Death of Gov. Huey Long
14 minutesFormer Speaker of the Louisiana House Hunt Downer talked about the political career and assassination of U.S. Senator Huey P. Long, the former Louisiana governor. He was interviewed at the place inside the state capitol building where Senator Long was shot on September 8, 1935.
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American Artifacts: Military Aviation Museum - World War I
25 minutesLocated in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the Military Aviation Museum is home to one of the largest private collections of World War I and II aircraft, most of which are airworthy. We toured the World War I hangar with volunteer pilot Robert "Boom" Powell to learn about advances in aviation technology and pilot training during the war. This is the first of a two-part program.
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American Artifacts: Virginia Capitol Building
25 minutesVisit Virginia's Capitol - home to the oldest elected legislative body in the Western hemisphere. The state's Capitol moved to Richmond in 1785, and Thomas Jefferson is credited with its design. Capitol historian Mark Greenough explains the building's significance marking American history from the conclusion of the American Revolution, through the Civil War and into the 20th century.
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History of the Texas State Capitol
7 minutesCurator of the Capitol Ali James gave a tour of the Texas State Capitol and some of its artwork. She talked about the history of the building and how it tells the history of Texas.
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California State Capitol
14 minutesErin Renfree gave a tour of the California State Capitol and shared stories of former governors, legislators, and important legislation. Groundbreaking for the Capitol occurred December 4, 1860, but it took 14 years and several administrations to complete the effort.
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The Wisconsin State Capitol
12 minutesJim Schaff gave a tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol and talked about why Madison was selected as the capital. He spoke about the architecture, which was designed by George Post in the early 1900s, and visited rooms that represent all three branches of Wisconsin's government.
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AHTV_LCV_Pennsylvania State Capitol
14 minutesJason Wilson gave a tour of the House, Senate, and Supreme Court chambers of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, which was dedicated in 1906. Mr. Wilson highlighted the building's unique designs, ornate decor, and number murals telling the story of Pennsylvania's history.
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Kansas State Capitol
10 minutesAndrea Burton talked about the history of the Kansas State Capitol and showed some of its most notable features.
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Nebraska State Capitol
10 minutesKaren Wagner showed pieces from the Nebraska State Capitol archives that detail the history of the building.
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Old State Capitol
12 minutesLeslie McWhorter gave a tour of the Old Capitol building in Frankfort. The Old State House was constructed from 1827 to 1830 to replace two previous structures on the site that had burned, the first in 1813 and the second in 1824, and served as the capitol until 1910. It was the first major work of native Kentuckian, Gideon Shryock, which introduced Greek-Revival architecture to the United States west of the Appalachian Mountains. This was the only pro-Union state capitol occupied by the Confederate army during the Civil War.
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Oklahoma Capitol Building
15 minutesBill Parks gave a tour the Oklahoma State Capitol building, talking about the art and history of the building and how it relates to the history of Oklahoma.
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Ohio Statehouse Tour
10 minutesGregg Dodd gave a tour of the Ohio Statehouse. He pointed out art, architecture, and historical artifacts. Mr. Dodd talked about President Abraham Lincoln's multiple visits to the building as well as the hearing rooms named for the eight U.S. presidents from Ohio, focusing on Presidents Grant and McKinley.
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South Carolina State House
14 minutesJohn Bryan, former professor of art and architectural history at the University of South Carolina and author of Creating the South Carolina State House, toured the South Carolina State House and talked about the building's unique structural aspects. He also explained why the construction of this historic site took nearly a half century.
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Mississippi's Old State Capitol
14 minutesClay Williams visited Mississippi's Old State Capitol in Jackson, talked about the roles of the state's legislature, and highlighted the building's architecture including its Greek revival style, copper dome and grand interior spaces. Mississippi's Old State Capitol was built in 1839, and now operates as a museum. It was the site of some of the state's significant legislative actions, including Mississippi's secession from the Union in 1861 and the crafting of the 1868 and 1890 state constitutions.
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The Maine State House
9 minutesDan Fournier talked about the history of the Maine State House and some of the stories related to governors throughout the state's history.
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Maryland State House
13 minutesCurator Sasha Lourie toured the Maryland State House, the only state house to have ever served as the nation's capitol, and the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use. He talked about the building's architecture and shared stories of events that have taken place inside.
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New York State Capitol Building
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Baton Rouge Old State Capitol
10 minutesSecretary of State Tom Schedler gave a tour of the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He talked about the building's history and restoration and place in the history of Louisiana politics. Topics included the vote to secede from the Union and former Governor Huey Long.
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Life and Death of Gov. Huey Long
14 minutesFormer Speaker of the Louisiana House Hunt Downer talked about the political career and assassination of U.S. Senator Huey P. Long, the former Louisiana governor. He was interviewed at the place inside the state capitol building where Senator Long was shot on September 8, 1935.
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American Artifacts: Military Aviation Museum - World War I
25 minutesLocated in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the Military Aviation Museum is home to one of the largest private collections of World War I and II aircraft, most of which are airworthy. We toured the World War I hangar with volunteer pilot Robert "Boom" Powell to learn about advances in aviation technology and pilot training during the war. This is the first of a two-part program.
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American Artifacts: Virginia Capitol Building
24 minutesVisit Virginia's Capitol - home to the oldest elected legislative body in the Western hemisphere. The state's Capitol moved to Richmond in 1785, and Thomas Jefferson is credited with its design. Capitol historian Mark Greenough explains the building's significance marking American history from the conclusion of the American Revolution, through the Civil War and into the 20th century.
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History of the Texas State Capitol
7 minutesCurator of the Capitol Ali James gave a tour of the Texas State Capitol and some of its artwork. She talked about the history of the building and how it tells the history of Texas.
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California State Capitol
15 minutesErin Renfree gave a tour of the California State Capitol and shared stories of former governors, legislators, and important legislation. Groundbreaking for the Capitol occurred December 4, 1860, but it took 14 years and several administrations to complete the effort.
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The Wisconsin State Capitol
11 minutesJim Schaff gave a tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol and talked about why Madison was selected as the capital. He spoke about the architecture, which was designed by George Post in the early 1900s, and visited rooms that represent all three branches of Wisconsin's government.
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AHTV_LCV_Pennsylvania State Capitol
15 minutesJason Wilson gave a tour of the House, Senate, and Supreme Court chambers of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, which was dedicated in 1906. Mr. Wilson highlighted the building's unique designs, ornate decor, and number murals telling the story of Pennsylvania's history.
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Kansas State Capitol
10 minutesAndrea Burton talked about the history of the Kansas State Capitol and showed some of its most notable features.
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Nebraska State Capitol
10 minutesKaren Wagner showed pieces from the Nebraska State Capitol archives that detail the history of the building.
-
Old State Capitol
12 minutesLeslie McWhorter gave a tour of the Old Capitol building in Frankfort. The Old State House was constructed from 1827 to 1830 to replace two previous structures on the site that had burned, the first in 1813 and the second in 1824, and served as the capitol until 1910. It was the first major work of native Kentuckian, Gideon Shryock, which introduced Greek-Revival architecture to the United States west of the Appalachian Mountains. This was the only pro-Union state capitol occupied by the Confederate army during the Civil War.
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Oklahoma Capitol Building
15 minutesBill Parks gave a tour the Oklahoma State Capitol building, talking about the art and history of the building and how it relates to the history of Oklahoma.
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Ohio Statehouse Tour
10 minutesGregg Dodd gave a tour of the Ohio Statehouse. He pointed out art, architecture, and historical artifacts. Mr. Dodd talked about President Abraham Lincoln's multiple visits to the building as well as the hearing rooms named for the eight U.S. presidents from Ohio, focusing on Presidents Grant and McKinley.
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South Carolina State House
13 minutesJohn Bryan, former professor of art and architectural history at the University of South Carolina and author of Creating the South Carolina State House, toured the South Carolina State House and talked about the building's unique structural aspects. He also explained why the construction of this historic site took nearly a half century.
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Mississippi's Old State Capitol
14 minutesClay Williams visited Mississippi's Old State Capitol in Jackson, talked about the roles of the state's legislature, and highlighted the building's architecture including its Greek revival style, copper dome and grand interior spaces. Mississippi's Old State Capitol was built in 1839, and now operates as a museum. It was the site of some of the state's significant legislative actions, including Mississippi's secession from the Union in 1861 and the crafting of the 1868 and 1890 state constitutions.
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The Maine State House
10 minutesDan Fournier talked about the history of the Maine State House and some of the stories related to governors throughout the state's history.
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Maryland State House
12 minutesCurator Sasha Lourie toured the Maryland State House, the only state house to have ever served as the nation's capitol, and the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use. He talked about the building's architecture and shared stories of events that have taken place inside.