C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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House Homeland Security Field Hearing on Immigration Raids - PART 2
1 hour, 10 minutesHouse Homeland Security Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-MS) held a field hearing in his home state of Mississippi to examine the August 7, 2019 immigration raids across the state. In this portion of the hearing, local officials and law enforcement testified to the impact the raids had on their communities. Also appearing at the hearing was Special Agent Jere Mills, from Immigration & Customs Enforcement, who was involved in the planning of the raids and testified that their planning "worked well."
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Smithsonian Institution Secretary Testifies on Museums
47 minutesLonnie Bunch, the new secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, testified on museum programs and operations before the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. Secretary Bunch outlined his priorities for the institution and efforts to reduce the maintenance backlog. He was also asked about public-private partnerships, Smithsonian funding and the challenges with establishing a National American Latino Museum.
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Reel America: "444 Days to Freedom, What Really Happened in Iran - The Inside Story" - 1989
1 hour, 39 minutesNarrated by actor William Shatner, this documentary chronicles the Iran Hostage Crisis from the hostage's point of view, using interviews with former hostages and footage shot by Iranian students and the Iran government. Released on the 10th anniversary of the ordeal that began on November 4, 1979, the documentary traces significant events throughout the 444 days of captivity and includes scenes in Washington, D.C. and inside the buildings where 52 hostages were held in Tehran.
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Reel America: "A Hostage Report" - 1981
25 minutesFreed hostage Colonel Thomas Schaefer gave a U.S. Air Force intelligence briefing on strategies he used to cope during his 444 days in Iran from November 4, 1979 to January 20, 1981.
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Sen. Joe Manchin on West Virginia's Economy
26 minutesSenator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed West Virginia's economy, partisanship in the Senate, and his decision to continue working as a Senator in lieu of running for Governor of West Virginia.
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Role of Men in the Women's Suffrage Movement
1 hour, 30 minutesThree authors explored the role of men in the women's suffrage movement and the reasons why men supported the 19th amendment. This National Archives event was one of a series associated with their exhibit, "Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote."
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Bush White House Chiefs of Staff
1 hour, 5 minutesFormer White House Chiefs of Staff John Sununu and Andrew Card offered insights into White House responses to major events, such as the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union and 9/11. Mr. Sununu served under President George H.W. Bush, and Mr. Card served under President George W. Bush. They compared the leadership styles of father and son. Knollwood Estate and the Dublin Area Republican Committee hosted the event.
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Craik-Patton House
10 minutesThe Craik-Patton House tells the story of the 19th century in Charleston. Executive Director Nathan Jones talked about two families who lived in the house throughout the 1800s. Mr. Jones explained how Charles Patton built the home and helped Charleston grow during westward expansion in the 1830s. Mr. Jones also shared the story of Confederate Colonel George Smith Patton, who lived in the home with his family during the lead up to the Civil War.
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Supreme Court Dissenting Opinions
44 minutes"Dissenting at the Supreme Court" is a lecture series hosted by the Supreme Court Historical Society. In this program, University of Arkansas Law professor Mark Killenbeck discussed several dissenting opinions delivered in cases decided between 1810 and 1927.
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Documenting History Through Photography
1 hour, 49 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly talked with historian Jon Meacham about his more than 50 years-long photography career. Among the topics: Mr. Kennerly's time as President Gerald Ford's chief White House photographer and his most iconic photographs. The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona and Bank of America hosted this event.
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West Virginia State Museum
12 minutesWest Virginia became a state in 1863. West Virginia State Museum Director Charles Morris provided a tour of their exhibits which tell the story of early settlement in the area, how West Virginia became a state, and how development led to the growth of industry in the region.
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History Bookshelf: Jean Edward Smith, "FDR"
53 minutesJean Edward Smith talked about his biography "FDR," published by Random House. Professor Smith researched President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's private and public life which included his battle with polio, as well as the American economy and ways in which President Roosevelt changed the American citizenry's relations with their government. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was part of a year-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birth. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum hosted the Roosevelt Reading Festival IV in the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center. Authors of recently published works that drew upon the Roosevelt Library archives presented author talks
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Winston Churchill in Washington, DC
1 hour, 9 minutesInternational Churchill Society trustee Lee Pollock described British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's visits to Washington, DC, and his relationships with U.S. elected officials throughout his political career. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
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The Civil War: 1863 Battle of Mine Run
50 minutesChris Mackowski discussed the Battle of Mine Run, a small engagement in December 1863 between Union forces against better positioned Confederates near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mr. Mackowski is a co-founder of the Emerging Civil War Blog, which hosted this symposium on forgotten battles.
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World War II Fighter Pilots
1 hour, 8 minutesU.S. Army Air Corps veterans recounted their experiences as fighter pilots in the European theater during World War II. Speakers included one "ace" fighter pilot as well as two members of the Tuskegee Airmen, a groundbreaking African American unit. This discussion was part of the 2019 American Veterans Center Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Lectures in History: Marijuana Regulation in U.S. History
50 minutesColorado College professor Santiago Guerra taught a class on marijuana regulation in U.S. history. He compared views and laws on marijuana to other controlled substances such as alcohol, opiates and narcotics. He also outlined key drug legislation from early 1900s through today.
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French Officers in the American Revolution
1 hour, 9 minutesAuthor Christy Pichichero talked about the French officers who fought with the Continental Army against the British in the American Revolution. She argued their experiences in America fighting for "Enlightenment" ideals had a profound influence on French politics once they returned home, helping to lead to revolution in France itself within a decade. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted this event.
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Reel America: "Apollo 12, Pinpoint for Science" - 1969
30 minutesThis NASA documentary tells the story of Apollo 12, the second manned mission to land on the moon. Commander Charles "Pete" Conrad, command module pilot Richard Gordon, and lunar module pilot Alan Bean blasted off on November 14 and returned to earth on November 24, 1969. "Pinpoint" refers to the successful landing very close to a 1967 unmanned spacecraft in an area of high scientific interest.
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Defining the American West
1 hour, 31 minutesThe Western History Association hosted this panel on defining the American West geographically, culturally and politically. The five scholars also investigated the role of regions in understanding the past and present of the United States. This was part of the organization's 2019 annual meeting.
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Lectures in History: Marijuana Regulation in U.S. History
50 minutesColorado College professor Santiago Guerra taught a class on marijuana regulation in U.S. history. He compared views and laws on marijuana to other controlled substances such as alcohol, opiates and narcotics. He also outlined key drug legislation from early 1900s through today.
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French Officers in the American Revolution
1 hour, 10 minutesAuthor Christy Pichichero talked about the French officers who fought with the Continental Army against the British in the American Revolution. She argued their experiences in America fighting for "Enlightenment" ideals had a profound influence on French politics once they returned home, helping to lead to revolution in France itself within a decade. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted this event.
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History Bookshelf: Jean Edward Smith, "FDR"
54 minutesJean Edward Smith talked about his biography "FDR," published by Random House. Professor Smith researched President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's private and public life which included his battle with polio, as well as the American economy and ways in which President Roosevelt changed the American citizenry's relations with their government. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was part of a year-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birth. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum hosted the Roosevelt Reading Festival IV in the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center. Authors of recently published works that drew upon the Roosevelt Library archives presented author talks
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Winston Churchill in Washington, DC
1 hour, 6 minutesInternational Churchill Society trustee Lee Pollock described British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's visits to Washington, DC, and his relationships with U.S. elected officials throughout his political career. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
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The Civil War: 1863 Battle of Mine Run
52 minutesChris Mackowski discussed the Battle of Mine Run, a small engagement in December 1863 between Union forces against better positioned Confederates near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mr. Mackowski is a co-founder of the Emerging Civil War Blog, which hosted this symposium on forgotten battles.
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World War II Fighter Pilots
1 hour, 8 minutesU.S. Army Air Corps veterans recounted their experiences as fighter pilots in the European theater during World War II. Speakers included one "ace" fighter pilot as well as two members of the Tuskegee Airmen, a groundbreaking African American unit. This discussion was part of the 2019 American Veterans Center Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Documenting History Through Photography
1 hour, 48 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly talked with historian Jon Meacham about his more than 50 years-long photography career. Among the topics: Mr. Kennerly's time as President Gerald Ford's chief White House photographer and his most iconic photographs. The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona and Bank of America hosted this event.