C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Women's Suffrage and 19th Amendment Legacy
1 hour, 20 minutesThe year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification, granting women the right to vote. Representatives from several institutions -- including the National Park Service, National Archives and Library of Congress -- talked about their plans for commemorating the centennial and teaching the public about the legacy of women's suffrage. This discussion took place in Denver at the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual conference.
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U.S. Army Challenges, 1940s - Today
40 minutesThe Association of the U.S. Army hosted a panel of authors that looked at challenges faced by the Army from the 1940's through today. One of the topics they examined is the management of the expanded military presence in the Pacific after World War Two.
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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, 7 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
51 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, 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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American Artifacts: International Spy Museum Exhibit on Cold War Berlin
30 minutesAmerican History TV visited the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. to tour their exhibit on Cold War Berlin. Our guide was lead curator Alexis Albion, who explained how the city came to be divided after World War II, and showed us artifacts used by the East Germans to spy on visitors and control their own citizens.
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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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Reel America: "The Distant Drummer, Bridge from No Place" - 1969
25 minutesThis National Institute of Mental Health film produced by George Washington University surveys the problem of narcotics in the 1960s, and details efforts to study and implement new treatments for addiction. Narrated by actor Rod Steiger, the film is one in a four-part series narrated by Hollywood actors that argue for research and treatment rather than criminalization of drug use and possession.
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Iran Hostage Crisis - 40 Years Later
1 hour, 34 minutesFrom 1979 to 1981, 52 Americans were held hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. The Wilson Center hosted a panel discussing how the Iran Hostage Crisis has impacted U.S. foreign policy since then.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder
1 hour, 21 minutesPulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Fraser discussed the life and novels of Laura Ingalls Wilder. She explained the differences between actual events in the author's life, the "Little House on the Prairie" books, and the television adaptation. The Jefferson County, Missouri Library hosted this event.
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African American Women Army Corps Battalion
35 minutesVeterans of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women's Army Corps, the only African American all-female unit sent overseas during World War II, shared memories of their service. The unit processed millions of pieces of backlogged mail for troops in the European theater.
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Appalachian Food History & Culture
5 minutesFrom a snack for coal miners to foraged vegetables, "The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll" author Candace Nelson explained how Appalachian food embodies the history and culinary culture of West Virginia.
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Pat Oliphant's Political Cartoons - Bush to Obama
1 hour, 17 minutesFormer White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and included Barack Obama's 2008 election. The University of Virginia's Miller Center hosted the event.
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Life & Career of Apollo Flight Director Gene Kranz
43 minutesAir Force veteran and former NASA flight and mission director Gene Kranz discussed his life and career, culminating with his work for the Apollo program. This talk marking the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 was part of the American Veterans Center annual conference in Washington, D.C.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder
1 hour, 20 minutesPulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Fraser discussed the life and novels of Laura Ingalls Wilder. She explained the differences between actual events in the author's life, the "Little House on the Prairie" books, and the television adaptation. The Jefferson County, Missouri Library hosted this event.
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African American Women Army Corps Battalion
40 minutesVeterans of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women's Army Corps, the only African American all-female unit sent overseas during World War II, shared memories of their service. The unit processed millions of pieces of backlogged mail for troops in the European theater.
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Pat Oliphant's Political Cartoons - Bush to Obama
1 hour, 18 minutesFormer White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and included Barack Obama's 2008 election. The University of Virginia's Miller Center hosted the event.
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Life & Career of Apollo Flight Director Gene Kranz
42 minutesAir Force veteran and former NASA flight and mission director Gene Kranz discussed his life and career, culminating with his work for the Apollo program. This talk marking the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 was part of the American Veterans Center annual conference in Washington, D.C.
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Reel America: "The Distant Drummer, Bridge from No Place" - 1969
25 minutesThis National Institute of Mental Health film produced by George Washington University surveys the problem of narcotics in the 1960s, and details efforts to study and implement new treatments for addiction. Narrated by actor Rod Steiger, the film is one in a four-part series narrated by Hollywood actors that argue for research and treatment rather than criminalization of drug use and possession.
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Iran Hostage Crisis - 40 Years Later
1 hour, 30 minutesFrom 1979 to 1981, 52 Americans were held hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. The Wilson Center hosted a panel discussing how the Iran Hostage Crisis has impacted U.S. foreign policy since then.
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Base Camp Printing Co.
5 minutesBase Camp Printing Co. is a design and letterpress studio that uses handmade techniques and vintage printing presses. Co-owner Emily Sokolosky walked through the printing process, and also explained how the shop uses West Virginia University's 100-year-old Gramlee Collection letterpress plates in their work.
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American Artifacts: International Spy Museum Exhibit on Cold War Berlin
30 minutesAmerican History TV visited the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. to tour their exhibit on Cold War Berlin. Our guide was lead curator Alexis Albion, who explained how the city came to be divided after World War II, and showed us artifacts used by the East Germans to spy on visitors and control their own citizens.
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Role of Men in the Women's Suffrage Movement
1 hour, 28 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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Life & Career of Apollo Flight Director Gene Kranz
42 minutesAir Force veteran and former NASA flight and mission director Gene Kranz discussed his life and career, culminating with his work for the Apollo program. This talk marking the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 was part of the American Veterans Center annual conference in Washington, D.C.
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The Green Book & African American Tourism
1 hour, 20 minutesThe film "Green Book" won the 2019 Academy Award for Best Picture and brought attention to issues faced by African Americans when traveling during the Jim Crow era. A panel of historians and local officials talked about efforts to raise awareness about African American tourism and to preserve once popular sites. This discussion took place in Denver at the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual conference.