C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Legacy of Vietnam War Agent Orange
1 hour, 36 minutesA panel of activists and Agent Orange victims discussed and showed images of the effects and continuing health problems associated with the toxic chemical defoliant used during the Vietnam War. This discussion was part of a conference in Washington, DC hosted in conjunction with the "Waging Peace in Vietnam" traveling exhibit.
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Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch
10 minutesIndiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch (R) discussed the state's history, economy, and what Indiana voters want to hear from candidates in Campaign 2020.
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History Bookshelf: Fergus Bordewich, "America's Great Debate"
45 minutesFergus Bordewich talked about his book, "America's Great Debate: Henry Clay, Stephen A. Douglas and the Compromise That Preserved the Union." In it he tells the story of the nation's westward expansion, slavery, and the Compromise of 1850, centering on the congressional debate of 1849-1850 and two senators who sought to shape the future course of the Union. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.
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World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps Photos
1 hour, 30 minutesA panel of photo historians looked at the U.S. Army Signal Corps with a focus on images captured by World War II soldier photographers. The National Archives and the U.S. Army Center of Military History co-hosted this event.
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The Civil War: 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign
55 minutesCivil War scholar Scott Patchan talked about operations in the Shenandoah Valley during July and August 1864. Following a Confederate advance on Washington D.C. under Major General Jubal Early, Union and Confederate forces engaged in skirmishes throughout the Valley. The Mosby Area Heritage Association hosted the event.
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American Artifacts: U.S. Diplomacy Center Museum Collections - Part 1
33 minutesA curator and a historian from the State Department's U.S. Diplomacy Center used a selection of artifacts from their collection of more than 7,000 to tell the diplomatic history of the United States. The artifacts will be featured in the U.S. Diplomacy Center Museum, which is connected to the U.S. State Department.
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American Artifacts: U.S. Diplomacy Center Museum Collections - Part 2
39 minutesA curator and a historian from the State Department's U.S. Diplomacy Center used a selection of artifacts from their collection of more than 7,000 to tell the diplomatic history of the United States. The artifacts will be featured in the U.S. Diplomacy Center Museum, which is connected to the U.S. State Department.
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Origins of the Indianapolis 500
18 minutesThe Indianapolis 500 is known as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing". Eric Powell, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Director of Communications, explained the origins of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and how many of the traditions associated with the event developed since its first race in 1909.
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Reel America: "Pat - A Tribute to the First Lady" - 1972
10 minutesThis short film is a 1972 Republican National Committee tribute to First Lady Pat Nixon.
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First Lady Pat Nixon
1 hour, 10 minutesPat Nixon entered the White House as first lady 50 years ago in January 1969. A panel discussed her work, interests and contributions to the Nixon administration. The White House Historical Association and Richard Nixon Foundation co-hosted this event.
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C-SPAN Cities Tour Visits Indianapolis, Indiana
1 hour, 50 minutesThe C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Indianapolis, Indiana on American History TV to learn about the history of the city from local experts and historians.
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Operation Just Cause Invasion of Panama Scenes
10 minutesA short compilation from the C-SPAN Video Library from December 1989 including White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater announcing the operation, President George H.W. Bush speaking from the Oval Office, and Pentagon video from Panama.
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Reel America: "American Illustrator" - 1962
30 minutesThis 1962 U.S. Information Agency film profiles illlustrator Norman Rockwell. Folk singer and songwriter Tom Glazer, who provides the soundtrack, visits Rockwell at his Stockbridge, Massachusetts home and studio to learn about his working methods, influences, and career. The documentary focuses primarily on the artist's work for the Saturday Evening Post, which over the course of 47 years featured more than 300 of his paintings on the magazine cover beginning in 1916.
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World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps Photos
1 hour, 30 minutesA panel of photo historians looked at the U.S. Army Signal Corps with a focus on images captured by World War II soldier photographers. The National Archives and the U.S. Army Center of Military History co-hosted this event.
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American Artifacts: Sex & Marriage During the Civil War
18 minutesAt the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp brothel in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about Victorian-era marriage expectations and Civil War camp life.
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Reel America: Candlelight Memorial Service for President Kennedy - 1963
11 minutesPresident Lyndon Johnson presides at the Lincoln Memorial over a candlelight ceremony in honor of the recently-assassinated President John F. Kennedy. We then see scenes of the National Christmas Tree lighting in this Navy film produced for the White House which is part of the LBJ Library and Museum collection.
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First African American FBI Agent
1 hour, 17 minutesFormer and current FBI agents discussed James Wormley Jones, who is thought to be the first African American special agent hired in 1919 by the forerunner of the FBI. The Newseum and FBI hosted this event.
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Robert F. Kennedy in Indianapolis
13 minutesIn Indianapolis on April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced to a waiting crowd that Martin Luther King, Jr. had been assassinated. Historian Ray Boomhower recounted the events leading up to RFK's speech and the impact it had on the city. Indianapolis native Abie Robinson attended RFK's speech that day and talked about what it was like to hear the civil rights leader was dead.
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President Bill Clinton Impeachment - Senate Trial
2 hours, 1 minuteIn the third of a three-part program, we looked back to the 1998-99 impeachment of President Bill Clinton with Alexis Simendinger. She covered the impeachment for National Journal, and is now national political correspondent for The Hill newspaper. We then showed portions of the U.S. Senate trial, which took place over five weeks in January and February 1999. President Clinton was tried on two articles of impeachment and acquitted of both. A two-thirds vote of "guilty" was necessary to convict.
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American Artifacts: Sex & Marriage During the Civil War
18 minutesAt the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp brothel in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about Victorian-era marriage expectations and Civil War camp life.
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Reel America: Candlelight Memorial Service for President Kennedy - 1963
12 minutesPresident Lyndon Johnson presides at the Lincoln Memorial over a candlelight ceremony in honor of the recently-assassinated President John F. Kennedy. We then see scenes of the National Christmas Tree lighting in this Navy film produced for the White House which is part of the LBJ Library and Museum collection.
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First African American FBI Agent
1 hour, 16 minutesFormer and current FBI agents discussed James Wormley Jones, who is thought to be the first African American special agent hired in 1919 by the forerunner of the FBI. The Newseum and FBI hosted this event.
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Indiana State Capitol
14 minutesIndiana's Statehouse in Indianapolis opened in 1888. It was the state's fifth capitol building. Tour Guide Jim Johnson toured the Capitol and talked about why Indianapolis was selected as the location for Indiana's capital.
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President Bill Clinton Impeachment - Senate Trial
2 hours, 0 minuteIn the third of a three-part program, we looked back to the 1998-99 impeachment of President Bill Clinton with Alexis Simendinger. She covered the impeachment for National Journal, and is now national political correspondent for The Hill newspaper. We then showed portions of the U.S. Senate trial, which took place over five weeks in January and February 1999. President Clinton was tried on two articles of impeachment and acquitted of both. A two-thirds vote of "guilty" was necessary to convict.
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Reel America: "American Illustrator" - 1962
25 minutesThis 1962 U.S. Information Agency film profiles illlustrator Norman Rockwell. Folk singer and songwriter Tom Glazer, who provides the soundtrack, visits Rockwell at his Stockbridge, Massachusetts home and studio to learn about his working methods, influences, and career. The documentary focuses primarily on the artist's work for the Saturday Evening Post, which over the course of 47 years featured more than 300 of his paintings on the magazine cover beginning in 1916.
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Madame C.J. Walker
10 minutesOnce the wealthiest African American businesswoman in America, Madame C.J. Walker was an Indianapolis entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political activist. Susan Hall Dotson, Indianapolis Historical Society Coordinator of African American History, highlighted the Madame C.J. Walker exhibit to share the story of her life and work.
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World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps Photos
1 hour, 25 minutesA panel of photo historians looked at the U.S. Army Signal Corps with a focus on images captured by World War II soldier photographers. The National Archives and the U.S. Army Center of Military History co-hosted this event.
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C-SPAN Cities Tour Visits Indianapolis, Indiana
1 hour, 50 minutesThe C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Indianapolis, Indiana on American History TV to learn about the history of the city from local experts and historians.
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Operation Just Cause Invasion of Panama Scenes
10 minutesA short compilation from the C-SPAN Video Library from December 1989 including White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater announcing the operation, President George H.W. Bush speaking from the Oval Office, and Pentagon video from Panama.
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American Artifacts: Sex & Marriage During the Civil War
16 minutesAt the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp brothel in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about Victorian-era marriage expectations and Civil War camp life.
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Indiana State Capitol
14 minutesIndiana's Statehouse in Indianapolis opened in 1888. It was the state's fifth capitol building. Tour Guide Jim Johnson toured the Capitol and talked about why Indianapolis was selected as the location for Indiana's capital.
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First African American FBI Agent
1 hour, 30 minutesFormer and current FBI agents discussed James Wormley Jones, who is thought to be the first African American special agent hired in 1919 by the forerunner of the FBI. The Newseum and FBI hosted this event.