C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Reel America: D-Day to Germany - 1944 Documentary
46 minutesThe 1944 documentary D-Day to Germany was shot, edited, and narrated by Jack Lieb, a "News of the Day" correspondent who was assigned to cover the invasion of France. He shot this film for himself while also working for the Hearst Corporation newsreel. After the war, Mr. Lieb created a traveling film and lecture program. The National Archives restored the film together with a recording of his original narration.
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Reel America: "Medical Service in the Invasion of Normandy" - 1944
18 minutesThis U.S. Army film details the logistics involved in treating wounded soldiers in the field, and in hospitals in England, during and after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. From the National Archives collections, the film was marked "restricted" because of its graphic scenes of the wounded and was originally intended for military audiences only.
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Reel America: "The Panama Deception" - 1992
1 hour, 33 minutesThis 1993 Academy Award-winning documentary takes a critical look at Operation Just Cause, the December 20, 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama. The film details the consequences for civilians of using military force in a densely populated urban area, and argues that U.S. media coverage of the invasion accepted the Pentagon's version of events.
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World War II Marianas Campaign of 1944
1 hour, 18 minutesThe May to November 1944 Marianas Campaign played a major role in ensuring a U.S. victory in the World War II Pacific theater. Two historians who are authors of books on the Pacific war gave talks on two key events of the campaign: The Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Saipan. This event was part of the National World War II Museum's annual conference.
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Madame C.J. Walker
8 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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American Relief Administration & 1921-22 Soviet Famine
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian Douglas Smith gave an illustrated talk about his book: "The Russian Job: The Forgotten Story of How America Saved the Soviet Union from Ruin." In 1921, millions of Soviet citizens faced starvation in one of the worst famines in history. Vladimir Lenin's new Soviet government asked Herbert Hoover's American Relief Administration for help, and Douglas Smith argued that this was one of the largest humanitarian efforts in history. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens in Washington, DC hosted this event.
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Congressional Oversight & Presidential Misconduct
1 hour, 5 minutesThis was a discussion about congressional oversight of presidential misconduct. University of Texas at Austin professor Jeremi Suri and Purdue University professor Kathryn Brownell talked about impeachment, including the current proceedings against President Trump. The National History Center hosted this event as part of its congressional briefings program for members of Congress and their staff.
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Rosa Parks & Civil Rights Activism
1 hour, 10 minutesCivil rights pioneers Fred Gray and Congressman John Lewis talked about Rosa Parks and her long history of civil rights activism. They highlighted her influence in igniting boycotts and non-violent protests against segregation and discrimination. This event was held to celebrate the opening of the new exhibit "Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words" at the Library of Congress.
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Japanese Perspective on World War II
1 hour, 45 minutesWilliam Paterson University history professor Theodore Cook talked about his book, "Japan at War: An Oral History." He discussed the Japanese perspective on World War II, leading up to the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. The New York Military Affairs Symposium hosted this event.
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History Bookshelf: Randall Balmer, "Redeemer"
1 hour, 6 minutesRandall Balmer talked about his book, "Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter," in which he examines the role that religion played in the election and defeat of former President Jimmy Carter. In his book, the author reports that President Carter's progressive evangelicalism was a factor in his winning the 1976 presidential election. However, he also says the same evangelical population who supported the 39th President's first campaign deserted him four years later in favor of Ronald Reagan. Randall Balmer spoke at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Influenza Pandemic & World War I
54 minutesHistorian Nancy Bristow talked about the 1918 influenza pandemic and how it devastated American civilians and soldiers during the final year of World War I and beyond. She also explained why the epidemic isn't memorialized like the war itself, despite causing a higher number of deaths. Ms. Bristow is the author of "American Pandemic: The Lost Worlds of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic." The National World War I Museum & Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri hosted this talk as part of their annual symposium.
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The Civil War: 1863 Battle of Champion Hill
1 hour, 4 minutesCivil War scholar Timothy Smith explored the 1863 Battle of Champion Hill, part of the Vicksburg campaign. He discussed how General Grant's leadership contributed to a Union victory in this Mississippi engagement. This event was part of Pamplin Historical Park's "Small Battles, Big Results" symposium.
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1944 Japanese Invasion of British India
55 minutesWorld War II scholar Hiroyuki Shindo explored a key turning point of the war in Asia; a Japanese defeat largely at the hands of British and Indian forces. The fighting took place in eastern British India, when forces under Japanese General Renya Mutaguchi launched an offensive from their stronghold in occupied Burma. This event was part of the National World War II Museum's annual conference.
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Lectures in History: Lyndon Johnson & Escalation in Vietnam
40 minutesBoston College professor Seth Jacobs discussed President Lyndon Johnson and the factors that led him to escalate the war in Vietnam following the assassination of his predecessor, John F. Kennedy. Professor Jacobs argued that the 1964 presidential campaign against the hawkish Barry Goldwater influenced Johnson's desire to be seen as a strong, competent foreign policy president.
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1944 Allied Air Campaigns in Europe
1 hour, 20 minutesTwo historians presented talks in a National World War II Museum annual conference program titled, "Supremacy in the Skies: Allied Air Domination in Europe." Donald Miller discussed the strategic bombing of Germany, followed by Conrad Crane who focused on air power during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France.
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Reel America: "All Star Party for Dutch Reagan" - 1985
51 minutesHollywood celebrities participate in a Variety Club International televised tribute to President Ronald Reagan. This 10th annual tribute party was hosted by Frank Sinatra, and includes appearances and performances by Nancy Reagan, Vince Scully, Dean Martin, Charlton Heston, Burt Reynolds, Ben Vereen, Emmanuel Lewis, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, and Variety Clubs chairman Monty Hall.
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Rosa Parks & Civil Rights Activism
1 hour, 10 minutesCivil rights pioneers Fred Gray and Congressman John Lewis talked about Rosa Parks and her long history of civil rights activism. They highlighted her influence in igniting boycotts and non-violent protests against segregation and discrimination. This event was held to celebrate the opening of the new exhibit "Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words" at the Library of Congress.
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Lectures in History: Lyndon Johnson & Escalation in Vietnam
40 minutesBoston College professor Seth Jacobs discussed President Lyndon Johnson and the factors that led him to escalate the war in Vietnam following the assassination of his predecessor, John F. Kennedy. Professor Jacobs argued that the 1964 presidential campaign against the hawkish Barry Goldwater influenced Johnson's desire to be seen as a strong, competent foreign policy president.
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1944 Allied Air Campaigns in Europe
1 hour, 20 minutesTwo historians presented talks in a National World War II Museum annual conference program titled, "Supremacy in the Skies: Allied Air Domination in Europe." Donald Miller discussed the strategic bombing of Germany, followed by Conrad Crane who focused on air power during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France.
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History Bookshelf: Randall Balmer, "Redeemer"
1 hour, 6 minutesRandall Balmer talked about his book, "Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter," in which he examines the role that religion played in the election and defeat of former President Jimmy Carter. In his book, the author reports that President Carter's progressive evangelicalism was a factor in his winning the 1976 presidential election. However, he also says the same evangelical population who supported the 39th President's first campaign deserted him four years later in favor of Ronald Reagan. Randall Balmer spoke at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Influenza Pandemic & World War I
54 minutesHistorian Nancy Bristow talked about the 1918 influenza pandemic and how it devastated American civilians and soldiers during the final year of World War I and beyond. She also explained why the epidemic isn't memorialized like the war itself, despite causing a higher number of deaths. Ms. Bristow is the author of "American Pandemic: The Lost Worlds of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic." The National World War I Museum & Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri hosted this talk as part of their annual symposium.
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The Civil War: 1863 Battle of Champion Hill
1 hour, 5 minutesCivil War scholar Timothy Smith explored the 1863 Battle of Champion Hill, part of the Vicksburg campaign. He discussed how General Grant's leadership contributed to a Union victory in this Mississippi engagement. This event was part of Pamplin Historical Park's "Small Battles, Big Results" symposium.
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1944 Japanese Invasion of British India
55 minutesWorld War II scholar Hiroyuki Shindo explored a key turning point of the war in Asia; a Japanese defeat largely at the hands of British and Indian forces. The fighting took place in eastern British India, when forces under Japanese General Renya Mutaguchi launched an offensive from their stronghold in occupied Burma. This event was part of the National World War II Museum's annual conference.
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Japanese Perspective on World War II
1 hour, 45 minutesWilliam Paterson University history professor Theodore Cook talked about his book, "Japan at War: An Oral History." He discussed the Japanese perspective on World War II, leading up to the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. The New York Military Affairs Symposium hosted this event.