C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Voting Rights Discussion with Law Professors
1 hour, 24 minutesThe American Constitution Society for Law and Policy hosted a discussion on voting rights. Speakers included law professors from UCLA, Duke University and the University of Southern California. Topics addressed included the Voting Rights Act, voter access to the polls, the Electoral College and state voter ID laws.
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Reel America: "Afghanistan, The Gallant Struggle" - 1981
20 minutesThis CIA report created for President Ronald Reagan provides a general background of the December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the role of Islam in the country, and status of the fight against the Soviets.
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Carolina Basketball Museum
10 minutesThe Carolina Basketball Museum chronicles the history of UNC Basketball. Steve Kirshner, Director of Athletic Communications at the University of North Carolina, toured the museum and discussed the storied history of UNC's Basketball program, which dates back to 1910.
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Classical Music & Politics in 20th Century America
1 hour, 22 minutesAuthor and former classical musician Jonathan Rosenberg discussed his new book, "Dangerous Melodies: Classical Music in America from the Great War through the Cold War," which explores the intersection of politics and music in the first half of the 20th century. He describes how music could serve as a a tool of both outreach and xenophobia depending on the political climate of the era.
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Rufus Edmisten & Richard Nixon's Impeachment
13 minutesRufus Edmisten served as the deputy chief counsel on the Senate Watergate Committee, which was chaired by North Carolina Senator Sam Ervin. In his book, "That's Rufus: A Memoir of Tar Hell Politics, Watergate and Public Life," Mr. Edmisten talked about delivering a subpoena to President Nixon in 1973.
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1944 Allied Defense of St. Vith
1 hour, 15 minutesMilitary history scholar Mark Gerges explored the Allied defense of St. Vith in December 1944 on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. American forces eventually surrendered the Belgian town, but Mr. Gerges argued that the fighting caused a delay that frustrated the German counteroffensive. The Kansas City Public Library and U.S. Command and General Staff College held this event.
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Planning for the Postwar Economy
1 hour, 10 minutesHistorians discussed two wartime efforts to plan for the post-World War II economy: the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference and the 1945 proposal put forth by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Morganthau Jr. While the Bretton Woods Conference aimed to build a strong global economy to stave off fascism like that which had engulfed Germany and Italy, the Morganthau plan focused more on punitive measures toward Germany as punishment for Nazism and its aggression in Europe. This event was part of the National World War II Museum's annual conference.
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Ronald Reagan, Conservatives & the Cold War
1 hour, 5 minutesUniversity of Central Arkansas historian Marcus Witcher explored conservatives' criticism of President Reagan's foreign policy toward the Soviet Union during the 1980s. He also explained how conservatives gradually downplayed this criticism in later decades as they sought to reimagine their relationship with the 40th president. The Federalist Society's Montgomery, Alabama chapter hosted this event.
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1944 Japanese Invasion of British India
52 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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Rufus Edmisten & Richard Nixon's Impeachment
12 minutesRufus Edmisten served as the deputy chief counsel on the Senate Watergate Committee, which was chaired by North Carolina Senator Sam Ervin. In his book, "That's Rufus: A Memoir of Tar Hell Politics, Watergate and Public Life," Mr. Edmisten talked about delivering a subpoena to President Nixon in 1973.
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Reinterpreting Southern History
1 hour, 10 minutesHistorians who edited or wrote essays for the book "Reinterpreting Southern Histories" talked about new avenues for approaching and understanding the history of the South. Topics discussed included Native Americans, the Civil War, slavery, the environment and the Great Depression. This panel was part of the 2019 Southern Historical Association's annual conference.
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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
11 minutesThe Morehead Planetarium was the first built in the south and is located on the campus of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Todd Boyette, Director of the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, explained how NASA used the facility to train over 60 astronauts for space missions.
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History Bookshelf: Lori Wallach, "Whose Trade Organization?"
1 hour, 15 minutesLori Wallach talked about her book, "Whose Trade Organization?: A Comprehensive Guide to the WTO." She talked about the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the trade agreements the organization enforces. Ms. Wallach argued that the biggest international trade agreements supported by the U.S. have very little to do with actual trade and do little to improve the lives of the general population in any country. In her talk, Ms. Wallach also discussed careers in public service. Ms. Wallach answered questions from members of the Everett Public Service Internship Program following her remarks.
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Battle of the Bulge 75th Anniversary
30 minutesOn December 16, 1944, Adolf Hitler launched a surprise counteroffensive against Allied forces in the Ardennes Forest region of Belgium, northeastern France, and Luxembourg. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler committed more than 1,000 tanks and 200,000 troops to this last Nazi effort, hoping to recapture the port city of Antwerp. Veterans, their families, and officials from the U.S. military and Allied nations marked the battle's 75th anniversary with a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Author Alex Kershaw gave the keynote address. The Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted the event.
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Former Chapel Hill Mayor Howard Lee
15 minutesHoward Lee, was the first African-American elected mayor in a majority-white southern city. Mr. Lee talked about serving as Chapel Hill's mayor from 1969 to 1975, and explained the challenges he faced during the election and while in office.
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The Civil War: Battle of Fort Fisher
1 hour, 15 minutesCivil War scholar Rod Gragg discussed the Battle of Fort Fisher, which occured in December 1864 and January 1865. Though beaten back at the first engagement, the Union Army remained determined to capture the fort and control the last remaining Confederate seaport - Wilmington, North Carolina. Mr. Gragg is author of, "Confederate Goliath: The Battle of Fort Fisher" and he spoke at Pamplin Park's "Small Battles, Big Results" symposium.
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Carolina Basketball Museum
15 minutesThe Carolina Basketball Museum chronicles the history of UNC Basketball. Steve Kirshner, Director of Athletic Communications at the University of North Carolina, toured the museum and discussed the storied history of UNC's Basketball program, which dates back to 1910.
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Reel America: "Afghanistan, The Gallant Struggle" - 1981
20 minutesThis CIA report created for President Ronald Reagan provides a general background of the December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the role of Islam in the country, and status of the fight against the Soviets.
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Marion Cheek Jackson Center
9 minutesMembers of the Marian Cheek Jackson Center discussed Chapel Hill's Civil Rights history, including the Chapel Hill Nine sit-in on February 28, 1960.
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Lectures in History: Cuban Missile Crisis
1 hour, 1 minuteGrove City College professor Paul Kengor explored the tense days of October 1962 when the United States and the Soviet Union faced off over missiles in Cuba in one of the "hottest" episodes of the Cold War. He explained how the ideological militancy of Cuban leader Fidel Castro worried leaders in both Moscow and Washington who did not truly desire nuclear conflict despite their tough talk.
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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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Reel America: Manhoff Film Archive of 1950s Soviet Union
34 minutesHistorian Douglas Smith viewed and discussed silent color film shot by U.S. Army Major Martin Manhoff, including Joseph Stalin's 1953 Moscow funeral. The Manhoff Archive includes hundreds of color slides and film reels taken by Major Manhoff in the early 1950s while he was stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow as a military attache.
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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
10 minutesThe Morehead Planetarium was the first built in the south and is located on the campus of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Todd Boyette, Director of the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, explained how NASA used the facility to train over 60 astronauts for space missions.
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U.S. World War II Bombing Operations - Matterhorn & Frantic
1 hour, 16 minutesHistorians Tami Davis Biddle and Alexandra Richie talked about two lesser known World War II U.S. Army Air Force initiatives: Operation Matterhorn, which targeted mainland Japan and Japanese territory from China and India, and Operation Frantic, which targeted German-held territory from Soviet bases. This event was part of the National World War II Museum's annual conference.
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Lectures in History: Cuban Missile Crisis
56 minutesGrove City College professor Paul Kengor explored the tense days of October 1962 when the United States and the Soviet Union faced off over missiles in Cuba in one of the "hottest" episodes of the Cold War. He explained how the ideological militancy of Cuban leader Fidel Castro worried leaders in both Moscow and Washington who did not truly desire nuclear conflict despite their tough talk.
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Congressman David Price D-4th
4 minutesRep. David Price (D-NC-4th District) discussed his district's history and economy.
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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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History Bookshelf: Lori Wallach, "Whose Trade Organization?"
1 hour, 15 minutesLori Wallach talked about her book, "Whose Trade Organization?: A Comprehensive Guide to the WTO." She talked about the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the trade agreements the organization enforces. Ms. Wallach argued that the biggest international trade agreements supported by the U.S. have very little to do with actual trade and do little to improve the lives of the general population in any country. In her talk, Ms. Wallach also discussed careers in public service. Ms. Wallach answered questions from members of the Everett Public Service Internship Program following her remarks.
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The Civil War: Battle of Fort Fisher
1 hour, 15 minutesCivil War scholar Rod Gragg discussed the Battle of Fort Fisher, which occured in December 1864 and January 1865. Though beaten back at the first engagement, the Union Army remained determined to capture the fort and control the last remaining Confederate seaport - Wilmington, North Carolina. Mr. Gragg is author of, "Confederate Goliath: The Battle of Fort Fisher" and he spoke at Pamplin Park's "Small Battles, Big Results" symposium.
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Planning for the Postwar Economy
1 hour, 10 minutesHistorians discussed two wartime efforts to plan for the post-World War II economy: the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference and the 1945 proposal put forth by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Morganthau Jr. While the Bretton Woods Conference aimed to build a strong global economy to stave off fascism like that which had engulfed Germany and Italy, the Morganthau plan focused more on punitive measures toward Germany as punishment for Nazism and its aggression in Europe. This event was part of the National World War II Museum's annual conference.
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Reinterpreting Southern History
1 hour, 10 minutesHistorians who edited or wrote essays for the book "Reinterpreting Southern Histories" talked about new avenues for approaching and understanding the history of the South. Topics discussed included Native Americans, the Civil War, slavery, the environment and the Great Depression. This panel was part of the 2019 Southern Historical Association's annual conference.
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Lectures in History: Cuban Missile Crisis
56 minutesGrove City College professor Paul Kengor explored the tense days of October 1962 when the United States and the Soviet Union faced off over missiles in Cuba in one of the "hottest" episodes of the Cold War. He explained how the ideological militancy of Cuban leader Fidel Castro worried leaders in both Moscow and Washington who did not truly desire nuclear conflict despite their tough talk.