C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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James Baker & American Diplomacy
50 minutesFormer Secretary of State James Baker recounted his time as the country's top diplomat in the George H.W. Bush administration in a conversation with philanthropist David Rubenstein. The Diplomacy Center Foundation hosted the event at the National Museum of American Daiplomacy in Washington, DC, and presented Baker with its first Excellence in Diplomacy award.
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Discussion on U.S.-Japan Defense Strategy
2 hours, 23 minutesFormer National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster (Ret.) moderated a discussion with defense and military officials on the U.S.-Japan defense alliance at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.
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Discussion on U.S.-Iran Tensions
1 hour, 29 minutesThe Arab Center hosted a panel discussion with scholars and journalists on implications of the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Other topics addressed included the Trump administration's policy toward Iran and the impact of U.S.-Iran tensions on security in Iraq.
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Hearing on Constitutional Role of Congress
2 hours, 15 minutesThe House Select Modernization of Congress Committee held a hearing to discuss Congress' constitutional role as a co-equal branch of government. During the hearing, a panel of experts testified to the need for increased congressional oversight in establishing legislative power, the important role earmarks play in fostering transparency in the system, and how increased funding and staffing with a bipartisan approach can lead to more effective governance and cooperation in Congress.
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National Action Network Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
1 hour, 34 minutesFormer President Bill Clinton and civil rights leaders gathered to honor and mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day at a breakfast hosted by the National Action Network (NAN) in Washington, DC. President Clinton was one of several honorees. Others included a gun violence prevention activist, a labor leader and a civil rights activist.
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Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal
1 hour, 8 minutesFormer NFL player Steve Gleason received the Congressional Gold Medal for his advocacy on ALS, a disease he's had since 2011. House and Senate leaders spoke about Mr. Gleason's fight against ALS and his advocacy for those suffering from the disease. Many congressional leaders cited Mr. Gleason's football career with the New Orleans Saints and his legacy energizing the city after Hurricane Katrina.
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House Oversight Hearing on 2020 Census
4 hours, 0 minuteThe House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing on the 2020 census. Representatives from minority and rural community organizations testified on concerns their constituencies had around the citizenship question, accessibility to the internet, language and cultural barriers, as well as counting the homeless, the ex-offender, and tribal communities. The hearing also addressed how census numbers impact education, health care and infrastructure programs in communities. Witnesses provided recommendations for how Census workers can better reach these communities, like visiting soup kitchens to count homeless people or public libraries providing access to internet in rural communities or for individuals who can't afford internet services.
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Reel America: "All Star Party for Dutch Reagan" - 1985
50 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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Ronald Reagan's Presidential Campaigns
2 hours, 4 minutesRonald Reagan's White House political affairs director, Frank Donatelli, sat down with historian Craig Shirley to go behind-the-scenes of the 40th president's campaigns for the White House. This conversation, which picked up with the 1976 Republican contest against incumbent Gerald Ford, took place as part of Mr. Shirley's University of Virginia course called "Reagan on Leadership." He is the author of "Reagan's Revolution: The Untold Story of the Campaign That Started It All."
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Ronald Reagan, Conservatives & the Cold War
1 hour, 3 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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Reel America: "Ronald Reagan, Citizen Governor" - 1968
32 minutesThis Citizens for Reagan Committee film promotes the California governor for the 1968 Republican presidential nomination. The film traces Reagan's post-war activities as a labor leader and spokesperson for General Electric, then uses clips of speeches to celebrate his accomplishments in office and his conservative approach to government. Ronald Reagan lost the 1968 nomination to the eventual winner of the general election, Richard Nixon.
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Reagan Presidential Campaign Announcement
26 minutesOn "Road to the White House Rewind," we look back to the 1980 presidential election when Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy. In a taped message from New York City, the former California governor talks about the economy, taxes, energy and foreign policy. Ronald Reagan went on to win the 1980 Republican nomination, with George H.W. Bush finishing a distant second. He then defeated incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter in the general election, carrying 44 states.
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President Reagan at D-Day 40th Anniversary
15 minutesPresident Reagan spoke at the 40th anniversary of D-Day just in front of the cliffs above the beaches of Normandy, France. He thanked those who liberated Europe from tyranny and made such sacrifices necessary to achieve the goals of liberty.
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Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev 1988 New Year's Day Messages
12 minutesPresident Ronald Reagan addressed the citizens of the Soviet Union about the nature of the American holiday season, the treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union and the possibility of another meeting between the two countries. General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev addressed the citizens of the United States on the new status of relations between the United States and the Soviet Union and offered a bright picture of the future.
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Reel America: President Reagan Interview with Tom Brokaw - 1989
37 minutesThree days prior to leaving office, President Ronald Reagan is interviewed by NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw. The president discusses his mother, alcoholic father, religious beliefs, careers in radio, acting, and politics, and reflects on his eight years in office. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library provided this video.
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Reel America: "All Star Party for Dutch Reagan" - 1985
50 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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Ronald Reagan's Presidential Campaigns
2 hours, 4 minutesRonald Reagan's White House political affairs director, Frank Donatelli, sat down with historian Craig Shirley to go behind-the-scenes of the 40th president's campaigns for the White House. This conversation, which picked up with the 1976 Republican contest against incumbent Gerald Ford, took place as part of Mr. Shirley's University of Virginia course called "Reagan on Leadership." He is the author of "Reagan's Revolution: The Untold Story of the Campaign That Started It All."
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Ronald Reagan, Conservatives & the Cold War
1 hour, 3 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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Reel America: "Ronald Reagan, Citizen Governor" - 1968
32 minutesThis Citizens for Reagan Committee film promotes the California governor for the 1968 Republican presidential nomination. The film traces Reagan's post-war activities as a labor leader and spokesperson for General Electric, then uses clips of speeches to celebrate his accomplishments in office and his conservative approach to government. Ronald Reagan lost the 1968 nomination to the eventual winner of the general election, Richard Nixon.
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Reagan Presidential Campaign Announcement
26 minutesOn "Road to the White House Rewind," we look back to the 1980 presidential election when Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy. In a taped message from New York City, the former California governor talks about the economy, taxes, energy and foreign policy. Ronald Reagan went on to win the 1980 Republican nomination, with George H.W. Bush finishing a distant second. He then defeated incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter in the general election, carrying 44 states.
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President Reagan at D-Day 40th Anniversary
14 minutesPresident Reagan spoke at the 40th anniversary of D-Day just in front of the cliffs above the beaches of Normandy, France. He thanked those who liberated Europe from tyranny and made such sacrifices necessary to achieve the goals of liberty.