C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Why Benedict Arnold Betrayed America
1 hour, 20 minutesHistorian Stephen Brumwell explained why the Revolutionary War hero Benedict Arnold betrayed the American cause. He is the author of "Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty." The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event.
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History Bookshelf: Richard Carwardine, "Lincoln's Sense of Humor"
1 hour, 15 minutesRichard Carwardine talked about his book "Lincoln's Sense of Humor," in which he examines Abraham Lincoln's sense of humor and his ability to invoke it throughout his life and presidential tenure.
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NRA Origins & 1930s Politics
20 minutesA discussion on the National Rifle Association. Patrick Charles, Senior Historian for the United States Airforce, talked about the history of the NRA, including changes in gun control and views on the Second Amendment. This interview was recorded at the annual American Historical Association meeting.
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American Artifacts: Civil War Surgery & Embalming
30 minutesAt the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, we visited a camp surgeon and embalmer in the living history village and spoke to reenactors about medical practices during the war.
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The Civil War: The Union's Moral Motivations in the War
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Elizabeth Varon talkcd about political rhetoric used in the Union during the Civil War, which, she argued made Northerners believe they were saving the South. She explored the motivations of Union soldiers, the 1864 election, and steps toward emancipation. The Lincoln Forum symposium hosted the event.
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Q&A: Presidential Press Coverage
55 minutesThe Newseum's Patty Rhule talked about presidential press coverage: the inherent tension between American presidents and the press, presidents who were the focus of critical and even acrimonious coverage, and how that plays out today. She is the Newseum's vice president of content and exhibit development, and a founding editor of USA Today.
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Lectures in History: Rural America after the Civil War
1 hour, 25 minutesJames Madison University professor Andrew Witmer taught a class about the evolution of rural areas after the Civil War. Using his own hometown of Monson, Maine as a case study, he examined rural industry such as slate mining and the rise of country tourism aided by the expansion of railroad networks.
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The U.S. & Middle East Oil Since 1945
1 hour, 4 minutesIn this National History Center congressional briefing, speakers discussed the role of Middle East oil in American foreign policy since the end of World War II - especially the importance of Saudi Arabian oil.
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Slavery in Washington, DC
1 hour, 10 minutesSmithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch and philanthropist David Rubenstein explore the central role of slavery and race in Washington, DC from its founding to the civil rights era. A particular focus is how presidents interacted and dealt with the institution of slavery. The White House Historical Association hosted this event in recognition of their new initiative, "Slavery in the President's Neighborhood."
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World War II & Memory
21 minutesAuthor Ran Zwigenberg talked about how people remember World War II and examined the accounts from the survivors of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Holocaust. This interview was recorded at the annual American Historical Association meeting.
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Reel America: "To the Shores of Iwo Jima" - 1945
20 minutesFilmed by the U.S. Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard and edited by Warner Brothers studios, this U.S. Office of War Information documentary tells the story of the brutal 36-day battle for the Pacific island of Iwo Jima near the Japanese mainland. The film enabled American audiences to see the famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi in color for the first time. Almost 7,000 Marines were killed during the battle.
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Kansas City's Influence on Amarillo
10 minutesThe Panhandle-Plains Museum's "Cattle, Cowboys & Culture: Kansas City and Amarillo, Building an Urban West" exhibit showcases the shared heritage between Amarillo, Texas and Kansas City. Amy Von Lintel, exhibit co-curator, talked about how trains hauling cattle and cowboys from Amarillo to Kansas City led to transportation of material goods and the development of the two cities.
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Why Benedict Arnold Betrayed America
1 hour, 20 minutesHistorian Stephen Brumwell explained why the Revolutionary War hero Benedict Arnold betrayed the American cause. He is the author of "Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty." The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event.
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Pantex- WWII through the Cold War
10 minutesSince 1942, the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas has contributed to the defense of the United States. Katie Braughton, Cultural Resources Senior Associate at Pantex Plant, shared the history of the plant, from building conventional bombs and artillery in World War II, to developing nuclear weapons during the Cold War and still today.
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American Artifacts: National Museum of the American Indian "Trail of Tears" Exhibit
39 minutesThe "Trail of Tears" gallery at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. looks at the national debate over the 1830 Indian Removal Act and its impact on southern tribes. Associate Curator Paul Chaat Smith led us through the gallery after an introduction in the "Americans" exhibit, which examines how Indian imagery is prevalent in products, toys and mascots.
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Amelia Earhart - Legend & Legacy
1 hour, 20 minutesSmithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dorothy Cochrane used images to discuss the life and legacy of record-setting aviator Amelia Earhart; the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean, and the first to fly solo across the United States. She also discussed some of the theories behind Earhart's 1937 disappearance while attempting a 29,000 mile flight around the world. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event.
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Lincoln, Douglass & Emancipation
1 hour, 31 minutesHistorians Harold Holzer, Edna Greene Medford and David Blight talked about the views of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass on emancipating those held in slavery. They tracked their evolution on the issue from early in their careers through the Civil War. The New-York Historical Society hosts the 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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American Artifacts: National Museum of the American Indian "Trail of Tears" Exhibit
40 minutesThe "Trail of Tears" gallery at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. looks at the national debate over the 1830 Indian Removal Act and its impact on southern tribes. Associate Curator Paul Chaat Smith led us through the gallery after an introduction in the "Americans" exhibit, which examines how Indian imagery is prevalent in products, toys and mascots.
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Amelia Earhart - Legend & Legacy
1 hour, 20 minutesSmithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dorothy Cochrane used images to discuss the life and legacy of record-setting aviator Amelia Earhart; the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean, and the first to fly solo across the United States. She also discussed some of the theories behind Earhart's 1937 disappearance while attempting a 29,000 mile flight around the world. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event.
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Lincoln, Douglass & Emancipation
1 hour, 30 minutesHistorians Harold Holzer, Edna Greene Medford and David Blight talked about the views of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass on emancipating those held in slavery. They tracked their evolution on the issue from early in their careers through the Civil War. The New-York Historical Society hosts the 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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Reel America: "To the Shores of Iwo Jima" - 1945
20 minutesFilmed by the U.S. Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard and edited by Warner Brothers studios, this U.S. Office of War Information documentary tells the story of the brutal 36-day battle for the Pacific island of Iwo Jima near the Japanese mainland. The film enabled American audiences to see the famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi in color for the first time. Almost 7,000 Marines were killed during the battle.
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Historic Amarillo Santa Fe Depot
15 minutesTour the historic Santa Fe Railroad Depot in Amarillo. Jerry Danforth, Director of Facilities with the City of Amarillo, talked about the impact the railroad had on the city and the plans to restore the structure.
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Why Benedict Arnold Betrayed America
1 hour, 25 minutesHistorian Stephen Brumwell explained why the Revolutionary War hero Benedict Arnold betrayed the American cause. He is the author of "Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty." The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event.
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American Artifacts: National Museum of the American Indian "Trail of Tears" Exhibit
40 minutesThe "Trail of Tears" gallery at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. looks at the national debate over the 1830 Indian Removal Act and its impact on southern tribes. Associate Curator Paul Chaat Smith led us through the gallery after an introduction in the "Americans" exhibit, which examines how Indian imagery is prevalent in products, toys and mascots.
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Amelia Earhart - Legend & Legacy
1 hour, 20 minutesSmithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dorothy Cochrane used images to discuss the life and legacy of record-setting aviator Amelia Earhart; the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean, and the first to fly solo across the United States. She also discussed some of the theories behind Earhart's 1937 disappearance while attempting a 29,000 mile flight around the world. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event.
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Lectures in History: Expanding Rights in the 1960s & '70s
50 minutesUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor William Sturkey taught a class about expanding rights in the 1960s and '70s, looking at women's liberation and the gay rights movement. He covered topics such as birth control, the Equal Rights Amendment and the Stonewall riots.
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Slavery in Washington, DC
1 hour, 10 minutesSmithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch and philanthropist David Rubenstein explore the central role of slavery and race in Washington, DC from its founding to the civil rights era. A particular focus is how presidents interacted and dealt with the institution of slavery. The White House Historical Association hosted this event in recognition of their new initiative, "Slavery in the President's Neighborhood."