C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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History of Hawaii & The Life of Queen Liliuokalani
1 hour, 10 minutesJames Haley, author of "Captive Paradise: A History of Hawaii," discusses the life of musician, composer, and author Liliuokalani, the last Queen of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Mr. Haley also tells the story of modern Hawaii from the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778 through a U.S. Marine backed overthrow and removal of the queen in 1893 and annexation of the islands in 1898. The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia hosted this seventy-five minute illustrated talk as part of their Crawley Great Lives lecture series.
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Politics of American Dueling
1 hour, 15 minutesHistorian Joanne Freeman talked about the logic behind the American dueling culture before and after the Civil War. She described the "Code of Honor" that led to dueling and explains the political strategies behind these confrontations. This talk was part of the William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series hosted by the University of Mary Washington.
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Women & Computers
1 hour, 14 minutesClaire Evans is the author of "Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet." She discussed the extensive 20th century contributions of women to the development of computer technology. This event was part of the University of Mary Washington's Great Lives series.
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Women and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
52 minutesScience writer Nathalia Holt gave an illustrated talk about women mathematicians and engineers known as "human computers" who were recruited in the 1940s and 1950s to work at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The lab later became part of NASA, and many of the women did crucial work in the space program for decades. Nathalia Holt is the author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars." This talk was part of the William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series hosted by the University of Mary Washington.
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Benedict Arnold
1 hour, 7 minutesLaw professor and author Joyce Lee Malcolm discussed Benedict Arnold's triumphs as an American army general in the Revolutionary War and questioned whether his legacy as a notorious American traitor is entirely accurate. Malcolm is the author of, "The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold: An American Life". This one hour talk was hosted by the University of Mary Washington as part of their Great Lives Lecture Series.
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History of Hawaii & The Life of Queen Liliuokalani
1 hour, 9 minutesJames Haley, author of "Captive Paradise: A History of Hawaii," discusses the life of musician, composer, and author Liliuokalani, the last Queen of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Mr. Haley also tells the story of modern Hawaii from the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778 through a U.S. Marine backed overthrow and removal of the queen in 1893 and annexation of the islands in 1898. The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia hosted this seventy-five minute illustrated talk as part of their Crawley Great Lives lecture series.
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Politics of American Dueling
1 hour, 17 minutesHistorian Joanne Freeman talked about the logic behind the American dueling culture before and after the Civil War. She described the "Code of Honor" that led to dueling and explains the political strategies behind these confrontations. This talk was part of the William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series hosted by the University of Mary Washington.
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Women & Computers
1 hour, 14 minutesClaire Evans is the author of "Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet." She discussed the extensive 20th century contributions of women to the development of computer technology. This event was part of the University of Mary Washington's Great Lives series.
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Women and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
52 minutesScience writer Nathalia Holt gave an illustrated talk about women mathematicians and engineers known as "human computers" who were recruited in the 1940s and 1950s to work at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The lab later became part of NASA, and many of the women did crucial work in the space program for decades. Nathalia Holt is the author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars." This talk was part of the William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series hosted by the University of Mary Washington.
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Benedict Arnold
1 hour, 6 minutesLaw professor and author Joyce Lee Malcolm discussed Benedict Arnold's triumphs as an American army general in the Revolutionary War and questioned whether his legacy as a notorious American traitor is entirely accurate. Malcolm is the author of, "The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold: An American Life". This one hour talk was hosted by the University of Mary Washington as part of their Great Lives Lecture Series.
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History of Hawaii & The Life of Queen Liliuokalani
1 hour, 11 minutesJames Haley, author of "Captive Paradise: A History of Hawaii," discusses the life of musician, composer, and author Liliuokalani, the last Queen of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Mr. Haley also tells the story of modern Hawaii from the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778 through a U.S. Marine backed overthrow and removal of the queen in 1893 and annexation of the islands in 1898. The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia hosted this seventy-five minute illustrated talk as part of their Crawley Great Lives lecture series.
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Politics of American Dueling
1 hour, 17 minutesHistorian Joanne Freeman talked about the logic behind the American dueling culture before and after the Civil War. She described the "Code of Honor" that led to dueling and explains the political strategies behind these confrontations. This talk was part of the William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series hosted by the University of Mary Washington.
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NASA Research Mathematician Katherine Johnson
11 minutesWest Virginia native and West Virginia State University alumnus Katherine Johnson played a pivotal role in NASA's missions to put men in space and on the moon. WVSU President Anthony Jenkins talked about Mrs. Johnson's contributions.
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Prisoners of War During the American Revolution
59 minutesHistory Professor T. Cole Jones talked about the culture of warfare during the 18th century in Europe and North America, and explained the logistics behind capturing prisoners of war. He also illustrated the inhumane conditions inside prison camps and examined how the Continental Congress dealt with the challenges posed by thousands of prisoners. Professor Jones is the author of "Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution." The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted the event.
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French Officers in the American Revolution
1 hour, 9 minutesAuthor Christy Pichichero talked about the French officers who fought with the Continental Army against the British in the American Revolution. She argued their experiences in America fighting for "Enlightenment" ideals had a profound influence on French politics once they returned home, helping to lead to revolution in France itself within a decade. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted this event.
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Nathanael Greene's Southern Campaign
57 minutesHistorian and author John Buchanan talked about his book, "The Road to Charleston: Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution." Mr. Buchanan recounted Major General Greene's military strategy in the southern campaign, which reversed a series of losses and ultimately lead to the defeat of the British in South Carolina. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted this event.
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Honoring U.S. Veterans Since the Revolutionary War
1 hour, 52 minutesThe American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted a panel discussion that examined the experiences of U.S. veterans since the Revolutionary War era. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie delivered the opening remarks.
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Revolutionary War General Daniel Morgan
55 minutesAuthor Albert Zambone discussed the life of Revolutionary War general Daniel Morgan, including his arrival in the Shenandoah Valley as a homeless teen, his experience in the French and Indian War, and his role in pivotal victories over the British in the 1777 Battles of Saratoga and 1781 Battle of Cowpens. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted this event.
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Prisoners of War During the American Revolution
59 minutesHistory Professor T. Cole Jones talked about the culture of warfare during the 18th century in Europe and North America, and explained the logistics behind capturing prisoners of war. He also illustrated the inhumane conditions inside prison camps and examined how the Continental Congress dealt with the challenges posed by thousands of prisoners. Professor Jones is the author of "Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution." The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted the event.
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French Officers in the American Revolution
1 hour, 8 minutesAuthor Christy Pichichero talked about the French officers who fought with the Continental Army against the British in the American Revolution. She argued their experiences in America fighting for "Enlightenment" ideals had a profound influence on French politics once they returned home, helping to lead to revolution in France itself within a decade. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted this event.
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Nathanael Greene's Southern Campaign
57 minutesHistorian and author John Buchanan talked about his book, "The Road to Charleston: Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution." Mr. Buchanan recounted Major General Greene's military strategy in the southern campaign, which reversed a series of losses and ultimately lead to the defeat of the British in South Carolina. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted this event.
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Honoring U.S. Veterans Since the Revolutionary War
1 hour, 52 minutesThe American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted a panel discussion that examined the experiences of U.S. veterans since the Revolutionary War era. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie delivered the opening remarks.
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Revolutionary War General Daniel Morgan
54 minutesAuthor Albert Zambone discussed the life of Revolutionary War general Daniel Morgan, including his arrival in the Shenandoah Valley as a homeless teen, his experience in the French and Indian War, and his role in pivotal victories over the British in the 1777 Battles of Saratoga and 1781 Battle of Cowpens. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted this event.