C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Lectures in History: Principles of the U.S. Constitution
1 hour, 8 minutesGrove City College president Paul McNulty taught a class about the development of the U.S. Constitution and what he believes are its main principles: republicanism, the separation of powers, and federalism. Mr. McNulty served as deputy attorney general in the George W. Bush administration from 2006 to 2007.
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George Washington & the Constitution
57 minutesThe National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted a virtual "town hall" about George Washington's influence in shaping the Constitution after the Revolutionary War -- and, as president, his role in making it work. The center's Jeffrey Rosen moderated the conversation with White House Historical Association historian Lindsay Chervinsky and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edward Larson.
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Lectures in History: Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson and the Constitution
1 hour, 12 minutesAndrew Slap of East Tennessee State University taught a class on Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson and the Constitution. He compared how both presidents have been portrayed as either upholding or disregarding the Constitution and whether their reputations match their actions in office.
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Lectures in History: Preamble of the Declaration of Independence
1 hour, 27 minutesClemson University professor C. Bradley Thompson teaches a class about the preamble of the Declaration of Independence. Examining it line by line, he talks about the "self-evident" truths enumerated by the Founding Fathers and explores what the they may have intended by their word choices.
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James Madison & America's Founding Documents
51 minutesEmily Voss talked about James Madison's role in shaping the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the influence of his study of history and previous political experiences. Ms. Voss is education director at the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution based at James Madison's Montpelier. This talk was part of Montpelier's Presidents' Day Symposium.
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Lectures in History: Principles of the U.S. Constitution
1 hour, 8 minutesGrove City College president Paul McNulty taught a class about the development of the U.S. Constitution and what he believes are its main principles: republicanism, the separation of powers, and federalism. Mr. McNulty served as deputy attorney general in the George W. Bush administration from 2006 to 2007.
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George Washington & the Constitution
57 minutesThe National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted a virtual "town hall" about George Washington's influence in shaping the Constitution after the Revolutionary War -- and, as president, his role in making it work. The center's Jeffrey Rosen moderated the conversation with White House Historical Association historian Lindsay Chervinsky and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edward Larson.
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Lectures in History: Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson and the Constitution
1 hour, 13 minutesAndrew Slap of East Tennessee State University taught a class on Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson and the Constitution. He compared how both presidents have been portrayed as either upholding or disregarding the Constitution and whether their reputations match their actions in office.
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Lectures in History: Preamble of the Declaration of Independence
1 hour, 28 minutesClemson University professor C. Bradley Thompson teaches a class about the preamble of the Declaration of Independence. Examining it line by line, he talks about the "self-evident" truths enumerated by the Founding Fathers and explores what the they may have intended by their word choices.
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James Madison & America's Founding Documents
52 minutesEmily Voss talked about James Madison's role in shaping the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the influence of his study of history and previous political experiences. Ms. Voss is education director at the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution based at James Madison's Montpelier. This talk was part of Montpelier's Presidents' Day Symposium.
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Lectures in History: Principles of the U.S. Constitution
1 hour, 8 minutesGrove City College president Paul McNulty taught a class about the development of the U.S. Constitution and what he believes are its main principles: republicanism, the separation of powers, and federalism. Mr. McNulty served as deputy attorney general in the George W. Bush administration from 2006 to 2007.
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George Washington & the Constitution
57 minutesThe National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted a virtual "town hall" about George Washington's influence in shaping the Constitution after the Revolutionary War -- and, as president, his role in making it work. The center's Jeffrey Rosen moderated the conversation with White House Historical Association historian Lindsay Chervinsky and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edward Larson.
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Reel America: "F.D.R., 1882-1945"
17 minutesThis short biographical documentary on the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt was shown in theaters after his death on April 12, 1945. It includes clips of President Roosevelt's speeches and a look at his political life.
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Reel America: "Victory Garden" - 1942
21 minutesThis 1942 U.S. Department of Agriculture film promotes Victory Gardens and provides instructions to help citizens grow their own fruits and vegetables at home during World War II.
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The Civil War: Understanding the Civil War
1 hour, 3 minutesHistorian Gary Gallagher addressed the misconceptions Americans have about the Civil War and outlined four concepts he believes are crucial in understanding the conflict. This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Emancipation in Washington, DC
1 hour, 0 minuteOberlin College history professor Tamkia Nunley talked about the experiences of newly freed African Americans, particularly women, in the Washington, D.C area following the 1862 District of Columbia Emancipation Act. This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Confederate General Hood's Texas Brigade
56 minutesSusannah Ural, author of "Hood's Texas Brigade," talked about success of this Confederate unit despite high casualties at the Battle of Antietam. She outlined the influences that shaped the brigade, including support from their families on the home front and camaraderie between the officers and soldiers. This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Abraham Lincoln and African Americans
57 minutesCivil War scholar Jonathan White talked about how Abraham Lincoln interacted with African Americans he met during his time in office. He explained how Lincoln's willingness to have African American guests at the White House and shake their hands was considered very liberal, even radical, at that time. This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Insights from a Civil War Historian
1 hour, 5 minutesWilliam "Jack" Davis offered his insights as a Civil War historian and explained how historiography has evolved from the late-20th century to the present. He talked about the lessons he has learned from past research, including the complex causes and responisbilities of the war. He is the author of "The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy." This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Understanding the Civil War
1 hour, 3 minutesHistorian Gary Gallagher addressed the misconceptions Americans have about the Civil War and outlined four concepts he believes are crucial in understanding the conflict. This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Emancipation in Washington, DC
1 hour, 0 minuteOberlin College history professor Tamkia Nunley talked about the experiences of newly freed African Americans, particularly women, in the Washington, D.C area following the 1862 District of Columbia Emancipation Act. This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Confederate General Hood's Texas Brigade
56 minutesSusannah Ural, author of "Hood's Texas Brigade," talked about success of this Confederate unit despite high casualties at the Battle of Antietam. She outlined the influences that shaped the brigade, including support from their families on the home front and camaraderie between the officers and soldiers. This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Abraham Lincoln and African Americans
57 minutesCivil War scholar Jonathan White talked about how Abraham Lincoln interacted with African Americans he met during his time in office. He explained how Lincoln's willingness to have African American guests at the White House and shake their hands was considered very liberal, even radical, at that time. This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Insights from a Civil War Historian
1 hour, 5 minutesWilliam "Jack" Davis offered his insights as a Civil War historian and explained how historiography has evolved from the late-20th century to the present. He talked about the lessons he has learned from past research, including the complex causes and responisbilities of the war. He is the author of "The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy." This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
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The Civil War: Understanding the Civil War
1 hour, 3 minutesHistorian Gary Gallagher addressed the misconceptions Americans have about the Civil War and outlined four concepts he believes are crucial in understanding the conflict. This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.