C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Reel America: "Meet King Joe" - 1949
11 minutesThis cartoon argued that the American factory worker, Joe, was the "king of the workers of the world" due to his higher wages, productivity and shorter working hours. It is one of a series of animated Technicolor films that celebrated American free enterprise produced by Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas in the late 1940s and early '50s. The anti-communist Cold War-era films, funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, were distributed widely and seen by millions of students, workers, and theatergoers. This short film from the Library of Congress collections has been made available by the National Film Preservation Foundation.
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The Civil War: What Caused the Civil War?
1 hour, 1 minuteHistorians Joan Waugh and Gary Gallagher answered - what caused the Civil War? Ms. Waugh and Mr. Gallagher co-authored, " The American War: A History of the Civil War Era." Their remarks were part of the annual Lincoln Forum symposium in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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The Civil War: The Soldier Experience
56 minutesAuthor Peter Carmichael used letters written by Union and Confederate soldiers to examine their battle experience, mental state and political outlook. He argued that the daily life of a Civil War soldier required adaptability to survive the brutal environment of wartime. The Lincoln Forum symposium hosted this event.
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The Civil War: The Union's Moral Motivations in the War
58 minutesAuthor 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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The Civil War: Lincoln & Antebellum Views on Death
53 minutesAuthor Brian Dirck examined accounts written by close associates of Abraham Lincoln to explain the president's view of death before the Civil War. Mr. Dirck argued that Lincoln balanced his emotions with reason, allowing him to cope with fatalities on the battlefield. The Lincoln Forum symposium hosted this event.
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Media, Technology & 20th Century Politics
1 hour, 34 minutesHistorians discussed the effect of media and technology on 20th century politics. Topics included the government's impact on Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence and cable television. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
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Biography, Media & Political History
1 hour, 19 minutesBiographers talked about their subjects and political history. They included Sammy Davis Jr., Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Muhammad Ali. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
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U.S. Policymaking & Presidential Commissions
1 hour, 32 minutesThis was a discussion on policymaking and presidential commissions in political history. This talk from Purdue University was part of a two-day conference called "Remaking American Political History."
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Violence in U.S. Politics
1 hour, 32 minutesHistorians analyzed the correlation between violence and U.S. political change, from the time of the American Revolution to present day. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
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Media, Technology & 20th Century Politics
1 hour, 34 minutesHistorians discussed the effect of media and technology on 20th century politics. Topics included the government's impact on Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence and cable television. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
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Biography, Media & Political History
1 hour, 34 minutesBiographers talked about their subjects and political history. They included Sammy Davis Jr., Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Muhammad Ali. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
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The Rise & Fall of Prohibition
1 hour, 12 minutesThe Smithsonian Associates hosted this event in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Prohibition enforcement in January of 1920. Historian, author, and tour guide Garrett Peck discussed the rise and fall of the 13 year experiment in America. He is the author of, "The Prohibition Hangover: Alcohol in America from Demon Rum to Cult Cabernet" and "Prohibition in Washington, D.C.: How Dry We Weren't." Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors in the United States.
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History of Politics & Prohibition
1 hour, 7 minutesTo mark the opening of the National Constitution Center's exhibit: "American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition" two historians with books about the era and the center's President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen discuss the history and politics of prohibition. The panel discusses the reasons for the movement against alcohol abuse beginning in the 19th century, and the problems with enforcing and then repealing the 18th amendment to the constitution.
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History Bookshelf: Susan Cheever, "Drinking in America"
45 minutesSusan Cheever talked about her book, "Drinking in America: Our Secret History," in which she provides a history of alcohol consumption in America. In her book, she describes the Pilgrims who imbibed on the Mayflower and Paul Revere's decision to stop for a drink during his famed ride, as well as the temperance movement and the Prohibition era.
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Lectures in History: The Progressive Era
1 hour, 15 minutesGeorgetown University professor Katherine Benton-Cohen taught a class on the Progressive Era. She talked about how politicians and reform groups in the early 20th century attempted to improve social and economic conditions through trust busting, interstate regulation, and prohibition. She also discussed the policies and campaigns of Theodore Roosevelt, the period's most dominant political figure.
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Lectures in History: The 1920s
49 minutesKaren Markoe of State University of New York Maritime College taught a class on the 1920s. She talked about politics, prohibition, and organized crime, as well as popular music and sports of the era.
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The Rise & Fall of Prohibition
1 hour, 11 minutesThe Smithsonian Associates hosted this event in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Prohibition enforcement in January of 1920. Historian, author, and tour guide Garrett Peck discussed the rise and fall of the 13 year experiment in America. He is the author of, "The Prohibition Hangover: Alcohol in America from Demon Rum to Cult Cabernet" and "Prohibition in Washington, D.C.: How Dry We Weren't." Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors in the United States.
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History of Politics & Prohibition
1 hour, 6 minutesTo mark the opening of the National Constitution Center's exhibit: "American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition" two historians with books about the era and the center's President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen discuss the history and politics of prohibition. The panel discusses the reasons for the movement against alcohol abuse beginning in the 19th century, and the problems with enforcing and then repealing the 18th amendment to the constitution.
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History Bookshelf: Susan Cheever, "Drinking in America"
45 minutesSusan Cheever talked about her book, "Drinking in America: Our Secret History," in which she provides a history of alcohol consumption in America. In her book, she describes the Pilgrims who imbibed on the Mayflower and Paul Revere's decision to stop for a drink during his famed ride, as well as the temperance movement and the Prohibition era.
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Lectures in History: The Progressive Era
1 hour, 15 minutesGeorgetown University professor Katherine Benton-Cohen taught a class on the Progressive Era. She talked about how politicians and reform groups in the early 20th century attempted to improve social and economic conditions through trust busting, interstate regulation, and prohibition. She also discussed the policies and campaigns of Theodore Roosevelt, the period's most dominant political figure.
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Lectures in History: The 1920s
50 minutesKaren Markoe of State University of New York Maritime College taught a class on the 1920s. She talked about politics, prohibition, and organized crime, as well as popular music and sports of the era.
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The Rise & Fall of Prohibition
1 hour, 11 minutesThe Smithsonian Associates hosted this event in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Prohibition enforcement in January of 1920. Historian, author, and tour guide Garrett Peck discussed the rise and fall of the 13 year experiment in America. He is the author of, "The Prohibition Hangover: Alcohol in America from Demon Rum to Cult Cabernet" and "Prohibition in Washington, D.C.: How Dry We Weren't." Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors in the United States.