C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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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, 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, 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, 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, 14 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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Lectures in History: The Progressive Era
1 hour, 14 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: Abraham Lincoln & the 1860 Election
1 hour, 15 minutesUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas professor Michael Green taught a class on Abraham Lincoln and the 1860 presidential election. He described the political climate of the antebellum era, background on the other candidates and the deliberations at the party conventions. Lincoln won the presidency over three other candidates with just under 40 percent of the popular vote.
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Lectures in History: 1968 Election & Richard Nixon's First Term
53 minutesUniversity of Chicago professor Jane Dailey taught a class about the 1968 presidential election as well as protests over the Vietnam War and other issues during Richard Nixon's first term. She covers the unrest in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, gives background on each of the presidential candidates and outlines the lead-up to the Watergate break-in
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Reel America: "Election 1976 - Presidential Elections"
34 minutesDuring the bicentennial year of 1976, the U.S. Information Agency produced a series of eight programs about the election process for foreign audiences. This first episode includes a short documentary on presidential election history since the first party convention in 1831, a discussion with three political analysts about how the system has evolved, and profiles of each of the major candidates in 1976.
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Road to the White House: "Jimmy Who?" - Carter Campaign Film 1976
19 minutesOn "Road to the White House Rewind," a film called "Jimmy Who?" created for the 1976 campaign of Democrat Jimmy Carter. The film was originally used to introduce the former Georgia Governor to voters during the primary season but was updated as the race progressed. This version chronicles the campaign through his nomination at the Democratic National Convention in July. Jimmy Carter went on to defeat Republican incumbent Gerald Ford in a close general election, with Carter capturing 297 electoral votes to Ford's 240. The film is courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
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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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History Bookshelf: Randall Balmer, "Redeemer"
1 hour, 8 minutesRandall Balmer talked about his book, "Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter," in which he examines the role that religion played in the election and defeat of former President Jimmy Carter. In his book, the author reports that President Carter's progressive evangelicalism was a factor in his winning the 1976 presidential election. However, he also says the same evangelical population who supported the 39th President's first campaign deserted him four years later in favor of Ronald Reagan. Randall Balmer spoke at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Civil War: 1864 Presidential Election
54 minutesRea Andrew Redd talked about the presidential election of 1864. He outlined the Republican and Democratic platforms, the different candidates and the logistics of getting soldiers to vote. This talk was part of a symposium hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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Lectures in History: Abraham Lincoln & the 1860 Election
1 hour, 15 minutesUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas professor Michael Green taught a class on Abraham Lincoln and the 1860 presidential election. He described the political climate of the antebellum era, background on the other candidates and the deliberations at the party conventions. Lincoln won the presidency over three other candidates with just under 40 percent of the popular vote.
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Lectures in History: 1968 Election & Richard Nixon's First Term
54 minutesUniversity of Chicago professor Jane Dailey taught a class about the 1968 presidential election as well as protests over the Vietnam War and other issues during Richard Nixon's first term. She covers the unrest in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, gives background on each of the presidential candidates and outlines the lead-up to the Watergate break-in
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Reel America: "Election 1976 - Presidential Elections"
33 minutesDuring the bicentennial year of 1976, the U.S. Information Agency produced a series of eight programs about the election process for foreign audiences. This first episode includes a short documentary on presidential election history since the first party convention in 1831, a discussion with three political analysts about how the system has evolved, and profiles of each of the major candidates in 1976.
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Road to the White House: "Jimmy Who?" - Carter Campaign Film 1976
19 minutesOn "Road to the White House Rewind," a film called "Jimmy Who?" created for the 1976 campaign of Democrat Jimmy Carter. The film was originally used to introduce the former Georgia Governor to voters during the primary season but was updated as the race progressed. This version chronicles the campaign through his nomination at the Democratic National Convention in July. Jimmy Carter went on to defeat Republican incumbent Gerald Ford in a close general election, with Carter capturing 297 electoral votes to Ford's 240. The film is courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
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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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History Bookshelf: Randall Balmer, "Redeemer"
1 hour, 7 minutesRandall Balmer talked about his book, "Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter," in which he examines the role that religion played in the election and defeat of former President Jimmy Carter. In his book, the author reports that President Carter's progressive evangelicalism was a factor in his winning the 1976 presidential election. However, he also says the same evangelical population who supported the 39th President's first campaign deserted him four years later in favor of Ronald Reagan. Randall Balmer spoke at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Civil War: 1864 Presidential Election
54 minutesRea Andrew Redd talked about the presidential election of 1864. He outlined the Republican and Democratic platforms, the different candidates and the logistics of getting soldiers to vote. This talk was part of a symposium hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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Lectures in History: Abraham Lincoln & the 1860 Election
1 hour, 14 minutesUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas professor Michael Green taught a class on Abraham Lincoln and the 1860 presidential election. He described the political climate of the antebellum era, background on the other candidates and the deliberations at the party conventions. Lincoln won the presidency over three other candidates with just under 40 percent of the popular vote.