C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Controversial Monuments of the American West
1 hour, 33 minutesA panel of historians discussed controversial monuments in the West. Topics included 19th century statues and plaques in the American West that honor missionaries, early settlers, and U.S. military leaders who had a hand in killing and forcing the removal of devastated Indian tribes. They also compared monuments in the American south and west. This talk is part of the Western History Association Annual Meeting.
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Lectures in History: Environmental Impact of California Gold Rush
1 hour, 25 minutesUniversity of Arkansas professor Elliott West lectured about the environmental impact of the California Gold Rush. He described how 19th-century mining practices led to deforestation, mercury contamination, and sediment-clogged rivers. This class was part of a seminar for high school teachers hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
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Post-Civil War Cattle Trade
1 hour, 26 minutesKansas State University history professor James Sherow talked about his book, "The Chisholm Trail: Joseph McCoy's Great Gamble." Mr. Sherow chronicled entrepreneur Joseph McCoy's success in national and international cattle trading, which sparked the growth of the U.S. beef industry. The Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence, Kansas hosted this event.
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Sen. Ben Cardin
8 minutesSen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) discussed the nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd's killing and his call for a civil rights investigation into the incident.
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Hearing on Prison Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
2 hours, 57 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on maintaining a safe environment for inmates during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Campaign 2020: Senator Cortez Masto Speaks About Diverse Leadership
1 hour, 0 minuteSenator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) was the featured speaker at a virtual event on diversity in politics hosted by Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service. She talked about the roles diverse leaders played in both political parties and legislative bodies, and why she believed diversity made lawmakers more aware of their constituents' needs. She also talked about why she was withdrawing from consideration as a potential running mate to 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, saying she was honored to be considered, but wanted to focus on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, which hit Nevada's tourism-dependent economy particularly hard.
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Sen. Sherrod Brown on the Government's Role During COVID-19
55 minutesSen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) discussed economic disparities and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic during a virtual conversation hosted by Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Sen. Brown spoke about passing legislation to address inequities facing essential workers and help Americans who have lost their job because of the coronavirus. He also talked about his expectations for the 2020 general election and the importance of secure voting.
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Jacob Rubashkin
6 minutesInside Elections reporter & analyst Jacob Rubashkin discussed key Congressional primaries taking place in 7 states today.
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Sen. Ben Cardin
5 minutesSen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) discussed the nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd's killing and his call for a civil rights investigation into the incident.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Holds Briefing on State's Response to Protests
1 hour, 3 minutesMinnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) holds a briefing on response to the death of George Floyd and the protests in the state and across the U.S.
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Campaign 2020: Sen. Lindsey Graham R-SC Joins Trump Campaign Virtual Event
33 minutesSen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) joined a virtual event held by President Trump's reelection campaign and hosted by Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law and an adviser to the campaign. The two supporters of President Trump's reelection bid talked about Senator Graham's role as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and how that committee would be investigating the Justice Department's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Senator Graham said his committee's investigation would continue into the summer, and he expected to release a report on the Obama administration's actions in 2016 sometime in October, just before the 2020 election.
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration Head Testifies on Worker Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
3 hours, 20 minutesThe House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing on the federal government's role in protecting workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Loren Sweatt said her organization has received 5,000 coronavirus-related complaints and has issued one related citation. Lawmakers questioned the practice of releasing safety guidelines versus updating safety standards. Ms. Sweatt said OSHA has updated guidelines multiple times throughout the pandemic, which she said has allowed the agency to be nimble in providing up-to-date information for workplace safety. Also discussed during the hearing were protections for whistleblowers, the changing safety standards regarding mask usage, and the federal response to workplace safety during previous infectious disease outbreaks.
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Herbert Hoover's World War I Relief Work
42 minutesHerbert Hoover's biographer George Nash recalled his World War I relief work, which saved the lives of millions caught up in the war and its aftermath -- and which set the stage for his White House run. This talk at Hoover's presidential library in West Branch, Iowa opened a day-long conference on his humanitarian efforts.
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Herbert Hoover & Aid to Famine-Stricken Russia
39 minutesStanford University historian Bertrand Patenaude talked about Herbert Hoover and aid to famine-stricken Soviet Russia from 1921 to 1922. This program at the Hoover presidential library in West Branch, Iowa was part of a day-long conference on his humanitarian work. It was Mr. Hoover's global efforts that propelled him towards a run for the White House. Some viewers may find images in this program disturbing.
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Herbert Hoover, FDR & World War II Relief Aid
1 hour, 4 minutesThis program was part of a conference on Herbert Hoover's humanitarian efforts during the two world wars. Hal Elliott Wert, a Kansas City Art Institute professor emeritus talked about the views and policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and former President Hoover on war-torn Europe in the 1930s and 40s -- and the question of what to do about the plight of war victims, especially women and children. He illustrated his remarks with a selection of wartime posters. He's followed by a Q&A session with all four conference speakers.
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World War I-Era German Hunger
43 minutesMary Elisabeth Cox documented the depth of hunger among German women and children between 1914 and 1924. This talk was from a day-long conference at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa. The conference explored Hoover's reputation as the "Great Humanitarian" during both world wars. It was his World War I work which provided the foundation for his White House run.
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Q&A: Richard Norton Smith
1 hour, 1 minutePresidential historian Richard Norton Smith talked about "An Uncommon Man," his biography of President Herbert Hoover.
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American Artifacts: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
19 minutesStarted in 1919, the Hoover Institution Library and Archives has been collecting materials pertaining to war, revolution, and peace for over 100 years. Deputy Director Eric Wakin and Curator Jean Cannon showed us several items from the collection.
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Herbert Hoover's World War I Relief Work
42 minutesHerbert Hoover's biographer George Nash recalled his World War I relief work, which saved the lives of millions caught up in the war and its aftermath -- and which set the stage for his White House run. This talk at Hoover's presidential library in West Branch, Iowa opened a day-long conference on his humanitarian efforts.
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Herbert Hoover & Aid to Famine-Stricken Russia
38 minutesStanford University historian Bertrand Patenaude talked about Herbert Hoover and aid to famine-stricken Soviet Russia from 1921 to 1922. This program at the Hoover presidential library in West Branch, Iowa was part of a day-long conference on his humanitarian work. It was Mr. Hoover's global efforts that propelled him towards a run for the White House. Some viewers may find images in this program disturbing.
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Herbert Hoover, FDR & World War II Relief Aid
1 hour, 5 minutesThis program was part of a conference on Herbert Hoover's humanitarian efforts during the two world wars. Hal Elliott Wert, a Kansas City Art Institute professor emeritus talked about the views and policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and former President Hoover on war-torn Europe in the 1930s and 40s -- and the question of what to do about the plight of war victims, especially women and children. He illustrated his remarks with a selection of wartime posters. He's followed by a Q&A session with all four conference speakers.
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World War I-Era German Hunger
42 minutesMary Elisabeth Cox documented the depth of hunger among German women and children between 1914 and 1924. This talk was from a day-long conference at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa. The conference explored Hoover's reputation as the "Great Humanitarian" during both world wars. It was his World War I work which provided the foundation for his White House run.
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Q&A: Richard Norton Smith
59 minutesPresidential historian Richard Norton Smith talked about "An Uncommon Man," his biography of President Herbert Hoover.
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American Artifacts: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
19 minutesStarted in 1919, the Hoover Institution Library and Archives has been collecting materials pertaining to war, revolution, and peace for over 100 years. Deputy Director Eric Wakin and Curator Jean Cannon showed us several items from the collection.
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Herbert Hoover's World War I Relief Work
42 minutesHerbert Hoover's biographer George Nash recalled his World War I relief work, which saved the lives of millions caught up in the war and its aftermath -- and which set the stage for his White House run. This talk at Hoover's presidential library in West Branch, Iowa opened a day-long conference on his humanitarian efforts.
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Herbert Hoover & Aid to Famine-Stricken Russia
39 minutesStanford University historian Bertrand Patenaude talked about Herbert Hoover and aid to famine-stricken Soviet Russia from 1921 to 1922. This program at the Hoover presidential library in West Branch, Iowa was part of a day-long conference on his humanitarian work. It was Mr. Hoover's global efforts that propelled him towards a run for the White House. Some viewers may find images in this program disturbing.
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Herbert Hoover, FDR & World War II Relief Aid
1 hour, 4 minutesThis program was part of a conference on Herbert Hoover's humanitarian efforts during the two world wars. Hal Elliott Wert, a Kansas City Art Institute professor emeritus talked about the views and policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and former President Hoover on war-torn Europe in the 1930s and 40s -- and the question of what to do about the plight of war victims, especially women and children. He illustrated his remarks with a selection of wartime posters. He's followed by a Q&A session with all four conference speakers.