C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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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, 7 minutesPresidential historian Richard Norton Smith talked about "An Uncommon Man," his biography of President Herbert Hoover.
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Confirmation Hearing for U.S. Postal Service Posts & Other Nominations
1 hour, 37 minutesThe Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee holds a confirmation hearing for U.S. Postal Service governors and other nominations.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with Pennsylvania Political Reporter Laura Olson
10 minutesLaura Olson, a political reporter for the Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania was interviewed on the state of the 2020 presidential race in the Keystone State, where President Trump won by less than one-half percent in 2016. She talked about how Pennsylvania's political climate has changed since the 2016 election, and about the issues driving voter decisions at the polls, including the economy and the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Also discussed was the impact the pandemic was having on campaigning in the state, as well as the expansion of mail-in ballots because in response to COVID-19.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Discusses the Economy & Coronavirus Pandemic
39 minutesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed the U.S. economy and his agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual event hosted by Princeton University. He announced the Federal Reserve was "days away" from making the first loans to small and medium-sized businesses as part of its Mainstreet Lending Program. In addition, Chairman Powell said the central bank "crossed a lot of red lines" to help the economy during the pandemic. The conversation was moderated by Princeton University economics and public affairs professor Alan Blinder.
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New York Gov. Cuomo Holds Briefing on Protests & Coronavirus Pandemic
26 minutesNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) holds a news briefing on the protests erupting around the country following George Floyd's death and the state's coronavirus response.
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Protests Across America
23 minutesDefense Secretary Mark Esper held a briefing at the Pentagon where he responded to news reports about President Trump's visit to St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC during the protests over George Floyd's death. Secretary Esper said he was not aware of the president's intentions to pose for photographs in front of the church saying he knew only of plans to view damage at Lafayette Park and St. John's. He clarified he was, "not aware exactly where we were going when we arrived at the church and what the plans were once we got there." Secretary Esper also stated he did not support invoking the Insurrection Act to use the U.S. military to manage protests across the United States.
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Discussion on Space & the U.S. Military
1 hour, 0 minuteSpaceNews held a discussion on the military's role in space, including astronaut recovery, rocket launches, and flying military satellites. U.S. Space Command's Maj. Gen. John Shaw, joined by two Air Force space commanders, spoke about the creation and mission of U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command as well as their operational support roles for private space exploration, including SpaceX and Boeing missions.
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Rep. Al Green
29 minutesRepresentative Al Green (D-TX) discussed the killing of George Floyd and the continuing protests nationwide.
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White House Domestic Policy Council Acting Director Discusses President's Agenda With Politico
30 minutesWhite House Domestic Policy Council Acting Director Brooke Rollins discussed the administration's legislative priorities during a virtual event with Politico Playbook co-authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman. Ms. Rollins said the administration is discussing how to respond to recent riots and protests breaking out across the country. According to Ms. Rollins, President Trump "has never been more laser-focused" on bringing "safety and security and prosperity to America." Ms. Rollins also discussed the White House's priorities for the next coronavirus stimulus package. In addition, she said the Trump Administration is focusing on providing affordable health care, opportunities for underserved communities, and regulatory reform.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with Pennsylvania Political Reporter Laura Olson
9 minutesLaura Olson, a political reporter for the Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania was interviewed on the state of the 2020 presidential race in the Keystone State, where President Trump won by less than one-half percent in 2016. She talked about how Pennsylvania's political climate has changed since the 2016 election, and about the issues driving voter decisions at the polls, including the economy and the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Also discussed was the impact the pandemic was having on campaigning in the state, as well as the expansion of mail-in ballots because in response to COVID-19.
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Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on Transportation & Critical Infrastructure
2 hours, 8 minutesThe Senate Commerce Committee holds a hearing on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on transportation and critical infrastructure.
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House Select Subcommittee Hearing on the Coronavirus and Cities
2 hours, 16 minutesThe House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a hearing on what America's cities need in order to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. Testifying during the hearing were several mayors from around the country who spoke about the budget shortfalls cities and towns are experiencing due to the impact of the coronavirus. In addition to increased testing and contact tracing for their communities, they spoke about the need for federal involvement in order to keep people employed, small businesses open, and to ensure that essential services are running. The participating mayors were Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D), Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan (D), Jacksonville, Florida Mayor Lenny Curry (R), Mangum, Oklahoma Mayor Mary Jane Scott, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D), Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Stephen Benjamin (D), and Rochester Hills, Michigan Mayor Bryan Barnett (R), the current U.S. Conference of Mayors president.
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Discussion on Regulation Reduction After COVID-19
1 hour, 5 minutesSenators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) discussed regulatory reform during a virtual event hosted by the Heritage Foundation. The senators spoke about the unintended consequences of various legislation, and how they say that has slowed economic progress. Sen. Cruz argued any regulations that have been temporarily suspended to improve expediency during the coronavirus pandemic should be permanently suspended. The senators also cited environmental regulations such as the Endangered Species Act, which they say has slowed or prevented development in America. The senators also discussed flaws with immigration policy, occupational license requirements and barriers to telehealth.
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Reel America: "A National Program in the Tennessee Valley" - 1936
49 minutesThe Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) produced this film to show the construction of Norris and Wheeler dams and to promote New Deal efforts to expand access to electricity. The TVA, which still exists, was founded in 1933 to address environmental, energy, and economic development issues in a region hard hit by the Great Depression.
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Lectures in History: Abundance, Wages & the Great Depression
1 hour, 17 minutesSouthern Methodist University professor Alexis McCrossen teaches a class on the abundance of the 1920s and the Great Depression. She argues that low wages and an unequal distribution of wealth hindered American consumers from keeping up with the high levels of economic productivity. She also talks about the demands for political solutions and President Roosevelt's "New Deal" programs.
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History Bookshelf: Kirstin Downey, "The Woman Behind the New Deal"
30 minutesKirstin Downey talked about her book The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR'S Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience (Nan A. Talese; March 3, 2009). She responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a 10:00 a.m. program in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 9th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.
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Lectures in History: Food During the Great Depression
52 minutesIowa State University professor Pamela Riney-Kehrberg taught a class on food during the Great Depression. She described the ways families tried to stretch their money and food supply - often by gardening, buying cheap ingredients and eating the same thing over and over.
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Reel America: "We Work Again" - 1937
18 minutesThis documentary promotes Works Progress Administration (WPA) programs that put African Americans to work during the Depression. The New Deal projects include improvement of an airfield in Washington, D.C., construction of swimming pools and playgrounds in New York City, health care work, education programs, and support for the arts. A scene from the Federal Theatre Project Macbeth production in Harlem is shown at the end of the film.
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Racial Dynamics in the 1930s
23 minutesCornell College professor Catherine Stewart talked about racial dynamics during the 1930s, including the Federal Writers' Project, a New Deal-era effort to gather narratives from former slaves. She also spoke about her book, "Long Past Slavery: Representing Race in the Federal Writers' Project." We interviewed Professor Stewart at the Organization of American Historians annual meeting in Philadelphia.
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Reel America: "Let's Go America!" - 1936
10 minutesThis National Association of Manufacturers film was produced during the Great Depression to promote an optimistic view of the U.S. economy. The film shows dramatized scenes from the so-called "good old days" when Americans toiled for long hours with primitive tools. The 1936 film argues that American creativity, ingenuity and modern machines will make life easier and the future brighter.
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Free Enterprise & the New Deal
1 hour, 29 minutesCornell University history professor Lawrence Glickman described how the modern concept of free enterprise formed in the 1930's, during the rise of the New Deal. He is the author of, "Free Enterprise: An American History."
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Reel America: "A Better Ohio" - 1937
11 minutesThis 1937 Works Progress Administration (WPA) film celebrates New Deal programs designed to help the Buckeye State. Highlighted projects include airport construction, flood control, new schools with bus transportation, historic preservation, and improvements to roads and the Toledo Zoo.
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Reel America: "A National Program in the Tennessee Valley" - 1936
49 minutesThe Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) produced this film to show the construction of Norris and Wheeler dams and to promote New Deal efforts to expand access to electricity. The TVA, which still exists, was founded in 1933 to address environmental, energy, and economic development issues in a region hard hit by the Great Depression.
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Lectures in History: Abundance, Wages & the Great Depression
1 hour, 17 minutesSouthern Methodist University professor Alexis McCrossen teaches a class on the abundance of the 1920s and the Great Depression. She argues that low wages and an unequal distribution of wealth hindered American consumers from keeping up with the high levels of economic productivity. She also talks about the demands for political solutions and President Roosevelt's "New Deal" programs.
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History Bookshelf: Kirstin Downey, "The Woman Behind the New Deal"
30 minutesKirstin Downey talked about her book The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR'S Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience (Nan A. Talese; March 3, 2009). She responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a 10:00 a.m. program in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 9th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.
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Lectures in History: Food During the Great Depression
52 minutesIowa State University professor Pamela Riney-Kehrberg taught a class on food during the Great Depression. She described the ways families tried to stretch their money and food supply - often by gardening, buying cheap ingredients and eating the same thing over and over.
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Reel America: "We Work Again" - 1937
17 minutesThis documentary promotes Works Progress Administration (WPA) programs that put African Americans to work during the Depression. The New Deal projects include improvement of an airfield in Washington, D.C., construction of swimming pools and playgrounds in New York City, health care work, education programs, and support for the arts. A scene from the Federal Theatre Project Macbeth production in Harlem is shown at the end of the film.
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Racial Dynamics in the 1930s
23 minutesCornell College professor Catherine Stewart talked about racial dynamics during the 1930s, including the Federal Writers' Project, a New Deal-era effort to gather narratives from former slaves. She also spoke about her book, "Long Past Slavery: Representing Race in the Federal Writers' Project." We interviewed Professor Stewart at the Organization of American Historians annual meeting in Philadelphia.
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Reel America: "Let's Go America!" - 1936
11 minutesThis National Association of Manufacturers film was produced during the Great Depression to promote an optimistic view of the U.S. economy. The film shows dramatized scenes from the so-called "good old days" when Americans toiled for long hours with primitive tools. The 1936 film argues that American creativity, ingenuity and modern machines will make life easier and the future brighter.
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Free Enterprise & the New Deal
1 hour, 27 minutesCornell University history professor Lawrence Glickman described how the modern concept of free enterprise formed in the 1930's, during the rise of the New Deal. He is the author of, "Free Enterprise: An American History."