C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Free Enterprise & the New Deal
1 hour, 28 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
10 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
50 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, 18 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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Racial Dynamics in the 1930s
30 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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CDC Director Robert Redfield Testifies on Coronavirus Response
2 hours, 45 minutesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the government's coronavirus response.
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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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Rep. Kelly Armstrong
13 minutesRep. Kelly Armstrong (R-North Dakota) discussed yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing reviewing the FBI's Russia investigation.
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House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference
31 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds her weekly legislative briefing.
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Sen. Tim Scott Discusses Economic Impact of COVID-19
27 minutesSen. Tim Scott (R-SC) spoke about the next coronavirus stimulus package and the White House response to George Floyd's death during a virtual conversation with Politico. Sen. Scott said the president's comments about Mr. Floyd's death were what the nation "needed to hear," but he expressed concern about using the U.S. military to control protesters. Sen. Scott also talked about his legislative priorities for the next coronavirus stimulus package and said he's spoken to the White House about attracting investors to opportunity zones, which are areas struggling with high unemployment and low wages.
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Vince Williams
33 minutesNational League of Cities' Vince Williams, Democratic mayor of Union City GA, discussed how cities are coping with Covid-19 and civil unrest in the wake of George Floyd's death.
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Kevin Baron
33 minutesDefense One Executive Editor Kevin Baron discussed the role and history of the U.S. military in quelling civilian dissent.
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VA Secretary Wilkie Testifies Before the Senate on the 2021 Budget Request
1 hour, 52 minutesVeterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie testified at a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on the president's proposed budget for fiscal year 2021. They discussed several topics, including hiring goals for the future, homeless veterans, mental health, and health care innovation, such as the use of telehealth in order to better serve rural communities. Primarily, much of the focus was on the coronavirus pandemic and how it has impacted the budget needs for Veterans Affairs. Secretary Wilkie said they are working towards building up their stockpile of medical supplies and equipment so they are prepared for a possible second wave of the coronavirus.
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Confirmation Hearing for White House Budget Director
1 hour, 54 minutesThe Senate Budget Committee held a confirmation hearing for Russell Vought to serve as White House Budget Director. Mr. Vought is currently the deputy director. Topics discussed included the debt and deficit, the budget process, health care costs and coronavirus funding oversight.
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Boston & the Road to Revolution, 1770-1775
46 minutesHistorian, park ranger, and author Phillip Greenwalt gave an illustrated talk on Boston's role in the origins of the Revolutionary War. Mr. Greenwalt organized his talk around three pivotal events: the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This talk is a part of a symposium co-hosted by the "Emerging Revolutionary War" blog, Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Lyceum of Alexandria, Virginia.
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Revolutionary War Era Clothing & Tailors
1 hour, 2 minutesScholar and curator Katherine Egner Gruber used images to describe the significance of tailors in 18th century Alexandria, Virginia. Examining the account book of tailor William Carlin, who was active between 1763 and 1782, Gruber argued that men's clothing was important in reflecting meaningful moments in citizen's lives and helped prepare the community for revolution. The "Emerging Revolutionary War" blog, Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Lyceum of Alexandria, Virginia co-hosted this event.
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Origins of the American Revolution
30 minutesThis is the closing session from a symposium on the first annual Emerging Revolutionary War symposium. A panel of historians summarized their thoughts from the day and discuss various aspects of the years leading up to the Revolutionary War. The "Emerging Revolutionary War" blog, Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Lyceum of Alexandria, Virginia co-hosted this event.
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Lead-Up to 1783 Treaty of Paris
1 hour, 18 minutesUniversity of New Hampshire professor Eliga Gould delivered an address called "Making Peace in Britain, Ireland, and America: 1778 to 1783." He described the efforts of several peace commissions to end the Revolutionary War, and the events leading up to the 1783 Treaty of Paris. This keynote talk was part of a three-day conference co-hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution, Pritzker Military Museum & Library, and Richard C. von Hess Foundation.
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U.S.-Irish Relations Since the American Revolution
1 hour, 30 minutesIrish Ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall and historian Martin Mansergh talked about the connections between the Irish and American revolutions, and the relationship between the two countries ever since. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event in conjunction with their first international loan exhibition, "Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier." Mr. Mansergh's ancestor, Richard St. George, is the exhibit's subject.
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Boston & the Road to Revolution, 1770-1775
44 minutesHistorian, park ranger, and author Phillip Greenwalt gave an illustrated talk on Boston's role in the origins of the Revolutionary War. Mr. Greenwalt organized his talk around three pivotal events: the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This talk is a part of a symposium co-hosted by the "Emerging Revolutionary War" blog, Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Lyceum of Alexandria, Virginia.
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Revolutionary War Era Clothing & Tailors
1 hour, 2 minutesScholar and curator Katherine Egner Gruber used images to describe the significance of tailors in 18th century Alexandria, Virginia. Examining the account book of tailor William Carlin, who was active between 1763 and 1782, Gruber argued that men's clothing was important in reflecting meaningful moments in citizen's lives and helped prepare the community for revolution. The "Emerging Revolutionary War" blog, Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Lyceum of Alexandria, Virginia co-hosted this event.
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Origins of the American Revolution
31 minutesThis is the closing session from a symposium on the first annual Emerging Revolutionary War symposium. A panel of historians summarized their thoughts from the day and discuss various aspects of the years leading up to the Revolutionary War. The "Emerging Revolutionary War" blog, Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Lyceum of Alexandria, Virginia co-hosted this event.
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Lead-Up to 1783 Treaty of Paris
1 hour, 18 minutesUniversity of New Hampshire professor Eliga Gould delivered an address called "Making Peace in Britain, Ireland, and America: 1778 to 1783." He described the efforts of several peace commissions to end the Revolutionary War, and the events leading up to the 1783 Treaty of Paris. This keynote talk was part of a three-day conference co-hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution, Pritzker Military Museum & Library, and Richard C. von Hess Foundation.
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U.S.-Irish Relations Since the American Revolution
1 hour, 30 minutesIrish Ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall and historian Martin Mansergh talked about the connections between the Irish and American revolutions, and the relationship between the two countries ever since. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event in conjunction with their first international loan exhibition, "Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier." Mr. Mansergh's ancestor, Richard St. George, is the exhibit's subject.
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Boston & the Road to Revolution, 1770-1775
45 minutesHistorian, park ranger, and author Phillip Greenwalt gave an illustrated talk on Boston's role in the origins of the Revolutionary War. Mr. Greenwalt organized his talk around three pivotal events: the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This talk is a part of a symposium co-hosted by the "Emerging Revolutionary War" blog, Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Lyceum of Alexandria, Virginia.
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Revolutionary War Era Clothing & Tailors
1 hour, 3 minutesScholar and curator Katherine Egner Gruber used images to describe the significance of tailors in 18th century Alexandria, Virginia. Examining the account book of tailor William Carlin, who was active between 1763 and 1782, Gruber argued that men's clothing was important in reflecting meaningful moments in citizen's lives and helped prepare the community for revolution. The "Emerging Revolutionary War" blog, Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Lyceum of Alexandria, Virginia co-hosted this event.