C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Reel America: Detroit Riot 1967 WXYZ-TV Documentary
35 minutesFilm recorded during the July 23-27, 1967 civil disorder in Detroit and compiled into a documentary by WXYZ TV-7, an ABC affiliate. The footage includes scenes of looting, fires, interviews with victims and bystanders, scenes of police and federal troops, gunfire, and scenes of injured and dead in a hospital. The film includes portions of press conferences with government officials and concludes with funerals for police and firefighters. Courtesy Archives of Michigan.
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Reel America: President Johnson Address on Civil Disorders
18 minutesPresident Johnson addresses the problem of civil disturbances in many cities accros the United States and announces the creation of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, or the Kerner Commission.
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Reel America: Oakland" - 1974
27 minutesThis KRON-TV (San Francisco) program investigates the history of police brutality in neighboring Oakland, California and documents a variety of efforts to reform the department, including the practice of audio recording interactions with the public.
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Reel America: "The Pilot District Project - 1971
53 minutesThese three 1971 short films trace the implementation of a federally funded pilot program to help improve police-community relations in Washington, D.C. Community representatives frequently clashed with program officials at meetings and future mayor Marion Barry, then a young civil rights activist, emerged as a leader.
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Reel America: "Columbia Revolt" - 1968
53 minutesOn April 23, 1968, several hundred Columbia University students gathered to protest the Vietnam War and the university's plan to build a gym on a public park. After tearing down a construction fence and battling with police, the group occupied several campus buildings. Negotiations between the university and the students failed and, six days later, New York City police were called in. Protesters and bystanders were beaten and seven hundred were arrested. The New York Newsreel film collective documented these events from the student protesters' point of view, including scenes with access inside the occupied buildings, shots of police beating students, and negotiations with campus authorities.
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Treasury Secretary & Small Business Administrator Testifies on CARES Act
2 hours, 20 minutesTreasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza testify on implementation of the CARES Act.
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Discussion on QAnon & Conspiracy Theories
8 minutesThe Atlantic hosted a virtual discussion on the societal impact of QAnon and conspiracy theories. The speakers discussed what QAnon is, their beliefs and their support for President Trump. They also discussed QAnon's influence on their followers of current event like coronavirus.
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House Oversight Virtual Hearing on Coronavirus & Essential Workers
2 hours, 57 minutesThe House Oversight and Reform Committee holds a virtual hearing to examine the challenges essential workers are facing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Confirmation Hearing for U.S. Postal Service Posts & Other Nominations
1 hour, 45 minutesThe Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for U.S. Postal Service governors and other judicial nominations to the DC Superior Court. Committee members and nominees responded virtually. Questions focused on the confirmation process amid the coronavirus pandemic, the health and safety of postal workers, and concerns over lag time between cases in the court.
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U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Confirmation Hearing
1 hour, 49 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for Judge Cory Wilson to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Judge Wilson currently serves on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. He was previously nominated by President Trump for a U.S. District Court in Mississippi before the nomination was withdrawn on May 4 and he was instead nominated for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Senate Republicans praised his judicial temperament and credentials, while Democrats on the committee questioned previous statements he had made about the Affordable Care Act, President Obama and voter ID laws.
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Campaign 2020: Senator Cortez Masto Speaks About Diverse Leadership
59 minutesSenator 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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History Bookshelf: Ron Chernow, "Grant"
48 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow recalled the life of Ulysses S. Grant at the 18th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
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Ulysses S. Grant
1 hour, 38 minutesCharles Calhoun reevaluated the 18th president. Mr. Calhoun is the author of "The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant." He explained why Grant was considered an unsuccessful chief executive by many early 20th century historians despite his domestic and foreign policy achievements. He argued that Grant was actually an influential president dogged by political enemies and scandal. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this program.
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The Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant's Memoirs
1 hour, 1 minuteJohn Marszalek, editor of an annotated edition of Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs, discussed Grant's process for writing, his relationship with Abraham Lincoln and why he focused on the Civil War and excluded his presidency. This program is from the annual Lincoln Forum symposium.
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The Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant
1 hour, 3 minutesTo mark the 198th anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant's birthday, the Grant Monument Association hosted a discussion between retired Gen. David Petraeus and Elizabeth Samet, editor of an annotated edition of Grant's memoirs. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this event was took place online.
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The Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant & Union Military Leadership
48 minutesTexas Christian University professor Steven Woodworth discussed Ulysses S. Grant's leadership style and how it compared to other Union generals. He argued that characteristics such as Grant's calmness helped bring the Civil War to a close. This talk was hosted by Kennesaw State University's Civil War Center.
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History Bookshelf: Ron Chernow, "Grant"
47 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow recalled the life of Ulysses S. Grant at the 18th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
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Ulysses S. Grant
1 hour, 39 minutesCharles Calhoun reevaluated the 18th president. Mr. Calhoun is the author of "The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant." He explained why Grant was considered an unsuccessful chief executive by many early 20th century historians despite his domestic and foreign policy achievements. He argued that Grant was actually an influential president dogged by political enemies and scandal. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this program.
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The Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant's Memoirs
1 hour, 1 minuteJohn Marszalek, editor of an annotated edition of Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs, discussed Grant's process for writing, his relationship with Abraham Lincoln and why he focused on the Civil War and excluded his presidency. This program is from the annual Lincoln Forum symposium.
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The Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant
1 hour, 3 minutesTo mark the 198th anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant's birthday, the Grant Monument Association hosted a discussion between retired Gen. David Petraeus and Elizabeth Samet, editor of an annotated edition of Grant's memoirs. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this event was took place online.
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The Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant & Union Military Leadership
48 minutesTexas Christian University professor Steven Woodworth discussed Ulysses S. Grant's leadership style and how it compared to other Union generals. He argued that characteristics such as Grant's calmness helped bring the Civil War to a close. This talk was hosted by Kennesaw State University's Civil War Center.
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History Bookshelf: Ron Chernow, "Grant"
47 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow recalled the life of Ulysses S. Grant at the 18th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.