C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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The Civil War: Women Soldiers in the Civil War
1 hour, 14 minutesHistorical interpreters told stories of some of the women who disguised themselves as young men and fought in the Civil War. They outlined how and why these women disguised themselves, what battles they fought in and how they were discovered. The Frederick County Civil War Roundtable hosted this discussion.
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First Ladies: Influence & Image - Julia Grant
1 hour, 33 minutesWilliam Seale and Pamela Sanfilippo talked about the life and influence of first lady Julia Grant and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.*From a slave-holding family, she became the wife of the commanding Union general during the Civil War and relished her time in the White House. She was also the first president's wife to write her memories. Her background, family life, and social style were discussed, including her relationship with Mary Lincoln. Topics included President Grant's reputation including alleged drunkenness, business dealings and scandals, and his civil rights record.
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The Civil War: Women During the Civil War
1 hour, 2 minutesA group of historians discussed the different ways women experienced the Civil War, depending on class, race and geography. They examined the relationship between Union generals and their wives, the additional burdens for women on the home front, and the difficult choices faced by enslaved women in their quest for freedom. This was part of the annual Lincoln Forum symposium.
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Senate HELP Hearing on Coronavirus Response & Future Pandemic Preparedness
2 hours, 38 minutesThe Senate Health Committee holds a hearing to discuss lessons learned from the coronavirus response and future pandemic preparedness efforts.
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FCC Chair Ajit Pai Testifies on Broadband Spectrum Auction
1 hour, 24 minutesFCC Chair Ajit Pai testified on his agency's broadband spectrum program before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee. He also outlined the FCC's response efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, which included helping to provide Americans with access to telehealth services as well as working with service providers to ensure connectivity. Other topics addressed included rural broadband access, 5G technology deployment, combating robocalls and online learning initiatives for students. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) chaired this subcommittee hearing and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) acted as the ranking member.
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Anita Kumar
60 secondsPolitico White House correspondent Anita Kumar discussed President Trump's executive order on immigration due to coronavirus.
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House Hearing on Child Care Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
2 hours, 2 minutesA House Ways and Means subcommittee holds a virtual hearing to address child care issues amid the cononavirus pandemic.
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House Small Business Committee Hearing on Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
1 hour, 40 minutesThe House Small Business Committee held a virtual hearing about the distribution of small business loans during the coronavirus pandemic. Small business owners and advocates spoke about the issues they faced while applying for loans provided through the CARES Act, including long wait times in the application process, and a lack of communication regarding their loan approval. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is processing both the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Karen Kerrigan, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council president and CEO, acknowledged problems with loan distribution, but also recognized the unprecedented amount of requests the SBA was tasked with processing in a short period of time.
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Hearing on Coronavirus Response & Global Pandemic Preparedness
2 hours, 11 minutesThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee convened a hearing to examine the U.S. and international response to the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included officials from the State Department's Office of Foreign Assistance, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Health and Human Services Department. Lawmakers questioned panelists about President Trump's recent decision to terminate relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), China's coronavirus response, vaccine development efforts and future pandemic preparedness and prevention measures.
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First Ladies: Influence & Image - Lucretia Garfield & Mary Arthur McElroy
1 hour, 33 minutesCarl Sferrazza Anthony talked about the life and influence of first ladies Lucretia Garfield and Mary Arthur McElroy and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Lucretia "Crete" Garfield was an educated woman who believed in the rights of women. The marriage was troubled for the first five years but they grew closer and she became very influential. After President Garfield was assassinated in the first year of his presidency she spent years ensuring his legacy by making their home an early version of a presidential library.
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First Ladies: Influence & Image - Frances Cleveland
1 hour, 34 minutesAnnette Dunlap and Taylor Stoermer talked about the life and influence of first lady Frances Cleveland. The youngest first lady, she was the only one to be married in the White House. Her popularity at a time of the burgeoning of celebrity journalism led to commercialization of her image and such interest in her children that changes were made in copyright law and presidential security.
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James Garfield Assassination
2 hours, 7 minutesProfessor Ralph Nurnberger talked about the stories behind and the historical impact of the assassination of President James Garfield. President Garfield had hoped to challenge pockets of corruption in the political establishment and enact civil service reform. But, after serving as president for only 200 days, he was shot by the deranged Charles Guiteau. President Garfield died almost three months after being shot and questions linger about his medical treatment as well as the impact his death had on the country. This program was hosted by Smithsonian Associates.
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First Ladies: Influence & Image - Lucretia Garfield & Mary Arthur McElroy
1 hour, 32 minutesCarl Sferrazza Anthony talked about the life and influence of first ladies Lucretia Garfield and Mary Arthur McElroy and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Lucretia "Crete" Garfield was an educated woman who believed in the rights of women. The marriage was troubled for the first five years but they grew closer and she became very influential. After President Garfield was assassinated in the first year of his presidency she spent years ensuring his legacy by making their home an early version of a presidential library.
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First Ladies: Influence & Image - Frances Cleveland
1 hour, 34 minutesAnnette Dunlap and Taylor Stoermer talked about the life and influence of first lady Frances Cleveland. The youngest first lady, she was the only one to be married in the White House. Her popularity at a time of the burgeoning of celebrity journalism led to commercialization of her image and such interest in her children that changes were made in copyright law and presidential security.
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James Garfield Assassination
2 hours, 6 minutesProfessor Ralph Nurnberger talked about the stories behind and the historical impact of the assassination of President James Garfield. President Garfield had hoped to challenge pockets of corruption in the political establishment and enact civil service reform. But, after serving as president for only 200 days, he was shot by the deranged Charles Guiteau. President Garfield died almost three months after being shot and questions linger about his medical treatment as well as the impact his death had on the country. This program was hosted by Smithsonian Associates.
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First Ladies: Influence & Image - Lucretia Garfield & Mary Arthur McElroy
1 hour, 32 minutesCarl Sferrazza Anthony talked about the life and influence of first ladies Lucretia Garfield and Mary Arthur McElroy and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Lucretia "Crete" Garfield was an educated woman who believed in the rights of women. The marriage was troubled for the first five years but they grew closer and she became very influential. After President Garfield was assassinated in the first year of his presidency she spent years ensuring his legacy by making their home an early version of a presidential library.