C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Abraham Lincoln and Crisis Leadership
1 hour, 2 minutesHistorian and leadership scholar Jared Peatman argued that Abraham Lincoln's intellectual and emotional makeup made him well-suited to lead the nation through the crisis of the Civil War. He examined incidents from Lincoln's life and the strategies he employed to handle adversity such as humor, optimism and empathy. This event took place online due to coronavirus pandemic and President Lincoln's Cottage provided the video.
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First Ladies: Influence & Image - Michelle Obama
1 hour, 32 minutesLiza Mundy and Krissah Thompson talked about the life and influence of first lady Michelle Obama and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They talked about her family life and education, her support of her husband's career, her role as part of the first black presidential couple, her political activities, and her causes which included a "Let's Move" campaign to combat childhood obesity, establishing a White House vegetable garden as part of an eating well campaign, promoting gay rights, and supporting military families. Topics included her management of her public image, her innovative use of the media and the entertainment world, and her life in Washington, D.C., including her role as "mom-in-chief."
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Michelle Obama Remarks at American Library Association Conference
1 hour, 9 minutesFormer first lady Michelle Obama reflected on her life and time in the White House. She addressed attendees of the American Library Association's annual conference and was joined in conversation by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
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Pat Oliphant's Political Cartoons - Bush to Obama
1 hour, 19 minutesFormer White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and included Barack Obama's 2008 election. The University of Virginia's Miller Center hosted the event.
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First Ladies: Influence & Image - Michelle Obama
1 hour, 23 minutesLiza Mundy and Krissah Thompson talked about the life and influence of first lady Michelle Obama and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They talked about her family life and education, her support of her husband's career, her role as part of the first black presidential couple, her political activities, and her causes which included a "Let's Move" campaign to combat childhood obesity, establishing a White House vegetable garden as part of an eating well campaign, promoting gay rights, and supporting military families. Topics included her management of her public image, her innovative use of the media and the entertainment world, and her life in Washington, D.C., including her role as "mom-in-chief."
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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing
24 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing.
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Michelle Obama Remarks at American Library Association Conference
54 minutesFormer first lady Michelle Obama reflected on her life and time in the White House. She addressed attendees of the American Library Association's annual conference and was joined in conversation by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
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Pat Oliphant's Political Cartoons - Bush to Obama
1 hour, 18 minutesFormer White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and included Barack Obama's 2008 election. The University of Virginia's Miller Center hosted the event.
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First Ladies: Influence & Image - Michelle Obama
1 hour, 33 minutesLiza Mundy and Krissah Thompson talked about the life and influence of first lady Michelle Obama and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They talked about her family life and education, her support of her husband's career, her role as part of the first black presidential couple, her political activities, and her causes which included a "Let's Move" campaign to combat childhood obesity, establishing a White House vegetable garden as part of an eating well campaign, promoting gay rights, and supporting military families. Topics included her management of her public image, her innovative use of the media and the entertainment world, and her life in Washington, D.C., including her role as "mom-in-chief."
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Michelle Obama Remarks at American Library Association Conference
1 hour, 10 minutesFormer first lady Michelle Obama reflected on her life and time in the White House. She addressed attendees of the American Library Association's annual conference and was joined in conversation by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
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Pat Oliphant's Political Cartoons - Bush to Obama
1 hour, 17 minutesFormer White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and included Barack Obama's 2008 election. The University of Virginia's Miller Center hosted the event.
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Landmark Cases: Marbury v. Madison
1 hour, 34 minutesAkhil Reed Amar and Clifford Sloan talked about the background of the 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, in which the court ruled unanimously that it was the ultimate arbiter of the constitutional validity of laws, establishing the principle of judicial review. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. Topics included the establishment of the Court and the relationship between Presidents Adams and Jefferson. Video clips were shown from interviews for the documentary The Supreme Court: Home to America's Highest Court. Video clips were shown from tours of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, the John Marshall House in Richmond, Virginia, and Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts. A video clip was shown of an interview with House Judiciary Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte (R-VA).
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Scott v. Sandford
1 hour, 34 minutesProfessors Christopher Bracey and Martha Jones talked about the background of the 1857 Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sandford, in which the court sided 7-2 with slavery and declared that Dred Scott and other blacks could not be citizens of the U.S., and that Congress lacked the authority to prohibit slavery in the territories. The professors also responded to viewer questions and comments. Video clips were shown from tours of Historic Fort Snelling in Minnesota; St. Louis County Courthouse in Missouri; Maryland State Archives in Annapolis; Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis; and an interview with Jeffrey Rosen. A video clip was shown from the documentary The Supreme Court: Home to America's Highest Court. An April 21, 2010, video clip was shown of Associate Justice Stephen Breyer.
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Lectures in History: Lincoln, Slavery & the Dred Scott Case
1 hour, 20 minutesGettysburg College professor Allen Guelzo teaches a class on Abraham Lincoln, his views on slavery, and the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision. He describes Lincoln's upbringing and career path that led him to debates with Stephen Douglas during an 1858 U.S. Senate race, where one of the main topics was the issue of slavery in the United States. He also talks about how the Dred Scott case served to polarize political views on whether new states admitted to the Union would allow slavery.
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American Artifacts: Chief Justice John Marshall's Life & Legacy
33 minutesOn American Artifacts, we visit the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to learn about the life and legacy of John Marshall, the fourth chief justice of the United States, who served on the Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835.
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Landmark Cases: Marbury v. Madison
1 hour, 33 minutesAkhil Reed Amar and Clifford Sloan talked about the background of the 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, in which the court ruled unanimously that it was the ultimate arbiter of the constitutional validity of laws, establishing the principle of judicial review. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. Topics included the establishment of the Court and the relationship between Presidents Adams and Jefferson. Video clips were shown from interviews for the documentary The Supreme Court: Home to America's Highest Court. Video clips were shown from tours of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, the John Marshall House in Richmond, Virginia, and Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts. A video clip was shown of an interview with House Judiciary Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte (R-VA).
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Scott v. Sandford
1 hour, 34 minutesProfessors Christopher Bracey and Martha Jones talked about the background of the 1857 Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sandford, in which the court sided 7-2 with slavery and declared that Dred Scott and other blacks could not be citizens of the U.S., and that Congress lacked the authority to prohibit slavery in the territories. The professors also responded to viewer questions and comments. Video clips were shown from tours of Historic Fort Snelling in Minnesota; St. Louis County Courthouse in Missouri; Maryland State Archives in Annapolis; Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis; and an interview with Jeffrey Rosen. A video clip was shown from the documentary The Supreme Court: Home to America's Highest Court. An April 21, 2010, video clip was shown of Associate Justice Stephen Breyer.
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Lectures in History: Lincoln, Slavery & the Dred Scott Case
1 hour, 20 minutesGettysburg College professor Allen Guelzo teaches a class on Abraham Lincoln, his views on slavery, and the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision. He describes Lincoln's upbringing and career path that led him to debates with Stephen Douglas during an 1858 U.S. Senate race, where one of the main topics was the issue of slavery in the United States. He also talks about how the Dred Scott case served to polarize political views on whether new states admitted to the Union would allow slavery.
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American Artifacts: Chief Justice John Marshall's Life & Legacy
33 minutesOn American Artifacts, we visit the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to learn about the life and legacy of John Marshall, the fourth chief justice of the United States, who served on the Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835.
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Landmark Cases: Marbury v. Madison
1 hour, 32 minutesAkhil Reed Amar and Clifford Sloan talked about the background of the 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, in which the court ruled unanimously that it was the ultimate arbiter of the constitutional validity of laws, establishing the principle of judicial review. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. Topics included the establishment of the Court and the relationship between Presidents Adams and Jefferson. Video clips were shown from interviews for the documentary The Supreme Court: Home to America's Highest Court. Video clips were shown from tours of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, the John Marshall House in Richmond, Virginia, and Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts. A video clip was shown of an interview with House Judiciary Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte (R-VA).