C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Brandenburg v. Ohio
1 hour, 32 minutesConstitutional scholars Katie Fallow and Nadine Stossen talked about the 1969 landmark Supreme Court decision in Brandenburg v. Ohio. In the case the justices overturned the hate speech conviction of Clarence Brandenburg, an Ohio Ku Klux Klan leader, on the grounds that the state law violated the First Amendment. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. A clip was shown of an interview with Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) speaking about her experience working as a lawyer for Clarence Brandenburg. Audio clips from some of the oral argument in the case was played. Another clip featured former Justice Antonin Scalia and Delegate Norton talking about free speech in American society.
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Lectures in History: Federal Surveillance & Civil Rights
47 minutesAmerican University lecturer Aaron Bell taught a class about privacy laws and federal surveillance of civil rights leaders. He described the mid-20th century creation of the Counter Intelligence Program, often called COINTELPRO, and their tracking and infiltrating of domestic political organizations.
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Reel America: "World Charter Signed" - 1945
9 minutesThis United Newsreel documents the founding meeting of the United Nations. The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945 in San Francisco by over forty nations.
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Reel America: "Combat Bulletin No. 65" - July 1945
19 minutesThis World War II Combat Bulletin for military personnel covers the July-August 1945 Potsdam Conference meeting of President Truman, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill. Other stories include fighting in Asia near Borneo and several reports about the aftermath of the invasion of the Pacific island of Okinawa. The U.S. War Department used these "restricted" newsreels to distribute combat developments to their officers and enlisted men.
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Oral Histories: Korean Veteran Joseph Lewis Grappo
1 hour, 1 minuteThe Korean War began on June 25, 1950 and ended with an armistice agreement about three years later in July 1953. Korean War veteran Joseph Lewis Grappo talked about taking part in the amphibious landing at Inchon, a victory for U.N. forces which turned the tide early in the war. He also recounted fighting Chinese forces at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where he was shot in the leg and shoulder. The Korean War Legacy Foundation conducted this interview in Austin, Texas in 2015.
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Presidential Descendants
55 minutesAt the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, descendants of Presidents Ford, Truman, McKinley, Johnson, and Theodore Roosevelt gathered to share their family stories. The White House Historical Association hosted the meeting attended by representatives from presidential sites around the country and descendants of presidents from James Monroe to Gerald Ford.
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American Artifacts: Fort Monroe Casemate Museum
20 minutesFort Monroe Casemate Museum director Robin Reed gave us a tour showcasing the coastal Virginia fort's history from the colonial era through its completion in 1834, and its role in the Civil War.
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Reel America: "Victory Garden" - 1942
25 minutesThis 1942 U.S. Department of Agriculture film promotes Victory Gardens and provides instructions to help citizens grow their own fruits and vegetables at home during World War II.
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FDR, Truman and the Atomic Bomb
1 hour, 5 minutesThe National World War II Museum hosted an online discussion on the development and use of the atomic bomb by the United States. Participants included President Truman's grandson Clifton Truman Daniel, FDR Presidential Library & Museum director Paul Sparrow, and historian Edward Lengel. Recorded online due to the coronavirus pandemic, the three talked about the secrecy of the Manhattan Project, the debates over using the new weapon, and the long term effects of the August 1945 bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki, Japan.
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Ronald Reagan Reader's Digest Interview
50 minutesReader's Digest Washington Bureau Chief William Schulz interviewed President Reagan in the Oval Office in June 1985. The president talked about his Hollywood days as Screen Actors Guild president, his approach to the presidency, and the challenges he faced, including the 1983 bombing that killed U.S. Marines in Beirut, Lebanon. This video is courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
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Ronald Reagan BBC Interview
50 minutesThe BBC's Godfrey Hodgson sat down with President Ronald Reagan in the spring of 1988 -- late in his second term. In this wide-ranging Oval Office conversation, the president talked about his work to restore the economy after he first came to office, his vision for U.S.-Soviet relations and arms control, the Iran-Contra controversy, his belief that he'd helped Americans regain faith in their country, and the assassination attempt that left him seriously wounded. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library provided this video.
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Nazi Germany & the Western Front
1 hour, 11 minutesWorld War II scholar James Holland talked about Nazi Germany's weakening position on the Western front as early as two years before its unconditional surrender to the Allies. Mr. Holland is the author of "The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943: The War in the West," the second book in a planned trilogy on the western front. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans provided this video.
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George and Barbara Bush Honeymoon Film
4 minutesWarren Finch, Director of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, showed never seen film of George and Barbara Bush on their honeymoon at the Cloister Hotel in Sea Island, Georgia in 1945.
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Oral Histories: Korean Veteran Joseph Lewis Grappo
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Korean War began on June 25, 1950 and ended with an armistice agreement about three years later in July 1953. Korean War veteran Joseph Lewis Grappo talked about taking part in the amphibious landing at Inchon, a victory for U.N. forces which turned the tide early in the war. He also recounted fighting Chinese forces at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where he was shot in the leg and shoulder. The Korean War Legacy Foundation conducted this interview in Austin, Texas in 2015.
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History Bookshelf: DaMaris Hill, "A Bound Woman Is a Dangerous Thing"
54 minutesUniversity of Kentucky Professor DaMaris Hill chronicled the lives of African-American women in social and political movements, from Harriet Tubman to today.
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Women's Roles in World War I
1 hour, 1 minuteAuthor Lynn Dumenil talked about her book "The Second Line of Defense: American Women and World War I." She examined the different roles women played during the conflict, including their participation in the workforce and their use in media and propaganda. The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri hosted this event and provided the video.
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Reel America: Universal Newsreel July 3, 1958
5 minutesThis Universal Newsreel includes stories on Alaska celebrating statehood, construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, Nike Hercules Missile demonstration, President & Mrs. Eisenhower celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary, and Queen Elizabeth visits Scotland.
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The Civil War: Harold Holzer on Civil War Objects
45 minutesHistorian Harold Holzer and Valerie Paley of the New-York Historical Society talked about artifacts featured in their joint publication, "The Civil War in 50 Objects." In this program, they discussed objects related to military technology including cipher codes and ironclad naval vessels. This conversation took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic and the New-York Historical Society provided the video.
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"Mrs. Roosevelt - Her Life in Pictures"
15 minutesIn this 1958 film, McCall's magazine interviews Eleanor Roosevelt on the occasion of the former first lady's 74th birthday. She looked through family photographs and told the stories behind them. This film is in the holdings of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.
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Eleanor Roosevelt's Advice Column
1 hour, 0 minuteMary Jo Binker talked about and read excerpts from Eleanor Roosevelt's advice column written for more than 20 years for "Ladies' Home Journal" and "McCall's Magazine." Ms. Binker is editor of the book, "If You Ask Me: Essential Advice From Eleanor Roosevelt." The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event.
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Lectures in History: Modern Conservative Movement
1 hour, 46 minutesPhyllis Schlafly - founder of the Eagle Forum and author or editor of more than 20 books - talked about the roots and development of the modern conservative movement, as well as the role of women's issues in conservative politics. Phyllis Schlafly was a guest lecturer at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, South Carolina, in a course called "The Conservative Intellectual Tradition in America" taught by Professor Mallory Factor.
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Rufus Edmisten & Richard Nixon's Impeachment
14 minutesRufus Edmisten served as the deputy chief counsel on the Senate Watergate Committee, which was chaired by North Carolina Senator Sam Ervin. In his book, "That's Rufus: A Memoir of Tar Hell Politics, Watergate and Public Life," Mr. Edmisten talked about delivering a subpoena to President Nixon in 1973.
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Reel America: "Mob and Riot Control" - 1964
14 minutesThis police training film on how to properly handle protests and civil disturbances covers techniques for mob control and the use of equipment such as tear gas, smoke, and batons. The film is co-presented by educational film company Charles Cahill and Associates and Federal Laboratories, Inc., which was a manufacturer of a popular riot gun used to fire tear gas.
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Reel America: "A Great and Honorable Duty" - 1965
30 minutesThis introduction to police service is a training film made in Ohio with the cooperation of several city departments and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. After showing a group of new officers sworn in, the film depicts a variety of circumstances and the proper way to respond to each. The film outlines duties such as knowledge of the laws and protection of the U.S. Constitution, and also argues that police are expected to exhibit model behavior on and off the job.
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Reel America: "Tear Gas in Law Enforcement" - 1962
26 minutesTear gas manufacturer Lake Erie Chemical Company created this training film to instruct law enforcement in the correct use of its products. After a classroom session describing the properties of tear gas and its potential use in a variety of situations, the film shows dramatized scenes including a labor protest, a prison riot, and a shoot-out with a gang of thieves.
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Reel America: "Use of Force Model" - 1993
20 minutesThis U.S. Justice Department instructional video uses a dramatized protest to show police how and when to respond. The "Use of Force Model" is a scale that shows the proper level of force to be used in various scenarios.
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American Artifacts: World War II Soviet Army
30 minutesLiving history hobbyist Craig Hall portrays a Soviet Cavalry officer and discusses the role of the Soviet Union in World War II. Appearing at the annual Army Heritage Days event in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Mr. Hall uses weapons, equipment, uniforms, and props to argue that the sacrifices and contributions of the Soviet people were essential to the Allied victory. He is joined by Sheryl Lynne Williams who briefly discusses the role of Soviet women in combat.
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Lectures in History: Modern Conservative Movement
1 hour, 47 minutesPhyllis Schlafly - founder of the Eagle Forum and author or editor of more than 20 books - talked about the roots and development of the modern conservative movement, as well as the role of women's issues in conservative politics. Phyllis Schlafly was a guest lecturer at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, South Carolina, in a course called "The Conservative Intellectual Tradition in America" taught by Professor Mallory Factor.
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Route 66 in Amarillo
13 minutesWe rode along with Nick Gerlich, author of, "A Matter of Time- Route 66 Through the Lens of Change", as he talked about landmarks from the highway that still exist today.
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History Bookshelf: DaMaris Hill, "A Bound Woman Is a Dangerous Thing"
55 minutesUniversity of Kentucky Professor DaMaris Hill chronicled the lives of African-American women in social and political movements, from Harriet Tubman to today.
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Women's Roles in World War I
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Lynn Dumenil talked about her book "The Second Line of Defense: American Women and World War I." She examined the different roles women played during the conflict, including their participation in the workforce and their use in media and propaganda. The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri hosted this event and provided the video.
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Reel America: Universal Newsreel - Death of WWI Veteran Sgt. Alvin York
5 minutesMedal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alvin York, who died on September 2, 1964 at the age of 76, was one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers of WWI.
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The Civil War: Harold Holzer on Civil War Objects
45 minutesHistorian Harold Holzer and Valerie Paley of the New-York Historical Society talked about artifacts featured in their joint publication, "The Civil War in 50 Objects." In this program, they discussed objects related to military technology including cipher codes and ironclad naval vessels. This conversation took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic and the New-York Historical Society provided the video.
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"Mrs. Roosevelt - Her Life in Pictures"
16 minutesIn this 1958 film, McCall's magazine interviews Eleanor Roosevelt on the occasion of the former first lady's 74th birthday. She looked through family photographs and told the stories behind them. This film is in the holdings of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.
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Eleanor Roosevelt's Advice Column
59 minutesMary Jo Binker talked about and read excerpts from Eleanor Roosevelt's advice column written for more than 20 years for "Ladies' Home Journal" and "McCall's Magazine." Ms. Binker is editor of the book, "If You Ask Me: Essential Advice From Eleanor Roosevelt." The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event.
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Lectures in History: Modern Conservative Movement
1 hour, 46 minutesPhyllis Schlafly - founder of the Eagle Forum and author or editor of more than 20 books - talked about the roots and development of the modern conservative movement, as well as the role of women's issues in conservative politics. Phyllis Schlafly was a guest lecturer at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, South Carolina, in a course called "The Conservative Intellectual Tradition in America" taught by Professor Mallory Factor.