C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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The Contenders: Adlai E. Stevenson II
2 hours, 3 minutesHistorian Richard Norton Smith, former Senator Adlai Stevenson III, and Newton Minow, who had worked for him, talked about the life and career of 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Stevenson family home in Libertyville, Illinois. While governor of Illinois, he was drafted as the Democratic nominee against General Eisenhower. Twice defeated in the general election, he lost the 1960 nomination to Senator John Kennedy, who later appointed him as ambassador to the United Nations. Video clips of speeches and campaign ads were shown, including an August 1, 1960, news conference with Senator Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy was heard in a March 1964 interview. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.
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Road to the White House: AHTV - Road to the White House Rewind - Stevenson Nominational Acceptance Speech
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Dwight Eisenhower 1952 Republican National Convention
17 minutesGeneral Eisenhower accepted the 1952 Republican Presidential Nomination.
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Reel America: "Mister American, Dwight D. Eisenhower" 1952
16 minutesThis biographical film was produced by Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and features his accomplishments during World War II and his role in the formation of NATO. This fourteen minute newsreel-style film was shown in movie theaters and distributed to civic organizations.
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Lectures in History: Dwight Eisenhower and 1950s Political Advertising
1 hour, 13 minutesPurdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's Life and Legacy
1 hour, 11 minutesUniversity of Virginia professor William Hitchcock talked about his book, "The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s." Later, Mr. Hitchcock sat down with former ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton for a conversation on the life and legacy of the nation's 34th President. The White House Historical Association hosted this event.
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The Contenders: Adlai E. Stevenson II
2 hours, 3 minutesHistorian Richard Norton Smith, former Senator Adlai Stevenson III, and Newton Minow, who had worked for him, talked about the life and career of 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Stevenson family home in Libertyville, Illinois. While governor of Illinois, he was drafted as the Democratic nominee against General Eisenhower. Twice defeated in the general election, he lost the 1960 nomination to Senator John Kennedy, who later appointed him as ambassador to the United Nations. Video clips of speeches and campaign ads were shown, including an August 1, 1960, news conference with Senator Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy was heard in a March 1964 interview. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.
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Road to the White House: Adlai Stevenson 1952 Democratic National Convention
17 minutesAt the 1952 Democratic National Convention, Adlai Stevenson delivered his acceptance speech as the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Dwight Eisenhower 1952 Republican National Convention
17 minutesGeneral Eisenhower accepted the 1952 Republican Presidential Nomination.
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Reel America: "Mister American, Dwight D. Eisenhower" 1952
17 minutesThis biographical film was produced by Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and features his accomplishments during World War II and his role in the formation of NATO. This fourteen minute newsreel-style film was shown in movie theaters and distributed to civic organizations.
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Lectures in History: Dwight Eisenhower and 1950s Political Advertising
1 hour, 14 minutesPurdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
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The Contenders: Adlai E. Stevenson II
2 hours, 4 minutesHistorian Richard Norton Smith, former Senator Adlai Stevenson III, and Newton Minow, who had worked for him, talked about the life and career of 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Stevenson family home in Libertyville, Illinois. While governor of Illinois, he was drafted as the Democratic nominee against General Eisenhower. Twice defeated in the general election, he lost the 1960 nomination to Senator John Kennedy, who later appointed him as ambassador to the United Nations. Video clips of speeches and campaign ads were shown, including an August 1, 1960, news conference with Senator Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy was heard in a March 1964 interview. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.
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Road to the White House: Adlai Stevenson 1952 Democratic National Convention
18 minutesAt the 1952 Democratic National Convention, Adlai Stevenson delivered his acceptance speech as the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Dwight Eisenhower 1952 Republican National Convention
16 minutesGeneral Eisenhower accepted the 1952 Republican Presidential Nomination.
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Lectures in History: Dwight Eisenhower and 1950s Political Advertising
1 hour, 15 minutesPurdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
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The Contenders: Barry Goldwater
2 hours, 0 minuteRick Perlstein, Bill McCune, and Darcy Olsen talked about the life and career of 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater (1909-1998). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and to questions from members of the studio audience at the Goldwater Institute. The senator from Arizona, who was called "Mr. Conservative," lost in a landslide to President Lyndon B. Johnson, but paved the way for younger conservatives. After the election he resumed his senate career. Topics included Senator Goldwater's libertarian philosophy. Video clips were shown of interviews, news conferences, and speeches. Also shown were campaign ads, including the "Daisy Ad," and a clip from Ronald Reagan's 1964 "A Time for Choosing" speech. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Sen. Barry Goldwater - 1964
50 minutesSenator Barry Goldwater (R-AZ) accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco. His remarks were considered a watershed moment for the conservative movement and the Republican Party.
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Reel America: Lyndon B. Johnson 1964 Democratic National Convention
38 minutesPresident Lyndon B. Johnson accepted the Presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on August 27th, 1964. In his speech, President Johnson outlined the goals of what he called the "Great Society." Less than a year earlier, President Johnson was sworn in following President Kennedy's assassination. He would go on to win the general election against Republican Senator Barry Goldwater.
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Reel America: LBJ "Peace Without Conquest" Vietnam Speech
32 minutesPresident Johnson spoke about the Vietnam conflict and U.S. policy in the region. Entitled "Peace Without Conquest," the address attempted to explain why Southeast Asia was of vital American interest. U.S. military personnel there increased from about 23,000 in January, 1965, to over 180,000 by the end of the year. The president spoke at 9 p.m. in Shriver Hall Auditorium at Johns Hopkins University. The address was televised world wide.
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The Contenders: Barry Goldwater
2 hours, 0 minuteRick Perlstein, Bill McCune, and Darcy Olsen talked about the life and career of 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater (1909-1998). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and to questions from members of the studio audience at the Goldwater Institute. The senator from Arizona, who was called "Mr. Conservative," lost in a landslide to President Lyndon B. Johnson, but paved the way for younger conservatives. After the election he resumed his senate career. Topics included Senator Goldwater's libertarian philosophy. Video clips were shown of interviews, news conferences, and speeches. Also shown were campaign ads, including the "Daisy Ad," and a clip from Ronald Reagan's 1964 "A Time for Choosing" speech. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Sen. Barry Goldwater - 1964
50 minutesSenator Barry Goldwater (R-AZ) accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco. His remarks were considered a watershed moment for the conservative movement and the Republican Party.
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Reel America: Lyndon B. Johnson 1964 Democratic National Convention
39 minutesPresident Lyndon B. Johnson accepted the Presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on August 27th, 1964. In his speech, President Johnson outlined the goals of what he called the "Great Society." Less than a year earlier, President Johnson was sworn in following President Kennedy's assassination. He would go on to win the general election against Republican Senator Barry Goldwater.
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Reel America: LBJ "Peace Without Conquest" Vietnam Speech
32 minutesPresident Johnson spoke about the Vietnam conflict and U.S. policy in the region. Entitled "Peace Without Conquest," the address attempted to explain why Southeast Asia was of vital American interest. U.S. military personnel there increased from about 23,000 in January, 1965, to over 180,000 by the end of the year. The president spoke at 9 p.m. in Shriver Hall Auditorium at Johns Hopkins University. The address was televised world wide.
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The Contenders: Barry Goldwater
2 hours, 1 minuteRick Perlstein, Bill McCune, and Darcy Olsen talked about the life and career of 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater (1909-1998). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and to questions from members of the studio audience at the Goldwater Institute. The senator from Arizona, who was called "Mr. Conservative," lost in a landslide to President Lyndon B. Johnson, but paved the way for younger conservatives. After the election he resumed his senate career. Topics included Senator Goldwater's libertarian philosophy. Video clips were shown of interviews, news conferences, and speeches. Also shown were campaign ads, including the "Daisy Ad," and a clip from Ronald Reagan's 1964 "A Time for Choosing" speech. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Sen. Barry Goldwater - 1964
49 minutesSenator Barry Goldwater (R-AZ) accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco. His remarks were considered a watershed moment for the conservative movement and the Republican Party.
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Reel America: Lyndon B. Johnson 1964 Democratic National Convention
39 minutesPresident Lyndon B. Johnson accepted the Presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on August 27th, 1964. In his speech, President Johnson outlined the goals of what he called the "Great Society." Less than a year earlier, President Johnson was sworn in following President Kennedy's assassination. He would go on to win the general election against Republican Senator Barry Goldwater.