C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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The Contenders: Hubert Humphrey
2 hours, 5 minutesFrom "The Contenders," our series on key political figures who ran for president and lost, but who nevertheless changed political history, we feature former vice president and Minnesota senator, Hubert Humphrey. He was the Democratic candidate for president in 1968. This program was recorded at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.
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Hubert Humphrey 1968 Democratic National Convention
40 minutesAt the 1968 National Democratic Convention, Vice President Humphrey accepted his party's nomination to be the Democratic presidential nominee.During his remarks, he acknowledged the violence and anti-war protests outside the convention hall and called for healing with the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Richard Nixon - 1968
44 minutesFormer Vice President Richard Nixon accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. He said he would restore law and order during a year of civil and political unrest across the nation.
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Reel America: President Richard Nixon "Silent Majority" Speech on Vietnam War
34 minutesPresident Nixon talked to the nation about the prospects for peace in Vietnam. He outlined a program of "Vietnamization" in which the U.S. military would gradually turn over operations to South Vietnam forces. This speech is often referred to as the "silent majority" speech because he said that despite protests against the war, a majority of Americans supported his policies.
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Reel America: "The Silent Majority" - 1969
17 minutesThis U.S. Information Agency report examines the meaning of the term "Silent Majority" as used by President Nixon in his November 3, 1969 address on Vietnam War policy. Anchored by Baltimore TV journalist Wiley Daniels, the film includes an interview with pollster George Gallup, comments from President Nixon and Senator Hubert Humphrey, and scenes of anti-war protests.
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Reel America: "Eight Flags for 99 Cents" - 1970
27 minutesMade in response to President Nixon's November 3, 1969 "Silent Majority" speech, this film explores the thoughts and opinions of working-class residents of a Chicago neighborhood. Funded by Business Executives Move for Vietnam Peace, the film reveals a variety of nuanced opinions for and against the Vietnam War, with many arguing that lives and money are being wasted in a war that cannot be won.
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The Contenders: Hubert Humphrey
2 hours, 6 minutesFrom "The Contenders," our series on key political figures who ran for president and lost, but who nevertheless changed political history, we feature former vice president and Minnesota senator, Hubert Humphrey. He was the Democratic candidate for president in 1968. This program was recorded at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.
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Hubert Humphrey 1968 Democratic National Convention
39 minutesAt the 1968 National Democratic Convention, Vice President Humphrey accepted his party's nomination to be the Democratic presidential nominee.During his remarks, he acknowledged the violence and anti-war protests outside the convention hall and called for healing with the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Richard Nixon - 1968
44 minutesFormer Vice President Richard Nixon accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. He said he would restore law and order during a year of civil and political unrest across the nation.
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Reel America: President Richard Nixon "Silent Majority" Speech on Vietnam War
34 minutesPresident Nixon talked to the nation about the prospects for peace in Vietnam. He outlined a program of "Vietnamization" in which the U.S. military would gradually turn over operations to South Vietnam forces. This speech is often referred to as the "silent majority" speech because he said that despite protests against the war, a majority of Americans supported his policies.
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Reel America: "The Silent Majority" - 1969
17 minutesThis U.S. Information Agency report examines the meaning of the term "Silent Majority" as used by President Nixon in his November 3, 1969 address on Vietnam War policy. Anchored by Baltimore TV journalist Wiley Daniels, the film includes an interview with pollster George Gallup, comments from President Nixon and Senator Hubert Humphrey, and scenes of anti-war protests.
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Reel America: "Eight Flags for 99 Cents" - 1970
28 minutesMade in response to President Nixon's November 3, 1969 "Silent Majority" speech, this film explores the thoughts and opinions of working-class residents of a Chicago neighborhood. Funded by Business Executives Move for Vietnam Peace, the film reveals a variety of nuanced opinions for and against the Vietnam War, with many arguing that lives and money are being wasted in a war that cannot be won.
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The Contenders: Hubert Humphrey
2 hours, 5 minutesFrom "The Contenders," our series on key political figures who ran for president and lost, but who nevertheless changed political history, we feature former vice president and Minnesota senator, Hubert Humphrey. He was the Democratic candidate for president in 1968. This program was recorded at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.
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Hubert Humphrey 1968 Democratic National Convention
40 minutesAt the 1968 National Democratic Convention, Vice President Humphrey accepted his party's nomination to be the Democratic presidential nominee.During his remarks, he acknowledged the violence and anti-war protests outside the convention hall and called for healing with the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Richard Nixon - 1968
45 minutesFormer Vice President Richard Nixon accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. He said he would restore law and order during a year of civil and political unrest across the nation.
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Reel America: President Richard Nixon "Silent Majority" Speech on Vietnam War
35 minutesPresident Nixon talked to the nation about the prospects for peace in Vietnam. He outlined a program of "Vietnamization" in which the U.S. military would gradually turn over operations to South Vietnam forces. This speech is often referred to as the "silent majority" speech because he said that despite protests against the war, a majority of Americans supported his policies.
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Reel America: "The Silent Majority" - 1969
18 minutesThis U.S. Information Agency report examines the meaning of the term "Silent Majority" as used by President Nixon in his November 3, 1969 address on Vietnam War policy. Anchored by Baltimore TV journalist Wiley Daniels, the film includes an interview with pollster George Gallup, comments from President Nixon and Senator Hubert Humphrey, and scenes of anti-war protests.
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Reel America: "Eight Flags for 99 Cents" - 1970
28 minutesMade in response to President Nixon's November 3, 1969 "Silent Majority" speech, this film explores the thoughts and opinions of working-class residents of a Chicago neighborhood. Funded by Business Executives Move for Vietnam Peace, the film reveals a variety of nuanced opinions for and against the Vietnam War, with many arguing that lives and money are being wasted in a war that cannot be won.
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The Contenders: George Wallace
2 hours, 1 minuteFrom "The Contenders," our series on key political figures who ran for president and lost, but who nevertheless changed political history, we feature former governor of Alabama and four time presidential candidate George Wallace. This program was recorded at the Governor's Mansion in Montgomery, Alabama.
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George Wallace Campaign Film
33 minutesFormer Alabama Governor George Wallace is best-known for his staunch support of racial segregation. In 1968, he chose to run for president under the banner of the newly formed American Independent Party, and this film chronicles his push to get on the California ballot. Gov. Wallace eventually succeeded in getting on the ballot in all 50 states. He came in third in the general election, receiving 13.5 percent of the vote and winning five states. Republican Richard Nixon won the presidency that year in a tight race over Democrat Hubert Humphrey. This film is courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives and History.
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History Bookshelf: Lawrence O'Donnell, "Playing with Fire"
1 hour, 0 minuteLawrence O'Donnell talked about his book, "Playing With Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics," in which recalls the turmoil of the 1968 presidential election.
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Lectures in History: 1968 Election & Richard Nixon's First Term
55 minutesUniversity of Chicago professor Jane Dailey taught a class about the 1968 presidential election as well as protests over the Vietnam War and other issues during Richard Nixon's first term. She covers the unrest in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, gives background on each of the presidential candidates and outlines the lead-up to the Watergate break-in
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The Contenders: George Wallace
2 hours, 2 minutesFrom "The Contenders," our series on key political figures who ran for president and lost, but who nevertheless changed political history, we feature former governor of Alabama and four time presidential candidate George Wallace. This program was recorded at the Governor's Mansion in Montgomery, Alabama.
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George Wallace Campaign Film
32 minutesFormer Alabama Governor George Wallace is best-known for his staunch support of racial segregation. In 1968, he chose to run for president under the banner of the newly formed American Independent Party, and this film chronicles his push to get on the California ballot. Gov. Wallace eventually succeeded in getting on the ballot in all 50 states. He came in third in the general election, receiving 13.5 percent of the vote and winning five states. Republican Richard Nixon won the presidency that year in a tight race over Democrat Hubert Humphrey. This film is courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives and History.
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History Bookshelf: Lawrence O'Donnell, "Playing with Fire"
1 hour, 0 minuteLawrence O'Donnell talked about his book, "Playing With Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics," in which recalls the turmoil of the 1968 presidential election.
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Lectures in History: 1968 Election & Richard Nixon's First Term
55 minutesUniversity of Chicago professor Jane Dailey taught a class about the 1968 presidential election as well as protests over the Vietnam War and other issues during Richard Nixon's first term. She covers the unrest in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, gives background on each of the presidential candidates and outlines the lead-up to the Watergate break-in
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The Contenders: George Wallace
2 hours, 0 minuteFrom "The Contenders," our series on key political figures who ran for president and lost, but who nevertheless changed political history, we feature former governor of Alabama and four time presidential candidate George Wallace. This program was recorded at the Governor's Mansion in Montgomery, Alabama.