C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Campaign: Gerald Ford 1976 Republican National Convention
41 minutesPresident Gerald Ford accepted the nomination to be the 1976 Republican candidate for president at the Republican National Convention held in Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. Following his speech there was extended applause and demonstrations at the convention.
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Reel America: "Assignment Washington, The Correspondent Marino de Medici" - 1977
28 minutesThis U.S. Information Agency film profiles an Italian newspaper journalist as he describes his day-to-day duties in Washington, and travels to cover several presidential campaign events in 1976. President Gerald Ford is seen campaigning in the South on a Mississippi riverboat, and the correspondent rides an Amtrak train on challenger Jimmy Carter's whistle-stop tour in the Northeast.
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Presidential Debates: 1976 Presidential Debate - Jimmy Carter v. Gerald Ford
1 hour, 59 minutesFormer Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA) and President Ford met in Philadelphia for the first of three presidential debates prior to the 1976 presidential election. While standing at separate podia, the two candidates responded to questions on domestic issues and economic policy from a panel of journalists. The debate took place before a live audience in the Walnut Street Theater, and ended abruptly after the loss of pool audio from the debate. The two candidates continued to stand at their podia as correspondents interviewed campaign officials and discussed the progress of the debate. The debate was moderated by Edwin Newman. Other panelists included Frank Reynolds, James Gannon, and Elizabeth Drew. Each candidate was questioned in turn and given three minutes to respond. Panelists were allowed one follow-up question. The candidates were given two minutes for rebuttals and three minutes for closing statements.
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Presidential Debates: 1976 Presidential Debate - Jimmy Carter & President Ford
1 hour, 28 minutesFormer Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA) and President Ford met in San Francisco for the second of three presidential debates prior to the 1976 presidential election. The two men stood at separate podia to respond to questions from a panel of correspondents. Topics included defense and international relations issues. The debate was moderated by Pauline Frederick. Other panelists included Max Frankel, Henry L. Trewhitt, and Richard Valeriani. Professor Stephen Wayne and Joel Swerdlow briefly introduced the debate by describing its historical context. The candidates were questioned in turn and given three minutes to respond. The panelists were permitted one follow-up question. The candidates were given two minutes for rebuttals and three minutes for closing statements.
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Reel America: "Election 1976 - The Candidates & the Campaign"
28 minutesThree political scientists discuss the 1976 presidential campaign between incumbent Republican Gerald Ford and Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter. The program includes video highlights from presidential debates and campaign events. The U.S. Information Agency produced this program to explain the U.S. election system to international audiences.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Jimmy Carter 1976 Democratic National Convention
55 minutesAt the 1976 Democratic National Convention, Governor Carter delivered his acceptance speech as the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Campaign: Gerald Ford 1976 Republican National Convention
42 minutesPresident Gerald Ford accepted the nomination to be the 1976 Republican candidate for president at the Republican National Convention held in Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. Following his speech there was extended applause and demonstrations at the convention.
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Reel America: "Assignment Washington, The Correspondent Marino de Medici" - 1977
28 minutesThis U.S. Information Agency film profiles an Italian newspaper journalist as he describes his day-to-day duties in Washington, and travels to cover several presidential campaign events in 1976. President Gerald Ford is seen campaigning in the South on a Mississippi riverboat, and the correspondent rides an Amtrak train on challenger Jimmy Carter's whistle-stop tour in the Northeast.
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Presidential Debates: 1976 Presidential Debate - Jimmy Carter v. Gerald Ford
1 hour, 58 minutesFormer Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA) and President Ford met in Philadelphia for the first of three presidential debates prior to the 1976 presidential election. While standing at separate podia, the two candidates responded to questions on domestic issues and economic policy from a panel of journalists. The debate took place before a live audience in the Walnut Street Theater, and ended abruptly after the loss of pool audio from the debate. The two candidates continued to stand at their podia as correspondents interviewed campaign officials and discussed the progress of the debate. The debate was moderated by Edwin Newman. Other panelists included Frank Reynolds, James Gannon, and Elizabeth Drew. Each candidate was questioned in turn and given three minutes to respond. Panelists were allowed one follow-up question. The candidates were given two minutes for rebuttals and three minutes for closing statements.
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Presidential Debates: 1976 Presidential Debate - Jimmy Carter & President Ford
1 hour, 29 minutesFormer Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA) and President Ford met in San Francisco for the second of three presidential debates prior to the 1976 presidential election. The two men stood at separate podia to respond to questions from a panel of correspondents. Topics included defense and international relations issues. The debate was moderated by Pauline Frederick. Other panelists included Max Frankel, Henry L. Trewhitt, and Richard Valeriani. Professor Stephen Wayne and Joel Swerdlow briefly introduced the debate by describing its historical context. The candidates were questioned in turn and given three minutes to respond. The panelists were permitted one follow-up question. The candidates were given two minutes for rebuttals and three minutes for closing statements.
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Reel America: "Election 1976 - The Candidates & the Campaign"
28 minutesThree political scientists discuss the 1976 presidential campaign between incumbent Republican Gerald Ford and Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter. The program includes video highlights from presidential debates and campaign events. The U.S. Information Agency produced this program to explain the U.S. election system to international audiences.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Jimmy Carter 1976 Democratic National Convention
54 minutesAt the 1976 Democratic National Convention, Governor Carter delivered his acceptance speech as the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Campaign: Gerald Ford 1976 Republican National Convention
41 minutesPresident Gerald Ford accepted the nomination to be the 1976 Republican candidate for president at the Republican National Convention held in Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. Following his speech there was extended applause and demonstrations at the convention.
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Reel America: "Assignment Washington, The Correspondent Marino de Medici" - 1977
28 minutesThis U.S. Information Agency film profiles an Italian newspaper journalist as he describes his day-to-day duties in Washington, and travels to cover several presidential campaign events in 1976. President Gerald Ford is seen campaigning in the South on a Mississippi riverboat, and the correspondent rides an Amtrak train on challenger Jimmy Carter's whistle-stop tour in the Northeast.
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Presidential Debates: 1980 Presidential Debate - Jimmy Carter & Ronald Reagan
1 hour, 37 minutesPresident Jimmy Carter and Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan met in Cleveland, Ohio, for the last of two presidential debates prior to the 1980 presidential election. This was the only presidential candidates debate with both major party candidates during the 1980 campaign. They responded to questions from a panel of journalists on issues including defense preparedness and the economy. The debate included remarks by President Jimmy Carter concerning the views of his daughter Amy on arms control, which were widely criticized following the debate. The two candidates stood at separate podia to respond to the panel's questions. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith. Other panelists were Marvin Stone, Harry Ellis, William Hilliard, and Barbara Walters.
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Presidential Debates: 1984 Presidential Debate - Ronald Reagan & Walter Mondale
1 hour, 30 minutesPresident Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale debated on defense and foreign policy issues. This is the final presidential debate before the election.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Ronald Reagan - 1980
48 minutesFormer California Governor Ronald Reagan accepted his party's nomination at the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit. He called on Americans to "recapture our destiny" and pledged to cut taxes and increase defense spending.
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Jimmy Carter 1980 Democratic National Convention
54 minutesPresident Jimmy Carter (D) accepted his party's presidential nomination for a second term at the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York City. In his speech, President Carter called the ideas of his opponent Ronald Reagan "fantasy America," and attacked Mr. Reagan's defense spending and tax cut plans.
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Presidential Debates: 1980 Presidential Debate - Jimmy Carter & Ronald Reagan
1 hour, 37 minutesPresident Jimmy Carter and Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan met in Cleveland, Ohio, for the last of two presidential debates prior to the 1980 presidential election. This was the only presidential candidates debate with both major party candidates during the 1980 campaign. They responded to questions from a panel of journalists on issues including defense preparedness and the economy. The debate included remarks by President Jimmy Carter concerning the views of his daughter Amy on arms control, which were widely criticized following the debate. The two candidates stood at separate podia to respond to the panel's questions. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith. Other panelists were Marvin Stone, Harry Ellis, William Hilliard, and Barbara Walters.
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Presidential Debates: 1984 Presidential Debate - Ronald Reagan & Walter Mondale
1 hour, 30 minutesPresident Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale debated on defense and foreign policy issues. This is the final presidential debate before the election.
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Historic Convention Speeches: Ronald Reagan 1980 Republican National Convention
48 minutesRonald Reagan accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit, Michigan. The former California Governor called on Americans to "recapture our destiny" and pledged to cut taxes and increase defense spending. Courtesy of NBC News.
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Jimmy Carter 1980 Democratic National Convention
53 minutesPresident Jimmy Carter (D) accepted his party's presidential nomination for a second term at the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York City. In his speech, President Carter called the ideas of his opponent Ronald Reagan "fantasy America," and attacked Mr. Reagan's defense spending and tax cut plans.
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Presidential Debates: 1980 Presidential Debate - Jimmy Carter & Ronald Reagan
1 hour, 37 minutesPresident Jimmy Carter and Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan met in Cleveland, Ohio, for the last of two presidential debates prior to the 1980 presidential election. This was the only presidential candidates debate with both major party candidates during the 1980 campaign. They responded to questions from a panel of journalists on issues including defense preparedness and the economy. The debate included remarks by President Jimmy Carter concerning the views of his daughter Amy on arms control, which were widely criticized following the debate. The two candidates stood at separate podia to respond to the panel's questions. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith. Other panelists were Marvin Stone, Harry Ellis, William Hilliard, and Barbara Walters.