C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Presidential Campaign Commercials
1 hour, 31 minutesThe first TV presidential campaign ads aired during the 1952 contest between Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower and Democrat Adlai Stevenson. American History TV and C-SPAN's Washington Journal looked back at the history of these ads beginning with the 1952 election and into the 21st century. Robert Mann, professor at Louisiana State University's School of Mass Communication, joined us to take viewer questions and tweets. He's the author of "Daisy Petals and Mushroom Clouds: LBJ, Barry Goldwater, and the Ad That Changed American Politics."
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Lectures in History: Presidential Campaign Advertising
1 hour, 15 minutesMary Ellen Pethel and Jennifer Duck of Belmont University taught a class on the history of presidential campaign advertising, from the print and cartoon ads of the 19th century, to the television commercials of the mid-20th century, to the Internet and social media content of the present day. Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and the class took place a week prior to the school hosting this year's second presidential debate.
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Lectures in History: Electoral College
1 hour, 6 minutesUniversity of Utah political science professor James Curry taught a class about the creation of the Electoral College and explains how it works as a part of the presidential election process. Professor Curry taught the class prior to this year's vice presidential debate, which took place October 7 at the University of Utah.
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Campaign: John F. Kennedy Address on Church & State
49 minutes1960 Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John F. Kennedy appears in Texas before a meeting of Houston ministers to address the topic of church and state, religious freedom, and tolerance. Paid for by the Kennedy-Johnson Texas Campaign Committee, the broadcast includes an extended question and answer session. John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic to be elected president of the United States. During the 1960 campaign, many Protestant groups publicly opposed Senator Kennedy, fearing the influence of the Pope and Catholic Church on his presidency.
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Reel America: "The Myth of the Great Society" - 1966
45 minutesRonald Reagan delivered a critique of the growth of government and President Lyndon Johnson's policies in this speech called "The Myth of the Great Society." The film was donated to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and the exact date and location of Mr. Reagan's remarks are unknown, but the library believes it was in New York in 1966 -- the same year that Ronald Reagan won his campaign for California governor.
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Presidential Campaign Commercials
1 hour, 31 minutesThe first TV presidential campaign ads aired during the 1952 contest between Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower and Democrat Adlai Stevenson. American History TV and C-SPAN's Washington Journal looked back at the history of these ads beginning with the 1952 election and into the 21st century. Robert Mann, professor at Louisiana State University's School of Mass Communication, joined us to take viewer questions and tweets. He's the author of "Daisy Petals and Mushroom Clouds: LBJ, Barry Goldwater, and the Ad That Changed American Politics."
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Lectures in History: Presidential Campaign Advertising
1 hour, 15 minutesMary Ellen Pethel and Jennifer Duck of Belmont University taught a class on the history of presidential campaign advertising, from the print and cartoon ads of the 19th century, to the television commercials of the mid-20th century, to the Internet and social media content of the present day. Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and the class took place a week prior to the school hosting this year's second presidential debate.
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Lectures in History: Electoral College
1 hour, 6 minutesUniversity of Utah political science professor James Curry taught a class about the creation of the Electoral College and explains how it works as a part of the presidential election process. Professor Curry taught the class prior to this year's vice presidential debate, which took place October 7 at the University of Utah.
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Campaign: John F. Kennedy Address on Church & State
49 minutes1960 Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John F. Kennedy appears in Texas before a meeting of Houston ministers to address the topic of church and state, religious freedom, and tolerance. Paid for by the Kennedy-Johnson Texas Campaign Committee, the broadcast includes an extended question and answer session. John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic to be elected president of the United States. During the 1960 campaign, many Protestant groups publicly opposed Senator Kennedy, fearing the influence of the Pope and Catholic Church on his presidency.
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Reel America: "The Myth of the Great Society" - 1966
45 minutesRonald Reagan delivered a critique of the growth of government and President Lyndon Johnson's policies in this speech called "The Myth of the Great Society." The film was donated to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and the exact date and location of Mr. Reagan's remarks are unknown, but the library believes it was in New York in 1966 -- the same year that Ronald Reagan won his campaign for California governor.
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Presidential Campaign Commercials
1 hour, 30 minutesThe first TV presidential campaign ads aired during the 1952 contest between Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower and Democrat Adlai Stevenson. American History TV and C-SPAN's Washington Journal looked back at the history of these ads beginning with the 1952 election and into the 21st century. Robert Mann, professor at Louisiana State University's School of Mass Communication, joined us to take viewer questions and tweets. He's the author of "Daisy Petals and Mushroom Clouds: LBJ, Barry Goldwater, and the Ad That Changed American Politics."
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Campaign: John F. Kennedy Address on Church & State
47 minutes1960 Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John F. Kennedy appears in Texas before a meeting of Houston ministers to address the topic of church and state, religious freedom, and tolerance. Paid for by the Kennedy-Johnson Texas Campaign Committee, the broadcast includes an extended question and answer session. John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic to be elected president of the United States. During the 1960 campaign, many Protestant groups publicly opposed Senator Kennedy, fearing the influence of the Pope and Catholic Church on his presidency.
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Thomas Jefferson's Life & Legacy
56 minutesUniversity of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley discussed the life and legacy of third president Thomas Jefferson, paying particular attention to his words and actions on issues of slavery and race. University of Mary Washington hosted the event and provided the video. It's from their "Great Lives" lecture series.
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Theodore Roosevelt's Life & Legacy
52 minutesUniversity of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley discussed Theodore Roosevelt's life and legacy, with a particular focus on his presidency. The University of Mary Washington hosted this event and provided the video.
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History Bookshelf: Jared Cohen, "Accidental Presidents"
1 hour, 3 minutesJared Cohen looked at the eight vice presidents who became president due to the deaths of their predecessors.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Dedication
1 hour, 31 minutesThe Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas).
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American Artifacts: Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
42 minutesWe see the new Frank Gehry designed park and memorial to the 34th president, Dwight David Eisenhower, which occupies a four-acre location near the U.S. Capitol and the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum. Our guide is Eisenhower Memorial Commission Deputy Executive Director Victoria Tigwell. Washington Post art and architecture critic Philip Kennicott is also interviewed about the debates over the design, and gives his thoughts on the architect and the completed work.
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Thomas Jefferson's Life & Legacy
55 minutesUniversity of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley discussed the life and legacy of third president Thomas Jefferson, paying particular attention to his words and actions on issues of slavery and race. University of Mary Washington hosted the event and provided the video. It's from their "Great Lives" lecture series.
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Theodore Roosevelt's Life & Legacy
52 minutesUniversity of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley discussed Theodore Roosevelt's life and legacy, with a particular focus on his presidency. The University of Mary Washington hosted this event and provided the video.
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History Bookshelf: Jared Cohen, "Accidental Presidents"
1 hour, 3 minutesJared Cohen looked at the eight vice presidents who became president due to the deaths of their predecessors.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Dedication
1 hour, 31 minutesThe Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas).
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American Artifacts: Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
42 minutesWe see the new Frank Gehry designed park and memorial to the 34th president, Dwight David Eisenhower, which occupies a four-acre location near the U.S. Capitol and the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum. Our guide is Eisenhower Memorial Commission Deputy Executive Director Victoria Tigwell. Washington Post art and architecture critic Philip Kennicott is also interviewed about the debates over the design, and gives his thoughts on the architect and the completed work.
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Thomas Jefferson's Life & Legacy
55 minutesUniversity of Mary Washington history professor William Crawley discussed the life and legacy of third president Thomas Jefferson, paying particular attention to his words and actions on issues of slavery and race. University of Mary Washington hosted the event and provided the video. It's from their "Great Lives" lecture series.