C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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First Lady Pat Nixon
1 hour, 12 minutesPat Nixon entered the White House as first lady 50 years ago in January 1969. A panel discussed her work, interests and contributions to the Nixon administration. The White House Historical Association and Richard Nixon Foundation co-hosted this event.
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Reel America: "Jacqueline Kennedy's Asian Journey" - 1962
31 minutesThis United States Information Agency film covers Jacqueline Kennedy's visit to India and Pakistan in March of 1962. According to the closing credits, it was shown in 106 nations. The Cold War effort to show the U.S. in a positive light was narrated by actor Raymond Massey and directed by Kennedy White House cinematographer and Academy Award-winner Leo Seltzer.
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The Ford Family in the White House
43 minutesSusan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald Ford & Betty Ford, talks about the Ford family's time in the White House with former ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton. They focus on first lady Betty Ford and her impact on American society. The White House Historical Association hosted this event and provided the video.
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Jackie Kennedy's Style & Substance
42 minutesMiller Center presidential studies director Barbara Perry discussed Jackie Kennedy's time as first lady. Ms. Perry argued that as an ambassador and style icon Jackie Kennedy actively developed symbols and images of the Kennedy presidency, a crucial part of their legacy. The White House Historical Association hosted this event and provided the video.
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First Ladies in Art
51 minutesThe National Portrait Gallery's senior historian Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw provided an overview of their exhibit, "Every Eye is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States." She discussed how paintings and photography depicting these women can provide insight into their lives and time in the executive mansion. The White House Historical Association hosted this event and provided the video.
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First Lady Florence Harding
46 minutesCarl Sferrazza Anthony, author of "Florence Harding: The First Lady, the Jazz Age, and the Death of America's Most Scandalous President" discussed the life of President Warren G. Harding's wife, and dispelled some of the myths surrounding her time in the White House. The White House Historical Association hosted this event and provided the video.
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Reel America: "My Trip Abroad by Eleanor Roosevelt" - 1950
12 minutesIn this short film, popular newspaper columnist and former first lady Elearnor Roosevelt narrates her trip to Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Holland, France, and England to observe economic progress following World War II. This newsreel-style film was produced by March of Time, New York, for the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA), which was established in 1948 to administer Marshall Plan funds to rebuild Europe following the war.
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Pat Nixon & Betty Ford
53 minutesHistorian Carl Sferrazza Anthony looked at how the fashion choices of Pat Nixon and Betty Ford reflected the politics and culture of their times. Mr. Anthony is the author of a book on first ladies and fashion, and this talk was one of a series. The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event.
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Reel America: "The Hudson" - 1968
27 minutesIn this film produced by the Naval White House Photographic Unit, Lady Bird Johnson begins at the Statue of Liberty, where she dedicates the American Museum of Immigration. She then visits New York City and travels up the Hudson River by boat to visit cultural sites and encourage historic preservation.
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First Lady Pat Nixon
1 hour, 12 minutesPat Nixon entered the White House as first lady 50 years ago in January 1969. A panel discussed her work, interests and contributions to the Nixon administration. The White House Historical Association and Richard Nixon Foundation co-hosted this event.
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Reel America: "Jacqueline Kennedy's Asian Journey" - 1962
32 minutesThis United States Information Agency film covers Jacqueline Kennedy's visit to India and Pakistan in March of 1962. According to the closing credits, it was shown in 106 nations. The Cold War effort to show the U.S. in a positive light was narrated by actor Raymond Massey and directed by Kennedy White House cinematographer and Academy Award-winner Leo Seltzer.
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The Ford Family in the White House
44 minutesSusan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald Ford & Betty Ford, talks about the Ford family's time in the White House with former ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton. They focus on first lady Betty Ford and her impact on American society. The White House Historical Association hosted this event and provided the video.
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Jackie Kennedy's Style & Substance
42 minutesMiller Center presidential studies director Barbara Perry discussed Jackie Kennedy's time as first lady. Ms. Perry argued that as an ambassador and style icon Jackie Kennedy actively developed symbols and images of the Kennedy presidency, a crucial part of their legacy. The White House Historical Association hosted this event and provided the video.
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First Ladies in Art
51 minutesThe National Portrait Gallery's senior historian Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw provided an overview of their exhibit, "Every Eye is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States." She discussed how paintings and photography depicting these women can provide insight into their lives and time in the executive mansion. The White House Historical Association hosted this event and provided the video.
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First Lady Florence Harding
46 minutesCarl Sferrazza Anthony, author of "Florence Harding: The First Lady, the Jazz Age, and the Death of America's Most Scandalous President" discussed the life of President Warren G. Harding's wife, and dispelled some of the myths surrounding her time in the White House. The White House Historical Association hosted this event and provided the video.
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Reel America: "My Trip Abroad by Eleanor Roosevelt" - 1950
12 minutesIn this short film, popular newspaper columnist and former first lady Elearnor Roosevelt narrates her trip to Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Holland, France, and England to observe economic progress following World War II. This newsreel-style film was produced by March of Time, New York, for the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA), which was established in 1948 to administer Marshall Plan funds to rebuild Europe following the war.
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Pat Nixon & Betty Ford
52 minutesHistorian Carl Sferrazza Anthony looked at how the fashion choices of Pat Nixon and Betty Ford reflected the politics and culture of their times. Mr. Anthony is the author of a book on first ladies and fashion, and this talk was one of a series. The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event.
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Reel America: "The Hudson" - 1968
27 minutesIn this film produced by the Naval White House Photographic Unit, Lady Bird Johnson begins at the Statue of Liberty, where she dedicates the American Museum of Immigration. She then visits New York City and travels up the Hudson River by boat to visit cultural sites and encourage historic preservation.
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Reel America: "Jacqueline Kennedy's Asian Journey" - 1962
31 minutesThis United States Information Agency film covers Jacqueline Kennedy's visit to India and Pakistan in March of 1962. According to the closing credits, it was shown in 106 nations. The Cold War effort to show the U.S. in a positive light was narrated by actor Raymond Massey and directed by Kennedy White House cinematographer and Academy Award-winner Leo Seltzer.
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Reel America: President Reagan New Year's Radio Address - 1983
6 minutesPresident Ronald Reagan delivers a New Year's radio address to the nation on the topic of drunk driving prevention. This recording is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum collections.
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Allied Conferences Before Yalta
1 hour, 10 minutesHistory Professor Gnter Bischof examined World War II Allied summits in Tehran, Quebec, and Moscow, which preceeded the Yalta Conference in 1945. He reviewed the postwar decisions made during these meetings and the political leaders in attendance. The National World War II Museum hosted the event.
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Yalta - The Conference in Crimea
1 hour, 10 minutesHarvard Ukrainian History Professor Serhii Plokhii outlined the major issues and decisions of the February 1945 Yalta Conference, which took place at a Crimean resort in Ukraine. This talk was part of a National World War II Museum symposium marking the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic talks between Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin.
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The Yalta Conference & the Ending of World War II
54 minutesNational World War II Museum senior historian Robert Citino discussed how decisions made at the February 1945 Yalta Conference effected the ending of World War II. This talk was part of a day-long symposium marking the 75th anniversary of the pivotal meeting between British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
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Winston Churchill, Yalta & the Cold War
55 minutesMichael Bishop is the former director of George Washington University's National Churchill Library & Center. He looked at the February 1945 Yalta Conference between Allied leaders Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt and Josef Stalin. Mr. Bishop focused on Churchill's role at the meeting and how Yalta impacted the British Prime Minister personally and politically. He also talked about the legacy of Yalta and its role in the dawn of the Cold War, with Churchill becoming one of the leading "cold warriors" of the era. The National World War II Museum hosted the event.
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1945 Yalta Conference
1 hour, 0 minuteA panel of World War II scholars looked at the February 1945 Yalta Conference, at which Allied leaders Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin met to look ahead to the post-war era. Panelists compared Yalta to previous meetings between the three leaders, explored some of the myths surrounding Yalta, and examined the personal and political motives that drove the deliberations. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans hosted the event
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Allied Conferences Before Yalta
1 hour, 10 minutesHistory Professor Gnter Bischof examined World War II Allied summits in Tehran, Quebec, and Moscow, which preceeded the Yalta Conference in 1945. He reviewed the postwar decisions made during these meetings and the political leaders in attendance. The National World War II Museum hosted the event.
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Yalta - The Conference in Crimea
1 hour, 10 minutesHarvard Ukrainian History Professor Serhii Plokhii outlined the major issues and decisions of the February 1945 Yalta Conference, which took place at a Crimean resort in Ukraine. This talk was part of a National World War II Museum symposium marking the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic talks between Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin.
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The Yalta Conference & the Ending of World War II
54 minutesNational World War II Museum senior historian Robert Citino discussed how decisions made at the February 1945 Yalta Conference effected the ending of World War II. This talk was part of a day-long symposium marking the 75th anniversary of the pivotal meeting between British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
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Winston Churchill, Yalta & the Cold War
55 minutesMichael Bishop is the former director of George Washington University's National Churchill Library & Center. He looked at the February 1945 Yalta Conference between Allied leaders Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt and Josef Stalin. Mr. Bishop focused on Churchill's role at the meeting and how Yalta impacted the British Prime Minister personally and politically. He also talked about the legacy of Yalta and its role in the dawn of the Cold War, with Churchill becoming one of the leading "cold warriors" of the era. The National World War II Museum hosted the event.
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1945 Yalta Conference
1 hour, 0 minuteA panel of World War II scholars looked at the February 1945 Yalta Conference, at which Allied leaders Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin met to look ahead to the post-war era. Panelists compared Yalta to previous meetings between the three leaders, explored some of the myths surrounding Yalta, and examined the personal and political motives that drove the deliberations. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans hosted the event
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Allied Conferences Before Yalta
1 hour, 9 minutesHistory Professor Gnter Bischof examined World War II Allied summits in Tehran, Quebec, and Moscow, which preceeded the Yalta Conference in 1945. He reviewed the postwar decisions made during these meetings and the political leaders in attendance. The National World War II Museum hosted the event.