C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Slavery & Quakers in 17th Century Barbados
1 hour, 12 minutesUniversity of Minnesota history professor Katharine Gerbner talked about Protestant Christians and Quakers, and their relationship to slavery in 17th century Barbados. She is the author of "Christian Slavery: Conversion and Race in the Protestant Atlantic World." The Museum of the American Revolution hosted this event.
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Interpreting Slavery at Colonial Williamsburg
1 hour, 43 minutesFormer Colonial Williamsburg interpreters talked about bringing African American stories to life, and about how they felt compelled to tell their ancestors' stories appropriately. Panelists included American Civil War Museum CEO Christy Coleman and National Museum of African American History and Culture curator Rex Ellis.The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation hosted this event.
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Slavery in Washington, DC
1 hour, 8 minutesSmithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch and philanthropist David Rubenstein explore the central role of slavery and race in Washington, DC from its founding to the civil rights era. A particular focus is how presidents interacted and dealt with the institution of slavery. The White House Historical Association hosted this event in recognition of their new initiative, "Slavery in the President's Neighborhood."
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District of Columbia Emancipation Act of 1862
1 hour, 28 minutesHistorians discussed the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of April 16, 1862. The act freed about 3100 slaves in the Nation's Capital and compensated owners up to $300 for each former slave. The panel also talked about the influence the Act had on the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued eight months later on January 1st, 1863. The National Archives hosted this ninety-minute event on April 16th, which marks the annual Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia.
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Slavery & Quakers in 17th Century Barbados
1 hour, 11 minutesUniversity of Minnesota history professor Katharine Gerbner talked about Protestant Christians and Quakers, and their relationship to slavery in 17th century Barbados. She is the author of "Christian Slavery: Conversion and Race in the Protestant Atlantic World." The Museum of the American Revolution hosted this event.
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Interpreting Slavery at Colonial Williamsburg
1 hour, 44 minutesFormer Colonial Williamsburg interpreters talked about bringing African American stories to life, and about how they felt compelled to tell their ancestors' stories appropriately. Panelists included American Civil War Museum CEO Christy Coleman and National Museum of African American History and Culture curator Rex Ellis.The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation hosted this event.
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Slavery in Washington, DC
1 hour, 7 minutesSmithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch and philanthropist David Rubenstein explore the central role of slavery and race in Washington, DC from its founding to the civil rights era. A particular focus is how presidents interacted and dealt with the institution of slavery. The White House Historical Association hosted this event in recognition of their new initiative, "Slavery in the President's Neighborhood."
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District of Columbia Emancipation Act of 1862
1 hour, 29 minutesHistorians discussed the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of April 16, 1862. The act freed about 3100 slaves in the Nation's Capital and compensated owners up to $300 for each former slave. The panel also talked about the influence the Act had on the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued eight months later on January 1st, 1863. The National Archives hosted this ninety-minute event on April 16th, which marks the annual Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia.
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Slavery & Quakers in 17th Century Barbados
1 hour, 12 minutesUniversity of Minnesota history professor Katharine Gerbner talked about Protestant Christians and Quakers, and their relationship to slavery in 17th century Barbados. She is the author of "Christian Slavery: Conversion and Race in the Protestant Atlantic World." The Museum of the American Revolution hosted this event.
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Interpreting Slavery at Colonial Williamsburg
1 hour, 43 minutesFormer Colonial Williamsburg interpreters talked about bringing African American stories to life, and about how they felt compelled to tell their ancestors' stories appropriately. Panelists included American Civil War Museum CEO Christy Coleman and National Museum of African American History and Culture curator Rex Ellis.The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation hosted this event.
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The Wisconsin State Capitol
13 minutesJim Schaff gave a tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol and talked about why Madison was selected as the capital. He spoke about the architecture, which was designed by George Post in the early 1900s, and visited rooms that represent all three branches of Wisconsin's government.
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History Bookshelf: Cara Robertson, "The Trial of Lizzie Borden"
49 minutesLegal scholar Cara Robertson examined the murder trial of Lizzie Borden in 1893. The case received international attention as Ms. Borden was tried for the murder of her father and step-mother in Falls River, Massachusetts.
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Lectures in History: Jean Harris & Scarsdale Diet Doctor Murder Trial
1 hour, 11 minutesUniversity of Colorado Denver professor Sarah Fields taught a class about the 1981 Jean Harris trial, who was accused of murdering the "Scarsdale Diet" doctor. Professor Fields described Harris' background, her long relationship with Dr. Herman Tarnower, and her conviction for the doctor's murder.
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Lectures in History: First & Second Amendment Court Cases
57 minutesUniversity of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee visiting professor John Prevas taught a class at IMG Academy about the First and Second amendments to the U.S. Constitution, using court cases to demonstrate how these rights have been interpreted. Located in Bradenton, Florida, IMG Academy is a college preparatory boarding school focused on student-athletes. Mr. Prevas teaches at the school as part of IMG Academy's partnership with the University of South Florida to offer certain students courses with college credit.
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History Bookshelf: David King, "The Trial of Adolf Hitler"
51 minutesDavid King recounts Adolf Hitler's trial for high treason in February, 1924, which followed his involvement in an attempted coup, the "Beer Hall Putsch," four months prior. The author reports that Hitler used the trial to promote his political ideologies and received the longest sentence of the ten defendants. He served nine months in prison, where he spent his time writing "Mein Kampf." David King speaks at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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History Bookshelf: Cara Robertson, "The Trial of Lizzie Borden"
49 minutesLegal scholar Cara Robertson examined the murder trial of Lizzie Borden in 1893. The case received international attention as Ms. Borden was tried for the murder of her father and step-mother in Falls River, Massachusetts.
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Lectures in History: Jean Harris & Scarsdale Diet Doctor Murder Trial
1 hour, 11 minutesUniversity of Colorado Denver professor Sarah Fields taught a class about the 1981 Jean Harris trial, who was accused of murdering the "Scarsdale Diet" doctor. Professor Fields described Harris' background, her long relationship with Dr. Herman Tarnower, and her conviction for the doctor's murder.
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Lectures in History: First & Second Amendment Court Cases
58 minutesUniversity of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee visiting professor John Prevas taught a class at IMG Academy about the First and Second amendments to the U.S. Constitution, using court cases to demonstrate how these rights have been interpreted. Located in Bradenton, Florida, IMG Academy is a college preparatory boarding school focused on student-athletes. Mr. Prevas teaches at the school as part of IMG Academy's partnership with the University of South Florida to offer certain students courses with college credit.
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History Bookshelf: David King, "The Trial of Adolf Hitler"
50 minutesDavid King recounts Adolf Hitler's trial for high treason in February, 1924, which followed his involvement in an attempted coup, the "Beer Hall Putsch," four months prior. The author reports that Hitler used the trial to promote his political ideologies and received the longest sentence of the ten defendants. He served nine months in prison, where he spent his time writing "Mein Kampf." David King speaks at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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History Bookshelf: Cara Robertson, "The Trial of Lizzie Borden"
50 minutesLegal scholar Cara Robertson examined the murder trial of Lizzie Borden in 1893. The case received international attention as Ms. Borden was tried for the murder of her father and step-mother in Falls River, Massachusetts.
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Lectures in History: Jean Harris & Scarsdale Diet Doctor Murder Trial
1 hour, 10 minutesUniversity of Colorado Denver professor Sarah Fields taught a class about the 1981 Jean Harris trial, who was accused of murdering the "Scarsdale Diet" doctor. Professor Fields described Harris' background, her long relationship with Dr. Herman Tarnower, and her conviction for the doctor's murder.
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Lectures in History: First & Second Amendment Court Cases
58 minutesUniversity of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee visiting professor John Prevas taught a class at IMG Academy about the First and Second amendments to the U.S. Constitution, using court cases to demonstrate how these rights have been interpreted. Located in Bradenton, Florida, IMG Academy is a college preparatory boarding school focused on student-athletes. Mr. Prevas teaches at the school as part of IMG Academy's partnership with the University of South Florida to offer certain students courses with college credit.
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History Bookshelf: David King, "The Trial of Adolf Hitler"
50 minutesDavid King recounts Adolf Hitler's trial for high treason in February, 1924, which followed his involvement in an attempted coup, the "Beer Hall Putsch," four months prior. The author reports that Hitler used the trial to promote his political ideologies and received the longest sentence of the ten defendants. He served nine months in prison, where he spent his time writing "Mein Kampf." David King speaks at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.