C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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John Kleinheinz on Post-Soviet Union Russia
1 hour, 2 minutesThe Hoover Institution's John Kleinheinz talked about his experiences in post-Soviet Union Russia. He was in conversation with Stephen Kotkin. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice introduced Mr. Kleinheinz. A fictional account of his time in Russia was published under the title "The Siberia Job."
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Lectures in History: Playwright August Wilson & "Fences"
1 hour, 13 minutesTulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences."
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Reel America: History of the Air Force - 1953
15 minutesThis 1953 video created by the Department of Defense explained how the U.S. Air Force came to be a separate service branch of the American military. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Pat Nixon & Betty Ford
50 minutesFirst ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales.
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Korean War 1953 Armistice
40 minutesThe Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation commemorated the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the war between North and South Korea on July 27, 1953. The ceremony was held near the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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Lectures in History: Playwright August Wilson & "Fences"
1 hour, 15 minutesTulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences."
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Reel America: History of the Air Force - 1953
15 minutesThis 1953 video created by the Department of Defense explained how the U.S. Air Force came to be a separate service branch of the American military. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Pat Nixon & Betty Ford
50 minutesFirst ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales.
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Korean War 1953 Armistice
40 minutesThe Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation commemorated the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the war between North and South Korea on July 27, 1953. The ceremony was held near the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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The Civil War: The Battle of Chancellorsville
1 hour, 0 minuteA panel of historians discusses the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863, considered to be General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory. Initially, Union General Joseph Hooker planned to envelop the Confederate Army, but chose to retreat instead, allowing General Stonewall Jackson and General Lee to counterattack. The resulting rout temporarily tipped the balance of the war in favor of the Confederacy, despite the fatal shooting of General Jackson. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
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Calvin Coolidge 1923 Centennial
28 minutesThe Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of the 30th president's ascension to the White House. After President Warren Harding's sudden death, the vice president's father -- a notary public -- administered the oath of office in the family's Vermont home on August 3, 1923.
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Ideas and Ideals that Made Calvin Coolidge
1 hour, 14 minutesThe Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of the 30th president's ascension to the White House. After President Warren Harding's sudden death, the vice president's father -- a notary public -- administered the oath of office in the family's Vermont home early on the morning of August 3, 1923. This discussion focused on the ideas and ideals that shaped Mr. Coolidge's political views.
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Early 1900s Progressive Politics
1 hour, 17 minutesThis was a look at the early 1900s politics that shaped the future 30th president, Calvin Coolidge (1923-29). He was viewed as a "progressive" politician - but what did that mean then? The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of Mr. Coolidge's presidency.
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Mike Pence on Calvin Coolidge
44 minutesThe Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of the 30th president's ascension to the White House. After President Warren Harding's sudden death, the vice president's father -- a notary public -- administered the oath of office in the family's Vermont home early on the morning of August 3, 1923. Former Vice President Mike Pence delivered a keynote address.
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Mayor & Governor Calvin Coolidge
1 hour, 18 minutesWhat defined Calvin Coolidge as a local mayor and governor of Massachusetts before he went to the White House? And what impact did those offices have on his presidential career? The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of Mr. Coolidge's presidency.
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Lectures in History: Playwright August Wilson & "Fences"
1 hour, 14 minutesTulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences."
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Reel America: History of the Air Force - 1953
15 minutesThis 1953 video created by the Department of Defense explained how the U.S. Air Force came to be a separate service branch of the American military. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Pat Nixon & Betty Ford
50 minutesFirst ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales.
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Korean War 1953 Armistice
40 minutesThe Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation commemorated the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the war between North and South Korea on July 27, 1953. The ceremony was held near the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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Lectures in History: Playwright August Wilson & "Fences"
1 hour, 15 minutesTulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences."
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Reel America: History of the Air Force - 1953
15 minutesThis 1953 video created by the Department of Defense explained how the U.S. Air Force came to be a separate service branch of the American military. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Pat Nixon & Betty Ford
50 minutesFirst ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales.
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Korean War 1953 Armistice
40 minutesThe Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation commemorated the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the war between North and South Korea on July 27, 1953. The ceremony was held near the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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The Civil War: The Battle of Chancellorsville
59 minutesA panel of historians discusses the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863, considered to be General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory. Initially, Union General Joseph Hooker planned to envelop the Confederate Army, but chose to retreat instead, allowing General Stonewall Jackson and General Lee to counterattack. The resulting rout temporarily tipped the balance of the war in favor of the Confederacy, despite the fatal shooting of General Jackson. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
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Calvin Coolidge 1923 Centennial
28 minutesThe Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of the 30th president's ascension to the White House. After President Warren Harding's sudden death, the vice president's father -- a notary public -- administered the oath of office in the family's Vermont home on August 3, 1923.
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Ideas and Ideals that Made Calvin Coolidge
1 hour, 14 minutesThe Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of the 30th president's ascension to the White House. After President Warren Harding's sudden death, the vice president's father -- a notary public -- administered the oath of office in the family's Vermont home early on the morning of August 3, 1923. This discussion focused on the ideas and ideals that shaped Mr. Coolidge's political views.
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Early 1900s Progressive Politics
1 hour, 17 minutesThis was a look at the early 1900s politics that shaped the future 30th president, Calvin Coolidge (1923-29). He was viewed as a "progressive" politician - but what did that mean then? The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of Mr. Coolidge's presidency.
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Mike Pence on Calvin Coolidge
44 minutesThe Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of the 30th president's ascension to the White House. After President Warren Harding's sudden death, the vice president's father -- a notary public -- administered the oath of office in the family's Vermont home early on the morning of August 3, 1923. Former Vice President Mike Pence delivered a keynote address.
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Mayor & Governor Calvin Coolidge
1 hour, 18 minutesWhat defined Calvin Coolidge as a local mayor and governor of Massachusetts before he went to the White House? And what impact did those offices have on his presidential career? The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of Mr. Coolidge's presidency.