C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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The Civil War: 1863 Wrightsville Bridge Burning
1 hour, 8 minutesHistorian Scott Mingus discussed the burning of the Wrightsville Bridge in Pennsylvania over the Susquehanna River in 1863. Retreating militia units burned the bridge in an effort to halt the advance of Confederate forces. The action saved Wrightsville but set up the Battle of Gettysburg. This was part of the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier's annual event in Petersburg, Virginia.
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The Civil War: 1862 Stone Bridge at Manassas
58 minutesHistorian John Hennessy talked about the fighting at, and destruction of, the Stone Bridge that crosses Bull Run at the entrance to Manassas during the battle there in 1862. This was part of the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier's annual event in Petersburg, Virginia.
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The Civil War: Lincoln's Journey to Washington
1 hour, 1 minuteHistorian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before his first inauguration in 1861. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion.
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Presidential Trains
1 hour, 2 minutesAuthor Bob Withers talked about the trains that played a part in the presidencies of Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and George H.W. Bush -- and of at least one presidential spouse, Lady Bird Johnson. He's the author of "The President Travels by Train: Politics and Pullmans." The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library hosted this virtual event.
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Douglas Brunt, "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel"
46 minutesDouglas Brunt recounted the life of Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine, and his disappearance in the lead up to World War I. Corner Bookstore in New York City hosted this event.
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Early American Automobile Industry
57 minutesThe Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, hosted a discussion on the development of the American automobile industry, including Chicago's "Motor Row" and the 116 different makes sold and repaired in its elaborate showrooms.
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Lectures in History: 1970s American Car Culture & Film
1 hour, 14 minutesUniversity of Dayton professors John Heitmann and Todd Uhlman taught a class about 1970s American car culture and films of the era. Using examples like "Easy Rider," "American Graffiti" and "Badlands," they argued these films reflected many Americans' disillusionment and glorified the open road as a way to take back control in the face of societal changes. They also talked about the impact of oil shortages, the rise of coast-to-coast races called "Cannonball Runs," and the popularity of trucker movies and music.
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Reel America: "Aerobatics Training Film" - 1942
19 minutesThis 1942 War Department film presented instruction on how pilots can perform aerobatic moves such as loops, rolls, and spins. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Reel America: Tactical Air Command After World War II - 1951
18 minutesThis U.S. Air Force video from 1951 described air defense strategies post World War II that resulted in the Tactical Air Command. This film was released as "Look to the Skies." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Reel America: "Airports Mean Business "- 1972
31 minutesThis 1972 video from the Department of Transportation explained how economic development may be linked to community airports. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
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The Civil War: Lincoln's Journey to Washington
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before his first inauguration in 1861. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion.
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Presidential Trains
1 hour, 2 minutesAuthor Bob Withers talked about the trains that played a part in the presidencies of Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and George H.W. Bush -- and of at least one presidential spouse, Lady Bird Johnson. He's the author of "The President Travels by Train: Politics and Pullmans." The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library hosted this virtual event.
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Douglas Brunt, "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel"
47 minutesDouglas Brunt recounted the life of Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine, and his disappearance in the lead up to World War I. Corner Bookstore in New York City hosted this event.
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Early American Automobile Industry
57 minutesThe Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, hosted a discussion on the development of the American automobile industry, including Chicago's "Motor Row" and the 116 different makes sold and repaired in its elaborate showrooms.
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Lectures in History: 1970s American Car Culture & Film
1 hour, 13 minutesUniversity of Dayton professors John Heitmann and Todd Uhlman taught a class about 1970s American car culture and films of the era. Using examples like "Easy Rider," "American Graffiti" and "Badlands," they argued these films reflected many Americans' disillusionment and glorified the open road as a way to take back control in the face of societal changes. They also talked about the impact of oil shortages, the rise of coast-to-coast races called "Cannonball Runs," and the popularity of trucker movies and music.
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Reel America: "Aerobatics Training Film" - 1942
20 minutesThis 1942 War Department film presented instruction on how pilots can perform aerobatic moves such as loops, rolls, and spins. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Reel America: Tactical Air Command After World War II - 1951
19 minutesThis U.S. Air Force video from 1951 described air defense strategies post World War II that resulted in the Tactical Air Command. This film was released as "Look to the Skies." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Reel America: "Airports Mean Business "- 1972
30 minutesThis 1972 video from the Department of Transportation explained how economic development may be linked to community airports. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
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The Civil War: Lincoln's Journey to Washington
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before his first inauguration in 1861. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion.
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Presidential Trains
1 hour, 2 minutesAuthor Bob Withers talked about the trains that played a part in the presidencies of Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and George H.W. Bush -- and of at least one presidential spouse, Lady Bird Johnson. He's the author of "The President Travels by Train: Politics and Pullmans." The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library hosted this virtual event.
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Douglas Brunt, "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel"
47 minutesDouglas Brunt recounted the life of Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine, and his disappearance in the lead up to World War I. Corner Bookstore in New York City hosted this event.
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Early American Automobile Industry
57 minutesThe Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, hosted a discussion on the development of the American automobile industry, including Chicago's "Motor Row" and the 116 different makes sold and repaired in its elaborate showrooms.
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Lectures in History: 1970s American Car Culture & Film
1 hour, 14 minutesUniversity of Dayton professors John Heitmann and Todd Uhlman taught a class about 1970s American car culture and films of the era. Using examples like "Easy Rider," "American Graffiti" and "Badlands," they argued these films reflected many Americans' disillusionment and glorified the open road as a way to take back control in the face of societal changes. They also talked about the impact of oil shortages, the rise of coast-to-coast races called "Cannonball Runs," and the popularity of trucker movies and music.
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Reel America: "Aerobatics Training Film" - 1942
19 minutesThis 1942 War Department film presented instruction on how pilots can perform aerobatic moves such as loops, rolls, and spins. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Reel America: Tactical Air Command After World War II - 1951
18 minutesThis U.S. Air Force video from 1951 described air defense strategies post World War II that resulted in the Tactical Air Command. This film was released as "Look to the Skies." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
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Reel America: "Airports Mean Business "- 1972
30 minutesThis 1972 video from the Department of Transportation explained how economic development may be linked to community airports. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
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The Civil War: Lincoln's Journey to Washington
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before his first inauguration in 1861. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion.
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Presidential Trains
1 hour, 3 minutesAuthor Bob Withers talked about the trains that played a part in the presidencies of Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and George H.W. Bush -- and of at least one presidential spouse, Lady Bird Johnson. He's the author of "The President Travels by Train: Politics and Pullmans." The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library hosted this virtual event.
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Douglas Brunt, "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel"
46 minutesDouglas Brunt recounted the life of Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine, and his disappearance in the lead up to World War I. Corner Bookstore in New York City hosted this event.
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Early American Automobile Industry
57 minutesThe Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, hosted a discussion on the development of the American automobile industry, including Chicago's "Motor Row" and the 116 different makes sold and repaired in its elaborate showrooms.
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Lectures in History: 1970s American Car Culture & Film
1 hour, 13 minutesUniversity of Dayton professors John Heitmann and Todd Uhlman taught a class about 1970s American car culture and films of the era. Using examples like "Easy Rider," "American Graffiti" and "Badlands," they argued these films reflected many Americans' disillusionment and glorified the open road as a way to take back control in the face of societal changes. They also talked about the impact of oil shortages, the rise of coast-to-coast races called "Cannonball Runs," and the popularity of trucker movies and music.