Former House speakers Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), along with Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA), joined the U.S. Capitol Historical Society to honor Cheryl Johnson, the 36th clerk of the House of Representatives with the 2023 Freedom Award. Ms. Johnson has presided over the House during several historical moments including 15 rounds of voting in 2023 to elect Speaker McCarthy, the January 6 Capitol attack and two impeachment hearings.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed the role of trade policy in the global economy and current U.S. trade strategy during an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, DC. Other topics included data privacy challenges, making changes to the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the pros and cons of tariffs.
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary for the Western Hemisphere Daniel Erikson joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on countering China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean. Topics included U.S. engagement in the region and investments in the region from China and Russia.
Former CIA, Pentagon and State Department officials testified on Houthi threats to U.S. interests during a public hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa & Central Asia. The witnesses also offered policy recommendations for lawmakers and the White House. During the more than hour-long hearing demonstrators also showed up to protest Israeli military strikes in Gaza and the U.S. stance on the war.
National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons delivered remarks at the International Trade Conference in Washington, DC. Topics included intellectual property rights, tariffs, global collaboration, and the impact political rhetoric can have on global trade relations.
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and GAP Inc. Vice President Stephanie Lester discussed trade policy at the International Trade Conference in Washington, DC. Topics included congressional efforts on trade policy, trade rules and enforcement, and access to global markets. In addition, Rep. Smith criticized the Biden administration for not doing enough on trade.
Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel testified on the United States' budgetary and economic outlook before the House Budget Committee. He said the federal deficit was projected to grow by $2.6 trillion over the next ten years, noting that this was 50% larger than the historical average and that the costs of debt were a major contributor. Regarding the economy, Mr. Swagel said it grew faster in 2023 than it did in 2022, even as inflation slowed. He projected that growth would slow down in 2024, with slightly higher unemployment and continued lower inflation, and that the Federal Reserve would probably reduce interest rates around the middle of the year.
"Between 1881 and 1914, over ten million people crossed the Atlantic from Europe to America, the largest mass migration of people from one continent to another in human history." Those are the words of our guest, Steven Ujifusa, from his introduction to his book "The Last Ships from Hamburg." Over 2.5 million of these immigrants to America were Jews. A significant percentage came from Russia. Mr. Ujifusa focuses mostly on three men to tell the story: Jacob Schiff of Kuhn, Loeb & Company; Albert Ballin, managing director of the Hamburg-American Line shipping company; and J.P. Morgan, mastermind of the International Mercantile Marine trust.
University of Montana history professor Leif Fredrickson discussed the 1909 labor protests in Missoula, Montana, that sparked a high profile fight over free speech and police violence. The University of Montana is located in Missoula.
Historians discussed newspapers and newsgathering during the Civil War. The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians hosted this event as part of its symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledged supporters as he and Mrs. McCain walked to the stage. Senator Thompson and former Republican candidate Gary Bauer both spoke in support of Senator McCain's candidacy. Senator McCain spoke to the cheering crowd about his campaign and his policy positions. Afterwards he greeted members of the audience.
Author Cynthia Kierner discussed the life of Jane Spurgin during the Revolutionary War, including how her support for Continental forces divided her family, resulting in a public struggle for women's citizenship and rights that was uncommon in that era. The American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC, hosted this event.
"Between 1881 and 1914, over ten million people crossed the Atlantic from Europe to America, the largest mass migration of people from one continent to another in human history." Those are the words of our guest, Steven Ujifusa, from his introduction to his book "The Last Ships from Hamburg." Over 2.5 million of these immigrants to America were Jews. A significant percentage came from Russia. Mr. Ujifusa focuses mostly on three men to tell the story: Jacob Schiff of Kuhn, Loeb & Company; Albert Ballin, managing director of the Hamburg-American Line shipping company; and J.P. Morgan, mastermind of the International Mercantile Marine trust.
University of Montana history professor Leif Fredrickson discussed the 1909 labor protests in Missoula, Montana, that sparked a high profile fight over free speech and police violence. The University of Montana is located in Missoula.
Historians discussed newspapers and newsgathering during the Civil War. The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians hosted this event as part of its symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledged supporters as he and Mrs. McCain walked to the stage. Senator Thompson and former Republican candidate Gary Bauer both spoke in support of Senator McCain's candidacy. Senator McCain spoke to the cheering crowd about his campaign and his policy positions. Afterwards he greeted members of the audience.
Author Cynthia Kierner discussed the life of Jane Spurgin during the Revolutionary War, including how her support for Continental forces divided her family, resulting in a public struggle for women's citizenship and rights that was uncommon in that era. The American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC, hosted this event.
This 1958 National Association of Broadcasters' film depicted the history of radio and the role it has played in American life. It was released as "Hear and Now." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
"Between 1881 and 1914, over ten million people crossed the Atlantic from Europe to America, the largest mass migration of people from one continent to another in human history." Those are the words of our guest, Steven Ujifusa, from his introduction to his book "The Last Ships from Hamburg." Over 2.5 million of these immigrants to America were Jews. A significant percentage came from Russia. Mr. Ujifusa focuses mostly on three men to tell the story: Jacob Schiff of Kuhn, Loeb & Company; Albert Ballin, managing director of the Hamburg-American Line shipping company; and J.P. Morgan, mastermind of the International Mercantile Marine trust.
