Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Theodore Olson and Douglas Smith talked about the 1962 U.S. Supreme Court case Baker v. Carr, in which the court ruled that the drawing of election districts was a constitutional rather than a political question and could therefore be considered by the federal courts. Chief Justice Earl Warren called this "the most important case of my tenure on the court." The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. Video clips were shown of Chief Justice Earl Warren being interviewed...
Topics: baker, tennessee, warren, carr, california, douglas, texas, georgia, brennen, brennan, brown,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The CIA and George Washington University co-hosted an intelligence and national security conference. Speakers included former CIA directors, intelligence community and government officials, and private industry leaders. This portion featured a panel discussion about threats posed by biological weapons and biotechnology. Sponsor: George Washington University | Center for Cyber and Homeland Security
Topics: washington, georgia, washington university, china, c-span
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Topic: afghanistan
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Greg Robinson talked about the conflict between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt over Executive Order 9066. President Roosevelt signed the document, which led to the forced relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps. Mr. Robinson is the author of By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans. People: William Harris; Greg Robinson Sponsor: Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: hawaii, mr. robinson, mrs. roosevelt, new york, ms. roosevelt, washington, eleanor roosevelt, pearl...
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Erin Renfree gave a tour of the California State Capitol and shared stories of former governors, legislators, and important legislation. Groundbreaking for the Capitol occurred December 4, 1860, but it took 14 years and several administrations to complete the effort. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2015 LCV Cities Tour" in Sacramento, California, from September 8-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast Cable...
Topics: california, texas, sacramento, san francisco, washington, lincoln, john brunner, minerva
Source: Comcast Cable

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Three federal judges discussed the history of the Bill of Rights and its impact 225 years after ratification on a number of modern issues, including technology, same-sex marriage, free speech on public university campuses, and the evolving definition of the press. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: davis, washington, griffin, virginia, griffith, heller, scalia, united states constitution,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A panel of State Department officials and Africa experts testified before a House subcommittee on the current political situation in the Congo. Witnesses discussed the severe humanitarian conditions in the wake of heavy violence and political unrest under the leadership of Joseph Kabila. The government has been accused of halting preparations for free and fair elections since 2016 to replace Mr. Kabila. At the end of this portion of the hearing, members briefly recess for votes. Sponsor: House...
Topics: drc, u.n., kabila, africa, united nations, china, congo, kabila, hailey, smith, yamamoto, nikki...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The Senate Budget Committee marked up the fiscal year 2018 concurrent budget resolution. Sponsor: House Budget Committee
Topics: washington, madam, jackson lee, madame, clinton, pennsylvania, obamacare, ms. jackson lee, florida,...
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South Korean experts talked about the implications and results of the nation's May 9, 2017, presidential election. They focused on how South Korea's new president, Moon Jae-in, might foster new relations with China, Japan, and the United States. Regarding North Korea, one panelist said President Moon would pursue every peaceful policy option for an agreement. President Moon had stated that he would advocate for more dialogue with the North Korean leader, a position in stark contrast to that of...
Topics: china, korea, south korea, north korea, beijing, koreans, korea, unwill, scott, mr. trump, tokyo
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The first Inaugural Ball held in the National Building Museum was Grover Cleveland s in 1885, when it was known as the Pension Building and was still under construction. Composed of over 15 million red bricks, the Pension Building contains a Great Hall that is 316 feet long and 159 feet high. American History TV visited to learn about the 19th century Inaugural tradition that continues in the 21st century, including President Obama's Commander-in-Chief Ball held there in January of 2009.
Topics: washington, cleveland, grover, d.c., nixon
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[LIVE] Sponsor: House Armed Services Committee
Topics: the navy, california, navy, colorado, ms. speier, florida, ms. davis, ms. tsongas, san diego, mr....
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Questioning of Oliver North continued, with many members of the committee making statements concerning patriotism, democracy, and the lessons of the Iran-Contra affair. Sponsor: Senate Cmte. Secret Military Assistance | Hse. Cmte. to Investigate Covert Arms
Topics: secord, mr. hakim, nicaragua, mr. secord, casey, hakim, sandinistas, poindexter, afghanistan, cia,...
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John Langellier talked about his book, Fighting for Uncle Sam: Buffalo Soldiers in the Frontier Army. He spoke about the all-black U.S. Army regiments ordered to defend the western frontier following the Civil War, the consequences for Native Americans and African-American soldiers, and the Buffalo Soldier experience throughout Colorado. People: John Langellier; Shawn Snow Sponsor: History Colorado Center
Topics: buffalo, colorado, texas, cheyenne, new mexico, meeker, washington, garland, ferguson, indians,...
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Army Chief of Staff General Mark Milley talked about the most pressing global security challenges and Army readiness. He began his prepared remarks by responding to President Trump's transgender military ban. General Milley said he had not received any implementation directive on how to proceed with the ban and reiterated that the entire force would continue to treat every soldier with "dignity and respect." He also said the four major global threats included Iran, China, and Russia...
Topics: china, russia, north korea, navy, milly, massachusetts, isis, iraq, mauro, ukraine, england, afar,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Nixon administration officials talked about Richard Nixon's post-presidency. They spoke about their roles in the Nixon-Frost interviews, President Nixon's meetings in China, the writing of his memoir, and his return to public life. They also discusses Richard Nixon's relationship with Ronald Reagan during the 1980 presidential campaign and his lasting impact on American politics. Sponsor: Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: nixon, mrs. nixon, ken, richard nixon, china, kentucky, san clemente, diane, new york, jack, nixon,...
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[LIVE] Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: iran, iran, syria, turkey, u.n., iraq, europe, germany, russia, washington, eu, jcpoa, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan and Susan Coppedge, the U.S. diplomat assigned to combat human trafficking, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the 2017 State Department report on its efforts to combat human trafficking. They outlined the results of the report, which showed some progress in efforts to end trafficking in some nations like Ukraine, and talked about future initiatives the department would take. Sponsor: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Topics: malaysia, cardin, tillerson, burma, sullivan, china, cuba, afghanistan, susan coppedge, menendez,...
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Former Equifax CEO Richard Smith testified before a House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on the credit ratings agency's data breach that put the personal and financial records of more than 140 million consumers at risk for theft. Subcommittee members focused their questions on the delay between Equifax detecting the cyberattack on its data systems and in notifying customers of the breach. This was one of four congressional hearings Mr. Smith was scheduled to testify at in a week's time....
Topics: equifax, mr. smith, harper, latta, mcnerney, california, lance, cardenas, mr. kelly, fbi, matsui,...
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Public and private sector officials testified at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on infrastructure response and recovery efforts in the wake of a series of deadly hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. In this portion, a panel of government officials provided updates on recovery efforts in storm impacted states and Puerto Rico, and made recommendations based on lessons learned for how to improve recovery efforts in response to future storms and natural disasters....
Topics: texas, fema, florida, harvey, houston, prepa, mr. alexander, irma, louisiana, ms. hoffman, prepa,...
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Witnesses testified at a hearing on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Medicaid program. Committee members asked questions about changes in the program's impact resulting from revisions made by the Affordable Care Act. Many on the Republican side addressed concerns over waste, fraud and abuse with regard to states' management of federal funds. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Topics: mr. archambault, new york, arkansas, texas, florida, mr. howard, maxwell, aca, mr. westmoreland,...
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Professor Joseph Glatthaar talked about the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur's removal from command by President Harry Truman, and civil-military relations. People: Joseph Glatthaar Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Topics: korea, china, u.n., spokane, johnson, north korea
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John Shaw, congressional correspondent for Market News International, talked about his book, JFK in the Senate: Pathway to the Presidency. In the book he recounts John F. Kennedy's as the junior snator from Massachusetts from 1953 to 1960. Mr. Shaw was introduced by former Senator Richard Lugar, who added historical context. This Lugar Diplomacy Institute book launch event was held at the German Marshall Fund in Washington, D.C. People: Maia Comeau; Richard G. Lugar; John T. Shaw Sponsor:...
Topics: lyndon johnson, massachusetts, john f. kennedy, obama, vietnam, stevenson, russia, bobby kennedy,...
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The U.S. Army produced this film to mark the centennial of the Alaska Purchase. It includes a reenactment of the October 18, 1867 ceremony in Sitka, Alaska when the Russian flag was lowered and the American flag raised to mark the territory's transfer. "Alaska Centennial" is an episode from the U.S. Army's "Big Picture" series. Sponsor: U.S. Army
Topics: alaska, anchorage, fairbanks, fairbanks, sitka, the united states, c-span
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[LIVE] Staff from the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia showcased exhibits and artifacts and responded to viewer comments and questions. People: Michael C. Quinn; R. Scott Stephenson Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: philadelphia, washington, london, pennsylvania, massachusetts, britain, concord, yorktown,...
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A panel of CIA analysts and navy historians talked about recently declassified Cold War documents on the Soviet Navy. Co-hosted by the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Museum of the U.S. Navy and the Naval Historical Foundation, the hour-long event was titled, "Red Navy Revealed: Soviet Navy-Intelligence and Analysis during the Cold War." People: Celia Mansfield Sponsor: Central Intelligence Agency,Naval Historical Foundation,National Museum of the U.S. Navy
Topics: navy, soviet navy, soviet union, u.s. navy, the navy, kevin, turkey, russia, vietnam, united states...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said that only he has to power to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller handling the investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. elections. Mr. Rosenstein testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice about the Justice Department's 2018 budget request. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Topics: mr. rosenstein, fbi, mueller, baltimore, west virginia, shaheen, china, new hampshire, nashville,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Scholars and Middle East analysts talked about the future of terrorism, including al-Qaeda and the role played by youth in the strategy of terror groups. This event was part of a conference examining the evolution of terrorism since September 11, 2001, and the effectiveness of U.S. counterterrorism strategies. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: isis, syria, iraq, afghanistan, turkey, yemen, obama administration, kristen, katherine,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A bipartisan group of governors testified on ways to lower health care premium costs and to stabilize the individual insurance market. They discussed allowing states more flexibility to innovate and create health care pools or reinsurance programs to address the expense of covering customers with high medical costs. The governors also talked about auto-enrollment in health care plans, extending cost-sharing reduction subsidies for low-income consumers, prescription drug costs, and health care...
Topics: massachusetts, baker, murray, utah, tennessee, alexander, herbert, minnesota, bullock, colorado,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Education analysts talked about states were revising their accountability systems following the passage of the 2015 federal education law, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA replaced No Child Left Behind (NCLB) The panelists discussed issues of equity, how the measures were addressing civil rights, and what can be done to hold schools and districts more accountable. This discussion was part of a conference of journalists hosted by the Education Writers Association. Sponsor: Education...
Topics: california, liz, washington, ewa, mike, connecticut, oregon, michigan, new york, colorado, d.c.,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Professor Gregg Brazinsky talked about the competition between the United States and China to influence newly independent African and Asian countries during the Cold War. He is the author of Winning the Third World: Sino-American Rivalry during the Cold War. People: Eric Arnesen; Christian F. Ostermann; Gregg A. Brazinsky Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Topics: china, africa, asia, beijing, sudan, soviet union, latin america, zhou enlai, tibet, southeast...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency. Alan Larsen, counsel to the EPA's inspector general, and Alfredo Gómez, natural resources and environment director at the Government Accountability Office, talked about recommendations their offices made to the EPA to improve its efficiencies and operations. They both said that the EPA is generally slow in adopting recommendations from the inspector...
Topics: harvey, epa, mr. gomez, texas, unimplemented, florida, mr. larson, pruitt, katrina, houston,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Current and former state and federal health care officials testified at a hearing on extending funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which was set to expire at the end of September 2017. Other health care programs scheduled to expire are health centers that provide primary medical care for underserved communities. Democratic committee members discussed how CHIP coverage would be affected by proposed Republican changes to the Medicaid program. Sponsor: House Energy and...
Topics: texas, mr. lujan, mr. pallone, oregon
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Professor Joseph Glatthaar talked about the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur's removal from command by President Harry Truman, and civil-military relations. People: Joseph Glatthaar Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Topics: korea, u.n., north korea, north koreans, pusan, china, washington, south korea, europe, truman,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius participated in an Aspen Institute discussion about end-of-life health care. Ms. Sebelius co-chaired a group which researched and presented a report entitled "Improving Care at the End of Life," which made suggestions for enhancing the experiences and treatment for people and families faced with advanced illnesses. National Academy of Medicine President Dr. Victor Dzau also contributed to the report and participated in...
Topics: aspen, kathleen, sebelius, ruth katz, hhs, kathleen sebelius, china, cleveland, dr. victor zal, don...
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Akhil Reed Amar and Clifford Sloan talked about the background of the 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, in which the court ruled unanimously that it was the ultimate arbiter of the constitutional validity of laws, establishing the principle of judicial review. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. Topics included the establishment of the Court and the relationship between Presidents Adams and Jefferson. Video clips were shown from interviews for the...
Topics: john marshall, marbury, jefferson, marshall, john adams, washington, adams, thomas jefferson,...
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At a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin defended President Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget request for his department. In addition to talking about the budget, he urged Congress to raise the debt ceiling before leaving for August recess. He also spoke about the president's tax policy agenda Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: irs, mnuchin, mr. neal, brady, trump, iran, china, mulvaney, new york, mr. smith, kaitlin,...
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William Seale talked about President Obama's decision to stay in Washington, D.C., after he leaves office. Mr. Seale talked about why that is so rare, and described the lives of Presidents Woodrow Wilson and William Howard Taft, who called Washington home after their presidential terms were up. In May 2016, President Obama announced that he and his family would be staying in Washington, D.C., after he leaves office. People: John McArdle; William Seale Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: washington, mr. seale, wilson, chicago, massachusetts, obama, taft, coolidge, woodrow wilson
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Curtis Wilkie and Thomas Oliphant talked about their book, The Road to Camelot: Inside JFK's Five-Year Campaign. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum hosted this program, which marked the centennial of the 35th president's birth. Sponsor: Kennedy (John F.) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: johnson, bobby kennedy, boston, texas, jack kennedy, bob kennedy, curtis, stevenson, new york,...
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Questioning of Oliver North continued, with many members of the committee making statements concerning patriotism, democracy, and the lessons of the Iran-Contra affair. Sponsor: Senate Cmte. Secret Military Assistance | Hse. Cmte. to Investigate Covert Arms
Topics: mr. hakim, secord, nicaragua, casey, cia, mr. secord, oliver, don fortier, afghanistan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Education analysts talked about states were revising their accountability systems following the passage of the 2015 federal education law, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA replaced No Child Left Behind (NCLB) The panelists discussed issues of equity, how the measures were addressing civil rights, and what can be done to hold schools and districts more accountable. This discussion was part of a conference of journalists hosted by the Education Writers Association. Sponsor: Education...
Topics: california, colorado, washington, devos, d.c., new york, oregon, mike, ewa
Source: Comcast Cable

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Speechwriter Peter Robinson and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Burt recall President Reagan's Berlin Wall speech and trip to West Berlin. 2017 is the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's visit to Berlin where he delivered his "Tear Down This Wall Speech." Sponsor: International Center for Journalists
Topics: berlin, gorbachev, ronald reagan, germany, reagan, europe, reykjavik, washington, west berlin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps chiefs testified before the House Armed Services Committee about their budgets and the impact of repeated short-term funding through congressional passage of continuing resolutions instead of passing a budget. Sponsor: House Armed Services Committee
Topics: goldfein, richardson, smith, iraq, afghanistan, navy, the navy, isis, thornberry, syria, brac,...
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President Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah held a joint news conference in the Rose Garden following their bilateral meeting. The president strongly condemned a deadly gas attack in Idlib, Syria, which he characterized as an affront to humanity carried out by the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. He also spoke about the U.S.-Jordan relationship, and called Jordan a strong partner in the fight against terrorism, as well as providing humanitarian assistance to refugees fleeing areas of...
Topics: syria, isis, jordan, king abdullah, israel, north korea, julie, mosul, the united states
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Four World War Two Navy veterans who participated in the Battle of the Midway in June of 1942 recounted their experiences. The American Veterans Center hosted this panel discussion at their 20th Annual Conference. The United States sank four Japanese aircraft carriers at the Battle of Midway, a decisive Naval victory that changed the course of World War Two in the Pacific only six months after Pearl Harbor. Sponsor: American Veterans Center
Topics: yorktown, the navy, nimitz, pearl harbor, navy, coral sea, vietnam, pacific, pby, australia, china,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Dentons, an international law firm, hosted a conference for government and industry leaders about NAFTA negotiations and the potential policy implications of the ongoing trade talks. This portion featured Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross who outlined the Trump administrations positions and goals for the negotiations. He said President Trump wants the new NAFTA to suit Americas interests "much better than the existing NAFTA," and that he would be willing to leave the agreement...
Topics: nafta, mexico, canada, trudeau, eu, slovenia, ross, china, fta, north america, wilbur ross, joe...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Michael Sullivan talks about the 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse and its effects on the study of bridge design and civil engineering. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2017 LCV Cities Tour" in Tacoma, Washington, from June 3-9 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The...
Topics: tacoma, washington, alaska, tacoma
Source: Comcast Cable

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Kimberly Bender gave a tour of the Heurich House in Washington, D.C. The mansion, also called the Brewmaster's Castle, was built by Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who started a successful brewing company in 1872. People: Kimberly Bender Sponsor: Heurich House Museum
Topics: heurich, amelia, matilda, washington, d.c., germany, amelia, huber, harrison
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Craig Symonds talked about events that occurred in the Pacific region leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, including the Second Sino-Japanese War that started in 1937, and the U.S. embargo of oil shipments to Japan in the summer of 1941. On the morning of December 7, 1941, warplanes from six Japanese aircraft carriers attacked the island of Oahu in Hawaii, targeting the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack led to U.S. entry into World War II. People: Josiah...
Topics: pearl harbor, kimmel, craig symonds, hawaii, philippines, nomura, washington, san diego, roosevelt,...
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[LIVE] Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talked about a variety of foreign policy topics, including the future of U.S. engagement in world affairs, the Syrian refugee crisis, and conflict in the Middle East. People: Madeleine K. Albright Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: russia, clinton, china, europe, north korea, citi, nato, madeleine albright, u.n., moscow, north...
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[LIVE] Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on his nomination to be attorney general in the Donald Trump administration. In the second portion, committee members questioned the nominee on such issues as marijuana legalization, the Fair Sentencing Act, government surveillance and interrogation techniques. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) questioned Senator Sessions on his past comments concerning the President-elect Donald Trump's comments on an "Access...
Topics: alabama, lee, franken, kennedy, feinstein, obama administration, louisiana, graham, blumenthal, roe...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Professor Peter Wallenstein talked about the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia on the status of inter-racial marriage. Professor Wallenstein is the author of Freedom to Marry: Loving v. Virginia. People: Peter R. Wallenstein Sponsor: Virginia Historical Society
Topics: virginia, mildred, alabama, lovings, maryland, florida, oklahoma, georgia, new york, california,...
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Elaine Chao testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on her nomination to be secretary of transportation in the Donald Trump administration. The nominee pledged to work with Congress on several issues including infrastructure investments, highway funding, air and rail safety, and air traffic control privatization concerns. Ms. Chao's husband, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), as well as Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), spoke on her behalf at the hearing....
Topics: faa, nelson, alaska, chao, kentucky, wisconsin, inhofe, elaine, washington, illinois, chao,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former George W. Bush and Obama administration officials testified at a hearing on the legal issues of congressional authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) overseas. The witnesses explained the policies and legal reasoning behind the application of the 2001 AUMF, which Congress passed after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, and detailed their reasoning for what they say is the need for a new AUMF to more specifically guide military actions against global threats and groups...
Topics: isis, syria, dr. hicks, taliban, afghanistan, paul, trump, iraq, kaine, menendez, blake, taliban,...
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Steve Perry, founder of Capital Preparatory Schools, talked about the disparities in the public school educational system. In his remarks he said the current state of education is driven by self-interests. Mr. Perry's speech was the keynote address of a Thurgood Marshall College Fund series of discussions marking the 63rd anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. In the case, the court ruled racial segregation in public schools is inherently unequal and unconstitutional...
Topics: bridgeport, hartford, latino, dr. king, connecticut, dr. steve perry, eddie, texas, manhattan,...
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The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission hosted a hearing on policies related to Chinese investment in the U.S. Sponsor: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Topics: china, mr. johnson, mr. hanemann, mr. stengel, motorola, wanda, cleveland, new york, virginia,...
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The Atlantic Council hosted a series of discussions to mark the first anniversary of the full implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). A panel of international relations, diplomacy, and global security experts talked about the agreement's implementation and how it might be improved upon or altered in the coming years. They also considered potential changes that could occur resulting from Trump administration actions in the region or...
Topics: iran, iran, eu, russia, china, barbara, caroline, ali, chris murphy, the eu, ellen, north korea,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on legislation to combat sex trafficking, specifically a section of the bill that would allow victims to sue internet companies that can facilitate these crimes. One of the witnesses, Yvonne Ambrose, gave a heartfelt testimony about her daughter who was a sex trafficking victim recruited online and later brutally murdered. Other witnesses included the general counsels from both the Internet Association and the National Center for Missing and...
Topics: nelson, california, mr. goldman, blumenthal, ambrose, portman, desiree, cda, booker, becerra,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager Paul Wiedefeld, and security officials spoke to reporters about logistics ahead of the presidential inauguration. The officials said they were ready for large crowds and protests on Inauguration Day. Mayor Bowser said they had prepared for all potential threats that could arise. Sponsor: Office of Mayor of District of Columbia
Topics: washington, d.c., washington d.c., arlington, dc, columbia, ma, donald trump, downtown washington
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This U.S. Army Signal Corps film documents the difficult task of building a 1,500 mile highway through the Canadian wilderness as a World War II supply route from the lower 48 states to Fairbanks, Alaska. The highway connected several airfields and isolated ports on the Alaska panhandle. It was opened to the public in 1948. Sponsor: U.S. Army
Topics: alaska, skagway, canada, fairbanks, washington, whitehorse, dawson, russia
Source: Comcast Cable

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Nate Jones talked about his book, Able Archer 83: The Secret History of the NATO Exercise That Almost Triggered Nuclear War. In his book, Mr. Jones explores Ronald Reagan's thoughts on nuclear policy during the early 1980's and details the war game that the Soviets nearly mistook for the beginning of an actual surprise NATO missile attack. Mr. Jones also discussed the process of declassifying the government materials that were the basis of his book. People: David Ferriero; Nate Jones Sponsor:...
Topics: archer, nato, ronald reagan, europe, moscow, archer, soviet union, dia, warsaw, china, the cia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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This U.S. Army Signal Corps film documents the difficult task of building a 1,500 mile highway through the Canadian wilderness as a World War II supply route from the lower 48 states to Fairbanks, Alaska. The highway connected several airfields and isolated ports on the Alaska panhandle. It was opened to the public in 1948. Sponsor: U.S. Army
Topics: alaska, whitehorse, skagway, dawson, canada, russia
Source: Comcast Cable

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke about Japan's economy and place in the world. Following his remarks, the Prime Minister spoke with Gerard Baker about Japan's relationship with the U.S., China, and South Korea, and having a tougher posture toward North Korea. People: Gerard Baker Sponsor: Wall Street Journal | CEO Council
Topics: china, north korea, trump, tpp, south korea, asia, washington, united nations, korea, france,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Representatives Walter Jones (R-NC) and John Garamendi (D-CA) examined H.R. 1666, a bill they co-sponsored which calls for complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. People: John Garamendi; Walter B. Jones Jr.; Pedro Echevarria Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: afghanistan, iraq, john, pedro, syria, vietnam, mccain, isis, graham, osama bin, butler, greg,...
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Rebecca Looney and Sarah Haggerty talked about about the National Law Enforcement Museum and the collections which tell the story of law enforcement history. The National Law Enforcement Museum was set to open in 2018 in Washington, D.C. Until then, the museum artifacts were being stored at a facility in Forestville, Maryland. People: Sarah Haggerty; Rebecca Looney Sponsor: National Law Enforcement Museum
Topics: fbi, washington, d.c., edgar hoover, bob willard, c-span, untouchables, chicago, texas, maryland
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The Atlantic Council of the U.S. held a forum on the first 100 days of the Trump administration. The panelists focused on the president's domestic and foreign policy actions. Speakers included former National Intelligence Director John Negroponte and Ellen Taushcer, the former Democratic U.S. representative from California and former undersecretary of state. After their discussion, they answered questions from audience members. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: eu, donald trump, china, mexico, nato, europe, north korea, russia, venezuela, ukraine, u.n.,...
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Erin Renfree gave a tour of the California State Capitol and shared stories of former governors, legislators, and important legislation. Groundbreaking for the Capitol occurred December 4, 1860, but it took 14 years and several administrations to complete the effort. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2015 LCV Cities Tour" in Sacramento, California, from September 8-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast Cable...
Topics: california, texas, sacramento, san francisco, washington, lincoln, john brunner, minerva
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[LIVE] The Senate Foreign Relations Committee met to vote on former ExxonMobil Chair and CEO Rex Tillerson's nomination to be secretary of state. People: Ben Cardin; Bob Corker; Bob Menendez Sponsor: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Topics: mr. tillerson, russia, nato, trump, carden, ukraine, exxon, exxonmobil, mr. trump, murphy, hailey,...
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White House Communications Director Jen Psaki and Washington Post editor and columnist Ruth Marcus participated in a discussion on the role of media during the 2016 election season. They discussed the changing role of news and social media and the rise of fake news stories during the campaign. "The Changing Role of the News and Social Media" was the third panel of the day-long inaugural Sidley Austin Forum on "A New American Political System?" Sponsor: Sidley Austin LLP,New...
Topics: washington, donald trump, new york, jen, dave groder, ruth, clinton, david ferenhold, obama
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Professor Maurice Jackson talked about the philosophy of W.E.B. Du Bois, an influential African-American sociologist, author, and civil rights activist in late-19th and early 20th centuries. He described Du Bois' early life, his role as an educator, and his relationship with other activists of the time. People: Maurice Jackson Sponsor: Georgetown University
Topics: washington, naacp, germany, d.c., paul robeson, philadelphia, africa, john brown, harper, paris,...
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Professor Jeremy Friedman talked about his book, Shadow Cold War: The Sino-Soviet Competition for the Third World. He spoke about Russian and Chinese efforts during the Cold War to dominate countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. People: Eric Arnesen; Jeremy S. Friedman Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,National History Center
Topics: china, moscow, algeria, africa, angola, asia, jakarta, indonesia, khrushchev, soviet union, paris,...
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[LIVE] Press Secretary Sean Spicer briefed reporters at the White House and responded to their questions on a variety of topics. People: Sean M. Spicer Sponsor: White House
Topics: gorsuch, chuck schumer, iran, cleveland, russia, pennsylvania, islam, flynn, hardman, mcconnell,...
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Richard Faulkner and Beth Bailey talked about the evolution of the military draft in the United States from the Civil War to the Vietnam War and beyond, when military service eventually became voluntary. Shortly after declaring war on Germany, the U.S. Congress passed and President Wilson signed the Selective Service Act on May 18, 1917. The act required men ages 21 to 30 to register for military service. People: Lora Vogt Sponsor: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Topics: vietnam, dr. faulkner, dr. bailey, washington, woodrow wilson, lincoln administration, afghanistan,...
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Historian and author Michael Beschloss talked about the history and tradition of presidential inaugurations, as well as notable inaugural addresses from the past. He talked about how former presidents approached writing their addresses, and predicted what President-elect Trump would include in his first speech as Commander in Chief on January 20, 2017. People: Michael R. Beschloss; Steve Scully Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: pennsylvania, obama, michael beschloss, washington, roosevelt, lincoln, john kennedy, truman, harry...
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Actor George Takei, CNN Commentator Van Jones, and Khizr Khan, father of Purple Heart recipient Army Captain Humayun Khan, delivered keynote remarks at the banquet of the Muslim Public Affairs Council's 16th annual convention, with the theme "Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers." People: Van Jones; Khizr Khan; George Takei Sponsor: Muslim Public Affairs Council
Topics: california, jefferson, washington, new york, victors, d.c., george takai, michelle obama
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Joan Waugh talked about how Union General Ulysses S. Grant conducted the surrender at Appomattox and sought to foster an atmosphere of reconciliation with the defeated Confederates. She argued that Grant, through the agreed terms, began the process of Reconstruction. This talk was part of the annual Lincoln Forum Symposium. People: Edna Greene Medford; Joan Waugh Sponsor: Lincoln Forum
Topics: appomattox, lincoln, lee, washington, stanton, d.c., virginia, lincoln, wilmer mclean, richmond,...
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