Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Three judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals testified at a hearing on proposals to split the court, which is the largest of the 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals. The hearing began with committee members first marking up other legislation, and there is an approximate five-minute break as the witnesses were being seated. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: california, fitzpatrick, posner, hawaii, thomas, arizona, washington, maryland, seattle, cozin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Noam Chomsky talked about linguistics, American foreign policy, and his latest book, "Consequences of Capitalism," based on a class he teaches at the University of Arizona. This virtual event was hosted by the New Haven Free Public Library in Connecticut. Sponsor: New Haven (CT) Free Public Library
Topics: afghanistan, iraq, biden, galileo, washington, bush, taliban, australia, china, reagan, noam...
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Yale University professor Ned Blackhawk talks about the role of native people across five centuries of American history, from Spanish colonial exploration to 20th century reservation policies.
Topics: north america, virginia, yale, pennsylvania, philadelphia, pontiac, washington, england, franklin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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In 1873 the Northern Pacific Railroad decided to make Tacoma the location of its western terminus. Michael Sullivan talks about how the arrival of the transcontinental railway shaped this small, Pacific Northwest town. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: tacoma, seattle, vietnam, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

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To mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, the National Archives hosts a screening of the film "Places of Healing and Expression: National Parks in the Next Century", followed by a panel discussion
Topics: National Archives Marks 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service, Television Program
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Author Nathaniel Philbrick examined George Washington's time as president by retracing his journey through the new republic. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: washington, jefferson, hamilton, new york, nathaniel philbrick, john brown, vernon, providence,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Book TV spoke to Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden about the 23rd National Book Festival and how authors are selected for the annual event. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV,National Book Festival
Topics: hayden, peter, washington, d.c., elliott, eisenhower, dwight eisenhower, caroline, texas,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Nathaniel Philbrick examined George Washington's time as president by retracing his journey through the new republic. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: washington, jefferson, john brown, hamilton, vernon, england, mt. vernon, melissa, new york, evan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Seventy-five years ago, in early 1945, the U.S. Marines invaded the Pacific island of Iwo Jima and fought Japanese forces in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. The National Museum of the Marine Corps displayed the two flags which were raised on Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi, and museum curator Owen Conner and Marine Corps historian Edward Nevgloski took questions about the battle and other Marine Corps history. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: okinawa, pacific, navy, mr. connor, owen connor, arlington, virginia, washington, edward nevgloski,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Book TV presented coverage of the 72nd annual National Book Awards. This virtual event was hosted by the National Book Foundation. Sponsor: National Book Foundation
Topics: karen, seattle, phoebe robinson, nancy, new york, norton, washington, california, young people 's...
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The National Space Council met at the National Defense University in Washington, DC, to discuss efforts to establish a U.S. Space Force, which would become the sixth branch of the armed forces and would serve as a dedicated force for protecting the country's civil, commercial and military interests in space. Vice President Mike Pence, who chairs the National Space Council, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao were among those who participated in the...
Topics: nasa, china, russia, donald trump, ross, doug, kevin, ellis, trump, pentagon, jim bridenstine,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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National Nordic Museum Executive Director & CEO Eric Nelson talked about the museum's work, collections and exhibits in Seattle, Washington. A 2019 Act of Congress designated it a national museum. It is the only museum of its size in the United States to tell the stories of the immigrants who left Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Mr. Nelson has received two knighthoods for his work -- from the Swedish king and the Finnish president. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: seattle, norway, scandinavia, pacific, eric nelson, sweden, denmark, finland, canada, minnesota,...
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The New-York Historical Society showed, "A Night at the Garden," a seven-minute Academy-Award nominated film showing parts of a 1939 Nazi rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Following the film, director Marshall Curry and New York Times columnist Roger Cohen discussed the rally and how it relates to current events. Sponsor: New York Historical Society
Topics: new york, germany, fritz kuhn, greenbaum, europe, roger cohen, hitler, washington, laguardia, new...
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Winston Lord talked about the Nixon Administration's foreign policy approach. He is the author of "Kissinger on Kissinger: Reflections on Diplomacy, Grand Strategy, and Leadership." Mr. Lord described President Nixon's relationship with his Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, and how it was instrumental in developing foreign policy strategies. The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: Nixon (Richard) Foundation
Topics: kissinger, nixon, china, henry, hong kong, vietnam, nixon, eisenhower, hanoi, israel, moscow,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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NASA officials and other experts testified on the future of low earth orbit space flight before a House subcommittee. With the International Space Station (ISS) nearing the end of its operational life, they discussed the need for privately operated orbital outposts. Addressing concerns over a gap in U.S. presence in low Earth orbit, NASA's ISS director said the agency "is committed to an orderly transition from ISS operations in low Earth orbit to U.S. commercially provided...
Topics: nasa, china, shepherd, ms. gatens, babin, gatens, russia, manber, beyer, rubins, johnson, texas,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Nathaniel Philbrick examined George Washington's time as president by retracing his journey through the new republic. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: washington, jefferson, hamilton, new york, john brown, vernon, brown, france, white house, england,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senior archivist Randy Thompson delivered an illustrated talk showcasing resources available to the public at the National Archives branch in Riverside, California. Items included records and artifacts dating back to 1775. The Friends of the North Hollywood Library hosted this event. Sponsor: Friends of the North Hollywood Library
Topics: california, los angeles, arizona, james, national archives, washington, lloyd secrest, riverside,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture grand opening features speakers, readings, and musical and other performances. President Obama is expected to attend and officially open the museum
Topics: lonnie, john lewis, washington, mrs. bush, brown, clinton, george w. bush, frederick douglass, mrs....
Source: Comcast Cable

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At age 27, Benjamin Ferencz served as the chief U.S. prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials for the case against 22 leaders of the Einsatzgruppen, which were mobile Nazi death squads responsible for the murder of more than a million Jews and others on World War II's Eastern Front. In this conversation hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, he recounted his early life as an immigrant child in New York City, his time at Harvard Law School and his service in the U.S. Army, which late...
Topics: ben, berlin, harvard, nuremberg, germany, new york, pentagon, rome, iowa, manhattan, harris,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Horatio Alger, Jr. was a 19th century writer and novelist. He is best known for his "rags to riches" stories centered around young boys working their way out of poverty. Historian Jack Bales recounted his life story and explained how he has been misrepresented in history. Mr. Bales is the co-author of "The Lost Life of Horatio Alger, Jr." This was part of the Great Lives Lecture Series at the University of Mary Washington, which provided the video. Sponsor: University of...
Topics: alger, new york, horatio alger, dick, massachusetts, frank, jack bales, california, maine, natick,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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While the victorious Allied Forces met during the Versailles Conference in 1919, the United States and Britain battled behind closed doors over the size of the U.S. Navy. Former Navy Commander and historian John Kuehn recounted the events leading up to Versailles and the tense moments between these two Allied nations. The National WWI Museum and Memorial hosted and provided the video for this event. Sponsor: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Topics: navy, wilson, daniels, britain, versailles, germany, mahan, united states navy, benson, u.s. navy,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges facing American journalism. The Open Market Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Open Markets Institute
Topics: nikki, new york, amazon, chicago, minneapolis, orlando, illinois, google, cuomo, fresno, atlantic,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians James Holland and Richard Frank discussed two grim events that took place in June and July of 1944; a Hitler Youth division's execution of Canadian POW's at an 11th century Abbey in Normandy, France, and the mass suicide of Japanese civilians who jumped off cliffs to avoid capture by U.S. forces during the Battle of Saipan. This event was part of the National World War II Museum's annual conference. Sponsor: National World War II Museum,Pritzker Military Museum and Library
Topics: saipan, tinian, normandy, japan, okinawa, meyer, pacific, europe, koreans, james holland, iraq,...
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Sociologist & former patrol officer Neill Gross offered his thoughts on what better policing could look like. NYU's Institute for Public Knowledge in New York City hosted this event. Sponsor: New York University | Institute for Public Knowledge
Topics: berkeley, stockton, longmont, new york, jacob, california, mike butler, georgia, la grange, maine,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Steve Dryden recounted the life of John Burroughs, a naturalist and essayist who lived in Washington, D.C., after the Civil War. This program was hosted by the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital. Sponsor: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Topics: washington, whitman, burroughs, john burroughs, new york, steve, washington d.c., d.c., nancy,...
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The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum hosted an event marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the National Cancer Act. This panel included nobel laureates who reflected on the motivation for and the creation of the legislation in 1971. Sponsor: Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: nci, anderson, david, andy, jim, phil, marlene, m.i.t., jim allison, richard nixon, fda, marlene...
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[LIVE] Sponsor: Newseum
Topics: scalia, kavanaugh, cummings, kagan, roberts, ginsberg, d.c., houston, texas, sotomayor, white...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Eric Eyre talked about the opioid epidemic through the experiences of those in Kermit, West Virginia, and took viewer phone calls as part of Book TV's coverage of the 21st annual National Book Festival. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: virginia, eric eyre, walgreens, new york, california, charleston, pacific, mary, jackson, queens,...
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National Institutes of Health directors testified at a hearing on their fiscal year 2018 budget request, and some of the medical research taking place to combat diseases. The leaders outlined their respective work in areas such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, cystic fibrosis, cancer research, and opioid addiction. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Topics: nih, dr. collins, murray, moran, durbin, alzheimer, diabetes, alzheimer 's, cystic fibrosis,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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President Gerald Ford gives remarks and presides over a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum on July 1, 1976
Topics: National Air and Space Museum Dedication Ceremony, Television Program
Source: Comcast Cable

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Bruce Turner, the great-great-great grandson of Black American slave Nat Turner, discussed his famous ancestor and the Southampton Slave Insurrection of 1831. The Northwest African American Museum in Spokane, Washington, hosted this event. Sponsor: Northwest African American Museum
Topics: virginia, nat turner, turner, benjamin turner, bruce turner, mr. turner, tom moore, charlotte,...
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U.S. Naval Academy historian emeritus Craig Symonds talked about his book, " World War II at Sea: A Global History." Professor Symonds discussed the strategies and battles that took place on a massive scale between 1939 and 1945 on all the world's oceans and seas. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: navy, dr. symonds, sea, the navy, guadalcanal, britain, france, germany, europe, pacific, u.s....
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Acting Director Lawrence Tabak testified on the president's 2024 budget request for the agency before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee. The directors of the institutes within the NIH also appeared. Topics included youth mental health, the opioids crisis, Alzheimer's research and treatments, health disparities and diversity in biomedical research. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related...
Topics: nih, alzheimer, capito, nci, arpa, tayback, fda, virginia, wisconsin, collins, durbin, arkansas,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for American Progress Action Fund held a discussion with Attorneys General Hector Balderas (D-New Mexico) and Josh Kaul (D-Wisconsin) on the redistricting process, the impact of partisan gerrymandering, and the need for federal reform. Former Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) moderated the discussion. Sponsor: Center for American Progress Action Fund
Topics: wisconsin, mexico, new mexico, jerry mandserring, jones, doug jones, texas, house
Source: Comcast Cable

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History professor Joseph Genetin-Pilawa discusses the role of Native American visitors and residents in 19th century Washington, D.C.
Topics: washington, buffalo, washington dc, thomas mckinney, federal city, afghanistan, c-span, joseph...
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The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture grand opening features speakers, readings, and musical and other performances. President Obama is expected to attend and officially open the museum
Topics: lonnie, washington, john lewis, mrs. bush, george w. bush, clinton, brown, heaven, lonnie, mrs....
Source: Comcast Cable

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Kyle Dalton discusses naval navigation during the War of 1812, including the tools used by sailors on both sides of the conflict.
Topics: navy, polaris, gunther, england, lincoln, meridian, royal navy, canada, washington, united states...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author John Russell talked about his book, "Treasure State Tycoon: Nelson Story and the Making of Montana". Story contributed heavily to the growth of Bozeman and Western Montana. In 1866, he led the first major cattle drive from Texas into Montana along the Bozeman Trail. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: bozeman, nelson, montana, texas, woodstock, mr. russell, helena, washington, wyoming, bine,...
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[LIVE] The National Judicial College holds a conversation on the impact of verbal attacks on the judiciary branch and the press on democracy. Sponsor: National Judicial College
Topics: washington, donald trump, marty, new york, marty, chicago, bob, clinton, california, bernie...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Book TV presented coverage of the 72nd annual National Book Awards. This virtual event was hosted by the National Book Foundation. Sponsor: National Book Foundation
Topics: karen, seattle, phoebe robinson, nancy, new york, norton, washington, california, young people 's...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Hill's White House columnist Niall Stanage discusses how controversial policy issues are playing out in state legislatures. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: texas, florida, michigan, south carolina, washington, allen, niall stanage, white house, abbott,...
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Michael Sullivan talked about how the arrival of the transcontinental railway to Tacoma, Washington, shaped the small, Pacific Northwest town. In 1873, the Northern Pacific Railroad decided to make Tacoma the location of its western terminus. 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...
Topics: tacoma, seattle, washington
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, soviet union, europe, ronald reagan, moscow, archer, ryan, dia, the cia, nara, china,...
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During World War II, a secret Nazi "euthanasia" program code-named T4 systematically murdered an estimated 250,000 people with mental and physical disabilities. Most were native-born Germans and many were children. Patricia Heberer Rice of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum detailed the atrocities and perpetrators of T4. She focused on an institute in Hadamar, Germany, one of several facilities used for the mass murder of individuals the Nazis viewed as undesirable. The National World...
Topics: hadamar, patricia, jason, hadamar, germany, hitler, austria, leon jaworski, nazis, nazi, d.c.,...
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The United States World War I Centennial Commission marked the opening of the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C. with a video tribute and flag-raising ceremony to honor the 4.7 million Americans who served during the war. The memorial opened to the public on April 16, 2021. Sponsor: U.S. World War One Centennial Commission
Topics: france, washington, belgium, kansas city, virginia, europe, tennessee, navy, texas, mitch...
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Oliver Stone joined two authors to examine President John F. Kennedy's assassination and what the panelists call the "national-security state." They also discussed America's involvement in Vietnam and the Cold War and how national security policies implemented during those conflicts continue to have an impact in contemporary times. This event was part of a conference hosted by the Future of Freedom Foundation. Some viewers may find language in this program offensive. Sponsor: Future...
Topics: National Security and President John. F. Kennedy, Part 3, Television Program
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Former Smithsonian curator Nancy Davis told the story of Afong Moy, a Chinese woman who came to America as a promotional ploy by a merchant selling Eastern wares, but who would become the subject of poetry and a style trendsetter in the 1830s. The New-York Historical Society hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: New York Historical Society
Topics: china, new york, nancy, andrew jackson, gwangju, jackson, new york city, smithsonian, boston,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing to consider the rules and guidelines for the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons. Members considered the conditions under which the president could order the use of nuclear weapons, and discussed the potential for legislation that would require congressional approval for the use of those weapons. Sponsor: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Topics: north korea, mr. mckeon, dr. feaver, kehler, pyongyang, rubio, united states constitution, iran,...
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Michael Hayden and Baron Gellman debate on the role of the NSA and privacy laws.
Topics: National Security Agency and Privacy Debate, Television Program
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Sculptor Sabin Howard discusses the process behind creating a "A Soldier's Journey," the sculptural component of the new National World War I Memorial, which is being constructed on Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Washington, DC. The National Civic Art Society hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: National Civic Art Society
Topics: edwin, washington, sabin howard, joe, saban, vietnam, justin, new york, philadelphia, white house,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges facing American journalism. The Open Market Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Open Markets Institute
Topics: nikki, new york, amazon, chicago, minneapolis, orlando, illinois, google, cuomo, fresno, atlantic,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Andrea Warren talked about her book, "Enemy Child: The Story of Norman Mineta, a Boy Imprisoned in a Japanese American Internment Camp During World War II." Mr. Mineta joined the discussion to share his experiences before, during and after his time at the Heart Mountain War Relocation Center, located in Wyoming. The Library of Congress hosted this event. Sponsor: Library of Congress
Topics: san jose, andrea, mineta, wyoming, norman mineta, california, japan, washington, andrea warren,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Governors from Utah, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Illinois joined Politico virtually for a conversation on a number of issues affecting their states, including the COVID-19 pandemic, election security, combating homelessness, climate change and fiscal conditions. Sponsor: Politico.com
Topics: hawaii, illinois, new hampshire, sununu, pritzker, ryan, utah, washington, biden, d.c., politico,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] A national commission on military and public service outlines its findings on the selective service system, an independent government agency that maintains information on those eligible to serve in the military. Sponsor: National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service (NCMNPS)
Topics: mccain, stephanie, bush, harris wofford, florida, john mccain, tom, americorps, tom, janine, steve...
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The NAACP hosted a virtual town hall meeting on the government's coronavirus response and distribution of a vaccine. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined in on the conversation with several medical experts, including the scientific lead from the National Institutes of Health, Kizzmekia Corbett, and President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board co-chair, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith. They discussed how to overcome the longstanding distrust African Americans have had with the scientific community,...
Topics: corbett, fda, naacp, harris, cory booker, joe biden, nih, linda, astrazeneca, johnson, biden...
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The Washington International Trade Association hosted two panel discussions on the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and what changes or revisions to the agreement might be pursued by the Trump administration. The first panel focused on the potential foreign policy and political implications of renegotiating the trade agreement. The second panel featured private industry representatives who talked about their preferences for what to include in any potential NAFTA...
Topics: nafta, mexico, nafta, canada, tpp, europe, janet yellen, nelson, north america, washington, ralph...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Panelist discussed ways state-level election officials could boost voter confidence in elections and electoral systems. Panelists included Colorado's Republican secretary of state and researchers of voter attitudes toward elections and the government entities that run them. After discussing the results of surveys of voters and other research from the 2016 election, panelists took questions from the audience, which was comprised mostly of election officials and their aides. "Promoting Voter...
Topics: colorado, california, rebecca, david becker, washington, williams, eric, latinos, porter novelli,...
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The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California, held a re-opening ceremony after a major update of its exhibits. Sponsor: Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: nixon, richard nixon, israel, washington, tricia, china, vietnam, southern california, david...
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Professor Jesse Dizard told the story behind the Nome Cult Trail. In 1863, 461 Native Americans from several tribes across Northern California were rounded up and forced to march over 100 miles from Chico to the California coast. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2017 LCV Cities Tour" in Chico, California, from March 4-8 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast cable local affiliate, they visited literary and...
Topics: california, chico, butte, indians, chico
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Seventy-five years ago, in early 1945, the U.S. Marines invaded the Pacific island of Iwo Jima and fought Japanese forces in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. The National Museum of the Marine Corps displayed the two flags which were raised on Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi, and museum curator Owen Conner and Marine Corps historian Edward Nevgloski took questions about the battle and other Marine Corps history. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: okinawa, pacific, navy, quantico, woody williams, virginia, arlington, marine, washington, mr....
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A discussion on the National Rifle Association. Patrick Charles, Senior Historian for the United States Airforce, talked about the history of the NRA, including changes in gun control and views on the Second Amendment. This interview was recorded at the annual American Historical Association meeting. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: nra, patrick, new york, patrick charles, steve, ohio, washington, new york city, roosevelt
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of...
Topics: nato, truman, harry truman, europe, blinken, albright, washington, atlantic, julie
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The National Academy of Public Administration hosted a discussion on election challenges facing U.S. states and localities in 2018 and beyond. Panelists talked about the various factors that impact political races, voter registration and disenfrachisem*nt, and federal, state and local coordination to prepare and maintain election system infrastructure, including how much federal assistance each state received ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Sponsor: National Academy of Public Administration
Topics: virginia, arlington, leslie, florida, california, eac, dhs, colorado, sean conlin, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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NATO: The Changed Face of Europe is a U.S. Army "Big Picture" episode that documents the devastation of post-WWII Europe and traces the history of the Marshall Plan and the creation of NATO. Sponsor: U.S. Army
Topics: europe, marshall, nato, paris, brussels, berlin, france, czechoslovakia, washington, george...
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House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) talked about his health care and tax legislation goals, particularly the status of Republican efforts to replace the Affordable Care Act. He spoke at the National Review Institute's annual Ideas Summit. People: Paul D. Ryan; Richard "Rich" A. Lowry Sponsor: National Review Institute
Topics: wisconsin, mitch mcconnell, donald trump, chuck schumer, obamacare, johnson, washington, paul, paul...
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David Oshinsky talked about his book, Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital. New York City's Bellevue hospital was founded in 1736 and is the oldest public hospital in the United States. Sponsor: Tenement Museum
Topics: bellevue, new york city, nyu, david oshinsky, new york, cleveland, alexander anderson, sinai,...
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[LIVE] Three judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals testified at a hearing on proposals to split the court, which is the largest of the 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet
Topics: california, vietnam, posner, fitzpatrick, bonk, kaczynski, hawaii, seattle, phoenix, maryland,...
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Winston Lord talked about the Nixon Administration's foreign policy approach. He is the author of "Kissinger on Kissinger: Reflections on Diplomacy, Grand Strategy, and Leadership." Mr. Lord described President Nixon's relationship with his Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, and how it was instrumental in developing foreign policy strategies. The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: Nixon (Richard) Foundation
Topics: kissinger, china, nixon, gannon, henry, nixon, hong kong, vietnam, henry kissinger, amb, israel,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Vice News senior writer Neda Toloui-Semnani recounted her Iranian parents' decision to leave the United States and return to their home country in 1979 to be part of the political revolution. This was a virtual program hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: iran, berkeley, california, tehran, san francisco, europe, turkey, sasha, ayatollah khomeini, mmm,...
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Author Nathaniel Philbrick examined George Washington's time as president by retracing his journey through the new republic. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: washington, jefferson, hamilton, new york, nathaniel philbrick, john brown, vernon, providence,...
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Martin DiCaro, host of the Washington Times "History As It Happens" podcast, talked to Catholic University professor Michael Kimmage about NATO expansion in Eastern Europe, the rise of Vladimir Putin, and U.S.-Russia relations since the Cold War. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast. Sponsor: [Washington Times]
Topics: russia, ukraine, nato, putin, europe, yeltsin, germany, poland, george w. bush, chechnya, soviet...
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Three students from Classical Scholars school in Mills River, North Carolina perform in the National History Day competition in College Park, Maryland. Their topic was the March of Dimes fundraising effort to cure polio in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Sponsor: National History Day
Topics: National History Day - "Dimes over Disease", Television Program
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The National Judicial College held a day-long conversation featuring a series of panels on the impact of verbal attacks on the judiciary branch and the press on democracy. This panel featured journalists in broadcast and print. They talked about their concerns with the president labeling the press as enemies of the people and other criticisms he's had of reporters. Sponsor: National Judicial College
Topics: washington, donald trump, new york, marty, bob, marty, realtime, bernie sanders, dan, chicago,...
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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. Sponsor: National Law Enforcement Museum
Topics: fbi, washington, maryland, edgar hoover, untouchables
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Sohrab Ahmari delivered remarks on illiberalism, or the erosion of the liberal order in politics. Mr. Ahmari shared his views on how nationalism, global insecurity, and identity politics have and will impact elections in the United States and abroad. Sponsor: Princeton University
Topics: europe, hungary, isis, islam, russia, iran, donald trump, france, britain, tehran, poland, nato,...
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