Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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David Kilton visited Promontory Summit, the site where the golden spike was struck completing construction on the Transcontinental Railroad. Construction of the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad met at Promontory Summit, about an hour outside of Ogden, Utah on May 10, 1869. The railroad network made traveling across the country easier and greatly improved the process of transporting freight. In the 20th century, Ogden's logo read, "You can't get anywhere without coming to...
Topics: california, mexico, pacific, ogden, sierra nevadas, leland stanford, nebraska, abraham lincoln
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Bradley Myles of Polaris discusses human trafficking in the U.S. during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: florida, polaris, california, fbi, ecuador, pennsylvania, amsterdam, tennessee, bradley myles,...
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testified before the House Financial Services Committee on housing issues and his department's policies. Committee members asked about affordable housing programs, the government's handling of mixed immigration status households, low-income housing in rural areas and the department's lawsuit against Facebook over allegations of housing discrimination in their ads. Several Democratic members, including Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), pressed...
Topics: hud, carson, fha, new york, texas, tennessee, cdbg, ohio, wellston, detroit, colorado, virginia,...
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On July 4, 1970, an "Honor America Day" celebration was held in Washington, D.C. The morning religious service at the Lincoln Memorial featured the Rev. Billy Graham and Bob Hope hosted the evening entertainment at the Washington Monument. This U.S. Information Agency report covers the event; missing is any mention of anti-war protesters who waded naked in the reflecting pool and were later tear-gassed by police. Sponsor: U.S. Information Agency
Topics: new york, washington, california, billy graham
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Activists and leaders gathered for the National Cannabis Policy Summit held at the Newseum in Washington, DC. In this portion of the summit, panelists discussed the role of journalists covering marijuana policy, how the legal cannabis industry is shaping up, and how social media companies enforce community standards with regard to content featuring cannabis. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) addressed summit attendees while Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) appeared via video...
Topics: california, massachusetts, new york, boston, illinois, new jersey, brown, ethan needleman, florida,...
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Stony Brook University professor Paul Kelton taught a class about Abraham Lincoln and Native Americans. He talked about the Dakota Wars in Minnesota which resulted in 38 executions, the removal of the Navajo, and the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre. Sponsor: State University of New York, Stony Brook
Topics: minnesota, colorado, cheyenne, kelton, abraham lincoln, mexico, lyon, sibley, virginia, lincoln,...
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The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa to learn about its history from local experts and historians.
Topics: iowa, cedar rapids, czechoslovakia, europe, iowa, germany, buxton, chicago, cedar, american gothic,...
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Built in 1890, the San Luis Light Station helped shipping traffic along California's Central Coast for 85 years. Today, the U.S. Coast Guard still maintains a light at the station. Jack San Filippo, Point San Luis Lighthouse Program Manager, shared its history. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: boston, california, san luis, san luis lighthouse
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Gary Younge talked about his book, "The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream," in which he examines Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech," delivered during the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Mr. Younge spoke with political science professor Jeanne Theoharis. Sponsor: New School University
Topics: washington, malcolm, birmingham, barack obama, chicago, mahalia jackson, martin luther king jr.,...
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James Hope, a landscape painter before the Civil War, enlisted with the Union Army's Second Vermont Volunteers and witnessed the 1862 Battle of Antietam firsthand. Shepherd University professor James Broomall taught a class about his life and art, focusing on his paintings of Antietam's Bloody Lane and the artillery in front of Dunker Church. Sponsor: Shepherd University
Topics: antietam, vermont, broomall, maryland, new york, mcclellan, new york city, california, alexander...
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Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report released by Leanin.org & McKinsey & Co. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: alexis, priority, ellen powell, alexis, california, texas, google
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A panel of former NASA astronauts and administrators, along with other space experts, discussed the legacy of the Apollo missions and future of space exploration at an event hosted by the National Academy of Engineering in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Academy of Engineering
Topics: nasa, spacex, boeing, russia, sandy magnus, chris ferguson, charlie, sandy, bush, chris, obama,...
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Tony Perrottet talked about his book, "Cuba Libre!: Che, Fidel, and the Improbable Revolution That Changed World History." He discussed Fidel Castro's humble beginnings and highlighted the important role of women and young people in the Cuban Revolution. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: cuba, havana, celia, cleveland, batista, santiago, santa clara, eisenhower, new york, fidel, cia,...
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The Atlantic Council in Washington, DC hosted a panel discussion on the role of energy policy and climate change in the 2020 presidential campaign. Among the speakers were former Obama administration officials along with representatives from several conservative energy advocacy organizations. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: nafta, trump, california, florida
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Edward and Jane Ivinson arrived in Laramie, Wyoming in 1868 and are considered some of the city's earliest entrepreneurs. Mr. Ivinson played a key role in the city's development through his banking career and philanthropy work. In 1892, they built a mansion which is used to today as the Laramie Plains Museum to tell the story of the city's growth and their contributions. Kim Viner, docent and author of "Rediscovering the Ivinsons", shared the story and recounted the early growth of...
Topics: laramie, wyoming, berlin, new york, washington, california, union pacific
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This National History Center briefing from Capitol Hill featured a political scientist and a historian who have spent their careers studying American-Iranian relations. In light of current tensions between the two nations, they traced the history of U.S. policy towards Iran and Iran's nuclear program, which began with the assistance of the Eisenhower administration as part of an "Atoms for Peace" initiative. Sponsor: National History Center
Topics: iran, bush, obama, reagan, npt, carter, iraq, lebanon, clinton, george w. bush, clinton...
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USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Conservation Programs Bill Northey testified before a joint House subcommittee on federal farm and disaster programs. Several of the questions focused on implementing the Farm Bill, trade relations with China, and status of disaster aid programs, like the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, known as WHIP. Sponsor: House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management,House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign...
Topics: usda, california, china, northey, georgia, peterson, connecticut, donald trump, iowa, washington,...
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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on President Trump's 2020 budget request for the agency. He talked about the agency's plans to enforce the nation's clean air and water laws while also trimming the agency's budget. Lawmakers asked him questions on a variety of environmental topics, including many parochial issues related to chemical dumping, power plant rules and asbestos regulation. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior,...
Topics: epa, wheeler, montana, udall, mexico, mr. wheeler, reagan, washington, alaska, daines, missoula,...
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"Ladies Wear the Blue" is a U.S. Navy documentary and recruitment film tracing the history of women in the Navy from 1917 to 1974. It features an interview with World War I and World War II veteran Captain Joy Hanco*ck. The second half of the film explores how contributions by Navy women increased beginning in the mid-1960s as restrictions were removed, and opportunities opened up in a variety of fields. Sponsor: U.S. Navy
Topics: navy, seattle, orlando, florida, washington, california
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a summit in Washington, DC on the need for federal investment in infrastructure projects. In this portion, panelists discussed different ways of paying for road and bridge funding, including the declining efficacy of the gas tax as vehicles become more fuel efficient, and the prospects for a road tax based on a vehicle's miles driven. Sponsor: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Topics: washington, california, virginia, delaware, oregon, darren, george w. bush, new york, colorado,...
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[LIVE] House Republican leadership members, female political experts and former campaign staffers speak at the launch event for Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) political action committee, which aims to recruit and elect Republican women. Sponsor: E-PAC
Topics: parker, julie, ashley, d.c., emily, stefanik, ashley, indiana, elise, julie conway, tiffany, carol,...
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Law enforcement and mental health officials testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about proposed legislation that would allow federal courts to either temporarily or permanently bar certain people from buying or owning guns. State so-called extreme risk laws were discussed as potential models for federal legislation, specifically laws in California, Florida, Washington, Vermont and Connecticut. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: california, florida, connecticut, washington, laura, mr. kopel, wyatt, feinstein, wilcox, colorado,...
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Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), a 2020 presidential candidate, spoke with voters at a house party hosted at the residence of a county Democratic party chair in Knoxville, Iowa. After being introduced by the homeowner, Senator Harris talked briefly about her campaign for president, and then answered questions from attendees on topics including immigration, border security and criminal justice reform. Afterward, she met with many of them, including a group of young voters who she spoke with about...
Topics: iowa, white house, donald trump, kamala harris, san francisco, kamala, california, florida, betsy...
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University of North Dakota history professor Cynthia Culver Prescott talked about her book, "Pioneer Mother Monuments: Constructing Cultural Memory." She highlighted some of the Kansas City area statues and monuments of pioneer mothers at this event at the Kansas City Public Library. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: kansas city, california, wichita, stagecoach, oregon, oklahoma, san francisco, prescott, cynthia,...
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The House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The committee was considering whether to renew several FISA provisions, including roving wiretap authority, business records authority, and the "lone wolf" provision, which were set to expire at the end of the year. Representatives from the Justice Department, FBI and National Security Agency provided testimony on their agencies' use of the provisions and urged lawmakers to...
Topics: fbi, nsa, usa, doj, orlando, mr. wiegmann, ms. morgan, washington, morgan, horowitz, carter,...
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Author and historian Gary Gallagher analyzed the differences between the three major Civil War theaters. He argued that the battles held in the Eastern Theater had the greatest political and military impact on the outcome of the Civil War, making it the most important theater. This talk was part of a day-long conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Nau (John L.) Center for Civil War History
Topics: virginia, gettysburg, tennessee, gary, california, appomattox, north carolina, mexico, sherman,...
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Former White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and included Barack Obama's 2008 election. The University of Virginia's Miller Center hosted the event. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public Affairs
Topics: bush, george bush, obama, barack obama, clinton, cheney, washington, bill clinton, white house, pat...
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Photographer David Levinthal was joined by Joanna Marsh, curator of the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibit: "American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal Photographs" for a conversation about his career and unique approach to image making. Mr. Levinthal uses small toys to recreate photographs of iconic images and scenes from American history and popular culture. Sponsor: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topics: mr. levinthal, ms. marsh, levinthal, david, david leventhal, polaroid, smithsonian, new york,...
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[LIVE] The Urban Institute, in partnership with the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, holds a discussion on state budget priorities and the impact fiscal actions, such as taxes, have on revenue. Sponsor: Urban Institute, The
Topics: illinois, california, washington, new york, howard, oklahoma, nick, d.c., john, thad cochran,...
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Independent investigator and author Lisa Pease gave an illustrated talk about her book, "A Lie Too Big to Fail: The Real History of the Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy." For the past 25 years, Lisa Pease has been investigating and writing about the assassinations of the 1960s. This was part of a conference on political assassinations of the 1960s hosted by the JFK Historical Group. Sponsor: JFK Historical Group
Topics: sirhan, kennedy, cia, california, robert kennedy, bobby kennedy, pluto, los angeles, wolfer, rafer...
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A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on U.S. nationals being held in Iran. Three relatives of hostages in Iran -- which included one man who had been in custody for 12 years -- testified on the impact their loved ones' situation had on their families. Afterward, they answered questions on their ability to contact their family members being held and what efforts the Obama and Trump administrations had undertaken to secure the captives' release. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs...
Topics: iran, levinson, namazi, ms. levinson, wilson, trump, bob, fbi, obama, north korea, unicef, deutsch,...
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The Firewall Editor-in-Chief David Hawkings discussed Member pay and Congressional benefits for the 116th Congress. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, california, vermont, nancy pelosi, south dakota, hawaii
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House Republican leadership members, female political experts and former campaign staffers spoke at the launch event for Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) political action committee, which aims to recruit and elect Republican women. This portion of the event included a series of panel discussions composed of Republican consultants, former U.S. House candidates and political action committee leaders. The event concluded with keynote remarks by Elizabeth Heng, a 2018 Republican candidate for...
Topics: ashley, parker, julie, emily, elise stefanik, julie conway, tiffany, liesel, carol, ashley, sarah,...
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President George H. W. Bush talked to reporters about the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Topics included the ecological and economic damage caused by the oil spill, federal assistance in both areas, and the responsibility of Exxon for the crash. Following his statement, President Bush and federal officials answered questions from the reporters. Sponsor: White House
Topics: exxon, william, alaska, cheney, yost, barton, sam skinner, washington, california, national...
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Diplomats, government officials and industry executives discussed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement at a day-long event hosted by the Canadian American Business Council in Washington, DC. During the afternoon portion of this event, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin (R), former DNC Chair Howard Dean and U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft were some of the speakers who talked about globalism, the impact of Brexit on trade, and the tariffs' effects on Kentucky. Governor Bevin expressed...
Topics: canada, kentucky, mexico, china, nafta, north america, ontario, white house, toronto, usmca,...
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American History TV and Washington Journal marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with three hours of LIVE interviews and viewer calls from the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Joining us were Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, Air & Space Museum director Ellen Stofan. Plus, John Logsdon, founding director of George Washington University's Space Policy Institute, and Teasel Muir-Harmony, space history curator at the Air & Space Museum....
Topics: nasa, kennedy, armstrong, washington, neil armstrong, saturn, huntsville, michael collins,...
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Historian H.W. Brands profiled Aaron Burr, the former vice president to Thomas Jefferson. Aaron Burr is most remembered for killing former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804. H.W. Brands presented a collection of letters between Burr and his daughter, Theodosia, that recount his political ascendancy and downfall. Audience questions were taken by the speaker. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: burr, aaron burr, josie mansfield, thomas jefferson, jefferson, franklin, benjamin franklin,...
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Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report released by Leanin.org & McKinsey & Co. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: alexis, priority, ellen powell, alexis, california, texas, google
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Built in 1890, the San Luis Light Station helped shipping traffic along California's Central Coast for 85 years. Today, the U.S. Coast Guard still maintains a light at the station. Jack San Filippo, Point San Luis Lighthouse Program Manager, shared its history. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: california, san luis lighthouse, boston, san luis bay, avila, san francisco
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Miguel Fraga, first secretary of the Cuban Embassy in Washington DC, spoke about current U.S.-Cuba relations at an event hosted by the Institute for Policy Studies. He talked about the impact of the U.S. embargo, the changes on the island over the last five years, pop culture and media influences, and how Cubans perceived foreign policy in the United States. Mr. Fraga referenced the U.N. General Assembly resolution that was happening during his presentation, which called for the end of the...
Topics: cuba, havana, china, united nations, obama, venezuela, cia, washington, florida, batista, spain,...
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Homeland Security Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security Brian Harrell discussed security threats such as cyberattacks and drones to U.S. critical infrastructure. Mr. Harrell serves within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which partners with industry and the government to build more secure and resilient infrastructure. His remarks came at an event hosted by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement in Arlington, Virginia. Sponsor: Institute for...
Topics: fbi, trump, virginia, pennsylvania, texas, california
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The Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC hosted a discussion with House Democratic freshman women on their experiences serving in the 116th Congress. Speakers include Reps. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). The conversation was moderated by Bipartisan Policy Center President Jason Grumet. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: california, virginia, robert mueller, pentagon, cia, abigail
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American History TV was live from Fort Monroe for the 400th anniversary ceremony commemorating the arrival of the first Africans in Virginia and the dedication of a new visitor center. Sponsor: American Evolution
Topics: virginia, monroe, d.c., washington, hampton, tucker, fairfax, jamestown, north america, bobby...
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The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment held a hearing on the role community colleges, historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) and tribal colleges and universities (TCU) play in the future success of its students. Lawmakers heard testimony from officials with Xavier University of Louisiana, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Virginia Community College System and Salish Kootenai College. Sponsor: House Education and Labor...
Topics: virginia, xavier, dubois, montana, massachusetts, louisiana, mchatton, texas, tcu, boham, kentucky,...
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A panel of former NASA astronauts and administrators, along with other space experts, discussed the legacy of the Apollo missions and future of space exploration at an event hosted by the National Academy of Engineering in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Academy of Engineering
Topics: nasa, hubbell, boeing, spacex, obama, china, chris, national transportation safety board, bush,...
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Author James Tackach spoke at the annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium about Lincoln and the natural environment. The Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society hosted the symposium at historic Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. to highlight the 16th president's life, career and legacy. Sponsor: Lincoln (Abraham) Institute of the Mid-Atlantic,Ford's Theatre Society
Topics: lincoln, lincoln, illinois, california, abraham lincoln, washington, new york, henry david thoreau,...
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U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham testified on the 2020 Census before the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. He addressed the bureau's readiness for the 2020 Census, what plans have been put in place to count communities and areas that are difficult to reach, and the safeguards that have been implemented to protect the collected information of all U.S. citizens. Also appearing alongside Director Dillingham were representatives from the...
Topics: dillingham, gao, new york, virginia, academia, maryland, appropriations committee, keller, new york...
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Gun safety advocates and congressional lawmakers held a rally outside the Supreme Court protesting the NRA-backed lawsuit on a repealed New York handgun regulation. Speakers voiced their opposition to the NRA, called for tougher gun laws and shared stories about the impact of gun violence. Sponsor: Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,Brady,Everytown for Gun Safety
Topics: nra, virginia, chicago, brown, washington, d.c., florida, becky, saugus, josh horwitz, california,...
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A national commission on military and public service outlined its interim findings on the selective service system, an independent government agency that maintains information on those eligible to serve in the military, as well as barriers to national and public service. The commissioners noted the low number of Americans willing and able to serve in the military with less than 1 percent of the nation's population doing so and seventy percent of Americans are not qualified to serve. The...
Topics: mccain, bush, tom, harris wofford, florida, john mccain, vietnam, americorps, jeanette, christina,...
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IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified on his agency's operations and the 2019 tax filing season before the Senate Finance Committee. Commissioner Rettig was asked about President Trump's tax returns, IRS information technology modernization efforts and the Earned Income Tax Credit (ETIC). In addition, he outlined the top priorities of the president's fiscal year 2020 budget request, which calls for approximately $11.5 billion in spending. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: irs, the irs, itc, neal, wyden, treasury, cardin, washington, casey, california, rettig, ohio,...
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The Aspen Institute's Economic Strategy Group hosted a series of presentations and discussions on expanding American economic opportunity. This portion featured a discussion with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) and Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, both of whom served in the Obama and George W. Bush administrations, respectively. With their experience at all levels of government, the two discussed specifically the role of local and state governments in improving economic opportunity....
Topics: chicago, mitch, daniels, indiana, washington, california, illinois, tennessee, kentucky, aspen,...
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Carla Provost, chief of U.S. Border Patrol, along with others testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the Trump administration's migrant family separation policy. Committee members pressed officials within the Justice, Homeland Security and Health and Human Services departments about the origins of the "zero-tolerance" immigration policy, the practice of separating migrant children from their parents, the conditions of their detention and how the agencies were seeking to...
Topics: mr. lloyd, dhs, asher, washington, lloyd, obama, texas, trump, california, ms. asher, mexico, aclu,...
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Brookings Institution senior fellow and former State Department official Amanda Sloat discussed U.S.-British relations and what to expect from President Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: uk, london, trump, european union, theresa, eu, donald trump, ireland, huawei, boris johnson,...
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We spoke with historian Alicia Gutierrez-Romine of La Sierra University about abortion during the mid-20th century, especially in California. She described abortion restrictions, access to illegal abortions, costs and health risks. American History TV recorded the interview at the Western History Association annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Sponsor: Western History Association
Topics: california, roe v. wade, san antonio, washington, southern california, sweden, mexico, riverside
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The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Palo Alto, California on American History TV to learn about the history of the city from local experts and historians.
Topics: herbert hoover, hoover, california, russia, silicon valley, europe, stanford, joseph eichler,...
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Jeff Guinn talked about his book, "Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson," in which he recounts the life of cult leader Charles Manson. The author interviewed members of Manson's immediate family, childhood friends, and members of his cult, the Manson Family. In his book, he reports on how Manson was able to influence and motivate the members of the Manson Family to murder seven people on successive evenings in August 1969. Jeff Guinn spoke at Book Passage bookstore in Corte...
Topics: manson, charlie, patricia, kathleen, charles manson, california, watson, leslie, los angeles, san...
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[LIVE] Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies on the international financial system before the House Financial Services Committee. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: china, washington, irs, white house, treasury, un, north korea, venezuela, michigan, russia,...
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Customs and Border Protection (CPB) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He provided an update on border security operations and immigration enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border. Lawmakers questioned the CBP commissioner about the the use of force against migrants trying to cross the border near Tijuana, Mexico on November 25, 2018. Mr. McAleenan said migrants "were assaultive in their behavior" and the use of pepper...
Topics: mexico, durbin, china, san diego, guatemala, california, feinstein, trump, canada, nielsen, cornyn,...
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University of Massachusetts Boston professor Vincent Cannato taught a class about the culture and economics of the 1970s. He talked about the 1973 oil crisis, demographic changes in different regions, and the rise of new types of music such as disco. Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Boston
Topics: boston, new york, florida, cannato, texas, alabama, california, roxbury, detroit, riggs, nascar,...
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Astrophysicists and astronomers testified on Capitol Hill about the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), which captured the very first image of a supermassive black hole. Among the witnesses were Event Horizon Telescope Director Sheperd Doeleman and National Science Foundation Director France Cordova. Mr. Doeleman said the image is confirmation of Einstein's theory of general relativity at the edge of a supermassive black hole. The collaboration includes over 200 scientists and engineers working in...
Topics: bowman, doellman, nsf, lonsdale, einstein, national science foundation, cordova, doeleman, lucas,...
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The National Review Institute hosted its Ideas Summit in Washington, DC. In this portion, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and FCC Chair Ajit Pai (R) were the featured speakers, discussing the latest initiatives of the federal agencies they led. Other speakers talked about the state of the national conservative movement as President Trump headed into the second half of his first time in office and about ways conservatives could frame their policy positions to be most persuasive to voters, as...
Topics: china, texas, new york, fcc, white house, pennsylvania, washington, california, google, trump,...
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IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified on his agency's operations and the 2019 tax filing season before the Senate Finance Committee. Commissioner Rettig was asked about President Trump's tax returns, IRS information technology modernization efforts and the Earned Income Tax Credit (ETIC). In addition, he outlined the top priorities of the president's fiscal year 2020 budget request, which calls for approximately $11.5 billion in spending. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: irs, the irs, itc, neal, wyden, treasury, cardin, washington, casey, california, rettig, ohio,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Navy fighter pilot Dan Pedersen, the first Officer in Charge and co-founder of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School, discussed his book "Top Gun: An American Story." In his illustrated talk about the program popularized by a Hollywood movie, he offered a first-hand account of its development. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: navy, vietnam, washington, dallas, texas, san diego, vf, steve smith, jimmy, steve, california,...
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[LIVE] Four journalists covering U.S. trade policy participate in a panel discussion on ongoing U.S.-China trade talks hosted by the Washington International Trade Association. Sponsor: Washington International Trade Association
Topics: china, wto, lighthizer, trump, beijing, mnuchin, nafta, canada, eu, washington, mexico, white...
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E&E News reporter Niina Farah discussed the EPA's announcement repealing President Obama's signature climate change policy, the Clean Power Plan. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: epa, obama, paris, niina farah, andrew wheeler, farah, ronny, maine, washington, michigan, new york...
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Peter Gaynor, the acting Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator, testified before the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee on President Trump's 2020 budget request for FEMA. In a brief round of questioning, Mr. Gaynor answered lawmaker queries on disaster preparedness, the agency's ability to handle the upcoming hurricane season, and potential changes to the National Flood Insurance Program. Because of a series of upcoming votes on the House floor, the subcommittee...
Topics: fema, tennessee, nfip, gaynor, washington, dhs, harvey, texas, california
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Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power delivered keynote remarks at an event hosted by the American Academy of Political and Social Science in Washington, DC. She discussed the current state of democracy around the world, the rise of China and U.S. efforts to promote democracy. Ms. Power is the recipient of the academy's 2019 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize. Sponsor: American Academy of Political and Social Science
Topics: china, moynihan, moynahan, u.n., india, samantha, ken, monaghan, obama, white house, united...
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University of Washington historian Quintard Taylor explored slavery, the abolition movement, and Reconstruction in the West, focusing on Kansas and Missouri before and after the Civil War. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this talk. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: kansas, california, oregon, missouri, kansas, nicodemus, john brown, texas, topeka, sweden,...
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Hosted by former U.S. Representative Walter Judd (R-Minnesota), this film takes a critical look at a July 1969 Revolutionary Conference held in Oakland, California, and other protests that Judd argues are seeking a "socialist-communist overthrow of the U.S. government." The film shows the activities of Students for a Democratic Society, the Black Panthers, and Vietnam War protesters, and includes numerous statements by notable leaders including Bernardine Dohrn, H. Rap Brown, Angela...
Topics: plainfield, vietnam, columbia, california, cuba, bobby seale, kunsler, chicago, ucla, eldridge...
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Three authors explored the role of men in the women's suffrage movement and the reasons why men supported the 19th amendment. This National Archives event was one of a series associated with their exhibit, "Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote." Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: new york, tennessee, california, brooke, frederick douglass, laidlaw, massachusetts, susan b...
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President Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and others attended a 75th anniversary of D-Day ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery in France. Sponsor: White House Travel | Foreign Trip
Topics: france, normandy, europe, omaha, stephanie, donald trump, barack obama, harold terrence, united...
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The Migration Policy Institute, Catholic Legal Immigration Network and Georgetown Law hosted a day-long conference on immigration law and migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. This portion of the event included a panel discussion assessing the Trump administration's recent policy changes at the southern border. Among the speakers were NPR immigration reporter Joel Rose along with representatives from the Hope Border Institute and Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. Sponsor: Migration Policy...
Topics: mexico, new york, dylan, joel, juarez, el paso, walmart, bush, cbp, obama
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) hinted at possible news regarding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA) soon. She talked in length regarding negotiations on Capitol Hill. The impeachment inquiry was also a focus during her one-on-one at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council Meeting. Sponsor: [Wall Street Journal] | CEO Council
Topics: nafta, mexico, trump, canada, china, jared kushner, california, goalposts, washington, bush
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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights hosted a talk on early 20th century immigration policy and the Nazi-era refugee crisis of the 1930s and 1940s. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum historian Rebecca Erbelding described how the Immigration Act of 1924 quota system impacted the crisis. Ms. Erbelding argued that American racism, anti-Semitism and xenophobia played a role in limiting the arrival of Jews in America. Sponsor: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Topics: germany, roosevelt, france, europe, nazis, washington, new york, hitler, treasury, pearl harbor,...
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Variety and Rolling Stone co-hosted a summit in West Hollywood, California, on criminal justice issues. In this panel, filmmakers and journalists discussed the power of artists and entertainers in drawing attention to criminal justice issues. Sponsor: [Rolling Stone],[Variety] Magazine
Topics: california, washington, new york, scott, marshall, hollywood, warner bros., mike lee, margot...
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