Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Christian Science Monitor Washington editor Peter Grier discussed the magazine's "Democracy Under Strain" series looking at America's political structure and the challenges it's currently facing. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: scott, mr. grier, oregon, new york, c-span, kevin
Source: Comcast Cable

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South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D) met with voters in Iowa. Sponsor: Buttigieg Presidential Campaign
Topics: indiana, afghanistan, iowa, washington, va, virginia, vietnam, john dingell, fairfax, texas
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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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Historian H.W. Brands talked about humor in the White House -- and the role it plays in presidential politics. From George Washington to Donald Trump, he considered how funny our chief executives have been -- or not -- and whether they have used humor to their advantage. The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Topics: washington, jackson, lyndon johnson, harry truman, donald trump, ronald reagan, roosevelt, dwight...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Cybersecurity officers from the military, federal agencies, and government contractors discuss policy priorities across the federal government. Sponsor: Billington CyberSecurity
Topics: uk, chris, israel, washington, kieran, hayden, ncsc, london, tom billington, boeing, d.c., brian,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument for Vidal v. Trump, a case regarding the president's decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, often referred to as DACA. Batalla Vidal and several other New Yorkers, who are DACA recipients, filed the suit. The three-judge panel will decide whether the administration's decision to end DACA is unconstitutional and violates the Equal Protection Clause. This case is one of many that have been filed in federal...
Topics: daca, texas, encino, florida, ina, dapa, ag, texas, martin vidal, vidal, c-span, nielsen, new york
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FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding oversight of his agency. Director Wray addressed U.S. election security saying, "The Russians are absolutely intent on trying to interfere with our elections' through a foreign influence campaign." Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) asked about the FBI's response to domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence. Director Wray responded saying the FBI has made about 100 domestic...
Topics: fbi, china, russia, wray, white house, cornyn, nics, feinstein, usa, afghanistan, mueller,...
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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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Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) convened a hearing on how the U.S. can better aid international narcotics control efforts. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as well as a panel of experts, discussed the growing narcotics epidemic across the globe and how best to work together on a comprehensive strategy to combat the flow of illicit drugs into the United States. Sponsor: Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Topics: mexico, colombia, venezuela, feinstein, china, wayne, south america, cornyn, grassley, mr. noriega,...
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A House Education and Labor subcommittee held a hearing to examine the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - a bill requiring employers to make accommodations for pregnant workers. Among the witnesses testifying were legislation lead sponsor Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) along with Michelle Durham, a former EMT worker in Alabama. Ms. Durham testified about how she could not take another position at her job and had to take an unpaid leave of absence when she was pregnant. The hearing also addressed the...
Topics: ada, kentucky, new york, comparator, ms. mcglocklin, ms. durham, fmla, nadler, washington, eeoc,...
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Historian H.W. Brands talked about humor in the White House -- and the role it plays in presidential politics. From George Washington to Donald Trump, he considered how funny our chief executives have been -- or not -- and whether they have used humor to their advantage. The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Topics: washington, white house, reagan, lyndon johnson, jackson, roosevelt, eisenhower, harry truman,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Ronald Kirkwood talked about the Spangler Farm during the Battle of Gettysburg, which was used as a Union Army headquarters, an artillery reserve and a field hospital. This talk was hosted by the Gettysburg Heritage Center. Sponsor: Gettysburg Heritage Center
Topics: spangler, gettysburg, pennsylvania, new york, spangler, ohio, usa, george spangler, baltimore,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Filmmaker Robert Newman documents the 1970 U.S. Senate campaign of 35 year-old Joseph Duffey, who ran on an anti-Vietnam War platform and against much of Connecticut's Democratic establishment. The film is narrated by theologian Harvey Cox, and was filmed by Newman and documentarian Albert Maysles. After winning the Democratic primary but losing the general election to Republican Lowell Weicker, Duffey later served as chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities under President Carter,...
Topics: duffey, donahue, connecticut, joe duffey, mccarthy, vietnam, chicago, hartford, new york, marcus,...
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Lebanon Valley College professor James Broussard taught a class on the lead-up to the American Revolution. He described actions by the British government, such as the Stamp Act and stationing British troops Boston, that American colonists began to view as an overreach of power. Sponsor: Lebanon Valley College
Topics: england, britain, boston, pennsylvania, indians, canada, london, atlantic, navy, india, france,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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
Source: Comcast Cable

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Four civil rights activists discussed their experiences as part of the 1960s black freedom movement. Panelists also talked about race relations in modern times and how lessons learned in the 1960s might be applied today. This was part of the Association of African American Museums annual conference. Sponsor: Association of African American Museums
Topics: mississippi, new york city, toni morrison, greenville, texas, hamer, washington, google, ericka,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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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Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: new york, henry ford, vanderbilt, new york city, wheeler, san francisco, amanda
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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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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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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on U.S. monetary policy and the state of the economy. He told senators the nation's economic growth continued but was slowing amid global concerns over trade, tariffs and lower business investment. He answered questions on a variety of topics, including Facebook's proposed Libra cryptocurrency, wage stagnation and income inequality. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs...
Topics: mexico, crypto, china, powell, europe, brown, deutsche, eu, england, minnesota, treasury, sheila...
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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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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Kathleen Kraninger testified on the agency's semi-annual report to Congress before the Senate Banking Committee. Members pressed her on several topics including the decision to roll back the payday lending rule that was set under the Obama administration requiring strict underwriting requirements from lenders and what the agency is doing to address high student debt. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee
Topics: brown, mla, kathleen kraninger, mulvaney, reed, warren, richard cordray, shelby, new york, crow...
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Lebanon Valley College professor James Broussard taught a class on the lead-up to the American Revolution. He described actions by the British government, such as the Stamp Act and stationing British troops Boston, that American colonists began to view as an overreach of power. Sponsor: Lebanon Valley College
Topics: england, britain, boston, pennsylvania, indians, canada, london, atlantic, navy, france, india,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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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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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A commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the first Virginia General Assembly. This is the second of two parts. Sponsor: Virginia General Assembly,American Evolution
Topics: virginia, jamestown, john meacham, london, north america, texas, yardley, jon, england, atlantic,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American History TV visited the "Baseball Americana" exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. to learn about the origins of the modern game, including the birth of several baseball traditions, the impact of immigrants, and the increasing importance of statistics. Our guide was exhibit curator Susan Reyburn. Sponsor: Library of Congress
Topics: washington, dodgers, yankees, new york, oakland, eddie murray, herbert hoover, lou gehrig, st....
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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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University of Kentucky history professor Mark Summers talked about the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. This event was part of a symposium hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society commemorating the 150th anniversary of the 14th Amendment's ratification to the U.S. Constitution. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol Historical Society
Topics: johnson, andrew johnson, stanton, thaddeus stevens, kentucky, ben wade, house, sumner, texas,...
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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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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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Two community activists from the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area, an independent journalist from f*ckushima, and a Japanese visual artist who lives in New York City reflected on how two nuclear power accidents affected the surrounding communities and economies. On March 28, 1979, a partial meltdown at Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was the worst nuclear power accident in U.S. history. In March of 2011, the nuclear power station at f*ckushima, Japan was struck by...
Topics: f*ckushima, new york, pennsylvania, nrc, tmi, exxon, epstein, washington, paula, f*ckushima,...
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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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The Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 helped galvanize the clean water and environmental movements -- even though it wasn't the worst fire the polluted river had seen. Historian David Stradling joined us from along the river in Cleveland, Ohio and talked about the fire, the myths associated with it, the urban poverty and environmental crises of 50 years ago, and the campaign by Mayor Carl Stokes to find solutions. Mr. Stradling is co-author, with his brother Richard, of "Where the River Burned:...
Topics: cleveland, david stradling, ohio, akron, carl stokes, cuyahoga, sandra, nixon, brown, new york,...
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William Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution and the Continental Army. He described how the force differed from the British military in demographics, organization and the officer selection process. He also talked about the significance of military operations in the northern colonies. Sponsor: William Woods University
Topics: washington, smith, continental, boston, navy, gates, massachusetts, lexington, new york,...
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The Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 helped galvanize the clean water and environmental movements -- even though it wasn't the worst fire the polluted river had seen. Historian David Stradling joined us from along the river in Cleveland, Ohio and talked about the fire, the myths associated with it, the urban poverty and environmental crises of 50 years ago, and the campaign by Mayor Carl Stokes to find solutions. Mr. Stradling is co-author, with his brother Richard, of "Where the River Burned:...
Topics: cleveland, ohio, akron, david, cincinnati, charlottesville, new york, wheatland, richard, david...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: henry ford, new york, porsche, sheridan, amazon, josh brown, new york city, china, europe, detroit,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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University of Maryland history professor Richard Bell talked about the Declaration of Independence -- its origins, purpose, and global significance during and after the American Revolution. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: jefferson, britain, john adams, philadelphia, george, france, virginia, thomas jefferson, adams,...
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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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The Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 helped galvanize the clean water and environmental movements -- even though it wasn't the worst fire the polluted river had seen. Historian David Stradling joined us from along the river in Cleveland, Ohio and talked about the fire, the myths associated with it, the urban poverty and environmental crises of 50 years ago, and the campaign by Mayor Carl Stokes to find solutions. Mr. Stradling is co-author, with his brother Richard, of "Where the River Burned:...
Topics: cleveland, ohio, akron, david stradling, carl stokes, david, cincinnati, new york, cuyahoga, nixon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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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In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the 1619 beginning of forced migration of Africans into slavery, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History hosted a panel discussion on the theme "400 Years of Perseverance." The group of scholars talked about the importance of slave site preservation, W.E.B. DuBois' color line theory, civil rights, and the criminal justice system. In August of 1619, twenty Africans who had been forced to cross the Atlantic Ocean...
Topics: virginia, washington, africa, kansas, fairfax, d.c., north carolina, new york, richmond, africans,...
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), along with several Democratic lawmakers, gathered on the Senate steps to defend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the same day a circuit court was hearing a challenge to the law. A three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court was hearing oral arguments in Texas v. United States and would determine whether to affirm or reverse a district court decision that declared the entire ACA invalid. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: elsie, texas, trump, emily, natalie, gop, rob, house, schumer, healthcare, rowlett, robert mueller,...
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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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Historian David Pietrusza discussed the 1919 World Series fix by members of the Chicago White Sox in what came to be known as the "Black Sox" scandal. He talked about how book and film portrayals of the fix shaped public perceptions of what happened. He is the author of two books on the subject: "Rothstein: The Life, Times, and Murder of the Criminal Genius who Fixed the 1919 World Series" and "Judge and Jury: The Life and Times of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis"...
Topics: rothstein, weaver, cicotte, williams, landis, chicago, arnold rothstein, elliott, new york,...
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Defense Department Comptroller David Norquist and other Pentagon officials briefed reporters on the president's fiscal year 2020 budget proposal. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: ierardi, navy, isis, nato, india, omb, pentagon, syria, exxon, george h. w. bush, molden, norquist,...
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In 1793, President George Washington selected physician, painter, and architect Dr. William Thornton's design for the U.S. Capitol building. National Portrait Gallery curator emerita Ellen Miles gave an illustrated talk about the artists who painted portraits of William Thornton and his wife Anna Maria during their lifetimes. Ms. Miles also discussed the couples lifelong interest in the arts and artists. This event was part of a Thornton symposium hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society...
Topics: washington, mrs. thorton, thorton, stuart, winstanley, dr. thorton, gilbert stuart, philadelphia,...
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Facebook's David Marcus pledged to work with lawmakers to address concerns over the company's new proposed digital currency. Mr. Marcus, a co-creator of Libra, testified before the Senate Banking Committee. For more than two hours he took questions from lawmakers regarding a variety of concerns including the possibility of money laundering schemes, scams, terrorism financing and international sanctions violations. Mr. Marcus argued the lawmakers' concerns were why the U.S. needs to lead in this...
Topics: switzerland, powell, brown, libra association, marcus, irs, facebook, sec, zuckerberg, mr. marcus,...
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A commemoration marking the 400th anniversary of the first meeting of the Virginia General Assembly in the summer of 1619. This is part one of a three-part ceremony. Sponsor: Virginia General Assembly,American Evolution
Topics: virginia, jamestown, david, northam, colony, new york, fairfax, ralph northam, edwin sanz, united...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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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Bancroft and Pulitzer Prize winning historian Gordon Wood delivered a talk titled "The Revolutionary Roots of the Civil War." Professor Wood discussed the Founders views on slavery and argued that the Civil War was inevitable. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Topics: virginia, jefferson, england, philadelphia, south carolina, albany, britain, mexico, boston, john...
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National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins and other NIH leaders testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on investments in the institute's research efforts. They talked about the institutes' ongoing research, its impact, and the investment needed to sustain such efforts. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Topics: nih, collins, fda, the nih, trump, oklahoma, usda, francis collins, washington, ctsa, nichd, et...
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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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Fifteen judges of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in two lawsuits filed by the District of Columbia and Maryland that claim President Trump violated the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which bars presidents from receiving gifts from foreign or state governments while in office. The lawsuits argued that the president illegally profited from foreign dignitaries and officials staying at the Trump Hotel. A three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit previously found that...
Topics: d.c., maryland, cheney, jenkins, franklin, armstrong, washington, nixon, columbia, jenkins, doral,...
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Cybersecurity officers from the military, federal agencies, and government contractors discussed policy priorities across the federal government at an event hosted by Billington CyberSecurity in Washington, DC. During this portion, the primary themes were the cybersecurity threat landscape, harnessing artificial intelligence, and enhancing the cybersecurity infrastructure. One of the participants was Grant Schneider, the Federal Chief Information Security Officer, who oversees security for the...
Topics: amazon, new yorkers, omb, china, greg, tom billington, jerry, new york, trump, intel, karen, carey,...
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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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Irish Ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall and historian Martin Mansergh talked about the connections between the Irish and American revolutions, and the relationship between the two countries ever since. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event in conjunction with their first international loan exhibition, "Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier." Mr. Mansergh's ancestor, Richard St. George, is the exhibit's subject....
Topics: ireland, philadelphia, europe, britain, france, new york, united irishmen, london, washington,...
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David Grann talked about his book "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI," in which he recalls the murders of members of the Osage Indian nation in the 1920s. Mr. Grann reports that the Osage, wealthy from oil reserves on their land in Oklahoma, became murder targets. After twenty-four deaths, the newly formed FBI launched one of its first investigations. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: mollie, fbi, mr. grann, oklahoma, tulsa, kansas, oklahoma, indians, hoover, washington, david...
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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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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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[LIVE] The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium to highlight the 16th president's life & legacy. Featured speakers are David Blight, Michael Burlingame, Richard Carwardine, Nina Silber & James Tackach. Sponsor: Lincoln (Abraham) Institute of the Mid-Atlantic,Ford's Theatre Society
Topics: douglass, frederick douglass, john brown, lincoln, lincoln, abraham, maryland, baltimore, abraham...
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Civil War scholar Patrick Hickey presented a program titled, "The Devil vs. the Hummingbird: The Midnight Confrontation on Capitol Hill that Determined the Fate of a Presidency and Ensured the Survival of Constitutional Government." Mr. Hickey's illustrated talk featured controversial Civil War General Daniel Sickles (The Devil), and 21 year-old sculptor Vinnie Ream (The Hummingbird), and described how the two were involved in the political fight over the 1868 impeachment of President...
Topics: vinnie, washington, johnson, new york, lincoln, france, iowa, d.c., patrick hickey, lincoln, spain,...
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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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A group of newly-elected members of the 116th Congress talked about their legislative agenda, including HR 1, an anti-corruption bill, at an event hosted by End Citizens United. Among the group included Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY), Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO). They also spoke about how they were successful with smaller donations during their bids to get elected. Sponsor: End Citizens United
Topics: washington, virginia, maine, d.c., cia, colorado, mitch mcconnell, amy walter, amy, new york, jason
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