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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Wired magazine contributor Josh Gertner discussed his recent piece examining how climate change is impacting glaciers in Antarctica. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: thwaites, antarctica, greenland, nasa, mr. gertner, the sea, paris, minneapolis, illinois,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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
Source: Comcast Cable

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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,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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June 6 is the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. On that day in 1944, 160,000 Allied troops attacked along a 50-mile stretch of coastline defended by German forces. Despite suffering more than 9,000 casualties, by day's end the Allies had gained a foothold on French soil. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the anniversary with Alex Kershaw, author of "The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led The Way to Victory in World War...
Topics: omaha, normandy, london, spalding, virginia
Source: Comcast Cable

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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,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Cybersecurity officials from Michigan, Indiana and Louisiana participated in a Wilson Center discussion on cyber threats. They talked about their work within their states as well as how they were partnering with other states, the federal government and private industry in order to prepare for and combat threats to critical infrastructure, including election and voting systems. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Topics: michigan, indiana, louisiana, haiti, maryland, ukraine, washington, texas, katrina, louisiana, dr....
Source: Comcast Cable

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In his State of the State address, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) proposed eliminating the state's tax on Social Security benefits in light of an expected revenue increase this year. He also proposed additonal funding for substance abuse, tourism and teacher pay increases. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: west virginia, virginia, cathy, naove, jada reed, china, chelsea
Source: Comcast Cable

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Associated Press White House Reporter Darlene Superville and Washington Post Congressional Reporter Mike DeBonis discussed the week ahead on Capitol Hill and at the White House. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, california, darlene, mar-a-lago, kim jong-un, colombia, mueller, michael cohen, trump,...
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American Enterprise Institute Resident Fellow Jason Delisle and Demos Associate Director Mark Huelsman discussed free college proposals and other plans to make higher education more affordable. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: jason, new york, tennessee, chicago, washington, gloria, huelsman, michigan, europe, obama, gpa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Rudolph Daniels talked about his book, " The Great Railroad War: United States Railway Operations During World War I." He argued that the ability to move troops, equipment and ammunition at an accelerated rate helped Allied forces win World War I. The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri hosted this event. Sponsor: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Topics: france, russia, germany, daniels, siberia, europe, wilson, rudy daniels, kansas city, england,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Science writer Nathalia Holt gave an illustrated talk about women mathematicians and engineers known as "human computers" who were recruited in the 1940s and 1950s to work at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The lab later became part of NASA, and many of the women did crucial work in the space program for decades. Nathalia Holt is the author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars." This talk was part...
Topics: nasa, jpl, barbara, helen, california, venus, caltech, washington, macy roberts, eisenhower,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American History TV and C-SPAN's Washington Journal looked back at the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair, a three-day rock concert that attracted nearly half a million people to a dairy farm in upstate New York. Historian David Farber joined us to talk about the social movements of the 60s leading up to the event, how the unexpected cultural phenomenon unfolded, and the music festival's legacy. Mr. Farber is the author of "The Age of Great Dreams: America in the 1960s." Sponsor:...
Topics: woodstock, new york, new york city, david farber, bethel, monticello, kansas, vietnam, florida,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Susan Ware talked about some of the nineteen lesser-known suffrage leaders profiled in her book, "Why They Marched: Untold Stories of the Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote." This National Archives event is a companion to their centennial exhibit, "Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote." Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: normandy, france, europe, budapest, washington, wyoming, omaha, d.c.
Source: Comcast Cable

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White House Science and Technology Director Kelvin Droegemeier delivered his first major address since taking office at an event hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, DC. Director Droegemeier talked about the importance of American leadership in scientific research and outlined his plans to work with the private sector, educational and research institutions, and the federal government. Sponsor: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Topics: bush, academia, oklahoma, washington, aaas, kelvin droegemeier, droegemeier, c-span, holt,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Lawmakers and entrepreneurs fielded questions from Washington Post reporters on the "gig economy" - the independent and short-term contract labor force - and how technology is changing the economic landscape. Sponsor: [Washington Post]
Topics: russia, mit, william barr, indiana, washington, washington post, maine, instagram, etc., united...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Wilson Center in Washington, DC, held a day-long conference on improving border management between the U.S. and Mexico, and how that could strengthen economic competitiveness for both countries. In this portion of the event, Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Will Hurd (R-TX) discussed Congress' work on border security, immigration and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars | Mexico Institute,Border Trade Alliance
Topics: mexico, china, laredo, guatemala, henry, washington, obama, rebecca, canada, texas, georgia, europe
Source: Comcast Cable

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A panel of photo historians looked at the U.S. Army Signal Corps with a focus on images captured by World War II soldier photographers. The National Archives and the U.S. Army Center of Military History co-hosted this event. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: national archives, matthew brady, philippines, kaitlyn, vietnam, harold roberts, germany,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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, nancy pelosi, california, hawaii, vermont, south dakota
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Washington Post hosted a discussion on the rise of nationalism and authoritarianism and the potential threat they posed to freedom and democracy. Speakers included former U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Gen. John Allen (Ret.), journalists, and former state and military officials. They discussed President Trump's rhetoric on foreign policy, China and Russia's influence in technology and social media, and the recent U.S.-North Korea summit held in Hanoi, Vietnam. Sponsor: [Washington Post]
Topics: washington, china, afghanistan, allen, taliban, harvard, donald trump, c-span, exxon, jamal...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Wall Street Journal Seoul bureau chief Jonathan Cheng discussed the latest developments in the U.S.-North Korea summit. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: trump, north korea, washington, seoul, jonathan cheng, d.c., house, hanoi
Source: Comcast Cable

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The National Museum of African American History and Culture recently released a book called " We Return Fighting: World War I and the Shaping of Modern Black Identity." In conjunction, the museum also has a temporary exhibit focusing on African Americans during the war. Museum curator and book contributor Krewasky Salter joined Howard University professor Greg Carr to talk about the collection of essays that inspired the book and exhibit. The two also discussed how the African...
Topics: salter, carr, kinshasa, france, houston, philip randolph, washington, howard, south carolina,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Citizens Against Government Waste's Tom Schatz discussed his group's 2019 Congressional Pig Book which is an annual compilation of pork-barrel projects in the federal budget. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, new york, pentagon, harold, white house, reagan, tors, nato, virginia, linda, davis
Source: Comcast Cable

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Representative Donna Shalala (D-FL), Health and Human Services Secretary in the Clinton Administration, discussed the future of health care and reducing prescription drug costs. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: florida, alabama, new york, donna shalala, susan, house, maryland, georgia, heidi, c-span,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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June 6 is the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. On that day in 1944, 160,000 Allied troops attacked along a 50-mile stretch of coastline defended by German forces. Despite suffering more than 9,000 casualties, by day's end the Allies had gained a foothold on French soil. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the anniversary with Mary Louise Roberts, author of "D-Day Through French Eyes: Normandy 1944." She joined us LIVE to talk...
Topics: france, normandy, paris, mary louise roberts, hitler, roberts, virginia, lou roberts, wisconsin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Lycée Français de New York bilingual school history teacher Rachelle Friedman gave an illustrated talk about innovations in art during World War II. She discussed and showed examples of propaganda cartoons, Norman Rockwell paintings, and Abstract Expressionist works - a 1940s and 1950s art movement that included American painters Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted this talk as a part of their annual teacher's conference. Sponsor: Friends of...
Topics: rothko, europe, jackson pollock, new york, friedman, moma, cia, paris, sacco, pollock, norman...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Wilson Center in Washington, DC, held a day-long conference on improving border management between the U.S. and Mexico, and how that could strengthen economic competitiveness for both countries. In this portion of the event, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about border security, cross-border trade and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars | Mexico Institute,Border Trade Alliance
Topics: mexico, texas, wilson, nafta, canada, chris, cleveland, jane harmon, washington, pelosi, lighthizer
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted six former law clerks who worked with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. This was part of an all-day conference commemorating the 38th anniversary of Justice O'Connor's Senate confirmation. Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Institute
Topics: ginsberg, o'connor, scalia, washington, breyer, ginsburg, lopez, hamilton, phoenix, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Washington Post held an in-depth discussion with journalists and lawmakers on the future of and importance of local news. In this portion, attendees heard from two lawmakers, Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), who are pushing legislation that aims to level the playing field between local news outlets and tech giants like Facebook and Google. Attendees also heard from a panel that highlighted why so many local news outlets are struggling financially and so called...
Topics: san francisco, washington, google, rochester, mueller, columbine, sarah, philadelphia, cicilline,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich of Right on Crime discussed criminal justice reform. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: maryland, isis, baltimore, bob erlich, chicago, china, washington, willie horton, south carolina,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Susan Ware talked about some of the nineteen lesser-known suffrage leaders profiled in her book, "Why They Marched: Untold Stories of the Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote." This National Archives event is a companion to their centennial exhibit, "Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote." Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: susan b anthony, national womens, womens, budapest, new york, wyoming, columbia
Source: Comcast Cable

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On February 24, 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Tinker v. Des Moines that students do not lose their First Amendment rights on school grounds. The court ruled in favor of three Des Moines, Iowa students who were suspended for wearing black arm bands to school to protest the Vietnam War, violating local school policies. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the 50th anniversary of the court's decision with John Tinker, a co-petitioners in the case, who joined us LIVE to...
Topics: Washington Journal Student Free Speech & Tinker v. Des Moines Anniversary, Television Program
Source: Comcast Cable

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Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) discussed the debate over the border wall, the government shutdown, and the President's trip to the U.S.-Mexico border today. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: arizona, paul gosar, china, pennsylvania, wisconsin, drema, shining sea, john, paul ryan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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African Americans make up about 40% of the population of Milwaukee. Clayborn Benson, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, discussed the history of voting rights and fair housing discrimination that have impacted the African American community in the city since the 1830s. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: milwaukee, wisconsin, apollo, joe oliver, railamerica, c-span, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians discuss the role of women in politics since the 1920s, both behind the scenes and as elected representatives. They talk about suffragists, New Deal-era political appointees, and politicians Barbara Jordan, Patsy Mink, and Nancy Pelosi. American History TV moderated this session at the Organization of American Historians annual meeting in Philadelphia. Sponsor: Organization of American Historians
Topics: barbara jordan, hillary clinton, jordan, san francisco, joe biden, nancy pelosi, california, perry,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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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The National Museum of African American History and Culture recently released a book called " We Return Fighting: World War I and the Shaping of Modern Black Identity." In conjunction, the museum also has a temporary exhibit focusing on African Americans during the war. Museum curator and book contributor Krewasky Salter joined Howard University professor Greg Carr to talk about the collection of essays that inspired the book and exhibit. The two also discussed how the African...
Topics: carr, salter, france, dubois, houston, greg carr, philip randolph, georgia, krewasky salter,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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AARP Public Policy Institute's Leigh Purvis discussed their new report on specialty prescription drug prices and the impact the increases have on consumers and employers. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: aarp, crohn, united healthcare, fema, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

54 54

June 6 is the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. On that day in 1944, 160,000 Allied troops attacked along a 50-mile stretch of coastline defended by German forces. Despite suffering more than 9,000 casualties, by day's end the Allies had gained a foothold on French soil. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the anniversary with Mary Louise Roberts, author of "D-Day Through French Eyes: Normandy 1944." She joined us LIVE to talk...
Topics: france, normandy, paris, gestapo, hitler, virginia, mary louise roberts, britney, england, norman,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) discussed the government shutdown and how it's impacting the SNAP program. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, gerry, texas, tennessee, gwenn moore, wisconsin
Source: Comcast Cable

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Center for American Progress Action Funds' Brent Cohen discussed the youth vote and Campaign 2020. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: joe biden, washington, virginia, bernie sanders, trump, betty, kamala harris, new hampshire,...
Source: Comcast Cable

26 26

Toledo hosted the heavyweight boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard in 1919. Historian Tedd Long explained what happened at the fight that was billed as the match of the century. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: dempsey, virginia, alexandria, jack dempsey, bayview, toledo, willard
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Wilson Center in Washington, DC, held a day-long conference on improving border management between the U.S. and Mexico, and how that could strengthen economic competitiveness for both countries. In this portion of the event, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner discussed migration at the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as ways to innovate and make the border more efficient. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars | Mexico...
Topics: mexico, laredo, cbp, washington, arizona, mr. wagner, texas, california, wagner, san ysidro, massu,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Wilson Center in Washington, DC, held a day-long conference on improving border management between the U.S. and Mexico, and how that could strengthen economic competitiveness for both countries. In this portion of the event, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about border security, cross-border trade and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars | Mexico Institute,Border Trade Alliance
Topics: mexico, texas, wilson, nafta, cleveland, canada, washington, jane harmon, lighthizer, pelosi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Travel writer and public radio and television host Rick Steves talked about cannibus policy and his role as board member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Advisory Board Member. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, rick steves, jerry, europe, washington state, arkansas, iowa, d.c., michigan, house,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Viewer calls. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: pentagon, washington, helen
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] World War II planes fly over Washington, DC in honor of 75th anniversary of D-Day. Sponsor: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association,D-Day Squadron
Topics: washington, d.c., maryland, aaron cohen
Source: Comcast Cable

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Migration Policy Institute's Randy Capps discussed the status of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: daca, randy capps, mexico, c-span, washington, pennsylvania, jerry, d.c., dapa
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Wilson Center in Washington, DC hosted a discussion on the first six months of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's first term in office. Five political scholars and observers of Brazil's federal government talked about the ways Mr. Bolsonaro's populist campaign for office had changed the nation's politics. They talked about his social conservatism and its appeal to his voter base, how that came into conflict with more centrist legislators, and the ways Mr. Bolsonaro's government was...
Topics: brazil, china, eu, wilson, mauricia, washington, canada, andrea, c-span, oecd, argentina, amazon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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U.S. Army Air Corps veterans recounted their experiences as fighter pilots in the European theater during World War II. Speakers included one "ace" fighter pilot as well as two members of the Tuskegee Airmen, a groundbreaking African American unit. This discussion was part of the 2019 American Veterans Center Conference in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: American Veterans Center
Topics: harvey, germany, korea, berlin, france, pennsylvania, philadelphia, jefferson, eddie drummond,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Washington Post Congressional Correspondent Paul Kane discussed the top Senate storylines of the new 116th Congress. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: john mccain, lindsey graham, nancy pelosi, marsha blackburn
Source: Comcast Cable

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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: new york, robert cooper greer, wisconsin, california, john smith, scott, peter, san antonio,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification, granting women the right to vote. Representatives from several institutions -- including the National Park Service, National Archives and Library of Congress -- talked about their plans for commemorating the centennial and teaching the public about the legacy of women's suffrage. This discussion took place in Denver at the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual conference. Sponsor: National Trust for...
Topics: washington, d.c., national archives, louisville, kentucky, colleen, susan b anthony, susan look...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Law professor and author Frank Bowman discussed his book examining the history of impeachment and its modern application. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: ukraine, frank bowman, washington, trump, ken starr, nixon, texas, clinton, white house, richard...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R) delivered his State of the State address in Cheyenne. The former state treasurer spoke about encouraging efficiency in his administration, specifically in terms of budget management. He also talked about helping Wyoming's coal industry, improving education and job training programs, and protecting the state's wildlife populations. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: wyoming, ashley, quinn, jenny, mead, illinois, washington, korea, nichols, fred, pentagon, c-span,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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June 6 is the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. On that day in 1944, 160,000 Allied troops attacked along a 50-mile stretch of coastline defended by German forces. Despite suffering more than 9,000 casualties, by day's end the Allies had gained a foothold on French soil. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the anniversary with Alex Kershaw, author of "The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led The Way to Victory in World War...
Topics: omaha, europe, alex kershaw, spaulding, walter, normandy, omaha beach, virginia, utah, britain,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Poquoson High School, Virginia history teacher Becky Morrison and social studies teacher Irene Winchester gave an illustrated talk about World War II and clothes rationing. They explored government restrictions on styles and colors, and its impact on innovations in fashion such as cork wedge heels, shorter hemlines, and glow in the dark buttons. Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted this talk as a part of their annual teacher's conference. Sponsor: Friends of the National World...
Topics: uk, becky, irene, virginia, brown
Source: Comcast Cable

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American Enterprise Institute Resident Fellow Jason Delisle and Demos Associate Director Mark Huelsman discussed free college proposals and other plans to make higher education more affordable. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: jason delisle, new york, jason, rhode island, tennessee, kalamazoo, washington, michigan, chicago,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The Wilson Center in Washington, DC, holds a day-long conference on improving border management between the U.S. and Mexico, and how that could strengthen economic competitiveness for both countries. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars | Mexico Institute,Border Trade Alliance
Topics: mexico, laredo, texas, nafta, brownsville, washington, usmca, canada, chris, north america, wilson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) discussed the latest on President Trump's call with the Ukrainian president and the subsequent DNI whistleblower complaint. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: biden, ukraine, trump, obama, khanna, joe biden, mitch mcconnell, bernie sanders, china, herby,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Lycée Français de New York bilingual school history teacher Rachelle Friedman gave an illustrated talk about innovations in art during World War II. She discussed and showed examples of propaganda cartoons, Norman Rockwell paintings, and Abstract Expressionist works - a 1940s and 1950s art movement that included American painters Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted this talk as a part of their annual teacher's conference. Sponsor: Friends of...
Topics: europe, rothko, moma, jackson pollock, sacco, paris, cia, vanzetti, new york, pollock, mark rothko,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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West Virginia's capital moved back and forth from Wheeling to Charleston several times before Charleston became the permanent capital city in 1885. Tour guide Alexander Griffith explained the history of the state's fifth Capitol building, which was designed by Cass Gilbert and built in 1921. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: virginia, charleston
Source: Comcast Cable

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A panel of photo historians looked at the U.S. Army Signal Corps with a focus on images captured by World War II soldier photographers. The National Archives and the U.S. Army Center of Military History co-hosted this event. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: national archives, philippines, washington, matthew brady, vietnam, germany, astoria, russ meyer,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Wilson Center in Washington, DC, held a day-long conference on improving border management between the U.S. and Mexico, and how that could strengthen economic competitiveness for both countries. In this portion of the event, business leaders and a representative from the Mexican Ministry of Finance talked about cross-border trade and ports of entry modernization efforts. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars | Mexico Institute,Border Trade Alliance
Topics: mexico, canada, california, loreto, san diego, washington, allen, cbp, cia, texas, jorge, mca,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Foreign Policy Staff Writer Amy Mackinnon discussed the Obama and Trump Administration's involvement in Ukraine as it relates to the origins of the impeachment inquiry. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: ukraine, joe biden, hunter biden, russia, biden, obama, crimea, bidens, rudy giuliani, european...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Attorney General William Barr testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee regarding the president's 2020 budget request for the Justice Department. Attorney General Barr was also asked about the Mueller Report. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Topics: fbi, barr, mueller, trump, white house, new york, mexico, russia, nunes, mike pompeo, carter,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Cato Institute immigration policy analyst David Bier discussed E-Verify, the government's electronic employment eligibility verification program, and its impact on immigration policy. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: massachusetts, shawn, new york, california, arizona, iowa, france, canada, russell, the united...
Source: Comcast Cable

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On February 24, 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Tinker v. Des Moines that students do not lose their First Amendment rights on school grounds. The court ruled in favor of three Des Moines, Iowa students who were suspended for wearing black arm bands to school to protest the Vietnam War, violating local school policies. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the 50th anniversary of the court's decision with John Tinker, a co-petitioners in the case, who joined us LIVE to...
Topics: vietnam, iowa, washington, john tinker, mary beth, richard, des moines, new york, james weldon...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Attorney General William Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the report released by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on his investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. After opening statements from the committee's leaders and the attorney general, Mr. Barr responded to questions from lawmakers on how his office handled the release of the Mueller report and the other investigations that resulted from Mr. Mueller's initial investigation. Sponsor: Senate...
Topics: mueller, bob mueller, russia, fbi, trump, white house, mcgahn, comey, clinton, olc, hillary...
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Science writer Nathalia Holt gave an illustrated talk about women mathematicians and engineers known as "human computers" who were recruited in the 1940s and 1950s to work at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The lab later became part of NASA, and many of the women did crucial work in the space program for decades. Nathalia Holt is the author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars." This talk was part...
Topics: nasa, barbara, jpl, helen, venus, california, jupiter, academia, pluto, jpl, langley, eisenhower,...
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June 6 is the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. On that day in 1944, 160,000 Allied troops attacked along a 50-mile stretch of coastline defended by German forces. Despite suffering more than 9,000 casualties, by day's end the Allies had gained a foothold on French soil. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the anniversary with Alex Kershaw, author of "The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led The Way to Victory in World War...
Topics: alex kershaw, omaha, virginia, bedford, europe, bedford, omaha beach, normandy, eisenhower,...
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Myesha Braden of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Jeffrey Clayton of the American Bail Coalition discussed cash bail reform efforts nationwide. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: california, maryland, baltimore, myesha, jeff, virginia, brown, c-span, washington, d.c., vincent,...
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[LIVE] The Wilson Center hosts a discussion on how the changing environment in the Arctic could impact infrastructure development on the coasts. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Topics: alaska, china, russia, helen, sarah, nome, noaa, ada, wilson, bolton, iceland, greenland, norway,...
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