The most popular programs for the Video Magazine - History & Society type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=64 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 14:36:19 GMT Video Magazine - History & Society Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Unedited footage from Sing Sing prison was shown. Some of the language may be offensive to some viewers. French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville wrote a report on the American prison system during his visit to North America in the 1830s. The first prison they saw was Sing Sing prison located on the banks of the Hudson River. Mr. Kehn is the historian of Sing Sing Prison. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90529-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Veterans and survivors of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii spoke to National Park Service interviewers about their experiences in the attack and their impressions of the significance of that day. These are portions of interviews that took place at various dates and locations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287496-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Firestone talked about the preparation for a White House State Dinner. Clips of President Mandela arriving, the receiving line prior to dinner and other events were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60670-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT The Oval Office was discussed from an historical perspective. Several clips were shown to depict the changes that the Oval Office has gone through. The Oval Office was first designed at the turn of the century during Theodore Roosevelt's administration and was moved in 1934 to the newly designed West Wing. It has served each subsequent U.S. president as his official place of work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51555-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Today is President's Day. Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. On the 100th anniversary of Frederick Douglass's death, Mr. Clark was interviewed from the Douglass home in Anacostia, Virginia. In the federal budget segment, Mr. Hebert reviewed the Interior Department budget proposal. Mr. Voss described the new Frederick Douglass exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. Mr. Landrigan talked about the atmosphere in New Hampshire one year before the presidential primaries there. Former HEW Secretary Califano talked about his new book, [Radical Surgery: What's Next for America's Health Care?] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63437-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, archival materials, including audiotapes from White House meetings and television footage from the time, were shown. An audiotape was played from a White House meeting with President Kennedy from October 16, 1962, the day Soviet missiles were discovered in Cuba. Robert McNamara and others discussed their initial ideas for a response. In addition, an audiotape was played from the October 19, 1962 meeting at the White House in which military leaders discussed possible action in Iraq, and President Kennedy gave his thoughts on the situation. Next, an audiotape was played from a meeting on October 22, 1962, hours before President Kennedy gave his televised speech to the nation. In the meeting, the president and various congressmen spoke about the findings in Cuba. Following this, President Kennedy's televised address to the nation was shown. Finally, an audiotape was played from an October 23, 1962 meeting between President Kennedy and one of his advisers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173255-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT November 22, 2003, marked the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. The following oral history interviews provided by the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza were shown to mark the event: An oral history interview with Dr. James Carrico, the Parkland Hospital surgeon who was part of the medical team that tried to save President Kennedy's life. Recorded August 21, 1997. An oral history interview with Malcolm Kilduff, the Assistant White House Press Secretary traveling with President Kennedy in 1963. He made the announcement of the President's death at Parkland Hospital. Recorded April 16, 1993. An oral history interview with Don Hewitt (the creator of "60 Minutes" and the producer of the first televised presidential debate between Kennedy and Nixon). In 1963 he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite. He recounts the assassination from his perspective as a journalist that day. Recorded November 9, 2002. President Johnson's speech and telephone conversations are not included in this program. They may be obtained from the Johnson Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179175-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In a commemoration of the first ten years of C-SPAN's [Booknotes] program, clips of past programs were shown and C-SPAN staff members were interviewed about how the program is created. Several issues were discussed and a behind-the-scenes tour was conducted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122263-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Book TV cameras have recorded numerous author events at Busboys and Poets; a "community gathering place" in Washington, DC founded in 2005. In this program we take a look behind the scenes during a book reception for Annie Leonard's [The Story of Stuff]. This program includes clips from previous Book TV programs, interviews with owner Andy Shallal and bookstore manager Don Allen and an impromptu tribute to Mr. Shallal by consumer advocate Ralph Nader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293251-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293251-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Crewmen of the USS Arizona who survived the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, spoke to National Park Service interviewers about their experiences in the attack and their impressions of the significance of that day. These are portions of interviews that took place at various dates and locations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287496-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287496-2 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT A compilation was shown of interviews with Reagan administration officials, historians, and Nancy Reagan, remembering the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. Interviews included: on November 23, 1988 with Michael Deaver, White House Deputy Chief of Staff (1981-85); on December 15, 1988 with Kenneth Duberstein, White House assistant for legislative affairs (1981-83); on December 7, 1999 with Nancy Reagan; on March 20, 2002 with Sarah Brady that included a video clip of her husband, former Press Secretary James Brady, on November 30, 1993; on November 23, 1999 with Edmund Morris; and on November 19, 1999 with former President George H.W. Bush. On Monday March 30, 1981 President Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Washington Hilton after he delivered a speech to a trade group on his first budget. At 1:30 p.m., John Hinckley Jr. stepped forward from a crowd of television reporters and fired six shots from a Rohm R6-14 revolver. The bullets from Hinckley's gun struck Ronald Reagan in the left chest, Press Secretary James Brady in the left temple, Officer Thomas Delahanty in the neck, and Security Agent Timothy J. McCarthy in the stomach. Hinckley was immediately arrested, and his trial began over a year later, on May 4, 1982. On June 21, 1982, after seven weeks of testimony and three days of deliberation by the jury, John Hinckley Jr. was found not guilty by reason of insanity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191833-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191833-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In a preview of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, video clips of previous dinner speeches were shown, including President Reagan in 1988, President George H.W. Bush in 1989, and President Clinton in 1993. Ms. Dillon, long-time president of the White House Correspondents Association, talked about the history of the annual dinner and about the preparations for it. Mr. Edwards, Mr. Marr and Mr. Pulles talked about the behind-the-scenes preparations for the dinner while video clips of the kitchen were shown. Ms. Whiston talked about the logistics of the dinner. Scenes of guests arriving were shown. Scenes were shown of the [National Journal's] reception, one of several around Washington in honor of the dinner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163957-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163957-2 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT For the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy American Perspectives featured some of the people who were in Dallas on the day of the assassination in 1963. Oral histories were obtained from the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas. Jim Wright, the longtime Texas congressman and former Speaker of the House was one of the key planners for President Kennedy's visit to Fort Worth, and he traveled with the presidential party to Dallas. This oral history was recorded on February 2, 1996. Winston Lawson was the Secret Service agent in charge of security in Dallas, and did ten days of advance work before the presidential party's arrival. He rode in the lead car in the motorcade, just ahead of President Kennedy's car. This oral history was recorded on September 5, 2003. Robert Strauss was a leader of the Democratic Party for many years and was at the Trade Mart luncheon where President Kennedy was to speak. Upon hearing of the assassination, Mr. Strauss went to Parkland Hospital to comfort Nellie Connally while her husband, then-Texas Governor John Connally, underwent surgery. Governor Connolly was sitting in the front seat of the president's car, and was wounded during the shooting. This oral history was taped in 1996. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179007-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179007-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and journalists; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Tatum and Ms. Trotta discussed current issues, including the 1996 budget agreement and the Kennedy family auction. In the first newspaper roundtable, Mr. Bartley and Mr. Semple discussed these and other issues, including the 1996 elections. In the second newspaper roundtable, Mr. Conason and Mr. O'Sullivan talked further about current news headlines and editorials. In the final segment, Mr. Bloomberg talked the Bloomberg Financial Markets, which provides terminals for financial market information and transactions, and other aspects of his businesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71466-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Part of the Frank T. Siebert Library was sold at Sotheby's auction house. Dr. Siebert collected rare books about the North American Indian and the American frontier. Mr. Kiffer talked about the significance of specific books in the sale, and the auction of the books was shown. Book dealers and collectors who bought books at the auction were also interviewed about their purchases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124969-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124969-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Road to the White House first featured a brief telephone interview with Dick Cavett and John O'Neill, now a Houston lawyer, regarding the program to be shown. Next was featured ABC's June 30, 1971, "The Dick Cavett Show," during which John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam War veteran turned war protestor, and a fellow Navy veteran, John O'Neill, debated the Vietnam War and America's policy towards Southeast Asia. Kerry represented Vietnam veterans opposed to the war, while O'Neill supported the U.S. policy in Vietnam. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181128-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning papers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Rockwell talked about the latest developments in the budget negotiations, including the agreement to try and reach an agreement by the end of 1995. In the newspaper roundtable, Representatives Chenoweth and Fields discussed current headlines. In the next segment, Mr. Anderson talked about information released yesterday from the National Archives on former President Nixon, including Senator Dole's relations with President Nixon. In the next segment, Mr. Stone talked about the movie, "Nixon," which he claimed was simply a character assassination. Several clips of the movie were also shown. Ms. McBride talked about the Lobbying Reform Bill that President Clinton signed yesterday. Mr. Andrews joined the discussion by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69046-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT On the 50th anniversary of D-Day, C-SPAN aired a special presentation highlighting its importance. This program included interviews with World War II veterans and war correspondents concerning the war in Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56642-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In the first of a three-part series, Monticello, the home of President Jefferson was profiled. In the first segment, Mr. Daniel talked about the history of Monticello and Ms. Stein provided a tour of several rooms of the house. In the next segment, Professors Onuf and Lewis talked about Jefferson's ideas in today's context. Then, Mr. Hatch talked about Jefferson's interests in horticulture. Lastly, Ms. Taylor and Mr. Neiman talked about plantation life at Monticello. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89839-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT On the 50th anniversary of D-Day, C-SPAN aired a special presentation highlighting its importance. During the second day of the special, a number of World War II veterans and war correspondents spoke about their memories of the Normandy invasion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56652-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT As a tribute to the late children's television personality a speech by representative Doyle from the floor of the House of Representatives delivered on March 4, 2003 and a portion of a speech from April 5, 1990 at the National Press Club were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175439-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kiffer described a selection of some of the items from Marshall Coyne's library that was sold at auction by Sotheby's. Included in this program are portions of the auction itself, revealing the sale and price of each item being discussed, and an interview with a dealer who purchased books and manuscripts. Marshall Coyne owned the Madison Hotel in Washington, DC for many years. Mr. Coyne, who collected rare books, manuscripts, letters, autographs and documents for an extensive library in his home, died in March of 2000 at the age of 89. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165190-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Scenes of White House preparations for the holiday season included the arrival of the Christmas tree on Monday, November 26, 2007, by horse-drawn carriage to the White House. Mrs. Bush spoke to reporters about the theme for the holiday season of Holiday in the National Parks in honor of the centennial of the National Park Service in 2016. Joe Freeman and Linda Jones from Mistletoe Meadows Christmas Tree Farm in Laurel Springs, N.C, donated the 19-year-old Fraser fir tree. Scenes were also shown of Mrs. Bush's tour on November 29 previewing the 2007 holiday decorations. Included were a tour of the East Room, State Dining Room, the Blue Room, and the Cross Hall. Mrs. Bush described the decorations and made brief remarks about parks, including the White House and the newest memorial, the Flight 93 National Memorial. Ms. Comerford spoke to reporters about the holiday menu. In the Cross Hall Mrs. Bush and Ms. Clarke talked about the volunteers who helped decorate the White House. Mrs. Bush also responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202797-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT A compilation of School Bus vignettes was shown highlighting a number of historic U.S. battlefields. Included were Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania; Alamance Battleground, Burlington, North Carolina; Cowpens National Battlefield, Chesnee, South Carolina; Chalmette Battlefield, New Orleans, Louisiana; San Jacinto Battleground, Pasadena, Texas; Battle of Franklin, Tennessee; and Chickamauga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162149-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Live interviews were conducted from the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68864-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Ms. Abramson talked about the morning headlines including the July 18th TWA airplane crash. Ms. Shannon talked by remote connection about the crash investigation process. In the next segment, Mr. Hutson talked about the Library of Congress and its collection pertaining to the Marquis de Lafayette of France and his activities during the Revolutionary War. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Lyons and Mr. Wattenberg talked about current issues including investigations surrounding the Clintons and campaign politics. After an open phones segment, Mr. Walch talked by remote connection about the Herbert Hoover Library and presidential history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73655-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73655-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT This compilation includes some of the many visits the C-SPAN School Bus crew has made to Revolutionary War sites over the years. 1.) Rev. Ayres talked about the role the Old North Church played in the first battle of the Revolutionary War in 1775. 2.) Ms. LaMacchia and Ms. Larson talked about the life and career of David Humphreys, who served as a general during the American Revolution and as the first U.S. ambassador. His home is a living history site. 3.) Ms. Mitchell talked about the site that was General Washington's headquarters from April 1, 1782 until mid-August 1783. 4.) Mr. Baker talked about the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. The park was the site of the last major battle of the war prior to the battle of Yorktown and has 28 monuments scattered across the battlefield. 5.) Mr. Saunders discussed the historical significance of the Battle of Cowpens and how it was a turning point in the war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162306-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162306-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189774-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193261-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday, June 26, 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to own a gun for self-defense. The Court's decision struck down the District of Columbia's 32-year old ban on handguns. America and the Courts includes reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of the Washington, D.C., ban on handguns. Programming included a portion of text from Justice Antonin Scalia opinion of Thursday, June 26, 2008; a clip of Justice Scalia from March 18, 2008, [District of Columbia v. Heller] Oral Argument; a portion of text from Justice John Paul Stevens dissent of Thursday, June 26, 2008; a clip of Justice Stevens from March 18, 2008, Oral Argument; reaction from Washington, D.C. lawmakers on Thursday, June 26, 2008; a roundtable discussion on the decision from Washington Journal on Friday, June 27, 2008. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206233-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Politicians were interviewed about their experiences in the military for the Veterans' Oral History Project collection at the Library of Congress. Portions of their interviews were shown. First, an interview with Tom Wiener about the project was shown. He discussed the scope of the project and how people could participate in the project. Some views of the archive were shown and some drawings from the collection of Samuel Boylston, a college student from South Carolina who served in the Pacific. Between the interviews Mr. Wiener displayed other parts of the collection: letters from Irving Oblas about daily life in the stateside Army; photographs taken by Robert Lee Olen who served with the Army Mountain Rangers in Italy during World War II; and the illustrated memoir of Frederick Stilson, who was an officer in France during World War I. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) discussed his service as a Navy fighter pilot in Vietnam, including his experience as a prisoner of war for five years. He discussed topics including the selection of bombing targets, a fire on the U.S.S. Forrestal, how he was shot down and captured, and the conditions of his imprisonment. He was interviewed on January 29, 2003 by Michele I. Kelly, the director of oral history for Battleship Cove. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) discussed his flight training and service as a fighter pilot during the Korean War. He also talked about his return home after the war and his assignment to the Thunderbirds. He was interviewed on December 10, 2002 by staff members of the Library of Congress. Former Rep. Benjamin Gilman (R-NY) discussed his service in World War II as a pilot in the Pacific. Among the topics he discussed were living conditions on Guam, and his bombing missions, including firebombing missions against Tokyo. He was not part of the Hiroshima mission but discussed his reaction to the bombing. He was interviewed on October 1, 2002 by staff members of the Library of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188313-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Felker discussed the budget impasse and the economic effects of the government shutdown. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Bolick and Ms. Fennelly discussed current issues including the freshman Republican class and economic and welfare reform. Live interviews were conducted from the Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home in Alexandria, Virginia by remote connection, including James Jordan, Virginia Bruch, Walter Ritchie, and Professor Emory Thomas. Mr. Carter is the author of [The Politics of Rage]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69142-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69142-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT David Goodman talked about the loss of civil liberties in America after the terrorist attacks on 9/21/2001. He profiled people who were negatively affected by the domestic policy that had been marketed as anti-terrorist legislation. He answered questions from callers. David Goodman co-authored Standing up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times by Hyperion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205057-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205057-6 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Studio guests talked about the history of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, focusing on five of the 20 men who have held the office: James Forrestal - 1st Secretary, George Marshall - 3rd Secretary, Robert McNamara - 8th Secretary and longest serving, Richard Cheney - 17th Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld - 13th and 21st (current) Secretary. During the program several clips from newsreel, file television, and C-SPAN footage were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175311-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts included: On Friday, March 3, 2006 the U.S. Supreme Court class photo was taken. On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in [Cincinnati Women's Service v. Voinovich]. This case centers on a 1998 law signed by former Ohio Governor George Voinovich that requires women to meet face-to-face with a doctor to discuss the procedure, risks and alternatives to abortion. The law also requires that women under 18 seeking an abortion must get consent from a parent unless she can prove in juvenile court that she is mature enough to make a decision on abortion. The ruling by a U.S. District Judge that the law is constitutional was appealed. This program contains audio with still images of participants as they spoke. On Wednesday, March 1, 2006, attorneys spoke to reporters on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court following oral arguments in four Texas redistricting cases. The Court will decide if a 2003 district map redrawn by the Republican-led legislature is constitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191452-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts featured several events: On Sunday September 14, former Solicitor General Charles Fried addressed a Hofstra University conference on judicial ethics. Mr. Fried talked about his views on the subject, including the "aura" surrounding judges, and the differences between judicial ethics and the professional ethics of other occupations. In Mr. Fried's view, the primary expectations of judges are that they know the law and render judgment according to the law. He strongly criticized judges who attempt to serve justice by twisting or ignoring the law. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. Following Judge Fried, two short speeches by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist were shown. On Wednesday September 17, Chief Justice Rehnquist spoke at the rededication of the National Archives rotunda. He stressed the important role of a strong and independent judiciary in protecting individual liberties. He also talked about a letter, written by William Howard Taft, which was placed in a time capsule in 1926. On Thursday December 11, the chief justice spoke at the dedication of the Udvar-Hazy Center at the National Air and Space Museum. Chief Justice Rehnquist, who served as chancellor of the Smithsonian Institution, talked about the new additions to the National Air and Space Museum and the value of the museum to America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179703-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with newsmakers, legislators and journalists; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Lightman talked about the Whitewater hearings, the budget talks and other issues. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Brooks and Mr. Jones talked about these and other issues. In a taped interview, Mr. Odell talked about the history of the donkey and elephant as symbols for the Democratic and Republican parties. In the next segment, Ms. Mullins talked about the Lee Mansion on the 189th anniversary of Robert E. Lee's birth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69441-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kiffer described some of the items from Marshall Coyne's library that were sold at auction by Sotheby's. Included in this program are portions of the auction itself, showing the sale and price of each item being discussed. Marshall Coyne owned the Madison Hotel in Washington, DC for many years. Mr. Coyne, who collected rare books, manuscripts, letters, autographs and documents for an extensive library in his home, died in March of 2000 at the age of 89. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165190-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165190-2 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Video clips from the first two debates and new footage reviewed the first two and previewed the last five debates. Mr. Clark provided a tour of Cedar Hill, Frederick Douglass' home which is only a few miles from Washington, D.C., and talked about Douglass' career as an abolitionist. Ms. Ayers talked about several historic sites in Jonesboro and Anna, Illinois. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60085-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60085-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In a special edition of Washington Journal, guests and viewers talked about the meaning of V-J Day and shared personal accounts of their war experiences. They also talked about President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb. The Japanese formally surrendered on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. In the first segment, Mr. Goldstein talked about the Pacific War and his many books dealing with it. In the next segment, Marine Generals Haynes and Condon talked about their memories of World War II and V-J Day. Mr. Nobile, author of [Judgment at the Smithsonian], also joined the discussion by telephone. In the next segment, Mr. Polmar, author of [Code-Name Downfall], and Professor Spector talked more about the course and end of the Pacific War. In the next segment, Mr. Frank and Mr. Y'Blood, two armed forces historians discussed their recollections of the war and V-J Day. Mr. Lifton, author of [Hiroshima in America], also joined this portion of the discussion. In the final segment, Haruko and Cook joined the discussion and talked about the Japanese perspective on the war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66877-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN crew followed Mr. Berman as he researched, interviewed, and prepared to write his upcoming book currently titled [Imperfect Peace: America's Betrayal of South Vietnam.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123213-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75360-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In a preview of the upcoming Galesburg Lincoln-Douglas Debate re-enactment, the home of poet Carl Sandburg in Galesburg was visited. Sandburg authored a multi-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln. Galesburg was also an important stop on the underground railroad. Mr. Newman, of Newman Rare Books in Chicago, described his holdings of Lincoln books, one of the largest in the world. Professor Jaffa, a Lincoln scholar from Claremont, California, lectured to a class on the legacy of the Lincoln-Douglas debates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60439-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190411-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190411-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77478-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Mollison talked about the Manchester, New Hampshire [Union Leader's] endorsement of Pat Buchanan for the Republican nomination for president. [Union Leader] publisher Nackey Loeb participated by telephone. Mr. Viles, the author of [National Statuary Hall: Guidebook for a Walking Tour] conducted a live tour of the Hall via remote connection. In the newspaper roundtable, Ms. Ingraham and Ms. Lee discussed the morning headline stories. Mr. Miller, former budget director in the Reagan administration, described the federal budget process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67008-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67008-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with newsmakers, journalists and legislators; and viewer comments by telephone, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Barker and Ms. Zagaroli discussed current headlines, including the Commission on Presidential Debates decision not to invite Ross Perot to participate in the debates. In the next segment, Mr. Hunt talked about the project to protect and highlight President Jefferson's written messages to Congress on a variety of issues. In the next segment, Mr. Moore, a television producer and the author of [Downsize This!], and Mr. Williams talked about current issues, including economic anxiety and the upcoming elections. In the next segment, Mr. Fahrenkopf talked about the criteria used to decide not to invite Ross Perot to participate in the presidential debates. In the next segment, Rep. Barton talked about the kickoff event of a program for voluntary drug testing of members of Congress. In the final segment, Mr. Breslin talked about his new book, [I Want to Thank My Brain for Remembering Me] and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75122-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT A few of the military outposts that the C-SPAN School Bus crew has toured over the years. 1.) Mr. MacKay talked about the Castillo de San Marcos, which was built by Spain in 1695 to protect their colonial interests in Florida. 2.) Mr. Anderson told the history of the Fort De Chartres Historic Site. 3.) Mr. Shell talked about Ft. Frederica, the southernmost British outpost, which was built to protect against the Spanish. 4.) Mr. Parker talked about the history of Fort Pike, constructed in 1818 to protect New Orleans. It was one of the first Monroe forts. 5.) Mr. Johnson talked about the Fort Clatsop National Memorial where Lewis and Clark spent the winter during the expedition of their Corp of Discovery. 6.) Mr. Nordin talked about Fort Snelling, which was built in 1819 to protect the fur trade. 7.) Mr. Starbuck talked about Old Fort Jackson, which was built to protect Savannah from seaborne attack. The fort fell in December 1864 as Sherman's forces captured Savannah. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162148-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Scenes of White House preparations for the holiday season included the arrival of the Christmas tree on Monday, November 28, 2005 by horse-drawn carriage to the White House. Mrs. Bush spoke to reporters about the tradition and decoration of the White House for the holiday season. The Deal family from Smokey Holler Tree Farm in Laurel Springs, N.C, donated the 18 1/2 foot tall Fraser fir tree. Scenes were also shown of Mrs. Bush's tour on November 30 previewing the 2005 holiday decorations. Included were a tour of the State Dining Room, the Blue Room, and the East Room, where Mrs. Bush made brief remarks before a tasting event. Ms. Comerford, who in August of 2005 became the first woman executive chef for the White House, spoke to reporters about the holiday menu. Mrs. Bush and Ms. Comerford also responded to questions and comments from the reporters. The theme for 2005 was "All Things Bright and Beautiful." Mrs. Bush introduced members of the White House staff and contributing decorators, which included Ms. Comerford; Nancy Clarke, chief White House florist; Thaddeus DuBois, pastry chef; Donna Green, a children's book illustrator; American painter Jamie Wyeth; Lea Berman, social secretary; and Gary Walters, the chief usher. Holiday music was played intermittently through the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190158-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190158-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT