The featured programs for the History & Society Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=19 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 03:14:48 GMT Carl Sferrazza Anthony talked about the life and influence of first ladies Lucretia Garfield and Mary Arthur McElroy and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Lucretia "Crete" Garfield was an educated woman who believed in the rights of women. The marriage was troubled for the first five years but they grew closer and she became very influential. After President Garfield was assassinated in the first year of his presidency she spent years ensuring his legacy by making their home an early version of a presidential library. Video clips from the house in Mentor, Ohio, were shown. The administration of President Arthur was greatly influenced by the memory of his wife, Ellen, who had died less than two years earlier. Video was shown of a memorial window in St. John's Church. Eventually his sister Mary Arthur McElroy came to preside over the White House, with his young daughter. This was the 13th episode in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310737-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310737-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT First lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of Bowie State University. She talked about the importance of education, the history of the struggle of black people to become educated, and urged the graduates of the historically black university to pass their desire for education on to future generations. She also paid tribute to parents, saying 'Their sacrifice is your legacy.' The ceremony was held at the Comcast Center on the University of Maryland, College Park campus. Mrs. Obama was wearing the hood of the honorary doctor of laws degree she had just received. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312811-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312811-3 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Allida Black and Thomas Culbertson talked about the life and influence of first lady Lucy Hayes and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The first presidential wife with a college degree, Lucy Hayes symbolized the "New Woman" as the country celebrated its centennial. She had been very active in medical service during the Civil War and continued her charitable work, especially with veterans and orphans of the war. Topics included her relations with temperance and women's suffrage movements. In several video clips Christie Weininger gave a tour of Spiegel Grove, the Hayes home in Fremont, Ohio. This was the 12th episode in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310736-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Seale and Pamela Sanfilippo talked about the life and influence of first lady Julia Grant and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.*From a slave-holding family, she became the wife of the commanding Union general during the Civil War and relished her time in the White House. She was also the first president's wife to write her memories. Her background, family life, and social style were discussed, including her relationship with Mary Lincoln. Topics included President Grant's reputation including alleged drunkenness, business dealings and scandals, and his civil rights record. Several video clips were shown from the documentary [The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home], and from the U.S. Grant Home State Historic Site in Galena, Illinois, and the White Haven and Hardscrabble houses at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in St Louis, Missouri. This was the 11th episode in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310735-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Before the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum officially opened to the public, former first lady Laura Bush led a tour of the presidential museum in the George W. Bush Presidential Center. She described the design and construction of the center and the museum exhibits. Video clips were shown from an April 2, 2013, interview with President and Mrs. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312390-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jacqueline Berger and Kendra Hinkle talked about the life and influence of first lady Eliza Johnson and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. President Johnson, who served in a tumultuous time during Reconstruction and after President Lincoln's assassination, was most noted as the first president to be impeached despite a long career. Topics included Mrs. Johnson's role in his career, their family, and their hardships during the Civil War. Her ill health was a major issue and her daughters served as the White House hostesses. A video clip was shown of the Yellow Oval Room from the documentary [The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home] and video clips were shown from the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, Tennessee. This was the tenth presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310734-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Four former presidents and President Obama participated in the dedication of the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Former first lady Laura Bush spoke about the center's mission, goals, and exhibits. The five presidents spoke about the roles of former presidents, often injecting humorous anecdotes in their remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311998-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush were interviewed by C-SPAN. They discussed the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Bush Institute, and their post White House years. Among other topics the former president also talked about why he chose Southern Methodist University as the site for his library, academic access to the library, why he never used email during his presidency, and former Vice President Dick Cheney. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311974-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith and Rosalyn Terborg-Penn talked about the life and influence of first lady Mary Lincoln and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included her political upbringing and position against slavery, her role as wife and mother, her time as first lady, and life after the White House. They discussed the complexity of her legacy, including her political role, mental health, her relationships in Washington and with the press, and stories of her lavish spending and as an over-indulgent mother. A video clip was shown of the Lincoln Bedroom from the documentary [The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home] and others spoke in video from President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C.; the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and the Lincoln Home in Springfield, Illinois; and the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky. This was the ninth presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310733-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310733-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ann Covell and Feather Schwartz Foster talked about the life and influence of first ladies Jane Pierce and Harriet Lane. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the extent of mourning in which Mrs. Pierce was plunged by the death of her only remaining son on the way to the inauguration which she had never wanted and the great popularity and influence of Harriet Lane, the niece of President James Buchanan, the only bachelor American president. Video was shown from the Aiken House in Andover, Mass.; the New Hampshire Historical Society, the Pierce Manse, and the grave site in Concord, N.H.; and President James Buchanan's Wheatland near Lancaster, Pa. This was the eighth episode in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310732-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310732-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns discussed his new documentary [The Central Park Five]. It tells the story of five black and Latino teens who were wrongly convicted of raping a jogger in New York City's Central Park in 1989. He talked about the police investigation, detailing the exculpatory evidence and inconsistencies that were ignored by law enforcement, the media, and the public at large, and about racial prejudice in the criminal justice system. Mr. Burns responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at the National Press Club Luncheon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312068-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Paul Finkelman and Conover Hunt talked about the life and influence of first ladies Sarah Polk, Margaret Taylor, and Abigail Fillmore. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Sarah Polk remains the most politically active and influential first lady. Margaret Taylor was a reluctant short-term first lady. Abigail Fillmore, a teacher, was the first presidential wife to have had a job. She established the White House library and made it a cultural center for the arts. Video was shown from the James K. Polk Ancestral Home in Columbia, Tennessee; the Millard Fillmore House Museum in East Aurora, New York; and the Yellow Oval Room from the documentary [The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home]. This was the seventh episode in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310731-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edna Greene Medford and Taylor Stoermer talked about the life and influence of first ladies Anna Harrison, Letitia Tyler, and Julia Tyler. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.*Among the topics addressed were the short presidency of William Henry Harrison, the death of Letitia Taylor in the White House, and the president's marriage to Julia Gardiner and her role as first lady. Julia Gardiner Tyler was known as an outwardly social first lady who brought European dancing to the White House and cultivated a public image as a trend-setter. She also helped in her husband's efforts to annex Texas. Christopher Leahy spoke by telephone about his work editing her papers. Video was shown from Colonial Williamsburg and the Tyler's Sherwood Forest plantation home in Charles City, Virginia. Harrison Tyler and his wife Payne spoke in videos recorded at Sherwood Forest. This was the sixth installment in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310730-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patricia Brady and Michael Henderson talked about the life and influence of first ladies Rachel Jackson, Emily Donelson, and Angelica Singleton Van Buren. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the importance of a White House hostess and the role of women in society and politics. Rachel Jackson died before her husband was sworn in as president but her memory influenced his presidency. Later in the Jackson administration her niece, Emily Donelson, became White House hostess, but was dismissed due to political and social scandals in Washington society. President Van Buren was a widower. Dolley Madison's cousin Angelica Singleton became the White House hostess when she married his oldest son. Video clips were shown of tours of The Hermitage in Nashville, Tennessee, and of Lindenwald in Kinderhook, New York, and of an interview with William Seale. This was the fifth presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310728-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310728-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative John Lewis (D-GA) and John Carlos talked about their experiences fighting for civil rights. Representative Lewis was the chair of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee from 1963 to 1966 and he drew from those experiences in his books [Walking with the Wind] and [Across That Bridge]. John Carlos won the bronze medal in the 200 meters at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. As the U.S. national anthem played at the awards ceremony, John Carlos and his gold medal-winning African-American teammate, Tommie Smith, wore black gloves and raised their fists in a black power salute to protest injustices faced by African Americans at home. Inducted into the U.S. Track and Field Hall of Fame, he is also a recipient of the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. He co-wrote [The John Carlos Story]. "American Icons" was part of the 2013 Virginia Festival of the Book. They were interviewed by Robert Vaughan on stage at the Paramount Theater and responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311687-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith, Daniel Preston, and Amanda Mathews talked about the life and influence of first ladies Elizabeth Monroe and Louisa Catherine Adams and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the refurbishing of the White House after it was burned, the ladies' experiences abroad, changes in the social and political role of the first lady, and the relationship between the first ladies. Video clips were shown of the Blue Room from the documentary [The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home]. Video clips were shown of tours of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library in Fredericksburg, Virginia; Ash Lawn-Highland, James Monore's home in Charlottesville, Virginia; the Old House at Peacefield in Quincy, Massachusetts. This was the fourth presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310727-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Guests talked about the life and influence of First Lady Dolley Madison, focusing on her role in Washington society, her years as first lady (1809-1817), and activities in Washington after her husband's death. Locations for filming were the Red Room of the White House to hear the stories of her political parties, the Blue Room where she watched the smoke of British troops on the horizon as they advanced to the White House in 1814, her Virginia country estate of Montpelier, and the Dolley Todd house in Philadelphia. Guests also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from viewers. This was the third presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310726-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310726-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jody Williams talked about her newly released autobiography, [My Name Is Jody Williams: A Vermont Girl's Winding Path to the Nobel Peace Prize]. She shared details of her Nobel Peace Prize-winning work on the campaign to ban the use of landmines and her career as an advocate for world peace, and the struggles she faced in adjusting to her new life after receiving the award. She described her political ideology as left of liberal and spoke candidly about her departure from the Catholic Church and her relationships with fellow laureates Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. She wrote about meeting her husband, and fellow human rights activist, Stephen Goose, and the struggles they faced together. She describes her motivation for advocacy as righteous indignation and says that she is full of anger at injustice. She talks about the eleven years she spent working on various projects related to the wars in Nicaragua and El Salvador. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310955-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310955-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edith Gelles and Jim Taylor talked about the life and influence of first lady Abigail Adams and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Others spoke in videos from several building in the Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts, and from the archives of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston. Topics included her relationship with and influence upon her husband, the story of her life and raising her family, the importance to history of her letters, and her role in the history of America and of women. This was the second presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310725-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A statue of Rosa Parks was unveiled and dedicated in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. She was the first African-American woman to have a statue in her honor in the Capitol. President Obama and congressional leaders spoke about her life and her contribution to the civil rights movement and the country as a whole. The ceremony included the presentation of the colors and performances by the U.S. Army Chorus and Army String Quartet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311211-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Guests talked about the life and influence of first lady Martha Washington. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Among the topics addressed were her early life in Williamsburg, Virginia; Mount Vernon and her relationship with George Washington; her role in the Revolutionary War; life during the presidency and after retirement; and her relationships with other notable figures such as Abigail Adams. This was the first presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310724-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians talked about the role of the first lady of the United States and how it had evolved through history. They gave examples of the differences between various first ladies. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Steve Scully moderated. The program opened with a video message from first lady Michelle Obama. "Historical Perspectives on First Ladies" was the first panel of a preview of the C-SPAN series, "First Ladies: Influence and Image" at the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History in the historic Decatur House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310723-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bloomberg correspondent and author Amity Shlaes talked about her biography of the 30th President of the United States, [Coolidge], in which she traces the life of Calvin Coolidge from his early days in Plymouth Notch, Vermont through his presidency and ultimate return to New England where he died at the age of 60. She said that Coolidge should be remembered for the fact that when he left office in 1929, the federal budget was lower than when he took office in 1923. She told the story of Coolidge's rise through local and state politics in Vermont and Massachusetts, and describes Coolidge's involvement as governor of Massachusetts with the Boston Police strike in 1919. She suggested that his actions gave him a national reputation as a decisive leader. She also reviewed the years of Coolidge's presidency which were marked by the introduction of electricity in the country, the widespread use of automobiles, and the reversal of the federal budget deficit into a surplus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310540-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama named Deputy National Security Adviser Denis McDonough to be his next White House chief of staff. He was accompanied by Mr. McDonough and by Chief of Staff Jacob Lew. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310596-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jason Brennan talked about his book, [Libertarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know]. He suggested that his goal for the book was to make libertarianism seem reasonable to people who were not inclined to know much about it. He described the book as a primer in the political philosophy described as libertarianism. In his book, Professor Brennan reviews well-know libertarians such as Ayn Rand and Milton Friedman, as well as Adam Smith and John Locke. He broadly defines three categories of libertarian thinkers as classical liberals, hard libertarians, and neo-classical liberals. He names examples of each category and talks about their views on many different economic and social issues. Professor Brennan reacted to video clips of Nick Gillespie, David Boaz, and Milton Friedman. He explained that the book was the latest in a series of "What Everyone Needs to Know" books published by Oxford University Press. In addition, he talked about his life and how he became interested libertarianism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310111-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT First Lady Michelle Obama helped children of military families visiting the White House make holiday decorations. She was assisted by White House chefs Cris Comerford and Bill Yosses and White House chief floral designer Laura Dowling. They made ornaments, healthy lollipops, and other tree decorations. At the end, Bo, the dog, came to visit the children. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309732-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309732-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Judge Robert Bork delivered a speech on judicial restraint titled "A Republic - If You Can Keep It" in the inaugural address of the Joseph Story Distinguished Lecture Series. Judge Bork talked about the damage done and being done by what he believes are "activist" judges, the corruption of the Senate confirmation process, and what can be done to bring back restraint to the judicial branch and Supreme Court. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281801-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT American History TV is airing a selection of oral history interviews with former and current Asian American members of Congress. This week we hear from Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii who had youthful dreams of being an orthopedic surgeon before he was wounded in combat during World War II with the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the all-volunteer Japanese American unit. He is now the most senior member of the U.S. Senate. This interview is about a half hour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307866-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307866-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following footage of a re-enactment of a river crossing under fire, and urban combat in the city streets, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Battlefield Park Historian Frank O'Reilly talks about the battle of Fredericksburg. To mark the 150th anniversary of the December, 1862 Civil War battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, the city organized a variety of demonstrations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309909-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Hill talked about his book [Elihu Washburne: The Diary and Letters of America's Minister to France During the Siege and Commune of Paris]. The private diary entries and correspondence of Elihu Washburne, the American ambassador to France, provide a window into life in 19th century France during the Siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War, as well as the Paris Commune that followed. Mr. Hill also reflected on his early career in politics and the transition he made into independent research. He talked about the 20-year partnership he developed with author David McCullough and the various books he has researched for him. He detailed the research he did for a wide variety of other authors including Evan Thomas, Nathaniel Philbrick, Jon Meacham, Michael Korda, and Dorie McCullough Lawson. He reacted to video clips of some of these authors and to a 1987 interview he did about his previous book, with Bill Hogan, [Will the Gentleman Yield?]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309298-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309298-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ted Widmer talked about the book he edited, [Listening In: The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy]. The book contains audio CDs with 150 minutes of recorded conversations from the oval office, cabinet meetings, telephone calls, and private dictations during Kennedy's presidency. Mr. Widmer described how he was approached by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation to select, introduce, and transcribe the recordings. Mr. Widmer reacted to numerous clips played throughout the program including from during the Cuban missile crisis and discussions with Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett dealing with the riots over the integration of the University of Mississippi. There were also some more light-hearted moments. Mr. Widmer reflected upon his academic training at Harvard, as well as his experiences serving both President Bill Clinton, during his presidency, and Hillary Clinton, during her time as secretary of State. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309000-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Mason University professor and author James Pfiffner talked about the presidential appointment process and how it can be improved. The president's political appointees often face delays in getting approved by Congress. Senate rules allow lawmakers to anonymously delay a vote on a nominee for 30 days. Mr. Pfiffner is a public policy professor at George Mason University, and has written several books on the presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309270-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309270-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Aida Donald, author of [Citizen Soldier: A Life of Harry S. Truman], discussed how the 33rd president's early career was characterized by his efforts to remain honest despite the corruption present in local Missouri politics and a video was shown of his "Pickwick Papers." She also talked about his courtship of Bess Wallace, whom he would later marry. Ms.*Donald recounted Truman's election to the United States Senate and his nomination to be Franklin Roosevelt's running mate in the 1944 presidential election. Ms.*Donald discussed his decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II, President Truman's meeting with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin, and the firing of General MacArthur. Video clips of President Truman were shown.*A video clip was shown of her late husband, two time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Herbert Donald, as she talked about his career and the influence they had on each other's writings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308922-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two World War II veterans and a former Army nurse who helped liberate German concentration camps described the chaos and destruction they witnessed in Europe during the war. This event was from the American Veterans Center's 15th Annnual Conference in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309079-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT On November 3, 1952 the Republican National Committee presented a television broadcast in support of Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign. The national television broadcast on the evening before election day featured footage from the campaign trail and interviews with Eisenhower supporters and testimonials about their support. The program also included remarks by General Eisenhower and Senator Nixon. Dwight Eisenhower went on to defeat Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson that year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309007-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309007-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In 1972 Senator George McGovern (D-SD) was the Democratic presidential nominee running against the incumbent President Richard Nixon. He talked about his presidential campaigns in 1968 and 1972, what it was like to run against President Nixon, and his early attempts to make the Watergate scandal known. This oral history interview was conducted by Timothy Naftali on August 26, 2009, in Yorba Linda, California, for the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300773-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward talked about his book, [The Price of Politics]. It is an examination of how President Obama and the Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress attempted to restore the American economy and improve the federal government's fiscal condition over a three-and-a-half year period. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program opened with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308236-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308236-13 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum talked about their book, [That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back]. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They were interviewed while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program concluded with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walter Oleszek talked about the founders' intentions for the House of Representatives and the evolution of the institution. The House was originally the only part of the national government directly elected by the people. Mr. Oleszek examined the changes in te House and how it reflects popular political views. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Voice of the People: The House of Representatives" was part of the series "...In Congress Assembled": The Roots and Evolution of Today's Congress, held by the Smithsonian Associates in the Ripley Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306724-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative John Lewis (D-GA) talked about his autobiography, [Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change], about his own early involvement in the non-violent protests of the civil rights movement. He recounted his experience leading a group of students across the Edmond Pettus Bridge in Alabama when he was 25 years old, and how he and other students were beaten and arrested by state troopers. He commented on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Stokely Carmichael and other early participants in the movement. He described meeting his wife at a dinner party in 1967, and his early childhood interest in becoming a minister. John Lewis was first elected to his 5th District seat in 1986. Before that, he served on the Atlanta city council. He was born in Troy, Alabama, and attended the American Baptist Theological Seminary and Fisk University, majoring in philosophy. He was the longest serving chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306997-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306997-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Keegan the defense editor of [The Daily Telegraph] and the author of a number of books, including [The Face of Battle], [World Armies], [Six Armies in Normandy], [The Mask of Command], [The Price of Admiralty], [The Second World War], [A History of Warfare], [Fields of Battle], [The Battle for History], [The First World War], [Churchill], and [Intelligence in War] spoke about his writings and career as a military historian. He also responded to viewer comments and questions on a number of subjects including military operations in Iraq, efforts to combat terrorism, and tensions in the Middle East. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178919-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Antony Beevor talked about his newly released historical narrative, [The Second World War]. He spoke about the origins of the conflict spanning from before Hitler's invasion of Poland to the aftermath of the war, and its global impact on the major powers of the day. He described Adolf Hitler's dark and chaotic final days, including his marriage to Eva Braun and the couple's subsequent suicide. He outlined the origins of the war, and he discussed actions taken by U.S. General Douglas MacArthur to suppress information at the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal in 1946. He also focused on the research process and efforts to write the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306662-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edward Berenson, author of [Statue of Liberty: A Transatlantic Story], talked about the beginnings, controversies and changing meanings of the national monument. He was interviewed by Melissa Martens and responded to questions from members of the audience. This book launch event was held in conjunction with the exhibit "Emma Lazarus: Poet of Exiles," held for the 125th anniversary of the dedication of the statue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305792-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House and Senate leaders awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to honor the service of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. They received basic training at Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina, between 1942 and 1949. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306801-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Ephron, a Wellesley graduate, talked about her college years and about women's issues and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72685-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain. On the occasion of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, historian Anthony Pitch, author of [The Burning of Washington: The British Invasion of 1814], discussed what happened when the British burned Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306400-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306400-4 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rice University History Professor Douglas Brinkley talked about his new biography of long-time CBS "Evening News" anchor Walter Cronkite, who was often referred to as "the most trusted man in America." [Cronkite] chronicles his early life in Missouri and Texas and his United Press wire service reporting from the front lines of World War II. He shared stories of Cronkite's rise through the ranks of CBS News, including the task of anchoring the 1952 political conventions and the expansion of the CBS Evening News from 15 to 30 minutes in 1963. Brinkley suggests that while Cronkite's Evening News broadcasts aimed for political objectivity, his radio commentaries were what he terms "left leaning." Brinkley describes Cronkite's retirement at age 65 from the nightly newscast and his subsequent regret in choosing Dan Rather as his replacement. Brinkley discussed his research methods, which included access to Cronkite's private papers and interviews with over 150 people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306094-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In their first appearance at the White House since the George W. Bush presidency, Former President and First Lady Laura Bush attended the official unveiling of their portraits to be hung in the White House. President Obama, in remarks that were sometimes humorous, thanked the former president for his assistance and encouragement during the transition between administrations, saying, "We may have our differences politically, but the presidency transcends those differences." He also mentioned President Bush's "strength and resolve" in the first days following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306331-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306331-2 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The annual Memorial Day observance held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. included a proclamation to begin the national commemoration of the Vietnam War's 50th anniversary. President Obama and other dignitaries made remarks. The ceremony, co-hosted by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and the National Park Service, included wreath-layings by patriotic organizations, presentation and retirement of the colors, and music by the U.S. Marine Band and Army Chorus. The invocation included a message from the Reverend Billy Graham. The presidential proclamation was read by Medal of Honor recipient Brian Thacker. Tom Selleck was the master of ceremony. This ceremony marked the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Vietnam War and the start of 13 years of commemoration of those who served in that war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306239-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Caro discussed his newly-released fourth volume of his biography of former President Johnson, [The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power]. The fourth book covers 1958 until early 1964. Mr. Caro said that President Johnson sought the presidency, yet the nomination went to John F. Kennedy. He detailed Vice President Johnson's poor treatment at the hands of Kennedy staff, and his acrimonious relationship with Robert F. Kennedy. He described President Johnson's leadership following President Kennedy's assassination, and his skill at moving several major pieces of legislation through the House and Senate after he became president, which Mr. Caro suggests planted the seeds for President Johnson's "War on Poverty" program. Robert Caro was born and raised in New York City and graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in English. He won Pulitzer Prizes for biography in 1975 and 2003, and has been researching Lyndon Johnson since 1977. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305534-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305534-2 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT