The most recent programs for the Tocqueville Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=162 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:09:40 GMT Leo Damrosch talked about his book [Tocqueville's Discovery of America] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010). He followed Alexis de Tocqueville's nine-month travels throughout the United States from 1831-1832 and examined Tocqueville's subsequent book, [Democracy in America]. Tocqueville's writings on Jacksonian America presented a changing social and political landscape where the French visitor applauded much of American culture but was critical of slavery and materialism. In his book Professor Damrosch included letters and papers that had never before appeared in English. Video clips from the 1997-98 C-SPAN series on Tocqueville's travels were shown. Leo Damrosch is the Ernest Bernbaum Professor of Literature at Harvard University. His previous books feature Rousseau, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294006-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294006-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ledeen talked about his book [Tocqueville on American Character], published by St. Martin's Press. Based on Alexis de Tocqueville's reflections in the two-volume [Democracy in America], Mr. Ledeen's book concentrates on Tocqueville's assessment of the people he met while visiting the United States in 1831. He discussed Tocqueville's opinion that, while Americans had many admirable qualities, they were prone to selfishness and an unhealthy reliance on government. Mr. Ledeen took questions from the audience following his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170215-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Political philosopher Professor Mansfield talked about his translation of Alexis de Tocqueville's [Democracy in America], published by the University of Chicago Press. Professor Mansfield and Delba Winthrop translated, edited, and wrote an introduction for the new edition, the third translation since the original two-volume work was published in 1835 and 1840. Alexis de Tocqueville was a French aristocrat, who came to the United States in the 1830s primarily to study the prison systems, but who became fascinated with American life, politics, and morals. Mr. Tocqueville based his book on observations, reading, and discussions with American citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159774-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panel members discussed Mr. Ledeen's book [Tocqueville on American Character], published by St. Martin's Press. The book examines Alexis de Tocqueville's 1831 book [Democracy in America], arguing that his observations are still accurate and important today. The panel also responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157811-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bentzel and Mr. Farkas discussed C-SPAN's publication, [Traveling Tocqueville's America,] which retraced C-SPAN's 17-state tour, inspired by Tocqueville's book [Democracy in America]. They also responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106923-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Barone talked about contemporary American politics and trends which are taking place and how they reflect the writings of Alexis de Tocqueville. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Barone answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103017-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT This narrated video shows a C-SPAN School Bus tour in 1997-1998, retracing the journey of Alexis de Tocqueville through the U.S. and Canada in 1831-1832. It was after his journey that Tocqueville wrote his classic narrative, [Democracy in America]. All 55 cities Tocqueville visited are shown, along with audio readings from his book containing his observations of the times, places, people and equality. This video is a companion to C-SPANs tour book, [Traveling Tocquevilles America]. Tocqueville, a French aristocrat, was accompanied on his tour by Gustave de Beaumont. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104145-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dabney and Mr. Debs talked about their experiences in Paris as winners of the Tocqueville teachers contest. Then audience members talked about current news stories of interest to them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/102359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/102359-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The winners of C-SPAN's Tocqueville contest appeared in the Washington Journal studio. They talked about the inspiration for their winning entries and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100857-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Political scientists and historians from the U.S. and Europe talked about the philosophies of Alexis de Tocqueville, questioning how much of a democrat he was and how much the philosopher Aristotle influenced his writing. The discussion was based on Professor Diggins's paper, "A Vanquished Aristocrat in Democratic America: Alexis de Tocqueville on the Topic of Aristocracy." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100773-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the philosophy of Alexis de Tocqueville. They compared his writings to those of Rousseau and Marx, along with other contemporary thinkers. They focused on the conflict between individualism and collectivism that permeated Tocqueville's writings. They also talked about Tocqueville's journey through America and his study of democracy, which would culminate in his prominent [Democracy in America]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100772-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville scholars discussed the conservative ideas in [Democracy in America]. They examined how Tocqueville's ideas compare with late 20th century U.S. and European conservatism and the similarities between Tocqueville and Edmund Burke. This was part of a conference on Tocqueville. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100771-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scholars and public figures talked about Alexis de Tocqueville and the impact his book, [Democracy in America], has had on the political discourse of the United States over the years. They compared his writings to present-day events and talked about the influence and significance of his commentaries on the economy and race relations. Footage from the C-SPAN Tocqueville tour was also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100750-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professors from the United States and western Europe discussed the impact of the writings of Alexis de Tocqueville as they relate to liberalism. They debated whether Tocqueville was a liberal and whether the definition and scope of liberalism has changed over the years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100509-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Kammen talked about the various interpretations of Tocqueville's ideas and how they are used and misused. He examined why U.S. leaders have consistently reacted very positively to Tocqueville's observations during his trip through the United States. After his lecture, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94609-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94609-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Kammen talked about Alexis de Tocqueville's [Democracy in America] and what the book means to the nation and why it is still cited as an important work in modern times. He also answered questions from viewers via telephone, fax and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100768-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Passengers aboard the Steamboat The Delta Queen read passages from Tocqueville and commented on the meaning of democracy and equality today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99196-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99196-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pittsburgh students and other community members discussed Alexis de Tocqueville and the role of women in U.S. society, including Tocqueville's observations of women in 1830s America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93524-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93524-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A group of citizens from Calvert County, MD, convened to talk about the role of gender in democracy. They talked about some of the concepts Tocqueville utilized in his book [Democracy in America]. Professor Brooks led the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99711-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Some of the winning entries in the Tocqueville contest were profiled and several winners talked about their entries by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99834-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99834-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A group of Calvert County citizens took part in a forum discussing the writings and concepts of Tocqueville's book. It also focused on his background in France and some of the reasons for his tour in America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92585-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92585-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Members of Vintage Retirement Center, local students and others discussed Alexis de Tocqueville's ideas on the proper role of government in society. They examined how the government coerces citizens and which groups have the most influence over different levels of government in the U.S. today. They also the sharing of responsibility of the governors and the governed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99630-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lynch, who has acted as a Tocqueville interpreter, discussed his experiences on the C-SPAN School Bus and presentations to students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99024-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Smock discussed the U.S. Congress and its characteristics during the time of Tocqueville's visit to Washington, DC in January 1832. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99022-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99022-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed Tocqueville's ideas about equality and democracy from his observations in his book [Democracy in America]. They examined the reasons that U.S. society has developed relatively little, the possibility of the tyranny of the majority, Tocqueville's thoughts on women, and Tocqueville's ideas on law. They also responded to questions from the audience of students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93497-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Norfolk, Virginia while on their way to Washington, D.C. in January 1832. While there, they were impressed by the U.S. naval ability. Admiral Holder, the commander of Amphibious Group Two, talked about the role of the Navy and Marines in U.S. military operations and took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98383-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98383-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Columbia, South Carolina in January 1832. Dean Graham talked about the importance of education, especially higher education, in the U.S. He also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98373-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Augusta in January 1832 on their way to Washington, D.C. Mr. Easterbrook talked about Tocqueville's impressions of early U.S. theater and his observations on the role of literature and the arts in a democratic society. He also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98368-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Milledgeville, Georgia, which was the state capital of Georgia at the time, in January 1832. Ms. Ramirez and Mr. Henderson talked about their experiences at Georgia Military College. They also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98363-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Macon, Georgia on their way to Washington, DC in January 1832. Rev. Lett talked about Tocqueville's comments on U.S. religion and the role of African-American churches in the modern U.S. South. He also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97953-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Knoxville, Georgia while on their way to Washington, DC in January 1832. Judge Culpepper and Mr. Mincey talked about Tocqueville's perceptions of the U.S. judicial system, especially the role of juries. They also took audience, calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97948-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont arrived by stagecoach from Mobile in January 1832. While there, they talked with a local lawyer about various legal issues. Mr. Wood talked about the impact Alexis de Tocqueville has had on democracy and he talked about the "myth" of democracy in America. He talked about Tocqueville's writing and how accurate he was in describing U.S. development. Mr. Wood also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97938-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont arrived in Mobile from New Orleans by steamboat in January 1832. While there, they noticed the French influence in Mobile. Ms. Middaugh compared French and U.S. culture and took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97933-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97491-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97491-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lynch, musicians, and scholars talked about the popular music in the 1830s in the U.S. and its role in social functions. This program focused particularly on Appalachian music. Several songs from the period were also performed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97635-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97471-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Boesche talked about why Tocqueville saw a danger of tyranny of the majority in a democratic society as compared to a more hierarchical society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97626-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT General Wilson talked about Tocqueville's observations on democratic military institutions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97129-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont arrived in Memphis by stagecoach in December 1831 and stayed there eight days before they could begin their steamboat trip to New Orleans. While there, they witnessed the removal of Choctaw Indians to the west. Mr. Rubin talked about the importance of communication and transportation, especially in Memphis. He also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96945-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT After a broadcast of a forum on religion and civil society from October 28, two of the participants responded to comments by broadcast audience members. They talked about the past and present role of religion in U.S. society and Tocqueville's observations on this subject. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97165-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Leading scholars discussed the impact of Tocqueville's writings on religion and society during the 1830s and the roles religion and other issues play in modern America. Dr. Thiemann moderated the panel's discussion on many issues along the lines of Tocqueville's works. Following the discussion, the panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94087-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys and legal scholars discussed the role lawyers play in American society and the role they should play in combating social justice. They also talked about the role of fashioning a system to help citizens and institutions conduct affairs. The members of the panel also discussed their opinion on what Alexis de Tocqueville would have thought about the prominent role attorneys seem to have in American society. They then responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93451-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Shaw talked about the Marquis de Lafayette's tour of the U.S. in 1824 and 1824. Lafayette College is currently hosting an exhibit on the tour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96585-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96585-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Persons in Stamford talked about their definitions of democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97069-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Nashville, Tennessee, in December 1831 while on their way downriver to New Orleans. Guests at the Hermitage, the home of President Jackson, talked about his life and his home and "Jacksonian" America, U.S. society during the 1820s and 1830s which Tocqueville and Beaumont observed. They also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96387-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Judge Griffo talked about the origins of the Pennsylvania judicial system at the Northampton County courthouse. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96615-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Louisville in December 1831 and investigated impact of slavery on society. Mr. Freund talked about city growth around Louisville and took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96372-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96372-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Westport, Kentucky on their way down the Ohio River after an accident in December, 1831. Citizens gathered in the River Towne General Store to discuss Tocqueville's and their own observations on American character through their experiences in a small town. They also took questions from the audience by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96092-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Schantz talked about why he uses Tocqueville in his history classes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96285-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96285-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Frank and Ms. Sharpwalton talked about Moravian culture and their history in the Bethlehem area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96269-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT