The most recent programs for the Paine, Thomas Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=62 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, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 03:37:06 GMT Scott Liell talked about his book [46 Pages: Thomas Paine, Common Sense, and the Turning Point to Independence], published by Running Press. The book tells the story behind Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" and emphasizes how it changed the conversation about America's relationship to England. Published in January 1776, its argument for American independence influenced the founding fathers and the ensuing American Revolution. At a time when 1,500 copies sold was considered a publishing success, Paine's book sold over 120,000 copies in three months at a time when America's total population was roughly 2 million people. After his remarks, Mr. Liell answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156644-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT "Thomas Paine" talked to students about his life and the writing of [Common Sense]. He also sang songs with the students and answered their questions. This event was held at Thomas Paine Elementary School. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163088-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about Thomas Paine and his role in the Revolutionary War. They focused on Paine's role as author, solider and founding father. Following their prepared remarks they answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163558-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kinser talked about the Thomas Paine exhibit at the Newsuem. The exhibit contains the writing kit that Paine is thought to have used to write [Common Sense]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163591-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Peterson performed in "Tom Paine: A One-Man Play" depicting the life of Thomas Paine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163580-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN school bus crew observed activities celebrating Thomas Paine in New Rochelle, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163641-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fruchtman talked about the beliefs of Thomas Paine and how they influenced his writing of [Common Sense]. He also focused on how the work relates to modern American politics and society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163089-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Paine, as portrayed by Hans Peterson, reflected on his life and the writing of [Common Sense]. Following his remarks he answered questions from high school students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163579-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT Guests examined the history of the American Revolution and Early Republic through the writings of Thomas Paine. His [Common Sense] and [The Age of Reason] were influential in shaping republican philosophy in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Also highlighted were several documents housed in the Thomas Paine museum located near Paine's former home in New Rochelle, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163160-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fruchtman talked about the life of Thomas Paine. Ms. DiNardo outlined how to access the American Writers book club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163616-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Katz talked about his book, [Virtuous Reality: How America Surrendered Discussion of Moral Values to Opportunists, Nitwits and Blockheads Like William Bennett], published by Random House. The book focuses on the cultural wars that have been spawned by new media outlets, such as talk radio and the Internet. He also criticized recent media phobia as being baseless. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78628-1 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT