The most recent programs for the Culture Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=860 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, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 07:35:30 GMT Justin Webb talked about his book, [Cheers, America: How an Englishman Learned to Love America]. Topics included the differences between British and American culture. Book TV in London was series of interviews conducted April 2013 in which some of Great Britain's most acclaimed historians, philosophers, literary critics and more spoke with Book TV about, politics, war, history, religion and culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312122-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the history of foods such as tacos, tamales, and chili, and popularity of Mexican cuisine in the U.S., from its indigenous origins in Mesoamerica to the present era of global commercialization. Panelists included Jeffrey Pilcher, historian and author of [Planet Taco: A Global History of Mexican Food], Gustavo Arellano, syndicated columnist and author of [Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America], and Smithsonian curator Rayna Green. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310909-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Art experts discuss the lives and cultural impact of Sculptor John Rogers and painter Norman Rockwell, two of most popular and commercially successful American artists of all time. Speakers included Laurie Norton Moffatt, who heads the Norman Rockwell Museum, and Kimberly Orcutt, an American art curator at the New-York Historical Society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310578-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310578-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Scheibach, a specialist in the Atomic age, talked about how Americans from 1940-1960 dealt with the threat of nuclear annihilation, including the impact of civil defense drills, merchandising campaigns using atomic imagery, and popular entertainments like comic books and science fiction movies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309181-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Jared Diamond talked about his book, [The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?] In the book he examined practices of traditional and modern, industrialized societies drawing on fieldwork in New Guinea, the Amazon, Kalahari, and other areas to compare customs and practices of societies, emphasizing trends in declining health and fitness as industrialization spread to newly developing nations. Professor Diamond spoke at the Free Library of Philadelphia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310562-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carolyn Kastner talked about Georgia O'Keeffe and her impact on American art and culture. She talked about the different phases of Ms. O'Keeffe's life and art, including her early art, her famous flower paintings, and her landscapes of New Mexico. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Santa Fe, New Mexico to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Comcast Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310650-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Randy Roberts talked about the connections between popular culture and World War II in films such as [Casablanca] and [The Fighting Seabees] and in songs such as "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B." Professor Roberts also described how patriotic sentiments made their way into comic books like Captain America. He responded to questions from students in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308683-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Self talked about his book, [All in the Family: The Realignment of American Democracy Since the 1960's], in which he argues that the separate threads of realignment all ran through the politicized American family. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Providence, Rhode Island to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Cox Communications local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310157-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) talks about his book, [On Virtues: Quotations and Insight to Live a Full, Honorable, and Truly American Life], a collection of quotations that "speaks to the forms and principles of American democracy and laws, and to the courage, optimism and sacrifice that ennoble our great American experiment." Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Providence, Rhode Island to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Cox Communications local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310159-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the status of social movements such as "Occupy Wall Street" and the Tea Party. Panelists included composer and musician Paul Miller, also known as 'DJ Spooky," and Larry Harvey, the co-founder of the so-called counterculture festival known as "Burning Man." This forum was held in New York City and was part of the World in 2013 Festival hosted by The Economist. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-4 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama delivered the weekly presidential address, in which they expressed their holiday wishes for all Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310090-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310090-101 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and the first lady participated in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree and the opening holiday ceremonies on the Ellipse. The program was edited to telecast only speaking parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309808-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined leaders in the film and music industries to talk about Hollywood's impact on American culture and how the industries are adapting to technological innovations. Other speakers included Universal Studios President Ron Meyer, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chair Rob Friedman and Imagine Entertainment co-founder Brian Grazer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308195-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308195-2 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Lori Andrews talked about her book, [I know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did: Social Networks and the Death of Privacy], in which she examined the dangers of online information sharing. Author Hanna Rosin talked about her book, [The End of Men: And the Rise of Women], in which she looked at the power dynamics between men and women at every level of society. Author Joan Walsh talked about her book, [What's the Matter with White People: Why we Long for a Golden Age That Never Was], in which she argued that America's fundamental divide was not about parties, ideology, or race, but social interactions over time. This event took place at the 2012 Miami Book Fair International held November 11-18, 2012 on the campus of Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309425-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309425-7 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Clemson history professor Orville Vernon Burton spoke to university students about the southern identity in an introduction to his class on the history and culture of the U.S. South. The class examines the American south from colonial times, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, to the 1960s civil rights era, and up to modern day. This class took place at Clemson University in South Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305609-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305609-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pulitzer Prize winner Hedrick Smith discussed his book, [Who Stole the American Dream?], in which he argues that over the past four decades the American Dream had been dismantled and the U.S. had become two Americas. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308663-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT From the 12th annual National Book Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC, Christopher Bram presented his book, [Eminent Outlaws: The Gay Writers Who Changed America]. The book examined the influence of notable gay male writers in America and how the lives of these men were crucial to understanding the social and cultural history of the American 20th century. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308588-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308588-2 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Nick Adams talked about his book, [Exceptional America: A Message Of Hope From A Modern-Day De Tocqueville]. As an Australian political commentator, he traveled across the United States to observe American politics and life, and explained why he thought the country was exceptional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308732-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308732-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kathy Kean, a retired Wisconsin High School U.S. History teacher takes American History TV on a tour of historic buildings and neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Ms. Kean was named the Gilder Lehrman National History Teacher of the Year in 2004 and has organized history & architecture tours for over thirty years. Working with the non-profit preservation & educational organization, Historic Milwaukee, Inc., Kathy Kean believes that history can be taught by examining changing architectural styles and public spaces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308284-1 Mon, 15 Apr 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, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT History Professor Andrew Morris discusses the unprecedented demand for affordable housing from the mid-1940s and into the 1950s that was created by returning World War II veterans. Professor Morris explains that the building of new homes had slowed during the Great Depression and during World War II, when materials were rationed. As thousands of veterans came home and started families-and the country experienced an economic upswing-the demand for new housing skyrocketed, resulting in the dramatic growth of U.S. suburbs. Video clips of promotional films and newsreels of the period were shown, as well as other slides. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305612-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Linda Hengst talked about the Ohioana Library and the purpose of its collection of works from Ohio writers and information about Ohio and its people. She showed examples of the work of Langston Hughes and materials about 1872 presidential candidate Victoria Woodhull. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Columbus, Ohio, on July 9-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307842-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phyllis Schlafly, founder of the Eagle Forum and author or editor of 20 books - talks about the roots and development of the modern conservative movement, as well as the role of women's issues in conservative politics. Phyllis Schlafly was a guest lecturer at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, South Carolina, in a course called "The Conservative Intellectual Tradition in America," taught by Professor Mallory Factor. This class is an hour and 45 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305282-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Randolph Roth talked about his book, [American Homicide]. He charted the changes in the types and rate of homicide in America through the centuries. He talked about the correlation with social factors such as the level of trust people had in their government. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Columbus, Ohio, on July 9-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307840-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Architectural historian Barry Lewis talked about the Art Deco architecture of New York City during the Jazz Age. Topics included the German origins and American interpretation of apartments and skyscrapers. He showed slides throughout his presentation. "Prohibition New York: Art Deco of the 1920s" was part of the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series on History and Current Affairs, held in the Robert H. Smith Auditorium of the New York Historical Society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306229-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306229-1 Mon, 15 Apr 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, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wendy McElroy, an individualist feminist, talked about her book of essays, [The Art of Being Free]. She was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, the libertarian conference held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307278-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307278-6 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Comedian D.L. Hughley presented his thoughts on the political and social issues of the day and argued that America is in need of a "wake-up call." The author presented his thoughts on a range of topics, from education and economics to President Obama, political parties, and former and current civil rights leaders. D.L. Hughley responded to questions from members of the audience at Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles. This program contains language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307675-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mary Stuckey talked about her book, [Defining Americans: The Presidency and National Identity]. She responded to questions from members of the audience. The ninth annual Roosevelt Reading Festival was held by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center in Hyde Park, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307703-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307703-5 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Hayes contends that Americans distrust of once respected institutions is due to the failures of our leaders and their social and economic distance from the rest of the population. At this Harvard Book Store event, Mr. Hayes talked about how the natural devolution of a meritocracy has occurred in American society. Christopher Hayes responded to questions from members of the audience at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307532-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Architectural historian Heather Ewing talked about her book [The Lost World of James Smithson: Science, Revolution, and the Birth of the Smithsonian], published by Bloomsbury USA. She recounted the life of James Smithson, the benefactor of the Smithsonian Institution. She said he bequeathed his fortune to create "an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men" in Washington, DC. He left no further instructions and to this day it is not known why he made this bequest. He had never even visited the United States. The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 after great debate in Congress as to how to use Smithson's gift. Ms. Ewing described researching her book in England. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198128-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A short piece on the Adams Memorial in Washington, DC's Rock Creek Cemetery. The memorial rests above the graves of author Henry Adams and his wife Marian "Clover" Hooper Adams, for whom the writer commissioned the memorial after her 1885 suicide. Scultped by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and designed by architect Stanford White, the memorial is also known as "Grief." Historian Richard Norton Smith provides the voice-over for this piece. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307185-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307185-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the concept of "freedom" and the differences between freedom, privilege, and emancipation. African-American attitudes on feelings of entitlement and if earned freedoms have actually been achieved were also discussed. Topics included the three basic freedoms of movement (migration), religion, and expression and the price historically paid for those freedoms. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Christopher Paul Moore moderated. "What Passes for Freedom: The 150th Year Celebration of Freedom" was a panel of the 14th annual Harlem Book Fair from the Langston Hughes Auditorium in the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307073-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307073-5 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Roberta Shaffer gave a tour of the Library of Congress exhibit, "Books That Shaped America." The exhibit is of a list of 88 titles that influenced the nation. She talked about how the books were selected and the various ways of interacting with the list of books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307119-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307119-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Next, on American History TV - Historian and author Robert Rydell examines how world's fairs inspired and promoted innovation in architecture, the arts, music, science, technology, consumer culture and mass entertainment. Mr. Rydell is the author of [All the World's a Fair] and teaches history at Montana State University. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this hour long event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306836-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jack Hitt recounts America's many amateur inventors and tinkerers, from Benjamin Franklin's experiments with electricity to Mark Zuckerberg's social media website, and profiles the current crop of individuals who are working in their kitchens, basements, and garages. Jack Hitt responded to questions from members of the audience at R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306765-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Linda Endersby talked about the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, as she showed memorabilia from the fair being processed at the Missouri State Museum's Riverside Collections Facility. The objects were part of a large donation received by the museum from Melvin and Ronald Getlan that would be exhibited in 2014. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Jefferson City, Missouri, on June 4-7 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Mediacom local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306864-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joe Jackson recounts the fourteen aviators who partook in the $25,000 contest to be the first to fly non-stop across the Atlantic in 1927. The event, sponsored by hotelier Raymond Orteig, culminated in the death of six pilots and was won by Charles Lindbergh, who guided the Spirit of St. Louis across the ocean on May 21, 1927. Joe Jackson used PowerPoint slides as he spoke about celebrity and the pursuit of fame as well as technological innovation. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Westbury Memorial Public Library in Westbury, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306764-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democrat Pat Schroeder of Colorado talked about the obstacles that women and other minorities faced in the 1970s, and described her work as a representative at the height of the women's movement. She served in the U.S. Congress for 24 years. When she was first elected in 1972, she was a 32-year-old mother of two young children. When she arrived in Washington, she was one of only fourteen women in the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306029-1 Mon, 15 Apr 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, New York University History Professor Nicole Eustace, author of [1812: War and the Passions of Patriotism], discussed what the young country was like in those early years after the Revolutionary War. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306400-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306400-3 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Talbot presents a history of San Francisco from 1967 to 1982. The city, connected to the counter culture movement of the 1960s, witnessed a series of transformative events in the succeeding decade, from the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk to the onset of the AIDS epidemic. David Talbot spoke at The Booksmith in San Francisco. Some community residents also shared reminiscences. Mr. Talbot responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306327-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carlin Romano, author of "America the Philosophical," in conversation with Chicago Tribune cultural critic Julia Keller. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event in the University Center's Lake Room at the 2012 [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-7 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT This is a tour of the 1892 mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sea captain not only founded the world famous Pabst Brewery, he was a philanthropist and real estate developer and had a great influence on the growth of this Midwestern city on Lake Michigan. Historian John Eastberg showed us examples of craftsmanship, original furnishings and art which teach us about Pabst's German heritage, Milwaukee's history, and America's Gilded Age. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306012-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306012-5 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT United States Senator Bill Bradley talked about his book [We Can All Do Better]. In his book he offers his view of the state of the nation with financial meltdown and intensifying political gridlock, and urges people to do their part toward making the country work. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306204-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Four Medal of Honor recipients discussed their experiences in Vietnam and World War II. Topics included the importance of community service and the values that "make America great." They responded to questions from high school students in the audience and by electronic communication. "Medal of Honor: Lessons of Bravery and Self-Sacrifice" was a program of the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in cooperation with the Medal of Honor Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304581-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304581-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Johan Gottlieb Frederick Pabst was born in 1836 in Saxony, Germany. Seeking a better life, his family moved to the United States in 1848, eventually ending up in Milwaukee. Frederick Pabst worked his way up from cabin boy to steamship captain on the Great lakes. In 1862 he married Maria Best, daughter of German brewer Phillip Best. Soon after, Captain Pabst purchased half of the small Best brewing company, and by the 1890's the renamed Pabst Brewing Company was the largest lager brewery in the world. Next, a visit to the restored gilded-age mansion of Milwaukee beer baron, Captain Frederick Pabst. This is part two of a two-part program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306183-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306183-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tour of the 1892 Mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sea captain not only founded the world famous Pabst Brewery, he was a philanthropist and real estate developer and had a great influence on the growth of this Midwestern city on Lake Michigan. Historian John Eastberg shows us examples of craftsmanship, original furnishings and art which teach us about Pabst's German heritage, Milwaukee's history, and America's Gilded Age. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306012-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306012-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Zacks recounts stories of New York City in the 1890s, the hub of America's manufacturing and financial world as well as the home of an alternate economy, marked by casinos, brothels, and crime rings. These two worlds co-inhabited New York City until the election of Theodore Roosevelt as the city's police commissioner in 1895. Mr. Zacks recalls the future president's offensive against the city's reputation as "Sin City" that entailed internal battles with Roosevelt's police force and his appeal to two million New Yorkers to engage in other activities. Richard Zacks showed numerous illustrations during his presentation. Then he was interviewed b novelist Kevin Baker and responded to questions from members of the audience at this Tenement Talks presentation at the Tenement Museum in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305831-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former U.S. Senator and Oklahoma Governor David Boren talked about his book [A Letter to America]. In the book he outlines what he considers to be necessary steps to ensure the continuance of the United States as a global superpower. He talked about the experiences with students that led him to write the book. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 9-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305807-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author and talk show host Tavis Smiley talked about popular culture and publishing. Topics included the literature that has affected his life. He was interviewed by Esther Armah and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. "Books, Media, and Culture: A Conversation with Tavis Smiley" was a program of the Eleventh National Black Writers Conference on "The Impact of Migration, Popular Culture, and the Natural Environment in the Literature of Black Writers." It was held by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305618-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305618-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT