The most recent programs for the Military Technology Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=919 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 23:43:26 GMT Policy and technology experts testified on the use of unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones, for domestic law enforcement and surveillance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312813-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312813-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT At a forum on how unmanned aerial drones are being used in the U.S. for non-military purposes Will Saletan analyzed public opinion on drones and Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) noted that drones were already being used in his state to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border and to fight forest fires. Representative Gosar contrasted the potential benefits of drones with the potential concerns regarding privacy and talked about potential legislation. "It's a Bird! It's a Plane! But Would You Call it a Drone?" and "The View from Capitol Hill" were part of the forum "The Drone Next Door," held by the Future Tense partnership between the New America Foundation, Arizona State University and [Slate] magazine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312601-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the use of drones by Presidents George W. Bush and Obama administrations for targeted killings. Topics included the legal and policy implications, the need for more openness and a legal framework, and long-term impact of drone use on other countries' perceptions of the U.S. Following their discussion, they answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312469-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scholars talked about the ethics of drone warfare. The program began with an exchange between Vickie Langohr and Avery Plaw on the definition of drones and the history of their use. Afterward, each panelist presented his perspective on the use of drones, with Avery Plaw defending their use, David Cole criticizing the Obama administration for using them, and Gregory Johnsen arguing that drone casualties were driving Yemeni people towards al-Qaeda. They also answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311475-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Military and policy experts testified on the the constitutional and statutory authority for targeted killings with aerial drones of American terrorist suspects overseas. In his opening remarks, Yemini youth activist Farea Al-Muslimi talked about the drone strike that hit his village in Yemen to kill a suspected terrorist, which also caused many civilian casualties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312317-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rajiv Chandrasekaran talked about his [Washington Post] article, "Too Big to Bail," an examination of the embattled F-35 jet fighter program. He highlights the program's unique ability to avoid budget cuts despite increases in production costs and delayed project completion. He points out that the program will not receive spending reductions from the budget sequester process. He defines what opponents of the F-35 call "political engineering" which he describes as a process employed by defense contractors to spread production throughout as many states as possible. He says this is one of many reasons defense contractor Lockheed Martin gets continued funding for their advanced fighter jet for the Navy, Air Force and Marines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311607-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311607-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Top military officials and leading contractors spoke about shipbuilding operations and the next generation of naval vessels. They focused on the development and deployment of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), a class of relatively small surface vessels intended for operations in the littoral zone (close to shore) against aysymetric threats. Following their remarks they responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311966-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311966-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone technology and its usage. Moderator and former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Marion Blakey said that domestic drone usage presents several safety and privacy challenges. She also recommended creating an interagency group to address drone usage and its associated challenges. "Unmanned Aerial Systems Panel" was part of the Chamber of Commerce's 12th Aviation Summit in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311799-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311799-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a portion of his daily briefing to White House reporters Jay Carney responded to a question about Attorney General Eric Holder's letter to Senator Rand Paul regarding the use of drones against American citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311365-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311365-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The closing remarks of Senator Rand Paul's (R-KY) nearly 13-hour filibuster in the Senate. He was filibustering the confirmation of John Brennan as director of the Central Intelligence Agency as he challenged the administration's authority to use drone strikes against drone strikes against American citizens on U.S. soil. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-7 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the potential use of military drone strikes against American citizens on U.S. soil. Ed O'Keefe spoke by phone about the status of the Senate vote on John Brennan's nomination for CIA director. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311361-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311361-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) held a nearly 13-hour filibuster of the confirmation of John Brennan as director of the Central Intelligence Agency as he challenged the administration's authority to use drone strikes against people in the United States. Other senators periodically interrupted Senator Paul with questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-6 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) explained his reasons as he began his nearly 13-hour filibuster in the Senate of the confirmation of John Brennan as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He was challenging the administration's authority to use drone strikes against American citizens on U.S. soil. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-5 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Major General Brett Williams, operations director of U.S. Cyber Command, talked about his mission, saying cyber operations must be planned and executed using the same processes the military uses for conventional warfare. He said the key to effective cyber operations was a well-trained force and sufficient information as opposed to technical superiority. This was the first opening keynote address at the 4th Annual Cybersecurity Symposium, "Taking Stock of Cyber Preparedness: A Team Path to Active Resilience," held at the Capital Hilton Hotel by the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311129-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ben Gielow talked about efforts by states and localities to impose legal limits on the use of domestically-based surveillance drones (unmanned aerial vehicles). Topics included federal laws pertaining to drones, and congressional attempts to further expand privacy protections. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Charlottesville, Virginia Mayor Satyender Huja also spoke by phone about a local resolution against surveillance drones, what the resolution accomplishes, and reaction from city residents and Governor Bob McDonnell (R-VA).*Charlottesville, Virginia was the U.S. first city to pass a resolution against surveillance drones. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311140-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311140-5 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT American University professor Akbar Ahmed talked about his book, [The Thistle and the Drone: How America's War on Terror Became a Global War on Tribal Islam]. He also talked about the debate over the use of drones by the Obama administration. This interview, recorded at American University in Washington, DC, was part of Book TV's College Series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311003-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, as well as federal research and development efforts to ensure the safe operation of drones. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311016-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the issue of drone strikes against U.S. citizens after a re-airing of the hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on the nomination of John Brennan to become director of the Central Intelligence Agency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82088-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians talked about naval technology developments during the war, and discuss the construction and use of ironclad gunboats, the Union Blockade, and torpedo boats. This was part of a symposium hosted by the National Museum of American History. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309361-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309361-4 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians and professors talked about developments in weaponry and tactics that played an instrumental role in the fighting between Union and Confederate forces. This event was part of a symposium on Technology and the Civil War hosted by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309361-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309361-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT British Foreign Secretary William Hague testified on arms export controls before the British Committees on Arms Export Controls. The committee examined a range of issues, including the government's policy on strategic exports and the licensing of arms exports and other goods. The foreign secretary was asked to update the committee on several issues including the United Kingdom's arms export policy with Syria and Israel and the implications of the European Union arms embargo on United Kingdom policy. Topics included the possibility of the United States joining in arms control treaties and the use of U.S. use of drones. He was joined by the head of Arms Export Policy Department within the British Foreign Commonwealth Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310195-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about drones and cyber attacks as tools of modern warfare, including the ability to find the source of cyber attacks and the rules of engagement for unmanned aerial drones. Speakers included NATO Commander Jean Paul Palomeros and Elisa Massimino of the group Human Rights First. This was a panel of the 2012 Halifax International Security Forum.Global security leaders from over 50 countries gathered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to discuss pressing security and defense issues during the three-day summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309515-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Central Intelligence Agency officer Henry Crumpton talked about drone warfare, concerns over cybersecurity, and the Afghanistan war. He said that drone technology could not replace human sources on the ground and expressed concern over the over reliance of this type of technology. He was interviewed by Shelby Coffey. This was part of the fourth annual Washington Ideas Forum. held by [The Atlantic], the Aspen Institute, and the Newseum in the Annenberg Theater. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-7 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the global perception of Europe and America's power and leadership in world as well as advances in military and defense technology. Topics included foreign policy under Obama as compared to previous U.S. presidents, global perception of America's leadership and power, and technology issues such as drones and cyber security. This event was part of the Halifax International Security Forum, where Global security leaders from over 50 countries gathered to discuss pressing security and defense issues. The three-day summit addressed cyber security, modern warfare, Syria and China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309506-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two counterterrorism experts talked about the drone strike program and the people and groups it targets. They said the Obama administration's expanded use of drone strikes may be undermining its overall security objectives in places like Yemen and Pakistan. PANELISTS: Peter Bergen, Director of National Security Studies, New America Foundation Christopher Swift, Adjunct Professor of National Security Studies, Georgetown University MODERATOR: Gregory Aftandilian, CNP Middle East Fellow http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308696-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Madeleine Burnside gave a tour of the Frazier History Museum. She showed items from the weapons collection, including items from the British Royal Armory dating from Medieval times and items that would have been used by the Jamestown colonists. Other items from Theodore Roosevelt's era included a Teddy bear and a "Remember the Maine" candy dish. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 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/307311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307311-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about how the pilot profession will "realign" itself to prepare for the coming explosion of unmanned aerial vehicles.) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307509-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307509-4 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, takes a critical look at the use of drones by the U.S. military and argues that targeted killings do not make us safer. Members of the audience also spoke out and Ms. Benjamin also responded to questions from members of the audience at Talking Leaves Bookstore in Buffalo, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307210-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307210-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Harley Geiger talked about increased U.S. domestic use of unpiloted aerial drones. He answered to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included privacy concerns, uses of the drones, and the legislation that allowed domestic use of drones. According to Mr. Geiger, roughly 18 private contractors and 60 government and research entities are using drones. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306517-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306517-5 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marcus Weisgerber talked about the cost and the scope of missiles procured by the Defense Department for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, and he also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included what select missiles do, their construction cost, and the contracting firms that build them. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series. Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305985-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305985-6 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on military readiness in the midst of Defense Department budget cuts and the implications of the sequester, which would automatically cut $109 billion to defense and social programs. Other issues included the use of "green," environmentally sound, equipment and strategies to improve military readiness following combat troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305941-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bill Roggio talked about he expanded authority and drone use by the CIA to conduct "signature strikes" in Yemen, the opening up of U.S. airspace to drones, and other drone-related news including Iran's claims it is replicating a captured U.S. drone. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Mr. Roggio participated from Philadelphia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-4 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about secrets and intelligence affairs, Internet privacy, and how the mind works. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Richard Rayner moderated. "Nonfiction: Surveillance & Secrets" was a Hancock Foundation panel from the 2012 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books from the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305487-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305487-6 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Mariners Museum in Newport News, Virginia hosted a Civil War Navy Conference in early March to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, when for the first time, ironclads battled during the Civil War. In this battle, the Union ship, the [USS Monitor], faced off with the Confederate ship, the [CSS Virginia], in 1862. David Gerleman talked about the discussions in the North and various suggestions made to President Lincoln and Navy Secretary Gideon Welles for fighting the [USS Merrimack], renamed the [CSS Virginia] by the Confederates. He showed some slides during his presentation, following which he responded to questions from members of the audience. "'Sink the [Merrimac!]': Northern Plans, Schemes, and Inventions to Destroy the Rebel Ram" was a talk at the Civil War Navy Conference, held at the Mariners' Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304841-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304841-4 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Mariners Museum in Newport News, Virginia hosted a Civil War Navy Conference in early March to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, when for the first time, ironclads battled during the Civil War. In this battle, the Union ship, the [USS Monitor], faced off with the Confederate ship, the [CSS Virginia], in 1862. David Mindell talked about his book [Iron Coffin: War, Technology, and Experience aboard the USS Monitor]. Topics included the interface of men and technology and the experience of the crew aboard one of the first ironclads. He showed slides during his presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304841-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304841-5 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the impact on privacy, safety, and national security of drone surveillance in the U.S. President Obama had recently signed into law a policy that allowed domestic flights by unmanned aircraft, by both law enforcement and civilian companies, within four years. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305309-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Generals briefed reporters and answered questions about a report from the F-22 Scientific Advisory Board. From 2008-2010 the U.S. Air Force experienced fourteen "physiological incidents" with the fleet of aircraft. Recommendations from the investigation directed the Air Force to modify the handle that engages the emergency oxygen system in its entire fleet of F-22 Raptor fighter jets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305220-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about international arms transfers and trade and its impact on global security. They agreed that few controls in this area and spoke about ways to improve international security. The U.S., along with several other countries, had scheduled negotiations for a legally-binding arms trade treaty later in the summer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305066-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about U.S. ballistic missile defenses and the future of U.S. foreign policy. Among the topics they addressed were the current nature of the nuclear threat, future deterrence strategies, and non-proliferation efforts. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304109-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304109-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Shapiro announced an agreement on the sale of F-15 fighters to Saudi Arabia. He answered questions from reporters and said that $30 billion sale demonstrated the U.S. commitment to stability in the region and would support over 50,000 U.S. jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303427-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303427-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Clinton and Assistant Secretary Andrew Shapiro made remarks on the tenth edition of the "To Walk the Earth in Safety" report. The report featured a country-by-country summary of progress funded by the United States' Conventional Weapons Destruction Program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303274-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian Harry Butowsky discussed "The Mystery of Radar in Hawaii." In 1941 radar was a new technology that was being utilized at Pearl Harbor, but the infrastructure surrounding its monitoring was not fully developed. Mr. Butowsky used many slides while telling the December 7, 1941, story from the point that the Japanese planes were detected on radar to the ongoing discussion of assigning blame for the success of the surprise attack. "The Mystery of Radar in Hawaii" was a program of "The Enduring Legacy: 70th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Attack Symposium" was held by the National Park Service and Pacific Historic Parks at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center of the WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303021-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303021-7 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retired National Park Service Ranger John Martini presented an illustrated history of the forts that once defended San Francisco from an enemy that never came. Starting with old Fort Point, completed in 1861, he traced the evolving story of the bay's fortifications from the earliest Spanish adobe batteries up through the Civil War and culminated with the nuclear-tipped Nike missiles of the 1970s. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Fort Mason Conference Center in San Francisco. "Sentries at the Golden Gate: From the Gold Rush to the Cold War" was a program of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society marking the sesquicentennial anniversary of the completion of Fort Point. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299437-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Coski talked about the "arms race" between the Union and Confederate navies within the larger international context of revolutions in naval technology at that time. Technological advances during the Civil War besides the use of ironclads included gains in mine, torpedo, and artillery design, as well as the first-time use of a submarine to sink an enemy ship. Mr. Coski showed items and reproductions from the CSS Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimack), the Hunley and other ironclads and warship used by the Confederates. Mr. Coski used slides throughout his presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience. "Naval Innovations" was the start of a lecture series exploring science and technology during the Civil War held at the Museum of the Confederacy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301033-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Sarbuck talked about his book [The Archaeology of Forts and Battlefields]. He was interviewed by the crew of the C-SPAN Digital Bus on September 14, 2011, while at Plymouth State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301828-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301828-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ron Hyde displayed objects items from his personal collection, especially armaments, in the library of the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum. He also talked about California's role in providing troops as well as financing the Civil War. Located near the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, California, the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum is the only remaining Civil War era military facility in the Los Angeles area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301095-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301095-4 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Jones talked about the Kentucky Military History Museum. The museum is housed in the Gothic Revival-style Old State Arsenal building constructed in 1850 on Arsenal Hill near downtown Frankfort. The building served as a warehouse for military equipment and munitions for the Frankfort militia. During the Civil War it housed a cartridge factory, employing many women, and became a point of defense for the capitol. The building was undergoing extensive preservation efforts. Mr. Jones showed some of the items in storage at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) on their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" were in Frankfort, Kentucky, on March 28-31 and August 1-3, 2011, to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Frankfort Plant Board local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301163-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Roughead talked about the future of unmanned of systems in a constrained budget environment, as well as opportunities for unmanned systems-programs, solutions, technologies and demand. He answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301114-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International convention talked about the various uses of remote operated technology, including in Japan following its tsunami and earthquake, and after BP's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300985-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300985-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Investigative reporter Annie Jacobsen presents a history of the military base Area 51, located in the Nevada desert. The author utilized recently declassified documents, on-site reporting, and interviews with numerous people who worked and lived at the base. Annie Jacobsen spoke at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Gil Gross moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299707-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT