The most recent programs for the Minorities in the Military Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=920 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, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 21:14:30 GMT Helen Benedict talked about her book, [The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women Serving in Iraq]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the King's College Room in Columbia University's Low Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-9 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on allowing women to serve in front-line combat in the military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-2 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senators McCain (R-AZ) and Levin (D-MI) spoke about consideration of Defense Department spending legislation that also included an amendment to repeal the military's ban on openly gay service through the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295503-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295503-4 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the potential repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy barring openly gay and lesbian service members. In their testimony they outlined plans to conduct a year-long review which would recommend policy changes on which Congress could act. In the interim, Secretary Gates said the military would enforce the existing policy "in a more humane and fair manner." "This is a test" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT From the 2010 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia, Laura Browder discussed her book, [When Janey Comes Marching Home: Portraits of Women Combat Veterans]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-9 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT From the 2010 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia, a discussion of women and war. The panelists included, Laura Browder, author of [When Janey Comes Marching Home: Portraits of Women Combat Veterans] and Kara Vuic, author of [Officer, Nurse, Woman: The Army Nurse Corps in the Vietnam War]. The event took place at the Charlottesville City Council Chambers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the report of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services. In their remarks they said that the military's sexual assault office should be placed under Defense Secretary Robert Gates' command and that it should do more to help males, who could make up half the sexual assault victims in the military. They also said that commanders need to address sexual assault more openly with their troops to reinforce a stance of no tolerance and prevent assault. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291901-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291901-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' be repealed?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291893-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291893-101 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' be repealed?" Clips of testimony from Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and Senator John McCain''s remarks the previous day at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on gays in the military were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291893-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291893-2 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senate Armed Forces Committee Chair Carl Levin spoke to reporters following a hearing on the potential repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy barring openly gay and lesbian service members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-101 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291891-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ora Hicks talked about her life, focusing on her work as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II. In this oral history she recounts volunteering for the Army as a nurse and details her career in the war and post-war years, including an assignment at a camp in Arizona for German POWs. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans conducted oral histories to record the experiences of World War II veterans and those Americans living and working on the Home Front. Ora Hicks' story helps document the impact of World War II and the post-war period on the lives of American women. The location of the interview is not known. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289838-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289838-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A program was held to recognize Asian Pacific Americans who fought during World War II. Highlights include Anna Chennault's recollection of her life with the Flying Tigers and remarks by veterans of the group. Former Senator Stevens spoke about flying in support of the Flying Tigers and Representative Wu spoke about the history of the group and his own involvement, including how his parents met. "The Flying Tigers & The 14th ASG & 987th Signal Company" concluded the morning session of the commemorative program, "Unsung Heroes: Asian Pacific American Heroism during World War II." The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center and the Library of Congress Asian Division Friends Society held this event in the Kluge Room of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress on Monday, October 26, 2009. The date shown on screen is incorrect. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289639-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289639-3 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Major General Antonio Taguba (Ret.) delivered the keynote address of a program commemorating the military service of Asian Pacific Americans. Then Assistant Director L. Tammy Duckworth gave greetings from the Department of Veterans Affairs, introduced by Mr. Robert Patrick. This was the concluding portion of the opening ceremonies for the program, "Unsung Heroes: Asian Pacific American Heroism during World War II." The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center and the Library of Congress Asian Division Friends Society held this event in the Kluge Room of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress on Monday, October 26, 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289639-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Juan Williams talked about change in the military and President Truman's pivotal role in changing the government from enforcing legal segregation and a secondary status for people of color to the side of desegregation if not absolute integration. This was the concluding keynote address of the "Freedom to Serve -- Then and Now" forum honoring the 61st anniversary of President Truman's signing of Executive Order 9981 that ended racial segregation in the armed forces. The forum was held in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. CT on Monday, July 27, 2009. The event was co-sponsored by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-4 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about discrimination against racial minorities, women, and gays, as well as ways in which it continues to effect the military. Arguments used in the 1940s to preserve racial segregation are the same arguments being advanced by some for keeping the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law on the books. Captain Joan Darrah, U.S. Navy (Ret.), who served as Community Manager at the Bureau of Naval Personnel, explained how "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" undermines military readiness. Retired Navy Commander and SLDN Board Co-Chair Zoe Dunning talked about serving as an openly gay member of the U.S. military for more than 13 years. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Juan Williams moderated. "The State of Diversity in the U.S. Military - Remaining Challenges" was the fourth and concluding panel of the "Freedom to Serve -- Then and Now" forum honoring the 61st anniversary of President Truman's signing of Executive Order 9981 that ended racial segregation in the armed forces. The forum was held in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. CT on Monday, July 27, 2009. The event was co-sponsored by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-5 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the experiences with diversity in other armed forces, including the 27 countries that allow open service for gays and lesbians. Stuart O'Brien of the Royal Australian Navy and openly gay Israeli Army veteran Avner Even-Zohar shared their experiences of integrating gays, women, and minorities in their nations' armed forces. Chief Petty Officer O'Brien also discussed working alongside U.S. service members during his 2006 tour in Iraq. Juan Williams moderated the discussion. "Diversity in Allied Nations' Armed Forces" was the third panel of the "Freedom to Serve -- Then and Now" forum honoring the 61st anniversary of President Truman's signing of Executive Order 9981 that ended racial segregation in the armed forces. The forum was held in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. CT on Monday, July 27, 2009. The event was co-sponsored by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-3 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about the expanding role of women in all branches of the armed forces, from the time of the American Revolution to the present. Judith Hicks Stiehm showed pictures as she gave an overview of the history of women in the military. Colonel Margarethe Cammermeyer talked about her military career, including the challenges of being forced to leave the military when she became pregnant and later of discovering that she was a lesbian. Topics included the remaining challenges to full inclusion of women in the armed services. Juan Williams moderated the discussion. "The History of Women in the Armed Forces" was the second panel of the "Freedom to Serve -- Then and Now" forum honoring the 61st anniversary of President Truman's signing of Executive Order 9981 that ended racial segregation in the armed forces. The forum was held in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. CT on Monday, July 27, 2009. The event was co-sponsored by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-2 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the argument that desegregation would impair military efficiency and unit cohesion and why President Truman chose to issuing an executive order desegregating the military. Opening remarks were made by President Truman's grandson and moderator Juan Williams. Major General Vance Coleman (Ret.), who served in the Korean War, and Oliver Vincent Shields, who served during World War II, talked about their experiences of serving in segregated Army units. "The History of Racial Discrimination in the U.S. Military" was the first panel of the "Freedom to Serve -- Then and Now" forum honoring the 61st anniversary of President Truman's signing of Executive Order 9981 that ended racial segregation in the armed forces. The forum was held in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. CT on Monday, July 27, 2009. The event was co-sponsored by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288139-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Peter Nelson talked about his book [A More Unbending Battle: The Harlem Hellfighters' Struggle for Freedom in WWI and Equality at Home], published by Basic Civitas Books. The 369th Infantry Regiment was the first African-American regiment that fought in World War I. The soldiers, recruited from Harlem and known as the "Harlem Hellfighters," fought alongside the French due to America's segregation policy. Mr. Nelson said that the 369th Infantry Regiment spent more days in the trenches than any other American soldiers. He showed video in the background as he talked about the war and read passages from his book. Following his remarks, he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287515-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the Vietnam War from the perspective of Americans of Japanese ancestry. They talked about their experiences in the military from basic training through Vietnam and civilian reactions to them. Topics included prejudice against minorities in the military, ill-treatment of minority veterans, and the special problem of looking like the enemy, including relations with the Vietnamese. They responded to questions from members of the audience. The moderator was Judge Vincent Okamoto, who was in Vietnam 1968-1969 as an infantry officer. His first published novel, [Wolfhound Samurai], is about his experiences in Vietnam. Kenneth Hayashi, in Logistical Services, and Gary Hayakawa, paratrooper, were in Vietnam 1967-1968. David Miyoshi was a Marine officer in Vietnam 1969-1970 while Scott Takahashi was in the artillery. Jerry Yamamoto served stateside as a psychology social work specialist. This program was presented at 2:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, May 23, 2009, in honor of Memorial Day, at the Japanese American National Museum in collaboration with Japanese American Living Legacy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286768-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on preventing sexual assault in the military. The second panel of witnesses testified about additional improvements the Department of Defense has planned, what additional improvements to the Department's sexual assault prevent programs would be possible, and how the Department of Defense's programs compare to other sexual assault programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284467-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284467-3 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on preventing sexual assault in the military. Witnesses from each service testified about what programs they have in place or are planning to implement to prevent sexual assaults and what improvements have been made to sexual assault prevention programs since the creation of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO). This is the opening portion of the first panel, continued in program ID 284467-2 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284467-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sixty years ago on July 26, 1948, President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981 integrating the U.S. Armed Forces. Appearing remotely from Atlanta, Georgia, Lieutenant General Russell Honore (Retired) talked about his experience of over thirty years in the military, the achievement of African Americans in the armed forces and why blacks continue to be rare in top U.S. military ranks. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Lieutenant General Honore also served as Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, which was responsible for coordinating military relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina affected areas across the Gulf Coast. Late night talk show clips were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280290-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280290-7 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Kirsten Holmstedt talked about her book, [ Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq.] She described the lives of women serving in combat positions in Iraq. She interviewed women from all branches of service and focused on the lives of 12 different women for her book. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. Three of the women from the book were present and also answered questions. Kirsten Holmstedt is a member of the Military Writer's Society of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200081-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Steve Estes talked about his book, [Ask & Tell: Gay and Lesbian Veterans Speak Out.] Professor Estes interviewed many military veterans and chronicled the experiences of gays and lesbians in the military throughout history. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. Steve Estes also wrote, [I Am A Man! Race, Manhood, and the Civil Rights Movement.] This program contains language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200540-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Retired Admiral Steinman, one of the highest-ranking openly gay military officials to speak out against the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, talked about efforts to end the policy that discriminates against gay and lesbian service members. He also talked about his own experiences of hiding his homosexuality as he rose in the ranks of the Coast Guard. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. Rear Admiral Alan Steinman, the former Surgeon General of the Coast Guard, spoke at the 2007 Log Cabin Republicans National Convention, co-sponsored by the Liberty Education Forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197972-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197972-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about various issues relating to the military operations in Iraq. Topics included quality of life in Iraq, prisoner treatment, counter-recruitment efforts, minorities in the military, and other issues. Participants also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197308-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197308-4 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Madhani talked about Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Peter Pace's criticisms of homosexuality on religious grounds. The statements were made during a meeting with [Chicago Tribune] editors and reporters, at which Mr. Madhani was present. Mr. Madhani responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196824-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196824-5 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Center for Military Readiness held a forum on the role of women in the military. Panelists talked about military recruitment and readiness, military training programs, assignments for women in combat theaters, and societal changes resulting from the inclusion of women in the military. They also talked about adhering to challenging performance standards, the influence of the feminist movement on military policy toward women, and the impact of sexual misconduct cases on morale and discipline in the armed forces. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. There are technical difficulties with a portion of the audio in this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194816-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ron Steinman talked about his book [Women in Vietnam: An Oral History], published by TV Books. The book tells the story of 16 women who served as nurses, USO performers, and soldiers in the Vietnam War. Mr. Steinman went to Saigon as NBC news bureau chief in April 1966. During this event, part of the Rockville Centre Public Library Distinguished Authors Series, Mr. Steinman discussed how the service of women in Vietnam has been overshadowed by the service of men and read selections from testimonies found in the book. He also compared the service of women in Vietnam to those currently serving in Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192975-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following oral arguments for [Rumsfeld v. FAIR], Mr. Rosenkranz, who represents the Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights (FAIR), and other representatives of the law community spoke to reporters. They discussed discrimination by the military, the rights of universities, freedom of speech, and gay rights. The case revolved around the constitutionality of the Solomon Amendment, a federal law that requires universities to allow military recruitment on campus or lose federal funds. After the media stakeout, telephone lines were open for viewer comments on news of the day. Scenes from outside the U.S. Supreme Court were shown. Callers discussed allowing military recruitment on campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190210-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190210-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following some court business including the release of an opinion by Justice Thomas and admissions to the Supreme Court Bar, attorneys made oral arguments in the case of [Rumsfeld v. Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights]. The case revolved around the constitutionality of the Solomon Amendment, a federal law that requires universities to allow military recruitment on campus or lose federal funds. Solicitor General Paul Clement argued for the Department of Defense. Joshua Rosenkranz argued for the Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights. A New Jersey federal court rejected FAIR's argument that the Solomon Amendment violated the First Amendment. FAIR contended that universities should not have to allow military recruitment on campus because of the exclusion of homosexuals from the military violated their non-discrimination policies. On appeal, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the lower court and ruled that the law violated the First Amendment by conditioning federal funds on allowing military recruiters on campus. Congress originally passed the Solomon Amendment in 1994. The Department of Defense interpreted the amendment as merely requiring schools to give recruiters access to the campus, but not requiring schools to affirmatively assist the recruiters. After September 11, 2001, the Department of Defense (DoD) indicated that it interpreted the amendment to require schools to treat military recruiters in the same way that they treat all other employment recruiters. In 2004, Congress amended the Solomon Amendment to reflect the DoD policy. This program contained audio released by the court immediately after the arguments were presented with still images of participants as they spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190181-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Warrington Parker, a co-counsel for the Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights (FAIR), and Gerald Walpin debated military recruiting on college campuses. They discussed [Rumsfeld v. FAIR], a U.S. Supreme Court case on the constitutionality of the 1996 Solomon Amendment, heard in oral arguments later in the day. The amendment is a federal law that requires universities to allow military recruitment on campus or lose federal funds. Mr. Parker contends that universities should not have to allow military recruitment on campus because of the exclusion of homosexuals from the military. Mr. Walpin, a former JAG attorney with the U.S. Air Force, has filed a brief to the Court on behalf of law students and Medal of Honor recipients that contend that the the merits of the military's don't-ask-don't-tell policy are irrelevant to the broader First Amendment issues at stake in this case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190109-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190109-2 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress honored Lt. Commander Wes Brown (Ret.), who in 1949 became the first black to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. During this event at the Library of Congress he discussed his experience breaking the color barrier at Annapolis. He discussed the place of this goal in the civil rights struggle and the continued success of black graduates of the service academies. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and Kerwin Miller spoke about the service of Lt. Commander Brown, including working with him on the academy selection committee. Current Naval Academy Midshipman Matthew Bowman spoke about his legacy. Robert Schneller spoke about how he came to write on this subject and the history of efforts to break the color barrier. He spoke about the assistance that Wes Brown gave to his project and about his academy experiences. Robert Schneller is the author of [Breaking the Color Barrier: The U.S. Naval Academy's First Black Midshipmen and the Struggle for Racial Equality], published by New York University Press. At the end of the event the panelists signed copies of the book. The concurrent question period was not included in the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188413-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188413-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union discussed the upcoming term of the United States Supreme Court. They spoke about cases in including [Gonzalez v. Oregon], [United States v. Georgia], and [Rumsfeld v. FAIR]. Ms. Dalven discussed [Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood], a case she will argue that involves the Parental Notification Law. Ms. Beeson and Ms. Edmonds discussed [Edmonds v. DOJ], which reviews whether a government whistleblower forfeits all First Amendment protection by speaking out in the course of his or her job. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189026-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Institute of Bill of Rights Law, part of the William and Mary School of Law, marked the commencement of the new term of the United States Supreme Court with its 18th annual Supreme Court Preview conference. The Supreme Court Preview brought together leading court journalists, advocates, and legal scholars for a day and a half to discuss and analyze the Court's upcoming term. The first session of the conference featured a moot court argument based on the [Rumsfeld v. FAIR] case, which was about a federal law that requires colleges and universities that receive certain types of federal aid to allow military recruiters on campus. Some universities viewed this as an intrusion into their First Amendment rights because of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Participants included Jay Sekulow of the American Center for Law and Justice representing Rumsfeld; Beth Brinkman, former Asst. to the Solicitor General in the Clinton Administration, representing FAIR (Forum for Academic & Institutional Rights); and Walter Dellinger, former Acting Solicitor General in the Clinton Administration, with an amicus brief representing Harvard Law School Representing Supreme Court Justices were Joan Biskupic, Linda Greenhouse, Charles Lane, Michael Gerhardt, David Savage, John Payton, Stuart Taylor, William Van Alstyne, and Dahlia Lithwick. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188983-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Hoewing and Ms. Rumberg spoke to reporters about an investigation into sexual harassment at U.S. service academies and recommendations for procedures to reduce and eliminate problems found during the course of the investigation. They also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188570-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188570-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Zsa Zsa Gershick talked about her book [Secret Service: Untold Stories of Lesbians in the Military], published by Alyson Books. Zsa Zsa Gershick is a journalist who served as a reservist in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1982. Her book discusses the U.S. military and the discharge of gay and lesbian troops. The author describes the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy concerning sexuality as misleading and details military life through the eyes of lesbian service members. She read excerpts from the book and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187397-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT An annual Memorial Day ceremony was be held at the Women in Military Service Memorial at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington Cemetery. The program included formal military honors, remarks from servicewomen representing each of the five services and the Women's Memorial traditional Rose Petal Ceremony with personal tributes to departed comrades. As a special tribute to the service members who have lost their lives in the efforts to combat terrorism, Annette Polan, the creator of the art exhibition "Faces of the Fallen: America's Artists Honor America's Heroes," gave the keynote address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186953-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Schneller talked about his book [Breaking the Color Barrier: The U.S. Naval Academy's First Black Midshipmen and the Struggle for Racial Equality], published by New York University Press. In the book Mr. Schneller details the integration of the Navy officer corps, focusing on story of Wesley Brown, who on June 3, 1949 became the first African-American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. After Mr. Schneller talked about how he came to write the book, retired Lieutenant Commander Wesley Brown talked about his experiences at the Academy and the history of integration in the military. They answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186893-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Army Major McGowan talks about his book [Major Conflict: One Gay Man's Life in the Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell Military], published by Broadway. In his book he recounts his service in the U.S. Army and how the "don't ask don't tell" policy dealing with homosexuality in the military led to his retirement in 1998. In his remarks he talked about his professional experiences in the military, military personnel policies since the implementation of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy towards homosexual activity, and his life after military service. Following his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185917-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Armstrong moderated a panel discussion of national security issues with emphasis on the African-American community. Panelists discussed the opportunities for African-American businesses in meeting changing security needs. They spoke about opportunities available in both the public and private sectors. Following their discussion, panelists responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184132-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Latty talks about her book [We Were There: Voices of African American Veterans, from World War II to the War in Iraq], published by Amistad. She explored the experiences of African-American veterans through the lens of their reminisces about life in the Armed Services. Ms. Latty also responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183570-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183570-2 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed African-Americans in the military and responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183121-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Coinciding with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage held a four-day "Tribute to a Generation: National World War II Reunion" on the National Mall in a series of tented pavilions and stages. One of the tents was called "Wartime Stories." On this panel Navajo code talkers discussed their service during World War II. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182045-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182045-2 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Coinciding with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage held a four-day "Tribute to a Generation: National World War II Reunion" on the National Mall in a series of tented pavilions and stages. One of the tents was called "Wartime Stories." On this panel two veterans talked their service during the war, and especially about the challenges of being African-Americans in the armed services. After their reminiscences they responded to questions from members of the audience There were audio difficulties with this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182045-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182045-4 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Coinciding with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage held a four-day "Tribute to a Generation: National World War II Reunion" on the National Mall in a series of tented pavilions and stages. One of the tents was called "Wartime Stories." On this panel former Tuskegee Airmen talked about their service during the war, and especially about the challenges of being African-Americans in the armed services. After their reminiscences they responded to questions from members of the audience http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182019-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Abdul-Jabbar talked about the book he co-authored, [Brothers in Arms: The Epic Story of the 761st Tank Battalion, WWII's Forgotten Heroes], published by Broadway. The book chronicles the all-black tank battalion of Patton's Third Army in intimate detail. The battalion spent 183 days on the front lines of the Battle of the Bulge, with casualty rates of almost 50 percent, an almost impossible supply situation, sometimes inept leadership and chronic racism that affected nearly every move they made. The story includes the liberation of a concentration camp. Mr. Abdul-Jabbar read from the book and talked about how he came to write the book. Then he responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181775-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about incidents of sexual misconduct by Air Force Academy cadets over a period of several years. They also testified about steps taken in response to several reports of inappropriate behavior and rape at the academy and future enforcement of military regulations against sexual misconduct throughout the service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177373-1 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT