The most recent programs for the Navy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=922 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, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:39:40 GMT Anna Holloway, curator at the USS Monitor Center in Newport News, Virigina, toured an exhibit within the museum that tells the story of the U.S.S. Monitor. William Hoffman, conservator at the Mariner's Museum, talked about some of the artifacts recovered from the wreck, including parts of the ship and personal effects. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 18-22 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311947-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Ray Mabus talked about the Navy's mission and role in geopolitical hotspots such as Asia and the Middle East. He also spoke about the impact of sequestration on the Navy and other military branches. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-8 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Leadership Education and Development Director Captain Stephen Trainor talked about required physical and mental training for midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-7 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) talked about the role of the U.S. Navy, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included North Korea, the Middle East, and the impact of sequestration on the Navy and other military branches. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-5 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Academic Dean and Provost Andrew Phillips talked about the U.S. Naval Academy's academic program, leadership development, and daily routine for midshipmen attending the school. Among the topics he addressed were academic qualifications for admission, the curriculum for a four-year undergraduate program, and leadership development programs. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-4 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice Admiral Michael Miller described the role, mission, and history of the U.S. Naval Academy. Among the topics he addressed were leadership development programs, academic challenges, physical education requirements, and ways in which the school prepared midshipmen for a career as a naval officer in the 21st century. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311909-3 Fri, 22 Mar 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, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard spoke at the Navy League Conference focused on the future of the maritime services, and their role in the security, commerce, and economic prosperity of the United States. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311966-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311966-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors Howard Wasdin, [Seal Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper], and Brandon Webb, [The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen], talked about the U.S. Navy SEALs, the U.S. Navy's special operations force. They spoke at the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books, which took place on the campus of the University of Arizona on March 9-10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311173-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311173-4 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian and author Craig Symonds talked about the various naval aspects of the Civil War, from technological developments to the battles themselves. Topics included the Union blockade and the rivers of the Western Theater, among others. Professor Symonds is history professor emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, and the author of The Civil War at Sea. He presented this talk at the Smithsonian's Ripley Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310851-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310851-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Cross, author and port commissioner of Albany, talks about his book, [Shepherds of the Sea: Destroyer Escorts in World War II], in which he explains the role the fleet of destroyer escorts played in World War II as they battled German submarines. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Albany, New York 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/309537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309537-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Veterans of World War II talked about their experiences at the Battle of Midway. They stressed the importance of the American victory and how it signified a turning point in the war with Japan. The American Veterans Center hosted this panel at their 15th Annual Conference. Sgt. Ed Fox was a machine gunner on Midway with the 6th Defense Battalion, Fleet Marine Force. Captain John Crawford served as an ensign aboard the USS Yorktown. CPO Chief Hank Kudzik served aboard the USS Nautilus, a submarine that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Midway. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309083-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309083-5 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Samuel Locklear, the commander of U.S. military operations in the Pacific, spoke with Pentagon reporters about North Korea's plan to launch a satellite later in the month, in violation of two United Nations Security Council resolutions. He also talked about China's decision to build an aircraft carrier and the Obama administration's shift of resources to the Pacific region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309810-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian James McPherson talked about his book, [War on the Water: The Union and Confederate Navies, 1861-1865], which presents a history of the use of naval forces by the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. He examined the impact that each navy made during the War, Union naval support of numerous battles including Vicksburg and New Orleans, the Confederate's use of naval mines, and the deployment of a submarine. James McPherson spoke with historians Craig Symonds and Harold Holzer at the New York Historical Society in New York City and responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309606-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Larry Berman talked about his book, [Zumwalt: The Life and Times of Admiral Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr.], in which he reports on the military career of the commander of naval forces in Vietnam and the Chief of Naval Operations from 1970-1974. Mr. Berman also talked about Admiral Zumwalt's work on behalf of veterans in his retirement. Larry Berman spoke at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308985-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308985-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed on China's emerging global power and maritime strategy. Topics included its territorial disputes with Japan involving energy reserves in the East China Sea, cyber security, and international diplomacy. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Steve Clemons moderated. "Mischief or Miscalculation? China and the Rise of Confusion-ism" 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/309511-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309511-2 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden attended an announcement by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus that a new Virginia class fast-attack submarine would be named the USS Delaware. Jill Biden, Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) and Delaware Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn all made remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309525-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309525-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert spoke about the state of the Navy and its long-term operational strategy in the Asia-Pacific. The move was part of the Obama administration's overall military strategy as the transition out of Afghanistan and the Middle East continued. In a recent article published in [Foreign Policy] magazine, Admiral Greenert said the Navy planed to increase the number of ships in the Asia-Pacific by 20% reaching a total of 60 by 2020. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309492-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Local historians spoke about Montpelier, Vermont native Admiral George Dewey and his role in the Spanish-American war, which launched the U.S. onto the world stage. Admiral Dewey was the only person in the history of the United States to have attained the rank of Admiral of the Navy, the most senior rank in the United States Navy. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Montpelier, Vermont, on October 8-11 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/309142-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309142-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Greitens talked about his book, [The Warrior's Heart], an adaptation of his memoir about becoming a Navy SEAL written for young adults. He talked about his experiences in both humanitarian missions and warfare, and spoke about personal character development. He responded to questions from the audience at the Maryville University Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309010-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309010-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the 2002 U.S. Naval Academy graduating class spoke about the book [In the Shadow of Greatness: Voices of Leadership, Sacrifice, and Service from America's Longest War], which chronicled their experiences serving in Iraq and Afghanistan in the years following the September 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308103-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Maine State Museum officials talked about artifacts removed from the underwater wreckage of the [Defense], a small American privateer ship that took part in the Penobscot Expedition in 1779. The expedition was considered the worst U.S. naval defeat until Pearl Harbor. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308506-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Tertius de Kay talked about his book, [Roosevelt's Navy: The Education of a Warrior President, 1882-1920]. He 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/307703-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307703-3 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Daughn talked about his book [If by Sea: The Forging of the American Navy, from the Revolution to the War of 1812]. He contended that several Founding Fathers rejected the creation of a navy as overly expensive and increasing the likelihood that the U.S. would be drawn into the military conflicts of other nations. He said that these criticisms ended after the Navy proved its value in the War of 1812. Mr. Daughn then answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205613-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colonel Fitz-Enz (Ret.) talked about his book [Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea, The Story of the USS Constitution], published by Taylor Trade Publishing. He described several battles that the USS Constitution engaged in during the War of 1812, including those with the HMS Guerriere, the HMS Macedonia, and the HMS Java. It was during the August 19, 1812, battle with the British frigate Guerriere that she earned the nickname "Old Ironsides." After his presentation he responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179522-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kirk Lippold talked about [Front Burner: Al Qaeda's Attack on the USS Cole], his historical narrative of the October 12, 2000, bombing at a refueling stop in the port of Aden in Yemen, which killed 17 crew members and injured 37. He described the heroic measures taken by his crew to save the ship from sinking and reduce casualties. He commented on the Navy's formal investigation, and the final report that concluded all the available force protection measures were not put in place by himself on that day. He described the adverse effect the report had on his own future, prompting a senator to block his nomination to be promoted to captain. He called the attack the "start of the war on terror" and discussed intelligence lapses before and after the incident. Kirk Lippold retired from the Navy at the rank of Commander in 2007 after serving 26 years. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981, and received his Master's degree in Systems Engineering from the Navy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306536-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT USS Constitution was launched in Boston in 1797 and gained fame during the War of 1812, defeating British warships in three sea battles and earning the nickname "Old Ironsides." American History TV visited the USS Constitution Museum, located at the same pier in Boston where the ship is docked today. We toured an exhibit looking at the lives and experiences of sailors aboard USS Constitution during the War of 1812. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306748-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the country. USS Constitution was launched in Boston in 1797 and named by President George Washington for the Constitution of the United States. The ship gained fame during the War of 1812, defeating British warships in three sea battles and earning the nickname "Old Ironsides. American History TV visited the USS Constitution Museum, located at the same pier in Boston where the ship is docked today. The museum's president, Anne Grimes Rand, gave us a tour of some of the museum's exhibits and artifacts, which trace the history of the ship from its construction, to its role in the in the War of 1812, to the present day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306478-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his first briefing as the commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, Admiral Locklear spoke to reporters and answered questions about the Navy's mission and presence in the Pacific. He said there were no plans to establish new naval bases in the Pacific. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306621-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Battle of Midway was fought between June 4th and June 7th, 1942, about six months after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. The battle resulted in a U.S. victory over the Japanese, and is considered a turning point in the Pacific War. Next on American History TV, to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle, a commemoration ceremony held this past Monday at the United States Navy Memorial here in Washington. This is about 40 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306398-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306324-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke to graduating midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. He praised their service and offered encouragement as they moved to careers in the fleet. He also talked about the future mission of the Navy saying the U.S. was returning to its maritime roots, and that their would strengthen defense ties with China, modernize ties with old allies like Japan and Korea and build new partnerships with countries like Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. He also cited the academy's diversity, and noted that some midshipmen were openly gay or lesbian. This was the first graduating class at the service academy in which gay students could be open about their sexuality after repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306294-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Undersecretary Robert Work spoke about the future of the U.S. Navy's surface combat fleet. He focused on budgetary constraints and proposals to reduce the size of the surface combat fleet. One proposal under consideration would reduce the surface fleet by one aircraft carrier, six frigates, and four cruisers. He also talked about development of a littoral combat ship (LCS). LCS designs are slightly smaller than the US Navy's guided missile frigates, and have been likened to corvettes of other navies. The ships have the capabilities of a small assault transport with a flight deck and hangar large enough to base two helicopters, the capability to recover and launch small boats from a stern ramp, and enough cargo volume and payload to deliver a small assault force to a port facility. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306146-1 Fri, 22 Mar 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, 22 Mar 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, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Military historian Barrett Tillman presents a history of the American aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise, the most decorated military ship in U.S. history. Commissioned in 1938, the Enterprise was involved in twenty battles in World War II's Pacific theater, which included battles at Midway, Guadalcanal, and Iwo Jima. Mr. Tillman recounts the ship's numerous assignments during the war, from December 1941 to May 1945, and profiles several of the sailors who served on board. Barrett Tillman responded to questions from members of the audience at Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305332-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Navy and Marine Corps officials testified on the fiscal year 2013 Navy budget. Senators on the Armed Services Committee questioned plans to change the force structure of the Marines, as well as to reduce the size of the Navy fleet and investments in bio fuels. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304933-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Hansen presented a history of America's presence at Guantanamo Bay. The author reported on the United States' early interest in the area and the central role it played in U.S. plans to control the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Mr. Hansen examined the creation of the U.S. naval base and prison at Guantanamo and its continued usage despite calls for its closure. Jonathan Hansen responded to questions from members of the audience at Belmont Public Library in Belmont, Massachusetts. The program was part of the Author Series of the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304545-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Navy SEAL Commander Chuck Pfarrer spoke about his recent book, [SEAL Target Geronimo], which describes the raid, capture, and killing of Osama bin Laden. He also talked about the history of the SEALS and their recent raid in Somali, just two days before the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303925-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rear Admiral Joseph Mulloy spoke to reporters about the Navy's fiscal year 2013 budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304387-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304387-3 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus discussed his military and political career, and his current role as the nation's 75th secretary of the Navy. He talked about the Navy's leadership in energy use and his plans for the Navy to use non-fossil fuel sources by 2020. He said that the future deployments of the Navy and Marines in the western Pacific and the Middle East would reduce the Marines ability to be used as a second land army. Other topics included his place in the chain of command, the procurement process for aircraft carriers, and troop reductions. Secretary Mabus also spoke about his experience in the Navy aboard the USS Little Rock, his days as the 60th governor of Mississippi, and his appointment as ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303887-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Todd Harrison talked about Defense Department plans to cut its fiscal year 2013 budget and the impact of those cuts on Navy equipment and personnel. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304016-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304016-5 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian George Daughan recounts the naval battles between America and Britain during the War of 1812. The author reports that the American fleet totaled twenty ships and faced a British Navy with over a thousand men-of-war. Mr. Daughan examines how the American Navy, despite limited resources, outmaneuvered its opponent and supported the U.S. Army's ground forces. George Daughan responded to questions from members of the audience at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, New Hampshire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303598-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A discussion was held on the plans of the U.S. military to reduce its dependence on oil and other fossil fuels. Topics included the possibilities of the military driving innovation in new energy technologies and creating markets. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Greg Dalton moderated. "Beyond Petroleum: Navy Seals Leading the Charge" was a program of the Commonwealth Club of California's Climate One program, held the program at the San Francisco Club Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302230-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302230-2 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Thomas discussed his biography, [John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy], published by Simon and Schuster. Revolutionary War hero Jones was born in Scotland in 1747 and came to America to serve in its newly formed Navy. His seafaring abilities and driving ambition helped him rise quickly through the ranks and served him well during his battles at sea in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Hence, John Paul Jones is considered to be the father of the American Navy. After his presentation Mr. Thomas answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176683-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Waterman talked about his memoir [Just a Sailor: A Navy Diver's Story of Photography, Salvage, and Combat]. The book covers his 13 years in the U.S. Navy, including time spent in Vietnam with Underwater Demolition Team-13. Mr. Waterman was interviewed by the crew of the C-SPAN 2012 Campaign Bus. Date and location unknown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301828-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301828-9 Fri, 22 Mar 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, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Olson, the first Navy SEAL ever to be appointed a 3-star and 4-star admiral, and the man who trained the team of Navy SEALS who killed Osama bin Laden, was interviewed by ABC News Correspondent Martha Raddatz. During the program he explained that "dozens" of missions similar to the bin Laden operation are undertaken each night. Other topics included the hunt for other terrorists around the globe, and the history of and women in special operations. Admiral Olson also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300735-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In 1864, the Confederate Civil War submarine H.L. Hunley became the first submersible to sink an enemy warship, but then disappeared. The remains of the Hunley were discovered in 1995 and removed from the water in 2000. Still pictures were shown as archaeologist Michael Scufuri talked about the recovery and restoration. Video from the Friends of the Hunley showed the vessel being rotated into an upright position for the first time the previous week. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 27-July 1 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast 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/300450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300450-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tim McGrath talked about his book [John Barry: An American Hero in the Age of Sail]. Commodore John Barry has been known as "the father of the American Navy." Mr. McGrath talked about the life and times of John Barry and the role of the Navy in the American Revolution. He also responded to questions from members of the audience in the church where Captain Barry was married. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299939-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299939-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT