The most popular programs for the Germany Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1079 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 03:43:18 GMT Judy Shelton is an economist who has written 15 pieces for the [Wall Street Journal] over the past two years. She is the author of several books including [Money Meltdown] in 1994 and [The Coming Soviet Crash] in 1989. In addition, she is on the board of the National Endowment for Democracy, which makes grants to countries to promote democracy. Six months before the Berlin wall came down in 1989, Judy Shelton appeared on "Booknotes" to talk about the economic problems of the Soviet Union. In this interview, she returns to look at the situation 20 years later as well as discuss the economic situation in the United States. Video clips of that program were shown, as well as of another speech given that year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289812-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan spoke at the Brandenburg Gate of the Berlin Wall about the state of relations between East and West Europe, calling on Soviet President Gorbachev to tear down the wall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110723-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Victor Suvorov, author of [The Chief Culprit: Stalin's Grand Design to Start WWII] (Naval Institute Press; November 14, 2008), talked about his book. He contends that Stalin intended to use Hitler's army to weaken Europe during World War II, which would have then allowed the Soviet Union to move their forces across the continent. Mr. Suvorov argues that Germany's attempt to invade the USSR was based on intelligence Hitler received that the Soviets were preparing to attack Germany. Following his presentation, Mr. Suvorov responded to questions from the audience. Viktor Suvorov was a Soviet military intelligence officer who defected in 1978. He is the author of numerous books, including [Aquarium: The Making of a Top Soviet Spy]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283856-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT During official arrival ceremonies on the South Lawn, President Obama welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House. Ceremonies included a review of the troops, playing of national anthems, a 19-gun salute, and brief remarks by both leaders about the U.S.-Germany relationship. Afterward, President Obama and Chancellor Merkel greeted school children and other public attendees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Erik Larson recounts the tenure of the first American ambassador to Hitler's Germany, William Dodd. The former college professor and his family arrived in Germany in 1933 and became friendly with many members of Hitler's SS. The ambassador soon began to see Berlin change and became aware of Jewish persecution. Mr. Larson reports that Ambassador Dodd sent the State Department concerned reports, which were received with indifference as greater violence arose in Berlin and throughout Germany. Erik Larson also responded to questions from members of the audience and called on his daughter to answer one question. This event was in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium of the Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299897-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Erik Larson is the author of a new historical narrative detailing with the life of William E. Dodd when he became the first U.S. ambassador to Adolf Hitler's Germany in Berlin during 1933. The story follows Dodd and his family, including daughter Martha, as they interact with Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Goering and other top level members of the Third Reich during the years leading up to World War II. The book chronicles Martha's relationships with various authors including Carl Sandburg and Thomas Wolfe, as well as high-ranking Germans. It also tells the story of Ambassador Dodd's growing frustration with America's lack of action against the Third Reich. Erik Larson has authored three [New York Time]s bestsellers, including [The Devil in the White City], and [Isaac's Storm]. Mr. Larson was a staff writer for the [Wall Street Journal], and a contributing writer for [Time] Magazine. He has written articles for the [Atlantic], [Harper's], the [New Yorker], and other publications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300399-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. In her remarks she spoke about the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany since reunification, and he own experiences during and after the Cold War. She also focused on several other topics such as Iranian nuclear development, operations in Afghanistan, the Middle East peace process, and international efforts to address climate change and combat global warming. This was the first address by a German chancellor in over 50 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289781-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289781-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Nagorski spoke about his historical narrative [Hitlerland: American Eyewitnesses to the Nazi Rise to Power] which told stories of American journalists and diplomats who were in Berlin prior to Adolf Hitler taking power. He focused on how individuals viewed Hitler and his rise throughout the 1930's and how these Americans helped point out the ruthless nature of Nazi Germany as the regime eliminated political opponents and instilled in the public a hatred of Jews. He also talked about broadcasters as they interviewed Hitler and were allowed to report on their early impressions, as well as social life in Berlin, and the power of the U.S. press corps in Berlin in the 1930s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307274-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum talked about her book, [Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956]. She used newly opened archives and conducted interviews to examine the effects of communist totalitarianism on East Germany, Poland, and Hungary from the end of World War II to the 1956 uprisings following Stalin's death. She explained how the Soviets created institutions such as the secret police to undermine civil society and increase party control and used propaganda to shape popular opinion and reinforce communist ideology. She contrasted this with the frustration that communist leaders expressed behind closed doors when their economic and societal reforms did not achieve expected results. She also shared her own experiences in the region. She lives in London and Warsaw. Video clips included Churchill's "iron curtain" speech, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the "Song of the Party," and her husband, Radek Sikorski, the current foreign minister of Poland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309623-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Richard Reeves, presented a history of the Berlin Airlift (May 1948-June 1949). Utilizing previously unpublished documents and numerous interviews, he focused on the exploits of American airmen called back into service by President Truman three years after their duty in World War II. Mr. Reeves recounted the Soviet Union's tactical decisions to block supplies from reaching West Berlin and President Truman's insistence on keeping American troops in the city. Richard Reeves discussed his book with Professor Childers at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. This program contains language that some viewers may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291473-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kershaw was interviewed about his biography [Hitler: 1936-1945, Nemesis], published by W. W. Norton and Company. The book seeks to account both for Hitler's terrible mindset and his charismatic appeal and the factors that led to his demise. This second and final volume of a biography of Hitler covers the climax of Nazi power, the reclamation of German-speaking Europe, and the unfolding of the final solution in Poland and Russia until the end. He also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162176-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162176-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT During her official visit to the U.S., German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Obama spoke to reporters at a joint news conference. Among the topics they addressed were the state of the global economy, trade relations, the European debt crisis, Middle East peace negotiations, and democratic movements in North Africa and the Middle East. Translation into English was performed by voiceover translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-2 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Massie talked about his recently published book, [Dreadnought: Britain, Germany and the Coming of the Great War], published by Random House. The book focuses on the naval race and diplomatic discourse between Great Britain and Germany, and how they helped to cause World War One. "Dreadnoughts" were early twentieth century battleships, which were extremely fast and heavily armed, built by these two great naval powers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24896-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT W.R. Smyser talked about his book [Kennedy and the Berlin Wall: A Hell of a Lot Better than a War ] (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; August 28, 2009). In his book Mr. Smyser, former U.S. diplomat to Germany, recounts the Berlin crisis of 1961-1963. Mr. Smyser was a special assistant to General Lucius Clay, President Kennedy's representative in Berlin during the crisis when the wall was first built. He recounts the meetings between President Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, the threat of nuclear conflict, and the political fallout from the construction of the Berlin Wall. Mary Beth Stein and R. Gerald Livingston commented on the book and joined in a discussion with Mr. Smyster, who also responded to questions from members of the audience. Bernd Schaefer moderated this book event sponsored by the Cold War International History Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. W. R. Smyser served at the U.S. Mission in Berlin from 1960 to 1964 and was special assistant to General Lucius Clay during the Berlin Wall crisis. He later served on Henry Kissinger's staff and was assistant secretary of State and assistant secretary-general of the U.N. He is the author of several books, including [From Yalta to Berlin: The Cold War Struggle Over Germany]. He is currently a adjunct German and European Studies professor at Georgetown University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289263-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Archivist Greg Bradsher talked about the 1935 Nuremberg Laws that created the official blueprint of racial policies against Jews in Nazi Germany. He displayed the original documents signed by Adolf Hitler and talked about their history and significance. Additionally, numerous historical photographs and video clips from Universal newsreels and Department of Defense films were shown. Mr. Bradsher talked about how the National Archives acquired the documents and their initial display from October 6-18, 2010, in the East Rotunda Gallery of the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295816-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT On the 50th anniversary of the start of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Angela Stent talked about the historical, cultural, geopolitical and economic impact of a divided Germany. The wall was 27 miles of concrete and barbed wire that divided the country of Germany. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Hope Harrison talked by telephone from Germany about lessons learned from the Berlin Wall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301043-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301043-5 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Barack Obama spoke about U.S.-Europe relations at an event held at the Victory Column in the Tiergarten in Berlin, Germany. In his remarks he noted Berlin's experience following World War II and as a divided city, spoke about ties between the U.S. and Europe, outlined some future challenges to international security, and called for renewed cooperation and collaboration to meet future challenges. He also called on European allies to share more of the burden of NATO operations in Afghanistan, join in nuclear nonproliferation efforts, and act to reduce carbon emissions to reduce global warming. Crowds, estimated in excess of 200,000, filled the public paths of the Tiergarten from the Victory Column to the Brandenburg Gate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206535-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206535-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Schoonover talked about and showed showed photographs from his book [Hitler's Man in Havana: Heinz Luning and Nazi Espionage in Latin America] (University Press of Kentucky; August 5, 2008). In the book he recalls the life of Heinz August Luning, a Nazi spy who posed as a Jewish refugee for the Third Reich in Cuba at the beginning of World War II. Sent to Cuba to collect information on the United States and the Allies, Heinz Luning was according to the author highly incompetent and was the only spy executed in Latin America during WW II. He would later become the inspiration for Graham Greene's [Our Man in Havana]. Professor Schoonover responded to audience members' questions. Thomas Schoonover is an emeritus history professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is the author of numerous books, including [Uncle Sam's War of 1898 and the Origins of Globalization]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283233-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jorg Friedrich talked about his book, [The Fire: The Bombing of Germany, 1940-1945], published by Columbia University Press. The Allied bombing of Germany during World War II resulted in 600,000 casualties and devastated the landscape of historic cities such as Dresden. German historian Friedrich said the book combines narrative and first-hand testimony to depict the air raids as they were experienced by German civilians. He also considered Allied rationale for the bombing and whether or not the campaign influenced the war's outcome. Since its initial publication in German in 2002, the book has been translated into ten languages. After his presentation the author responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196223-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196223-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nathan Huegen talked about the 1936 Olympics, which were held in Berlin during the rule of the Nazis. He examined how Adolf Hitler used the games to try to spread his influence and impose his will. Mr. Huegen also looked at how the international community reacted to the 1936 games. He showed numerous slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300785-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Next on American History TV, author Andrew Nagorski discusses his book, [Hitlerland: American Eyewitnesses to the Nazi Rise to Power]. This book highlights American life in Germany during the emergence of the Third Reich as seen through the eyes of diplomats, expats, athletes and military personnel. This event in New York City was co-hosted by the Leo Baeck Institute and the American Council on Germany. It's about an hour and 10 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306076-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to reporters following a meeting. Topics included the situation in Iran, the future of Guantanamo Bay detainees, and global climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287305-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rigg talked about his book, [Hitler's Jewish Soldiers: The Untold Story of Nazi Racial Laws and Men of Jewish Descent in the German Military], published by University Press of Kansas. In the book, Mr. Rigg explores the roles and experiences of people of Jewish or partially Jewish heritage in the German military during World War II. It was estimated up to 150,000 Germans of Jewish descent served in the war. Mr. Rigg also talked about his life, experiences, and reasons for writing the book, including his own German-Jewish ancestry. Following his presentation, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177767-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The leaders of France and Germany talked about the cooperation and friendship between their two countries. This event marked the fortieth anniversary of the Elysee Treaty, which began the current era of close Franco-German relations. There is a voiceover in English. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174786-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Guests at the State Dinner in honor of Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel were shown arriving at the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-3 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT World leaders spoke at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. International leaders spoke about the importance of the fall of the wall, the end of the Cold War, and the impact of German Unification. President Obama videotaped a message for the ceremonies. Several "dominoes" painted to represent portions of the wall lined the square, but the symbolic display knocking the dominoes down was not shown. Intermittent audio difficulties at the source prevented some speeches from being heard or translated at the beginning of the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289888-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mio Soric talked about Deutsche Welle's (Germany) news network in the United States, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the types of stories the network covers, differences between German and American coverage of subjects such as global climate change, and the role of the U.S. in creating Deutsche Welle. A clip was shown of Deutsche Welle coverage of reactions to the Supreme Court health care law decision. This was the second of a five-day "Washington Journal" series on foreign news operations in the United States. The program identification numbers for the other parts are 306872-5 (Al Jazeera English), 306915-6 (Voice of America), 306916-5 (China Central Television), and 306934-5 (BBC America). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306901-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306901-6 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Charles talked about his book [Master Mind: The Rise and Fall of Fritz Haber, the Nobel Laureate Who Launched the Age of Chemical Warfare], published by Ecco. The book is about the life and work of Fritz Haber, a German Jew who was responsible for the development of Zyclon-B, an insecticide that was used to gas Jews in Nazi death camps. Mr. Charles talked about Haber's German nationalism, the work that won Haber the Nobel Prize, and Haber's relationship with Albert Einstein. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190624-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Chancellor Merkel spoke to reporters in the Oval Office about their meeting, relations between the U.S. and Germany, and working together on future challenges such as climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289769-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Marc Fisher discussed his book, [After the Wall: Germany, the Germans and the Burdens of History], published by Simon and Schuster. The book examines the relationship between East and West Germany after the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989. Mr. Fisher, who served as the [Washington Post]'s bureau chief in Bonn and Berlin from 1989 to 1994, draws on personal interviews to conclude that the country is sharply divided and that East Germans continue to see themselves as second-class citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65756-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State George Shultz delivered the keynote address at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and pay tribute to President Ronald Reagan. He also spoke about lessons learned during the Cold War and the future of U.S. foreign policy. This was the keynote address of the conference "Ronald Reagan and the Fall of the Wall: Reflections from Yesterday, Lessons for Today," held by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and The Heritage Foundation in the Air Force One Pavilion of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289853-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289853-2 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN coverage of the State Dinner for German Chancellor Angela Merkel included a discussion of Chancellor Merkel's visit with Charles Kupchan. He focused on U.S.-Germany relations, the European debt crisis, NATO operations in Libya and tensions throughout the Middle East. He also responded to viewers calls and electronic communications. Throughout the program various scenes of the official visit, as well as the evening's dinner toasts were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299903-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT John Mosier talked about his book [Cross of Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German War Machine, 1918-1945], published by Henry Holt and Company. He talked about the complexities of Hitler's regime and his rise to power, saying that the Geneva Convention might have given Germany a loophole to torture and execute Jews. Germany was not one of the nations included in the Geneva Convention, which was formulated to set international law. After his presentation Professor Mosier responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192959-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke in the Bundestag about her decision to close several nuclear power plants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298681-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to reporters and answered questions about relations between the U.S. and Europe, as well as the Middle East peace process. Chancellor Merkel praised the president's speech in Cairo, saying his words the previous day were an "ideal basis" to pursue peace efforts. They also said said they would work closely on trying to persuade Iran to abandon any nuclear program that could be used to build an atomic bomb. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286868-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Andrei Cherny talked about the Berlin Airlift of 1948. He talked about the geopolitical scenario that led to the blockade of West Berlin by the Soviet Union for 11 months. During this time, American and British pilots airlifted 4.6 billion pounds of food and supplies for the West Berliners. He focused on the logistical concerns that existed at the time. Andrei Cherny wrote [The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift and America's Finest Hour] by Putnam. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206061-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT A film summarizes Adolph Hitler's plan for world conquest and Germany's preparations in pursuit of this end. On September 1st, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. It proved to be the act of aggression that touched off World War II in Europe. The film includes video clips of remarks by then British Prime Ministers Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill. The film titled [The Nazis Strike] was Chapter II of Frank Capra's [Why We Fight] series, produced in 1943 by the War Department Special Service Division, S.O.S, with the cooperation of the Signal Corps. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301031-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301031-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the Israeli Knesset. She was the first German chancellor to address that body. Topics included the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel. She said that Germany must recognize its responsibility for the Holocaust. She spoke of the dangers of racism and xenophobia in Europe, cultural memory, and the shared values of freedom and democracy. She also talked about the Palestine-Israel conflict. She pledged that "Germany will never leaver or abandon Israel." Translation into English was by voiceover. Germany first established diplomatic ties with Israel in 1965, twenty years after the end of World War II. Footage courtesy of the Knesset Channel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203562-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Boghardt, author of [The Zimmermann Telegram: Intelligence, Diplomacy, and America's Entry into World War One], explained why Germany sent the telegram to Mexico; how it was intercepted by the British; and how its discovery influenced American public opinion. The coded telegram, dispatched by Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmermann to the German ambassador in Mexico in anticipation of further unrestricted submarine warfare, instructed Ambassador Eckardt that if the U.S. appeared likely to enter the war, he was to approach the Mexican government with a proposal for a military alliance. Mexico was promised territories in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Eckardt was also instructed to urge Mexico to help broker an alliance between Germany and the Japanese Empire. News of the correspondence was made public after British intelligence intercepted the communication. The National Archives in Washington DC hosted this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308861-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Berlin Airlift of 1948-49 involved more than 250,000 flights carrying food and supplies into West Berlin, after the Soviet Union cut off road and rail corridors on June 24, 1948. The Airlift officially ended on September 30, 1949, after the Soviets re-established surface traffic. This 1949 film produced by the British government details the British and American joint operation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301458-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Irmgard Hunt talked about her memoir, [On Hitler's Mountain: Overcoming the Legacy of a Nazi Childhood], published by William Morrow. She recounted the history of the Hitler era as seen through the eyes of a little girl. She described her childhood in the same area of Bavaria where Adolf Hitler set up his headquarters and remembered sitting on his lap during a 1941 visit. After her presentation, the author answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186250-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT German citizens asked Chancellor Angela Merkel questions on the country's economy, national security. and national identity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304671-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304671-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT This portion of a German newscast was about the German elections from the previous day. There was no clear winner in the election as both Chancellor Schroeder and his primary opponent failed to win a majority. The newscast included charts and graphs on election results and possible coalitions. Other news topics included sports and the economy. Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcasting service distributed throughout the world in several languages, including English. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188961-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fritz Stern talked about the modern history of Germany in the form of a memoir entitled [Five Germanys I Have Known]. He talked about the cultural history of Germany from the Enlightenment of the 17th Century to the unification of Germany in the 1990s. He defined contemporary German history into the five identities: Wilhelmine, Weimar Republic, Third Reich, East and West Germany, and the Unification of Germany. He also talked about the collective guilt and confusion of the German people for the Holocaust. He answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197189-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and Opposition Leader Angela Merkel held their only televised debate for election to chancellor. Journalists questioned the two candidates on the budget, tax reform, unemployment and foreign policy. General elections in Germany are September 18, 2005, and most polls show Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's Social Democrats losing to a coalition led by Opposition leader Angela Merkel. If she wins, Ms. Merkel would be the first woman Chancellor in German history, and the first from East Germany. Courtesy of Germany's ZDF television. In German with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188782-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and German German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle spoke to reporters following a meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303805-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Video clips were shown from Berlin Wall history, including maps and interviews with correspondents and authors. Some clips were shown of persons knocking down the wall. April 9, 1990 interviews were re-aired, too. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15491-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15491-2 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT German journalist Markus Ziener talked about the career and leadership style of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the state of the German economy. He also addressed Chancellor Merkel's recent comments that Germany had failed in its efforts to integrate Muslim immigrants into German society. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296095-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296095-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder marked the 60th anniversary of an assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler with a speech in Berlin. Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg and several other German officers planted a bomb in Hitler's headquarters in East Prussia (now Poland) on July 20, 1944. The bomb went off but Hitler survived. The German Chancellor and the Mayor of Berlin spoke in a courtyard where the plotters were executed. The speeches are in German, with an English voiceover translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183219-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel offered the official toasts at a state dinner honoring the Germany leader. At the dinner Chancellor Merkel was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-4 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT