The most popular programs for the Kennedy, John F. Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=127 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, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 22:19:21 GMT Highlights were shown of the 1961 inauguration of President John F. Kennedy courtesy of the Senate Recording Studio. The event took place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol before a large crowd. Two of President Kennedy's best-known phrases come from his inaugural address: "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship..." and "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Highlights included the arrival of the Kennedys at the Capitol, the Marine Band playing "America the Beautiful," an invocation by Cardinal Cushing, Marion Anderson singing the National Anthem, a prayer by Archbishop Iakovos, the swearing-in of Vice President Johnson administered by the speaker of the House of Representatives, prayer by the Reverend John Barclay, the swearing-in of President Kennedy by the chief justice, the inaugural address, a benediction by Rabbi Nelson Glueck, the inaugural luncheon, and parade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Gerald Blaine and Clint Hill, two former Secret Service agents, spoke about the day that President Kennedy was assassinated. They also talked about the assassination's conspiracy theories and their lives after retirement from the Secret Service.. Gerald Blaine is author of the new book, "The Kennedy Detail: JFK's Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence." Clint Hill wrote the prologue for the book as well as cooperating in interviews for the book's content. Gerald Blaine worked for the Secret Service from 1959 to 1964. Blaine worked for several businesses after his time as an agent. Clint Hill was in the U.S. Army for three years before working for the Secret Service from 1958 to 1975. Mr. Hill was the Secret Service agent who jumped onto the trunk of the motorcade seconds after Kennedy was shot. Both men are currently retired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296484-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296484-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Gerald Blaine, one of the Secret Service agents assigned to President Kennedy's detail the day he was assassinated on November 22, 1963, reported on his and his colleagues rememberances of the day. Mr. Blaine was joined by his co-author, Lisa McCubbin, and Clint Hill, the agent who covered Jackie Kennedy following the shooting. Mr. Mack moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296967-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT President Kennedy spoke to the Society of Newspaper Editors about events in Cuba, which later became known as the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He emphasized that Cuban "patriots" had taken up arms against Fidel Castro's Revolutionary Government and that the U.S. armed forces were not involved, despite sympathizing with their cause. He also talked about the greater threat of global communist expansion and the American role in resisting such expansion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192032-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Clint Hill discussed [Mrs. Kennedy and Me], his historical narrative of his assignment to guard the wife of former President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline, from shortly after the November 1960 election until after the 1964 presidential election. He shared stories about the former first lady's travels to Europe, Asia, and South America, detailed the birth of her sons John and Patrick and Patrick's sudden death. He described being in the Dallas motorcade when President Kennedy was killed, and its effect on his own life. He talked about his own boyhood growing up as an adopted child in North Dakota,l. Clint Hill worked for five presidents. After Mrs. Kennedy, he was assigned to President Johnson. In 1967 he became the special agent in charge (SAIC) of presidential protection. In 1972, Hill was promoted to the position of assistant director of the Secret Service, responsible for all protective forces. He retired in 1975. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305759-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT A Universal-International Newsreel was shown of events in John F. Kennedy's presidency and of events in Dallas, Texas, before and after his assassination. Scenes shown included President Johnson being sworn in and President Kennedy's casket arriving in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153114-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historians talked about the numerous theories that have persisted since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Among the topics they addressed were the events in Dallas leading to the assassination, the findings of the Warren Commission, various conspiracy theories that have been forwarded by scholars and others, and the continued interest in the assassination in popular culture. They spoke at the Mid-America Conference on History in Springfield, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308261-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library launched its "Access to a Legacy" Digital Archive Initiative. This online archive contains thousands of documents, photographs, audio recordings, and other materials, making it the largest online archive of U.S. presidential records. A video clip was shown of President Kennedy talking about his library. Other video clips were included in a video shown demonstrating the use of the digital archive. A video about the process of creating the archive was also shown. This event in the Archivist's Reception Room was part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297507-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Last week the Assassination Records Review Board released footage shot by a Dallas television station cameraman. The 52 minutes of previously unseen footage was described by Mr. Clark in voiceover, including appearances and other events in Dallas, Texas preceding and following the assassination of President Kennedy. Mr. Clark had been in Dallas on November 23, 1963 as part of the White House press corps. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72668-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72668-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT In March 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy sat with historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., to record seven interviews totaling over eight hours of the first lady's remembrances of her husband's personal and political life on the campaign trail and in the White House. The tapes were heard for the first time when they were released the previous month. Caroline Kennedy presented excerpts from the recorded interviews, accompanied by pictures. Then Mr. Widmer moderated a discussion with Mr. Beschloss and Mr. Donahue. The panelists also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at this Kennedy Library Forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301970-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT In the thirty-fourth in a series on American presidents, scholars discussed the life and career of John F. Kennedy. Among the issues they addressed were his childhood, his Navy career, his early political career, his positions on civil rights and foreign policy, and his assassination. During the program various still photos, video footage and artifacts relating to his life were shown. Throughout the program, guests responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151631-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Congressional leaders and Caroline Kennedy spoke at a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address in which he asked American's to ask themselves what they could do for their country. The ceremony included colors, prayers, the national anthem, a performance of "This Land Is Your Land," and the playing of President Kennedy's inaugural address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297617-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Former homicide detective James Leavelle talked about the morning Lee Harvey Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby in Dallas, Texas, on November 24, 1963. At the time of the shooting Oswald was in police custody on suspicion of assassinating President John F. Kennedy two days earlier. Mr. Leavelle was Oswald's police escort when Jack Ruby killed him in the midst of police, reporters, and live television cameras. Mr. Leavelle showed some slides during his presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience, including Clint Hill. "The Shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald" was the inaugural session of a National Law Enforcement Museum Discussion Series "Witness to History." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299919-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kempe analyzes one of the most significant stand-offs of the Cold War era: the attempt of the Kennedy administration to prevent the Soviets from building a wall in Berlin to stop the flow of refugees from East Germany to West. The head of the Atlantic Council uses newly discovered facts to describe a period of turbulence in U.S.-Soviet relations that began with the Bay of Pigs, continued in the Vienna Summit between President Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev, and culminated with the construction of the Berlin Wall. He discussed the period and the lessons it may lend to current U.S. foreign policy with the director of Georgetown's Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, Angela Stent. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298991-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298991-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Universal News newsreel footage was shown of scenes from President John F. Kennedy's funeral. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153113-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153113-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historians, scholars, filmmakers and journalists gathered for a 50th anniversary retrospective on the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Topics ranged from the history of the incident, its impact on the Cold War and generations following the crisis, diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union, the U.S. and Cuba, as well as international nuclear arms control policy in the ensuing decades. Short video and audio clips were shown during the presentations. Participants included Sergei Khrushchev, the son of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308575-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Winston Lawson talked about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Winston Lawson was the Secret Service agent in charge of security in Dallas, and did ten days of advance work before the presidential party's arrival. He rode in the lead car in the motorcade, just ahead of President Kennedy's car. This is the first of two parts. In this part he talked about his experiences on the presidential detail and the security preparations for Dallas. This oral history was recorded on September 5, 2003, at the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, for the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Included in program ID 179007-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287215-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT President Kennedy talked about the U.S. space program, arguing that America should be the leader in space exploration and the first to land a man on the moon. He said his goal to send a man to the moon before the end of the decade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153129-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Howe moderated the fourth and final debate between the two presidential candidates in 1960. The debate focused on foreign policy issues. The candidates debated questions introduced by a panel of correspondents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33219-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mailer discussed his book, [Oswald's Tale: An American Mystery], published by Random House. It examines the life of Lee Harvey Oswald after he defected to the Soviet Union at the age of nineteen. It provides a wider view on the absurdity of the Cold War through the eyes of this man who became disillusioned with both countries, but it is not focused on whether or not Mr. Oswald was the sole assassin of President Kennedy. Mr. Mailer uses FBI transcripts and recorded dialogues to argue that the murder occurred in order to promote a new kind of society superior to American capitalism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64863-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64863-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Beschloss provided a history of the relations between President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and its impact on the Cold War. Beschloss, a Chicago native, did his undergraduate work at Williams College and received his graduate degree from Harvard University. He was allowed to obtain new information about the years 1960-1963 due to the reforms in the Soviet Union as well as the Freedom of Information Act. Beschloss explained the parallels in the Kennedy and Khruschev administrations, particularly in the roles of Robert F. Kennedy and the son-in-law of Khruschev. Beschloss stated that his most valuable sources of information came from interviews conducted in the Soviet Union. He also mentioned the importance of his new findings about the Bay of Pigs and the Berlin Wall operations of the early 1960s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19109-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19109-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT The fifth in a series on presidential libraries focused on the life and career of John F. Kennedy through rarely seen film and sound recordings, as well as letters, documents and artifacts collected from the stacks and vaults of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Massachusetts. Library officials guided a tour of the library and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Series historian and consultant Richard Norton Smith participated from the studio in Washington, D.C. Highlighted film, sound, documents and artifacts featured during the program included Senator Kennedy in 1956 and 1958 as he emerged on the national scene through the medium of television; Kennedy as a candidate and with his family; secretly recorded Oval Office conversations in which he freely expressed his views on the space flight to the moon and on deteriorating racial relations; the mural from Kennedy's White House swimming pool; his Oval Office television and hi-fi console; and the Dictaphone machine on which he recorded his thoughts on the unfolding military situation in Vietnam. A behind-the-scenes tour included the library's processing room, where documents are prepared for public access and "The President's Room," the Kennedy family's private office retreat. C-SPAN's Presidential Libraries: History Uncovered is a 12-week series airing live on location from the 12 presidential libraries spanning Herbert Hoover to Bill Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200505-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200505-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McClellan talked about his book, [Blood, Money and Power: How L.B.J. Killed J.F.K.], published by Hanover House. In the book, the author works to substantiate his allegations of a high-level conspiracy leading to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the subsequent presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson. Mr. McClellan, a former member of President Johnson's legal team, provides information from interviews, court papers, and Warren Commission findings. After his presentation he responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179256-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT President Kennedy announced a naval blockade of Cuban waters because of a buildup of Russian missiles there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67828-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67828-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Belin refuted the conspiracy theories proposed by the recent Oliver Stone movie, [JFK] about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He maintain that the Warren Commission findings were correct and that Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole assassin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25215-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 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 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Holland talked about his book [The Kennedy Assassination Tapes], published by Knopf. He discussed the transcripts of Lyndon Johnson's conversations regarding the Kennedy Assassination, the ensuing Warren Commission, and its aftermath. After his presentation, Mr. Holland answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183821-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Frazier, a worker in the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas at the time of John F. Kennedy's assassination, was interviewed about his experiences and recollections of the incident, as well as his relationship with Lee Harvey Oswald. This is the first of two parts. In this part he talked about working with Lee Harvey Oswald and his activities on the morning of November 22, 1963 This oral history was recorded on June 21, 2002, at the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, for the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287933-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Jim Rasenberger presents a history of the Bay of Pigs crisis. The failed military invasion of Cuba in 1961 that was supported by the United States government resulted in the capture or death of over 1,000 men. The author examines the Kennedy administration's slow divulgement of American involvement in the attempted incursion, which included U.S. military planning and support for the 1,400 Cuban exiles that were trained by the Central Intelligence Agency. Jim Rasenberger spoke and responded to questions from members of the audience at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299399-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Bill and Gayle Newman talked about witnessing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This is the second of two parts. This oral history was recorded at the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, for the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287932-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287932-101 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Ted Widmer talked about the book he edited, [Listening In: The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy]. The book contains audio CDs with 150 minutes of recorded conversations from the oval office, cabinet meetings, telephone calls, and private dictations during Kennedy's presidency. Mr. Widmer described how he was approached by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation to select, introduce, and transcribe the recordings. Mr. Widmer reacted to numerous clips played throughout the program including from during the Cuban missile crisis and discussions with Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett dealing with the riots over the integration of the University of Mississippi. There were also some more light-hearted moments. Mr. Widmer reflected upon his academic training at Harvard, as well as his experiences serving both President Bill Clinton, during his presidency, and Hillary Clinton, during her time as secretary of State. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309000-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Ted Widmer moderated a discussion among historians about President John F. Kennedy and his place in the nation's history. The panelists also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Panelists: Richard Reeves, author of [President Kennedy: Profile of Power]; Ellen Fitzpatrick, author of [Letters to Jackie: Condolences from a Grieving Nation]; Sally Bedell Smith, author of [Grace and Power: The Private World of the Kennedy White House]; and Thurston Clarke, author of [Ask Not: The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy and the Speech that Changed America]. "Historians" was a panel of "The Presidency of JFK: A 50-Year Retrospective," held on Presidents Day at the Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297917-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297917-2 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Bill and Gayle Newman talked about witnessing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This is the first of two parts. This oral history was recorded at the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, for the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287932-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton attended a burial service for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis at Arlington National Cemetery. Reflecting on the life of Mrs. Onassis, the President said, "God gave her very great gifts and imposed upon her great burdens. She bore them all with dignity and grace and uncommon common sense." Also speaking at the burial ceremony were the son and daughter of the former first family, John Kennedy Jr. and Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg. The funeral was private and attended only by family and close friends of Ms. Onassis. Following the short ceremony, those attending walked by the casket before leaving the cemetery. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was married to John F. Kennedy from 1954 to 1963 and is survived by her two children and son-in-law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57081-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Historic Universal Studios newsreel segments were shown of the aftermath of a failed 1961 invasion of Cuba by exiles who had attempted to overthrow Cuban leader Fidel Castro. The incident was later known as the Bay of Pigs invasion. Voice overs by Ed Herlihy described the events. [Cuba Invaded!: Foes of Castro Open Offensive], a segment of the April 19, 1961, newreel includes footage of U.S. Ambassador Stevenson in the United Nations as well as silent pictures of Fidel Castro. [Kennedy Warns We'll Never Abandon Cuba] includes footage of President Kennedy speaking on April 20, 1961. [Rebels Face Death for Invasion] includes silent pictures of grieving relatives of the invading force and pictures of Fidel Castro on Cuban television. [Kennedy Confers with Eisenhower on Cuban Crisis] includes silent pictures of President Kennedy meeting with former President Eisenhower at Camp David and with Governor Nelson Rockefeller in Washington, D.C. [Ike Says Nation Backs Kennedy Foreign Policy] includes footage of former President Eisenhower talking about foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101118-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed the thirteen days in October of 1962, during which there were Soviet missiles in Cuba aimed at the United States. In addition, a brief film of President Kennedy addressing the nation at the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis om October 22, 1962, was shown. Following their discussion, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172947-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT President Kennedy delivered a press conference. Four days earlier 1500 Cuban exiles had invaded Cuba at the Bay of Pigs. President Kennedy would not respond to media questions about the conflict saying that his statement of the previous day would suffice for now. He announced that the Peace Corps was proceeding with its first project in Tanganyika. He answered questions about the John Birch Society, the space budget, agriculture automation, the hope for a cease-fire in Laos, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153207-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153207-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Frazier, a worker in the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas at the time of John F. Kennedy's assassination, was interviewed about his experiences and recollections of the incident, as well as his relationship with Lee Harvey Oswald. This is the second of two parts. In this part he talked about giving Lee Harvey Oswald a ride to work on the morning of November 22, 1963, and the immediate aftermath of the assassination, including Oswald's arrest that afternoon. This oral history was recorded on June 21, 2002, at the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, for the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287933-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287933-101 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Professor Michael Kurtz talked with his history class about his book, [The JFK Assassination Debates: Lone Gunman versus Conspiracy,] published by the University Press of Kansas. He outlined the controversies regarding the assassination of President Kennedy using many photographs. He argued that it is unlikely we will ever know the full truth about the assassination because much of the critical evidence in the case was mishandled. He described both the lone gunman and the conspiracy theories, although he personally believes there was a conspiracy. After his lecture, Professor Kurtz answered students' questions. Professor Michael Kurtz also wrote [Crime of the Century: The Kennedy Assassination from an Historian's Perspective] and [The Challenging of America: 1920-1945.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198378-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198378-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT As an NBC news correspondent Mr. Vanocur was a questioner during the first 1960 Kennedy-Nixon debate. During this commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the debates, he and the other panelists discussed the historic debates, the results, and the effect on future presidential campaigns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159440-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Matthews discussed his book, [Kennedy and Nixon: The Rivalry That Shaped Postwar America], published by Simon and Schuster. He described the casual friendship between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy which began when they were young members of Congress just after World War II. They admired each other and were casual friends until the rivalry of the 1960 presidential campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72755-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72755-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Video clips and photographs from the John F. Kennedy Library were shown of Jacqueline Kennedy as first lady during President John F. Kennedy's tenure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56960-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56960-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Graham Allison talked about the 50th Anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis and the lessons learned from that could be applied to the current global environment. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308808-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308808-5 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT William Kuhn recalls the publishing career of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who worked as an editor for Doubleday and Viking. Mr. Kuhn reports that although Ms. Onassis never authored a memoir, her selection of book projects mirrored her personal interests. Her books ranged from a history of Thomas Jefferson's relationship with his slave, Sally Hemings, to the assassination of John Lennon, urban planning, and an effort to convince Michael Jackson to write his memoir. William Kuhn showed some slides during his presentation of his book at the Boston Athenaeum. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298213-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Vincent Bugliosi talked about his book, [Reclaiming History: The Assassination of JFK]. Topics included conspiracy theories, the Warren Report, and other issues relating to the assassination of President Kennedy. The 1600-page book supports the Warren Commission findings. Mr. Bugliosi also responded to questions from audience members. Mr. Bugliosi, a former prosecutor, has written other true crime books such as [Helter Skelter.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198568-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198568-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Robert Dallek talked about his book [An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917- 1963], published by Little, Brown and Company. The author described the extent of President Kennedy's illness, his medications, and how his condition affected his performance as president. He also disclosed the story of Robert Kennedy's selection as attorney general and Josep Kennedy's actions to help his son secure the presidency. Drawing upon previously unavailable material and recently released archived documents, Professor Dallek hypothesized on the path President Kennedy would have taken in Vietnam had he survived. In his presentation Professor Dallek analyzed why President Kennedy is held in high regard. Following his presentation, Professor Dallek held a conversation with Professor William Leuchtenberg. Among the topics they discussed were President Kennedy's health problems and his dealings with women. Then Professor Dallek answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176034-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Chris Matthews presents a portrait of President Kennedy rarely seen in a biography, based on personal interviews with those who knew him, records from his school years, and published interviews with former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. He discussed his discoveries with veteran journalist Sam Donaldson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302719-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Malcolm Summers talked about witnessing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. He spoke about the shots he heard, the reaction in the president's car, and the people he saw there and when he went to his home, which was near Lee Harvey Oswald's home. He also spoke about the extent to which he was included in the investigation over the years. This oral history was recorded on Thursday, March 7, 2002, at the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, for the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The iinterview was conducted by curator Gary Mack. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288318-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Nelson discussed the JFK Assassination Review final report. She was a member of the JFK Records Review Board authorized by the JFK Records Review Act of 1992. She explained that the Oliver Stone movie about the President Kennedy assassination investigation proved to many Americans that there had been a conspiracy and a coverup. Therefore, Congress passed the legislation in 1992, and the Board sought to open every possible record pertaining to the Warren Commission investigation. Professor Nelson also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112820-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Shapley discussed her book, [Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara], published by Little, Brown and Company. Ms. Shapley said that Mr. McNamara, formerly secretary of defense under the Kennedy administration, helped create the Vietnam tragedy. He was also president of the World Bank for several years. Ms. Shapley talked about her research for the book, including several interviews with Mr. McNamara. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38911-1 Fri, 20 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT