The most popular programs for the Tocqueville Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=162 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 02:23:07 GMT Unedited footage from Sing Sing prison was shown. Some of the language may be offensive to some viewers. French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville wrote a report on the American prison system during his visit to North America in the 1830s. The first prison they saw was Sing Sing prison located on the banks of the Hudson River. Mr. Kehn is the historian of Sing Sing Prison. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90529-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Guests and viewers discussed Tocqueville's impressions of Sing-Sing prison and U.S. correctional principles and how these relate to debates about the criminal justice system today. Footage of Sing-Sing prison and interviews with several persons who work there were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/85031-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/85031-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Leo Damrosch talked about his book [Tocqueville's Discovery of America] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010). He followed Alexis de Tocqueville's nine-month travels throughout the United States from 1831-1832 and examined Tocqueville's subsequent book, [Democracy in America]. Tocqueville's writings on Jacksonian America presented a changing social and political landscape where the French visitor applauded much of American culture but was critical of slavery and materialism. In his book Professor Damrosch included letters and papers that had never before appeared in English. Video clips from the 1997-98 C-SPAN series on Tocqueville's travels were shown. Leo Damrosch is the Ernest Bernbaum Professor of Literature at Harvard University. His previous books feature Rousseau, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294006-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294006-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Political philosopher Professor Mansfield talked about his translation of Alexis de Tocqueville's [Democracy in America], published by the University of Chicago Press. Professor Mansfield and Delba Winthrop translated, edited, and wrote an introduction for the new edition, the third translation since the original two-volume work was published in 1835 and 1840. Alexis de Tocqueville was a French aristocrat, who came to the United States in the 1830s primarily to study the prison systems, but who became fascinated with American life, politics, and morals. Mr. Tocqueville based his book on observations, reading, and discussions with American citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159774-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Smock discussed the U.S. Congress and its characteristics during the time of Tocqueville's visit to Washington, DC in January 1832. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99022-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99022-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Professor Ryan wrote the introduction to Alfred Knopf Company's new edition of Alexis de Tocqueville's [Democracy in America]. He discussed the book, details of Tocqueville's life, and the translations of the book written in the Eighteenth Century. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63370-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT The Tocqueville series was launched with a live program from the Normandy, France chateau of the Tocqueville family. Descendants of Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont, Tocqueville scholars and others discussed the family origins and history of both men. The guests answered viewer telephone calls throughout the program. Comte Guy d'Herouville's late wife was the great-great-great-niece of Alexis de Tocqueville, and she was the last person to bear the Tocqueville name. Jean-Guillame and Alexis d'Herouville are the sons of Comte Guy. Neither Alexis de Tocqueville nor Gustave de Beaumont had children themselves. Marquis Pierre de Beaumont is the great-great-great nephew of Gustave de Beaumont. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80259-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80259-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lynch, musicians, and scholars talked about the popular music in the 1830s in the U.S. and its role in social functions. This program focused particularly on Appalachian music. Several songs from the period were also performed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97635-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville scholars discussed the conservative ideas in [Democracy in America]. They examined how Tocqueville's ideas compare with late 20th century U.S. and European conservatism and the similarities between Tocqueville and Edmund Burke. This was part of a conference on Tocqueville. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100771-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT After a broadcast of a forum on religion and civil society from October 28, two of the participants responded to comments by broadcast audience members. They talked about the past and present role of religion in U.S. society and Tocqueville's observations on this subject. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97165-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT The Tocqueville tour through the United States was launched with a live program from the Old Colony House. Tocqueville and Beaumont arrived in Newport after a sea voyage of 38 days which began in Havre, France. Historians, the two Rhode Island senators and others discussed Tocqueville and Beaumont's impressions upon their arrival in the United States and compared these ideas to current political conditions in the United States. They also took questions and comments from viewers. The entire tour will make at least 55 stops over the next nine months. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80666-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Ossining, where Sing Sing prison is located, in June 1831. Professor Panetta talked about Tocqueville's and Beaumont's studies of the penitentiary system and Mayor Cambariere by telephone talked about the role of the prison in Ossining today. Mr. Dorian talked about Ossining in the 1830s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/84908-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/84908-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Before the discussion, Mr. Drescher and Ms. Kraitchman provided background on Tocqueville and the discussions in Pittsburgh and took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. Members of the Vintage Retirement Community, Ellis School students and others discussed Tocqueville's trip through the United States in 1831-32 and his observations about America in his book, [Democracy in America]. This was the conclusion of a series of Tocqueville discussion sessions at the Vintage Retirement Community. Professor Johnson portrayed Alexis de Tocqueville during the discussion. After the discussion, several participants took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95485-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont arrived by stagecoach from Mobile in January 1832. While there, they talked with a local lawyer about various legal issues. Mr. Wood talked about the impact Alexis de Tocqueville has had on democracy and he talked about the "myth" of democracy in America. He talked about Tocqueville's writing and how accurate he was in describing U.S. development. Mr. Wood also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97938-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bentzel and Mr. Farkas discussed C-SPAN's publication, [Traveling Tocqueville's America,] which retraced C-SPAN's 17-state tour, inspired by Tocqueville's book [Democracy in America]. They also responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106923-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed Tocqueville's ideas about equality and democracy from his observations in his book [Democracy in America]. They examined the reasons that U.S. society has developed relatively little, the possibility of the tyranny of the majority, Tocqueville's thoughts on women, and Tocqueville's ideas on law. They also responded to questions from the audience of students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93497-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Political scientists and historians from the U.S. and Europe talked about the philosophies of Alexis de Tocqueville, questioning how much of a democrat he was and how much the philosopher Aristotle influenced his writing. The discussion was based on Professor Diggins's paper, "A Vanquished Aristocrat in Democratic America: Alexis de Tocqueville on the Topic of Aristocracy." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100773-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the philosophy of Alexis de Tocqueville. They compared his writings to those of Rousseau and Marx, along with other contemporary thinkers. They focused on the conflict between individualism and collectivism that permeated Tocqueville's writings. They also talked about Tocqueville's journey through America and his study of democracy, which would culminate in his prominent [Democracy in America]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100772-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Philadelphia in October 1831. During their stay there, they visited Eastern State Penitentiary. Mr. Kelley talked about the Eastern State Penitentiary and provided a tour of the site. He also highlighted what Tocqueville and Beaumont saw and wrote about the facility and its inmates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92939-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92939-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Professors from the United States and western Europe discussed the impact of the writings of Alexis de Tocqueville as they relate to liberalism. They debated whether Tocqueville was a liberal and whether the definition and scope of liberalism has changed over the years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100509-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Leading scholars discussed the impact of Tocqueville's writings on religion and society during the 1830s and the roles religion and other issues play in modern America. Dr. Thiemann moderated the panel's discussion on many issues along the lines of Tocqueville's works. Following the discussion, the panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94087-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Professor Bailyn discussed the history of Harvard University, founded in 1636, and Alexis de Tocqueville's impressions of the college in 1831. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92254-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92254-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT The Washington Journal focused on the travels of Alexis de Tocqueville and his observations of Native Americans in northern Michigan and how they relate to today. Video clips were shown of Bonnie McKerchie, Pat McCoy, Nancy Hatch, Bob Van Alstine, Cathy Abramson, and Bucko Teeple of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa. Scott Spear participated by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89143-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Parker talked about the life and work of John James Audubon, who painted and catalogued North American birds. The Fenimore House Museum in Cooperstown, New York has an extensive collection of his paintings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91414-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ledeen talked about his book [Tocqueville on American Character], published by St. Martin's Press. Based on Alexis de Tocqueville's reflections in the two-volume [Democracy in America], Mr. Ledeen's book concentrates on Tocqueville's assessment of the people he met while visiting the United States in 1831. He discussed Tocqueville's opinion that, while Americans had many admirable qualities, they were prone to selfishness and an unhealthy reliance on government. Mr. Ledeen took questions from the audience following his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170215-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Professor Kremer talked about Alexis de Tocqueville's views of slavery as he toured the U.S. in 1831. Kremer said that Tocqueville's insistent questions wherever he traveled may have added to the slavery-abolitionist tensions of the time. Tocqueville believed there would be a war between blacks and whites. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81239-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Scholars and public figures talked about Alexis de Tocqueville and the impact his book, [Democracy in America], has had on the political discourse of the United States over the years. They compared his writings to present-day events and talked about the influence and significance of his commentaries on the economy and race relations. Footage from the C-SPAN Tocqueville tour was also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100750-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Professor Galston talked about Tocqueville's ideas on liberty and equality in volume two of [Democracy in America]. He emphasized that Tocqueville believed that the desire for equality could impose limits of liberty by asking the state to act more aggressively to promote equality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89236-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Professor Kloppenberg appeared as a guest on the David Brunoy show. Kloppenberg talked about the implications and applications of [Democracy in America] and took audience calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93499-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93499-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Auburn, New York on their way westward toward Buffalo in July 1831. Professor Lombardo talked about their observations on the U.S. penal system, especially Auburn Prison. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87600-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Kammen talked about Alexis de Tocqueville's [Democracy in America] and what the book means to the nation and why it is still cited as an important work in modern times. He also answered questions from viewers via telephone, fax and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100768-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT The Hildebrands talked about early 19th century music in the U.S. and Tocqueville's impressions of it. They also played several pieces with period instruments and took audience calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93886-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lynch, who has acted as a Tocqueville interpreter, discussed his experiences on the C-SPAN School Bus and presentations to students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99024-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Saginaw on their way westward through the Great Lakes region in July 1831. Mr. Thaler talked about what Saginaw was like in the 1830s and Tocqueville's impressions of the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88495-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88495-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Alexis de Tocqueville, the author of [Democracy in America], and his traveling companion Gustave de Beaumont arrived in New York City on May 11, 1831. As part of a series retracing his journey, Professor Schleifer talked about Tocqueville's reaction to the steamboat ride from Newport and his reaction to New York City. Non-resident journalists also talked about their modern-day reactions to New York City and took questions from callers. Live shots of Battery Park in New York were shown. The guests participated by remote connection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81128-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Columbia, South Carolina in January 1832. Dean Graham talked about the importance of education, especially higher education, in the U.S. He also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98373-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Canandaigua, New York on their way westward toward Buffalo in July 1831. Mr. Ewing and Mr. Ewing talked about the history of Canandaigua and Tocqueville's observations on the freedom of the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87889-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87889-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT The winners of C-SPAN's Tocqueville contest appeared in the Washington Journal studio. They talked about the inspiration for their winning entries and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100857-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Members of Vintage Retirement Center, local students and others discussed Alexis de Tocqueville's ideas on the proper role of government in society. They examined how the government coerces citizens and which groups have the most influence over different levels of government in the U.S. today. They also the sharing of responsibility of the governors and the governed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99630-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Barr talked about the state of religion in New York and how different it was from France in the 1830s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86389-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Lewis talked about William Seward, who lived in Auburn, New York. She also compared him to Alexis de Tocqueville. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90852-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90852-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Flint, Michigan on their way westward through the Great Lakes region. Mr. Dohonhue talked about Tocqueville's observations on U.S. industry and the recent revival of the automotive industry in Flint. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88199-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lynch talked to a group of students about Tocqueville's and Beaumont's trip through the United States. As a Tocqueville interpreter, he then desceibed his ideas of Tocqueville and how he tries to communicate them with students. The Washington Journal host participated from the Washington, DC studio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92934-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92934-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT This narrated video shows a C-SPAN School Bus tour in 1997-1998, retracing the journey of Alexis de Tocqueville through the U.S. and Canada in 1831-1832. It was after his journey that Tocqueville wrote his classic narrative, [Democracy in America]. All 55 cities Tocqueville visited are shown, along with audio readings from his book containing his observations of the times, places, people and equality. This video is a companion to C-SPANs tour book, [Traveling Tocquevilles America]. Tocqueville, a French aristocrat, was accompanied on his tour by Gustave de Beaumont. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104145-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Warren talked about the cotton mills in Lowell, Massachusetts in the early 19th century. The cotton mills were some of the first instances of the industrial revolution in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91730-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Westport, Kentucky on their way down the Ohio River after an accident in December, 1831. Citizens gathered in the River Towne General Store to discuss Tocqueville's and their own observations on American character through their experiences in a small town. They also took questions from the audience by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96092-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Cincinnati on their way down the Ohio River in December 1831. During their stay they talked with several members of the legal profession, including Salmon P. Chase and John McLean. Judge Jones provided his perspectives on the state of the U.S. judicial system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96072-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Baltimore in late October and early November 1831. Maryland was the first slave state they had visited. Mr. Gillard and Ms. Shaw talked about race relations in the Hamden area of Baltimore. It is an historically white area into which blacks have moved, and the school is over 50 percent African-American due to busing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93892-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93892-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Nashville, Tennessee, in December 1831 while on their way downriver to New Orleans. Guests at the Hermitage, the home of President Jackson, talked about his life and his home and "Jacksonian" America, U.S. society during the 1820s and 1830s which Tocqueville and Beaumont observed. They also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96387-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT Tocqueville and Beaumont visited Wethersfield, Connecticut to study a local prison. Residents and visitors to the Hartford area and callers talked about their definitions of democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92374-1 Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT