The most popular programs for the History & Society Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=19 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 21:07:33 GMT Former President George W. Bush talked about his memoir [Decision Points]. The program took place on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where his presidential library was being built. Nineteen students from the university asked Mr. Bush questions about his administration, his programs, and his future plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297693-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297693-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino talked about her experiences in the White house and the transition from public service to private life. During her appearance she spoke about the state of the economy, saying that while the recession started during the Bush administration it deserved some credit for recent stock market gains. She also addressed several other topics including President Barack Obama's administration, President Bush's post-presidency, Vice President Cheney's relationship with President Bush, as well as her recent trip and work at an AIDS clinic in Africa. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284641-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284641-4 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Breitbart talked about his new book, [Righteous Indignation], and he responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. In his book he examines his transformation from a liberal to a self-described "conservative cultural warrior," perpetually in battle with members of the mainstream media. He also discussed his belief that a liberal bias pervades U.S. news outlets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Foote conducted a tour of his home. Then, sitting at the desk where he does all his writing, talked about his entire body of work, described his writing process, and responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Foote's first novel, [Tournament], was published in 1949, followed quickly by three other works of fiction: [Follow Me Down] (1950), [Love in a Dry Season] (1951), and [Shiloh] (1952). The success of [Shiloh] prompted Random House publisher Bennett Cerf to ask Mr. Foote to write a short history of the U.S. Civil War to be published for the hundredth anniversary of the conflict. He worked on this three-volume history of the war for twenty years, finally completing it in 1974. The trilogy includes [Fort Sumter to Perryville], published in 1958, [Fredericksburg to Meridian], published in 1963, and finally [Red River to Appomattox], published in 1974. In 1977 Mr. Foote published [September, September], a novel about events in the south in 1957. In 1998, Jay Tolson edited and published [The Correspondence of Shelby Foote and Walker Percy], documenting Foote's sixty-year friendship with southern novelist Walker Percy through the letters they exchanged. Also in 1998, Shelby Foote wrote a 10,000 word introduction to a new Modern Library edition of Stephen Crane's [Red Badge of Courage], the 19th-century classic Civil War novel. Mr. Foote has been a Guggenheim Fellow, and a lecturer at the University of Virginia and Memphis State. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165823-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jack Cashill questions whether President Obama wrote his memoir, Dreams from My Father. Mr. Cashill argues that Barack Obama was assisted in the writing of his 1995 memoir by Bill Ayers and contends that the president's life story is different than the one presented in his biography. Jack Cashill presented his argument at the Kansas City Public Library in Kansas City, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298382-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298382-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith, Carl Cannon, and Jean Baker participated in a roundtable discussion as a preview to C-SPAN's upcoming series, "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History." "The Contenders" is a C-SPAN 14-week series of live programs about presidential contenders before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. They talked about the concept of the series and each of the 14 candidates chosen for the series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301267-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301267-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bob Woodward, author of [Obama's Wars], talked about President Obama's direction of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq during his first 18 months in the White House. Topics included the president's deliberations over whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, the issues faced by administration officials, and the conflicts between people in several key positions. Mr. Woodward also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Clips were shown of Mr. Woodward speaking October 7, 2010, on the "Charlie Rose Show," in 1994 about the working relationship between President Clinton and Vice President Gore, and in 2007 about President George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295890-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295890-5 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Antony Beevor talked about his newly released historical narrative, [The Second World War]. He spoke about the origins of the conflict spanning from before Hitler's invasion of Poland to the aftermath of the war, and its global impact on the major powers of the day. He described Adolf Hitler's dark and chaotic final days, including his marriage to Eva Braun and the couple's subsequent suicide. He outlined the origins of the war, and he discussed actions taken by U.S. General Douglas MacArthur to suppress information at the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal in 1946. He also focused on the research process and efforts to write the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306662-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he made fun of Washington politics and the language of politics. He also talked about America's penchant for euphemism and about labeling minorities. After his remarks he answered questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123268-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony. In his address he spoke about the themes of sacrifice and renewal, calling on Americans to set aside differences and join in efforts to restore government and make America prosperous for all citizens. The president was sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of Vice President Biden by Associate Justice John Paul Stevens. The invocation was given by Rick Warren and the benediction by Joseph Lowery. Aretha Franklin sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Gabriela Montreo, and Anthony McGill played music composed by John Williams for the occasion. Elizabeth Alexander recited a poem she wrote especially for the Obama inaugural. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283479-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 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 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Nixon addressed the nation saying that he would resign effective at noon on August 9, 1974. The speech was delivered on television from the Oval Office on August 8, 1974. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8664-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Andrew McCarthy talked from New York City about his book, [The Grand Jihad: How Islam and the Left Sabotage America] (Encounter Books, 2010), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. McCarthy believes the real threat to the U.S. is the forces of Islam. He argues that both the the U.S. government and the American left actively suppress awareness of the jihadist ideology that he claims dictates that they conquer America. He says the Islamist forces have collaborated with the American left to undermine U.S. national security and constitutional democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293910-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293910-6 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist provided a conservative perspective on the Obama administration's fiscal, taxation and spending policies so far. He talked about the Republican Party's response to it, alternatives that they have proposed, and recent issues concerning the Republican Party. Mr. Norquist responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284619-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284619-5 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chip Reid talked about the previous night's press conference by President Obama, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. He also addressed the issue of whether he knew in advance that he would be called on to ask a question. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284843-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284843-5 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Terry Teachout talked about his biography of Louis Armstrong called [Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009). Louis Armstrong was a jazz musician who influenced the music and culture of the 20th century. Mr. Teachout talked about Louie Armstrong's public life, including his experiences with segregation while touring and his overseas tours. Topics included his disagreement with President Eisenhower over race, calling the president "two faced" and having "no guts" while fellow musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie accussed Mr. Armstrong of being an "Uncle Tom." Mr. Teachout talked about writing the biography. Video clips of Louis Armstrong were shown. Other topics included Mr. Teachout's other work, and his previous books, including [The Skeptic: A Life of H.L. Mencken]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291150-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Hitchens was interviewed about his life, his career, and his body of writing. Topics included his religious and political opinions. He responded to viewer telephone calls and electronic mail. Video from August 28, 2007, was shown of Christopher Hitchens in his apartment in Washington, D.C., showing his neighborhood and his library. He also talked about his writing habits. Mr. Hitchens is a contributing editor to [Vanity Fair] magazine and a visiting professor of liberal studies at The New School. He is the author of over a dozen books including, [The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice; No One Left to Lie To: The Values of the Worst Family; Why Orwell Matters] and [God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198800-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The annual Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296532-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A.B. Culvahouse, former Counsel to President Reagan, spoke on advising presidents and presidential candidates. In his remarks he spoke about advising President Reagan on a number of issues including the Iran-Contra scandal, judicial nominations, presidential records and executive privilege,and the legal implications of various responses to international incidents. A.B. Culvahouse was a member of Senator John McCain's Vice Presidential Selection Committee and talked about the process used in selecting Governor Sarah Palin as the Vice Presidential candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285343-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith, Carl Cannon, and Jean Baker participated in a roundtable discussion reflecting on the C-SPAN series, "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History." They talked about the concept of the series, what was learned about each of the 14 candidates chosen for the series, and what themes emerged. They reacted to video clips from the programs. Also shown were a few clips, including George McGovern and Ross Perot, that were not included in the series. Topics included the historical context of the presidential candidates and their relevance to the upcoming 2012 presidential election. "The Contenders" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302983-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Comedian Jerry Seinfeld presented the "Puffy Shirt," made famous during his long-running television series, to the Smithsonian's Museum of American History Pop Culture Collection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184512-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184512-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Vice President Dick Cheney was interviewed by Stephen Hayes about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Mr. Cheney provided a detailed description of events on the day of the attack, saying he was able to keep his emotions in check during the days that followed. Other topics included George W. Bush administration surveillance and interrogation programs, and the Iraq War. Mr. Cheney also responded to questions from members of the audience. "A 9/11 Anniversary Conversation with Former Vice President Richard Cheney: Ten Years After: Lessons Learned, Lessons Unlearned" was a program of the American Enterprise Institute that celebrated the launch of the book former Vice President Cheney wrote with his daughter Liz, [In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301456-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Johnson spoke to a joint session of Congress regarding the voting rights of all Americans. He focused on the denial of equal rights to African-Americans and stressed that all citizens must have an equal right to vote. Courtesy of the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT In their first appearance at the White House since the George W. Bush presidency, Former President and First Lady Laura Bush attended the official unveiling of their portraits to be hung in the White House. President Obama, in remarks that were sometimes humorous, thanked the former president for his assistance and encouragement during the transition between administrations, saying, "We may have our differences politically, but the presidency transcends those differences." He also mentioned President Bush's "strength and resolve" in the first days following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306331-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306331-2 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Shimura's video, [The Constitution and the Camps: Due Process and the Japanese-American Internment], was the grand prize winner in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. He is a ninth grader at Punahou School in Honolulu. The local cable company was Time Warner. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304715-27 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304715-27 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dinesh D'Souza presents his thoughts on what a second term for the Obama administration would look like. The author contends that the president's policies would greatly reduce America's global influence. Topics included the author's understanding of Barack Obama's life history, character, and political philosophy and his experiences producing his movie, [2016: Obama's America]. Dinesh D'Souza responded to questions from members of the audience at the Cooley Temple Conference Center in Lansing, Michigan. His speech was part of Americans for Prosperity's Conservative Leadership Summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307908-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307908-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 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 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chris Hedges, fellow at the Nation Institute, argues that America's liberal class has collapsed and with it the citizenry's protection against what the author deems, the "corporate state." Mr. Hedges contends that the liberal class, which includes universities, labor movements, the press, the Democratic Party, and liberal religious groups, has been gradually corrupted by corporate entities. He believes that without the existence of a liberal class there will no longer be checks and balances against corporate interests. Chris Hedges discussed his book at Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297318-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith talked about the updated version of the book [Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb: A Tour of Presidential Gravesites], published that day by PublicAffairs. The book is a comprehensive guide to the final resting places of U.S. presidents. Mr. Norton is a contributor to the book as is fellow presidential historian Douglas Brinkely. The main author is Brian Lamb. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292011-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292011-6 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former presidents, congressional leaders, family and friends gathered to honor the 37th president. Those eulogizing the former president included former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole, California Governor Pete Wilson, and President Bill Clinton. Longtime family friend Minister Billy Graham presided over the ceremony. The former president had a stroke on Tuesday, April 19, 1994 and died three days later. The president asked that his body not lie in State in the U.S. Capital Rotunda. Instead, mourners filed by the casket in the Nixon Library adjacent to his childhood home of Yorba Linda, CA. He was buried on the grounds of the library next to the grave of his wife Pat who died earlier this year. The ceremony was replete with full military honors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56426-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56426-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Radio and Television Correspondents Association held their 62nd annual dinner at the Washington Hilton. The event included remarks by Vice President Cheney, entertainment by impressionist Frank Caliendo, and a video tribute to the late ABC anchor Peter Jennings. Mike Viqueira was the dinner chairman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191826-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191826-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel of White House insiders during the Nixon administration talked about how Chief of Staff Bob Haldeman organized the Office of the President for efficient management. They discussed how President Nixon was briefed, scheduled, and moved through events and around the world. Topics included juggling the many roles of the president so that he could focus on the matters only he could handle. The panelists accompanied their presentations with pictures, charts, and videotaped remarks from David Parker, president of the American Gas Association, who also served in the White House. After their presentations they responded to questions submitted over the Internet. Former Assistant to the President Steve Bull talked about how the president's daily schedule was maintained and managed. Former Assistant to the Chief-of-Staff Larry Higby talked about the role of chief of staff. Ronald H. Walker, head of the first Office of Presidential Advance, talked about White House advance operations and how it supported presidential policy initiatives. Former Senior Assistant to the President Dwight Chapin moderated. "Effective Use of the President's Time" was the second of the "Richard Nixon Legacy Forums" held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace, now the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292092-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pat Buchanan argues that America is disintegrating because of three factors: its loss of the Christian faith; moral and social collapse because of that loss; and the death of those who ran the nation for much of its heyday. He discussed his claims with Ralph Nader, consumer advocated and four-time presidential candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302026-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Victor Hanson, a professor emeritus of Classics at California State University, Fresno, lectured to a history class on Masters and Commanders at Hillsdale College. In this fall seminar in classical and military history Professor Hanson examined how leaders, both civilian officials and generals on the battlefield, conducted themselves in wartime. That day's class focused on Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill and how those very different American and British leaders learned to work together to defeat Nazi Germany. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295605-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Radio Television Correspondents Association presented awards to journalists for their contributions to the news industry. Following award presentations by President Bush gave a humorous speech touching on several recent news stories on his administration. Entertainment was provided by improvisation comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood who included members of the audience, including White House advisor Karl Rove, in sketch comedy routines. The evening's events also included a tribute to retiring House Radio and TV Gallery director Tina Tate and a special video produced for the dinner by JibJab.com. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197375-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197375-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT On April 22nd, 1971, 27 year-old former Navy Lt. John Kerry testified against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War as a member of "Vietnam Veterans Against the War". Senator J. William Fulbright (D-Arkansas) chaired the committee. Coverage included, in its entirety, John Kerry's opening remarks to members of the committee, followed by questioning by some committee members. This event was filmed by NBC News. In those areas where there is not a complete film archive of Kerry's testimony, it will be supplemented by audio from Pacifica Radio. See ID 181060. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181065-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Kupelian talked about his book [How Evil Works: Understanding and Overcoming the Destructive Forces That Are Transforming America] (Threshold Editions, 2010). In his book he examines the idea of evil and presents his thoughts on its historical and contemporary understanding. Mr. Kupelian looked at the concepts of corruption and seduction through the lens of the current news cycle, from political scandals to American celebrity culture. He spoke about conservative values, the role of government, and his criticisms of the Obama administration. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Seventeenth Annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit. The annual conference that brings together conservative speakers, authors and college students was held at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294588-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294588-7 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Historians discussed the role of Henry Clay (1777-1852) in changing politics. Known as the "Great Compromiser" but also as "The Dictator," Henry Clay was perhaps the most powerful politician of his time. He served as speaker of the House, senator, and secretary of state. Topics included his relevancy today, his almost 50 years in politics, his support for both slavery and keeping the Union together, and five unsuccessful presidential campaigns. Video clips were shown of House Speaker John Boehner, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Kentucky Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul talking about Clay and his relevancy. The historians also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from Ashlands, The Henry Clay Estate, in Lexington, Kentucky. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301268-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mark Steyn argued that the United States is destined for financial collapse and a decline in its role as a world leader if current political and cultural norms continue. The author contended that American debt has placed the country in a precarious position and that regulation and lack of innovation have become hallmarks of the country's business climate. This was the first lecture in The NHIOP Bookmark Series at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301129-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 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 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Excerpts were shown from remarks by President Truman announcing the dropping of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. President Truman was on board the USS Augusta in the mid-Atlantic on August 6, 1945" returning to the United States from the Potsdam Conference" when he was informed that the bomb had been dropped. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294914-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mark Tabbert talked about the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia, and about freemasonry. He showed some of the relics from President Washington's career as a Mason. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297214-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 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 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Author and political scientist Charles Murray spoke about American cultural values and economic disparity. He said that over the last half century, America had developed not only a new lower class but a new upper class. He said these developments were not linked to America's evolving ethnic composition, but to the erosion of American exceptionalism. He described the evidence for these claims in terms of America's non-Latino white population from 1960 to 2010. He also responded to questions from the audience. "The State of White America" was the April 2011 Bradley Lecture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298817-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298817-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. de Botton, an atheist, argues that rather than mocking religion, atheists and agnostics should steal the best ideas from world religions, such asthe methods for building strong communities, overcoming envy, and forging a connection to the natural world. The philosopher essayist discussed his concepts with former seminarian and author Chris Hedges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304544-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT In a religious funeral service for President Reagan current and former world leaders and U.S. presidents gathered to pay their respects. Eulogies were given by former President George H.W. Bush, former Canadian Prime Minister Mulrooney former British Prime Minister Thatcher, and President George W. Bush. The program began with the entry of the casket and the family into the vestibule of the cathedral. The program includes scenes of guests leaving the cathedral after the casket and the family departed. The program concludes with a split screen of the interior of the cathedral where the final music is being played and scenes of the honor guard assembling at Andrews Air Force Base. Lady Thatcher's remarks were pre-recorded on video due to health concerns. The service was one of several official ceremonies that paid tribute to the former president with full military honors, musical selections and traditional hymns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182165-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Nixon was the first American president to visit China. During his historic trip to China in 1972, President Nixon met with Chou en-Lai and gave remarks in Beijing and other cities. The film was shot by a crew hired by the president to record the trip. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107545-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The presidential candidates for the 1992 election debated each other in the the second of three scheduled presidential debates. The participants were President George Bush, Governor Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot. They answered questions from the audience that regarded their campaigns and their policy preferences, which mostly focused on economic issues. The audience consisted of 209 undecided voters from the Richmond, VA area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33137-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Greenblatt talked about his book [Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare], published by W.W. Norton and Company. He described England during Shakespeare's time and discussed how the period's religious and social conflicts shaped Shakespeare's work. He discussed techniques for teaching Shakespeare, the importance of Shakespeare for students of English, and the evolving place Shakespeare occupies in the literary canon. He spoke about William Shakespeare's life and spoke about the circumstances that prompted him to write plays like [Hamlet] and [The Merchant of Venice]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183799-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT