The most popular programs for the History Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=267 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 05:53:57 GMT David Pietrusza talked about [1960: LBJ vs. JFK vs. Nixon: The Epic Campaign That Forged Three Presidencies] (Union Square Press; September 2, 2008). In his book he recounts the presidential campaign and election of 1960 from the contest for the Democratic nomination between John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson to the presidential election pitting Kennedy against Richard Nixon. Mr. Pietrusza profiles each politician and examines how the onset of television and the rising influence of presidential primaries impacted the election. Following his remarks he responded to questions from members of the audience. David Pietrusza is the author of several books, including [1920: The Year of the Six Presidents] and [Rothstein: The Life, Times and Murder of the Criminal Genius Who Fixed the 1919 World Series]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283786-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 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 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Professor Chace discussed his book [1912: Wilson, Roosevelt, Taft, and Debs--The Election That Changed the Country], published by Simon and Schuster. He described the personalities and relationships between Woodrow Wilson, Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft and Eugene Debs. In his book Professor Chace speculates that the U.S. would have entered and ended World War I earlier if Roosevelt had won the election. He suggested that under Roosevelt, the Republican Party would have been drastically different from the party that exists. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183270-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183270-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Dewey, the son of the former governor of New York and 1948 Republican presidential candidate, talked about his memories of his father and his political career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74257-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT In the first nationally televised vice presidential debate, Senators Mondale and Dole debate domestic and foreign policy issues. In this debate each candidate had 2 minutes and 15 seconds to answer and rebut and 1 minute to respond. Most notably perhaps, Senator Mondale labeled Senator Dole as a "hatchet man" after Dole called all the 20th century U.S. Democrat wars because Democrats were president when the U.S. got involved. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75693-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75693-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Morris talked about his book [Fraud of the Century: Rutherford B. Hayes, Samuel Tilden, and the Stolen Election of 1876], published by Simon and Schuster. In 1876, New York Democrat Samuel Tilden almost certainly won the popular vote over Ohio Republican Rutherford B. Hayes. But contested returns in Florida, Louisiana and South Carolina, as well as a legal issue in Oregon, eventually led to a 15-member congressional commission awarding Hayes all 20 contested electoral votes, giving him a one-vote victory in the Electoral College. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162636-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Holzer, Civil War historian, discussed the publication which he edited, entitled [The Lincoln-Douglas Debates: The First Complete and Unexpurgated Text], published by Harper Collins Publishers. He spoke on the historical background of the debates, the content and conduct of the debates, and how the debates have been referred to by politicians and historians during the subsequent century. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49145-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lesher discussed his recent book [George Wallace: American Populist] published by Addison-Wesley. He discussed populism and why Mr. Wallace fits this description. The focus of his book is the political activity and accomplishments of Mr. Wallace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54899-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Professor John Splaine discussed the history of presidential debates in the television age and screened video examples as he led a discussion on the history and evolution of televised political debates. The presentation titled "There You Go Again!" was held in the auditorium of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, housed at Shepherd University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308763-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308763-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT James Davison Hunter and Morris Fiorina talked about "culture wars" and whether America is more or less culturally divided than previously. Mr. Hunter believes our culture is embroiled in a major clash of ideas, while Mr. Fiorina contends that America today is no more divided now than in the past and tends to agree on most of the major issues. They responded to questions from members of the audience. James Davison Hunter is the director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the the University of Virginia. His books include [Is There a Culture War?: A Dialogue on Values And American Public Life], published by Brookings Institution Press. Morris Fiorina is a professor of political science at Stanford. His books include [Culture War? The Myth of a Polarized America], published by Longman. "The Great Divide: Is America in the Midst of a Culture War?" is the second lecture in the Janus Forum Lecture Series, sponsored by the Political Theory Project. It was held in List Art Center of Brown University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202596-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Porter McKeever, publicity director of volunteers for presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson in the 1952 election, talked about his personal experiences in his book, [Adlai Stevenson: His Life and Legacy]. Among the topics discussed was the progressive nature of Mr. Stevenson. McKeever noted that while many of Stevenson's political views were scorned at the time, successive administrations have adopted many of his ideas such as the ending of the military draft and the development of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8609-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8609-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Beschloss and Ms. Thomas spoke on the 1968 presidential election during the first part of a retrospective of the year 1968. The guests discussed the Democratic presidential race, which included, at different times in the year, Senator Robert Kennedy, Senator Eugene McCarthy, Vice President Hubert Humphrey and others, as well as the race between Nelson Rockefeller and former Vice President Richard Nixon. Ms. Thomas spoke via video link from the lawn of the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50060-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Mondale accepted the Democratic nomination for a second term as vice president. In his remarks, he contrasted the recent Republican Convention in Detroit with the Democratic Convention on various grounds and spoke about President Carter's and his agenda for the next four years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74531-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74531-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the legacy of George McGovern, especially relating to his fight against world hunger and malnutrition. The celebration included toasts, remembrances, and a video presentation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199919-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Walter Cronkite, anchor of the CBS Evening News throughout the 1960's and 1970's, reflected on the events of 1968 as part of C-SPAN retrospective look at that turbulent year. He commented on his visit to South Vietnam and his "turning against the war". It is widely believed that Cronkite's news report following the Tet offensive was a critical event in influencing public opinion against the Vietnam War. He also discussed his activities following his retirement as news anchor. The interview was conducted in the CBS offices in New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50299-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Campaign managers and activists recounted stories and events of the 1972 McGovern presidential campaign. Included on the panel was Hunter Thompson who wrote "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail," an irreverent account of the campaign. They also took questions from the audience. Senator McGovern was in the audience and commented in response to some questions raised in the discussion. Some of panelists use strong language in discussing President Nixon and the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80213-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Eagleton accepted the vice presidential nomination. He eventually resigned from the ticket and Senator McGovern chose Sargent Shriver to replace him. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74526-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Laxalt, Ronald Reagan's 1976 campaign manager, and Mr. Nessen, President Ford's press secretary, discussed the 1976 convention, in which Ronald Reagan challenged President Ford for the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74134-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bruno, a journalist in 1968, and Mr. Buchanan, a Nixon campaign worker in 1968, reflected on the presidential campaign of 1968 during a retrospective on the year and its legacy. The guests discussed their perspectives on the eventful presidential campaigns in 1968, including the Nixon presidential campaign and the Democratic National Convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50062-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Johnson spoke in a nationwide broadcast from the Oval Office to announce his reasons for declining to run for president in 1968. He said he sought to work on the immense problems facing the country without taking the time out to campaign for reelection. This speech occurred two months after the Tet offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50065-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Powell and Mr. Mankiewicz, George McGovern's 1972 campaign director, discussed the 1972 Democratic Convention in Miami Beach at which George McGovern was nominated and the 1976 Democratic Convention in New York at which Jimmy Carter was nominated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74525-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74525-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Professor Baker talked about the 1952 Democratic Convention in Chicago in which Adlai Stevenson, the Governor of Illinos, was nominated. She is the author of [The Stevensons]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74331-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sidey, Ms. McGrory and Mr. Evans discussed their memories of the presidential campaign during a retrospective on the year 1968. The journalists discussed events that occurred during the campaign, including the entrance of Robert Kennedy into the presidential race and the withdrawal of President Johnson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50073-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT These three newsreels included information on the Republican and Democratic tickets and a brief biography of Adlai Stevenson, the 1956 Democratic nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74911-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Professor Baker discussed the 1956 Democratic Convention and compared Adlai Stevenson's 1952 and 1956 presidential campaigns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74332-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Friends and family of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy gathered to remember and reminiscence about his influence in politics and impact on their lives. The occasion was the 25th anniversary of his death on the night that he won the California primary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49991-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49991-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Several persons who organized protests at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago remembered their activities, explained why they protested and what impact they had on the convention and the Democratic Party. After individual presentations, they took questions from the audience of student interns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74496-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Salinger, President Kenndy's press secretary, Mr. Valenti, who worked in the Johnson White House, and Mr. Van Dyk discussed their personal experiences during the 1960 Democratic Convention in Los Angeles and the subsequent campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74482-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists reflected on some of the greatest historical moments in presidential debates from the first televised debate in 1960 between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon to today. They also examined changes in debates over the years, including media coverage and different formats, and their role in helping voters choose a candidate. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75926-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator McGovern talked about running for president in 1972. He also talked about the McGovern Commission which attempted to change the rules by which delegates were chosen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74252-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74252-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT The former Republican campaign advisers discussed the Republican National Conventions of the last 30 years. They talked about the rise of the conservative movement in the 1960's and the effect of television coverage on the Goldwater and Nixon campaigns. Mr. Nofziger commented that President Reagan did not really like George Bush and thought of him as a "wimp." He said that President Reagan favored Sen. Laxalt (R-NV). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31158-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31158-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Tuck, a long-time Democratic consultant and activist, talked about his views on U.S. politics and shared some of his favorite pranks in various campaigns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75684-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Allen, Mr. Nofziger and Mr. Deardourff spoke on their experiences and memories of the presidential campaign of 1968 during a retrospective on the tumultuous year. They discussed the events taking place in the various presidential campaigns during the year, and spoke on the campaign advertisements of the major campaigns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50069-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Van Dyk, who was a senior adviser to Hubert Humphrey, talked about his recollections of the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74485-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Beckel talked about the 1984 Democratic convention and presidential primary campaign. He also talked about Mondale's speech, in which he promised to raise taxes, and the division during the convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74532-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Powell and Mr. Mankiewicz, George McGovern's 1972 campaign director, discussed the 1980 Democratic Convention in New York, particularly the division between President Carter and Senator Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74530-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Plotkin reflected on the 1980 Democratic Convention in New York and his support for Senator Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74539-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74539-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dawson, a former Truman administrative assistant in 1948, talked about President Truman's political career and the 1948 Democratic Convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74256-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kirkpatrick discussed her memories of 1968 during a retrospective on the tumultuous year in American history. She recalled her whereabouts during 1968, and the president race in which she worked for the Democratic presidential nominee Hubert Humphrey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50127-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50127-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kirk, who was chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 1988, talked about the 1988 Democratic Convention in Atlanta and the 1988 presidential campaign. He stressed that much of what he tried to do in 1988 were lessons he learned from the defeat in 1984. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74533-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Ferraro talked about the 1984 Democratic Convention in San Francisco and the subsequent presidential campaign. She also talked about her career as a U.S. representative and whether she would run for the U.S. Senate in 1996. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74254-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74254-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stein, a former economic adviser to President Nixon, talked about the 1972 Republican convention in Miami Beach, Florida. He emphasized the economic record of President Nixon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74125-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74125-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Robb reflected on his memories of the Vietnam War during a retrospective of the year 1968. He served thirteen months in the Marines in late 1968 and early 1969, and discussed his perspective on the war as a soldier serving in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50134-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT This was United Newsreel footage of the 1956 Republican Convention in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74751-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Governor Dukakis reflected on the 1988 Democratic Convention in Atlanta during which he was nominated as the presidential candidate. He also talked about his political career and his presidential campaign and loss to George Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74255-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Current Speaker of the House Rep. Thomas Foley reflected on the events of 1968 in an interview during a retrospective on the presidential campaign of 1968. He discussed the makeup of the House of Representatives in 1968, and contrasted the politics of the late 1960's and 1993. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50066-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Vice President Mondale talked about being chosen as Carter's running mate in 1976 and about running for president in 1984. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74263-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Lee and Ms. Dempsey discussed their activities and perspectives on the history of the year 1968 during a retrospective on the tumultuous year in American politics. The guests reflected on some of the major events of the year, including the assassination of major political figures and the civil rights and women's movements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50207-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50207-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Peterson, Rep. Ridge and Senator Brown, all veterans of the Vietnam War, discussed their participation in the war during a retrospective of the year 1968. The three guests discussed their experiences in the war, and the legacy of the war on their careers and the country. Prior to the interview, Rep. Pete King reflected on his memories of the 1968 Indiana Democratic presidential primary, which he viewed as a law student at Notre Dame University. The primary included the governor of Indiana, Roger Branigin, and two other candidates in a major primary battle for the 1968 nomination. Gov. Branigin was a favorite son candidate standing in for President Johnson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50137-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT By remote link from Union Station, Mr. Fake conducted a tour of Political Americana, his store which sells political memorabilia. He talked about the popularity of different memorabilia and the effect of the impeachment trial on sales. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120091-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120091-1 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT