The most popular programs for the Caribbean Basin Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=904 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 11:51:50 GMT Pierre Vimont talked about France's response to the earthquake in Haiti. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291488-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291488-9 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 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 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Haiti President-elect Michel Martelly briefed reporters on his top priorities for his country. Those priorities included providing free education, moving Haitians out of tents by creating permanent homes, recovery from the country's 2010 earthquake, and strengthening the agriculture sector by giving people access to loans so they can work their lands. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299150-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about proposed legislation to lift the ban on travel by U.S. citizens to Cuba. Among the issues addressed were the potential impact on Cuba's government and Cuba's human rights record. Members of the committee, who were divided on the proposed legislation, also focused on a recent assault on Yoani Sanchez, a Cuban blogger and government critic, by suspected state security agents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290101-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Humberto Fontova talked about his book [Exposing the Real Che Guevara and the Useful Idiots Who Idolize Him], published by Sentinel. He argued that the popular image of Che Guevara as a righteous freedom fighter is in reality far off the mark. He said that Guevara was overrated as a soldier and was responsible for the execution of many hundreds of his political enemies. He also talked about Fidel Castro and Cuba. After his remarks, the author signed copies of his books for a while, and then returned to the podium to answer audience members' questions. This event was held in the Rayburn House Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200358-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Riordann Roett talked about Obama administration policy toward Latin America, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included drug violence in Mexico and the stability of the Mexican government; the economy, especially in Brazil; the inauguration of Honduran President-Elect Porfirio Lobo Sosa; regional response to the earthquake in Haiti; and other issues. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291592-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291592-4 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 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 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kidder talked about his biography, [Mountains Beyond Mountains: Healing the World: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer], published by Random House. Dr. Farmer himself joined Mr. Kidder for the discussion. The book follows Dr. Farmer from his childhood in Florida to his education at Harvard Medical School, then to his establishment of the Haitian clinic, Zanmi Lasante, and finally to his status as an international expert in treating communicable diseases. Mr. Kidder also recounted his experiences with Dr. Farmer, following the doctor around the world on his quest to educate the public about conditions in Haiti and solicit funds for work there. Following their discussion, Mr. Kidder and Dr. Farmer responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178248-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 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 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 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 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Inside the BookTV Bus, Humberto Fontova was interviewed about his book [Fidel: Hollywood's Favorite Tyrant], published by Regnery Publishing. He spoke about the media's affixation with the Cuban dictator. Mr. Fontova also discussed political prisoners and a decline in health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190020-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190020-7 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan addressed the nation on the suicide truck bombing of a Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon which killed 241 U.S. military personnel. He also discussed the U.S. invasion of Grenada which occurred in the same week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67921-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67921-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 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 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 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 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Coleman, author of [The Fourteenth Day: JFK and the Aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis: The Secret White House Tapes], discussed using White House tapes and extensive research to paint a picture of the JFK White House after the Cuban Missile Crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308160-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and P.J. Crowley spoke to reporters and responded to questions about relief efforts for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. In Secretary Clinton's remarks she announced that she would travel to Haiti the following day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291362-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291362-2 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, archival materials, including audiotapes from White House meetings and television footage from the time, were shown. An audiotape was played from a White House meeting with President Kennedy from October 16, 1962, the day Soviet missiles were discovered in Cuba. Robert McNamara and others discussed their initial ideas for a response. In addition, an audiotape was played from the October 19, 1962 meeting at the White House in which military leaders discussed possible action in Iraq, and President Kennedy gave his thoughts on the situation. Next, an audiotape was played from a meeting on October 22, 1962, hours before President Kennedy gave his televised speech to the nation. In the meeting, the president and various congressmen spoke about the findings in Cuba. Following this, President Kennedy's televised address to the nation was shown. Finally, an audiotape was played from an October 23, 1962 meeting between President Kennedy and one of his advisers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173255-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Archival footage of President John F. Kennedy's Oval Office Address during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On October 22, 1962 President Kennedy addressed the nation on the build-up of Soviet nuclear missiles on Cuba, saying he had ordered a quarantine of the island and would continue military surveillance missions. He also said that the U.S. would consider any attack on the Western Hemisphere an attack on the U.S., "requiring a full retaliatory response upon the Soviet Union." He also called on international diplomatic organizations to back the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308689-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT On the 50th anniversary of the April 17, 1961, Bay of Pigs Invasion historians were joined by Alfredo Duran, a Cuban exile who participated in the assault, in examining the steps leading to the failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's government and the invasion's legacy for Kennedy's presidency. Lingering invasion myths were discussed as well as the larger context of U.S. and Soviet Union relations. Adriana Bosch, Cuban-born writer and director of the PBS "American Experience" documentary [Fidel Castro], moderated. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. This program was a Kennedy Library Forum. At the beginning of the program Mr. Putnam demonstrated the library's new Website, focusing on the Bay of Pigs material there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299092-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on U.S. and international rescue, recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti after an earthquake that devastated the nation. Among the topics they addressed were rebuilding the health care infrastructure, public order and security concerns, and the duration of humanitarian assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291699-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced that former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will lead fundraising for additional aid to earthquake victims in Haiti. In his remarks he stated, "By coming together in this way, these two leaders send an unmistakable message to the people of Haiti and to the people of the world." Both former presidents made brief remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291390-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the use of information technology in Cuba. Among the topics they addressed were use and monitoring of the Internet in Cuba, the potential impact of further Internet development on Cuban law and society, and the U.S. embargo on Cuba. They also spoke about the recent arrest of an American contractor accused of giving cell phones to dissidents. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290783-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters about efforts to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to earthquake victims in Haiti. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291361-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291361-2 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Schwab, former senior analyst for the CIA's South America Division, presents a history of America's military base in Guantanamo, Cuba. Residing on 45 square miles, Mr. Schwab recalls the establishment of the base following the Spanish-American War as America's first foreign naval base. Initially granted a lease in perpetuity by Cuba, the Castro government insists that the base violates international law and according to the author refuses to bank the rent paid by the United States. Mr. Schwab examines the different uses of the base throughout its history from using its location to prevent European expansion in the Caribbean to a convoy hub during WWII and it's current usage as a coast guard station, base for counter narcotics operations, and a prison. Stephen Schwab discussed his book at Left Bank Books in St. Louis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291504-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291504-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Paul Farmer talked about the devastation caused by the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti and took a critical look at the aid agencies which had been working there since. Dr. Farmer also talked about the past involvement of the U.S. and other countries in Haiti and argued that they have contributed to making the impact of the earthquake worse than it may have been. He was interviewed by Dr. LaPook and responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a Hooks Book Event for the Ronal Reagan Building and International Trade Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301766-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT April 2011 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, one of the greatest American foreign policy disasters of the twentieth century. Professor Irwin Gellman talked about U.S.-Cuba relations, and the actions taken by both Presidents Kennedy and Eisenhower. He challenged conventional wisdom which blames the flawed plans on President Eisenhower in light of the new historical evidence that had become available in recent decades. "The Coming of the Bay of Pigs: Myth and Reality" was a pubic lecture presented by Phi Alpha Theta, The History Honor Society, in the Business Administration Building of the University of Central Florida, with the assistance of the office of the dean of the College of Arts and Humanities in association with the UCF Alumni Association, the UCF Student Government Association, the UCF History Department, and the Rollins College History Department. . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298702-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Randall Robinson talked about his book [An Unbroken Agony: Haiti, from Revolution to the Kidnapping of a President], published by Basic Civitas. In his book Mr. Robinson covers the history of Haiti and the Haitian people from the arrival of Columbus in late 1492 to the ouster of President Aristide in 2004. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200332-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Hansen presented a history of America's presence at Guantanamo Bay. The author reported on the United States' early interest in the area and the central role it played in U.S. plans to control the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Mr. Hansen examined the creation of the U.S. naval base and prison at Guantanamo and its continued usage despite calls for its closure. Jonathan Hansen responded to questions from members of the audience at Belmont Public Library in Belmont, Massachusetts. The program was part of the Author Series of the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304545-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Chasteen talked about his book [Born in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America], published by W.W. Norton and Co. Mr. Chasteen talked about the challenge of writing this book and the challenge of telling the story of nineteen Latin American countries as a single unit. The author's lecture focused on the colonization of Latin America by European countries and the creation of social inequities in Latin American societies. He further detailed how indigenous societies were destroyed by conquerors and by colonization, the process of social race mixing and miscegenation, and the strain that race mixing put on the caste system in these societies. He also answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161923-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former President and United Nations Special Envoy Bill Clinton spoke about the recovery efforts in Haiti and how the international community and businesses can help the Haitian economy. His remarks are followed by a panel discussion with global business leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291713-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291713-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced actions to deliver humanitarian relief to Haiti. Port au Prince, Haiti, was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake the previous day, the largest ever recorded in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291294-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The international community gathered at the United Nations headquarters for a conference on relief efforts in Haiti. The event focused on the long-term recovery and reconstruction needs of the country. Former President Clinton, non-governmental organizations, and public and private assistance pledged new financial aid to help Haiti rebuild, and to mobilize a sustained international effort. Former President Clinton talked about his job as special envoy to Haiti and the efforts to help the country before the earthquake. He talked about some of the long-term plans for the nation and the challenges Haitians face before the start of the rainy season. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292805-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT General Fraser briefed reporters and answered questions about Department of Defense relief efforts in response to a major earthquake that devastated Haiti. He focused on on-going logistical efforts to bring immediate relief and movements of military assets to Haiti. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291295-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291295-2 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Randall Robinson talked about his book [An Unbroken Agony: Haiti, From Revolution to the Kidnapping of a President], published by Basic Civitas. He talked about former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and the revolution that led to his current exile in the Central African Republic. He criticized President Aristide's kidnapping by U.S. Special Forces and described the surrounding events in detail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199550-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan announced the U.S. invasion of Grenada after the prime minister and several cabinet members had been executed by pro-Cuba guerrillas. He was joined by Dominican Prime Minister Charles who is chairman of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean State. After prepared statements, they took questions from the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101120-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Haiti President Rene Preval spoke in the White House Rose Garden following a meeting about ongoing earthquake recovery efforts in Haiti. In his remarks, President Obama said the U.S. would continue to support further reconstruction efforts and praised relief workers for their efforts to date. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292457-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292457-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT In this class of his course on the history of the nuclear arms race, Professor James Hershberg lectured on the Cuban Missile Crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298701-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Correspondent Jonathan Katz talked about his book, [The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster], about the failure to rebuild the country even though many aid agencies took part in the effort. Mr. Katz also talked about the involvement of people like actor Sean Penn, who went down to the country with the best of intentions but ended up hindering the efforts of others. Mr Katz spoke at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310297-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Greene, author of [Fraternity: A Journey in Search of Five Presidents], published by Crown, talked about his experiences meeting and talking with several former U.S. presidents. Mr. Frankel, author of [High Noon in the Cold War: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and the Cuban Missile Crisis], published by Presidio Press, also described the importance of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the biographies of the participants. The authors answered a few audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184344-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scott Carmichael talked about his book [True Believer: Inside the Investigation and Capture of Ana Montes, Cuba's Master Spy], published by U.S. Naval Institute Press. Ms. Montes was an employee of the Defense Intelligence Agency as well as a spy for the Cuban government. Scott Carmichael, the senior security and counterintelligence investigator for the Defense Intelligence Agency, was the lead investigator on this case. He discussed the investigation and her arrest. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200264-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200264-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Rasmussen talked about his book [American Uprising: The Untold Story of America's Largest Slave Revolt] (Harper). He responded to questions from members of the audience. This presentation was in the James Michener Non-Fiction Pavilion on the grounds of City Hall at the 2nd annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299554-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299554-5 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Reese Erlich talked about [Dateline Havana: The Real Story of U.S. Policy and the Future of Cuba] (Polipoint Press; December 1, 2008). In the book Mr. Erlich, who first visited Cuba in 1968, talks about the island nation since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, its relationship with the U.S. over that time, and where Cuba is headed in the future. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions. Reese Erlich reports regularly for National Public Radio, Latino USA, and other outlets. He is the author of [The Iran Agenda] and co-author of [Target Iraq]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283930-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283930-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Raymond Joseph talked about efforts by various branches of the federal government to provide assistance to Haiti. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program began with a clip from a news conference with Major General Daniel Allyn, deputy commander of the Haiti Earthquake Relief Joint Task Force. He talked about the U.S. military commitment to Haiti, including what the length and terms of the commitment are likely to be. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-5 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Geyer, a foreign correspondent and syndicated columnist based in Washington, DC, talked about her book, [Guerrilla Prince: The Untold Story of Fidel Castro.] She said that she wrote the biography because of Castro's tremendous influence on the United States, the Soviet Union, and the Third World. She described Castro's early political influences, his time as a guerrilla in the hills of Cuba, his rise to power, and the effect of his policies on Cuba today. By investigating his personal life she said that she was able present a more complete picture of Castro. The book is based on 500 interviews conducted in 28 countries, including four interviews with Castro. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17009-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Guillermoprieto talked about her book [Looking for History: Dispatches from Latin America], published by Pantheon. The book is a collection of essays about a part of the world that Ms. Guillermoprieto knows well and that is important to the United States. The book is personal but factual reportage. She writes in depth about Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico as well as stories of Eva Perón of Argentina; Che Guevara's aborted Marxist revolution in Latin America; and Mario Vargas Llosa of Peru. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163971-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163971-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Cuban President Fidel Castro addressed the National Assembly for the first time since undergoing intestinal surgery four years ago. He warned that tension between Iran and the U.S. could result in a nuclear war. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294963-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters about the 34-nation Summit of the Americas. He said the meeting was "very productive" and proved hemispheric progress was possible if countries set aside "stale debates and old ideologies." He also spoke about a potential thaw in relations between the United States and longtime adversaries Cuba and Venezuela, but said the ultimate test "is not simply words, but deeds." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285390-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about disaster relief efforts and progress in Haiti following it 7.0 magnitude earthquake on January 12, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293599-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Lars Schoultz spoke about his comprehensive history of the relationship between Cuba and the U.S., titled [That Infernal Little Cuban Republic]. He also spoke about current U.S. policy toward Cuba and future opportunities for cooperation. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288492-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288492-6 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Congressional Black Caucus held a forum on Haiti's recovery and reconstruction following its January 12, 2010 magnitude 7.0 earthquake. Panelists and participants focused on a number of issues including the history of Haiti and its relationship to the U.S., challenges facing Haiti in the wake of the earthquake, international relief and reconstruction efforts, and programs to promote democracy in Haiti. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292705-1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT