The most popular programs for the Poland Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=942 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 07:57:48 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney concluded his three-nation overseas tour with a foreign policy address at the University of Warsaw Library. He talked about the United States and Poland's relationship and praised Poland for its economic efforts to "stimulate innovation, attract investment, expand trade, and live within its means." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307348-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany led a traditional liturgical funeral mass for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Following the arrival of dignitaries and celebrants, the Pope's simple cypress coffin was placed on the steps outside Saint Peter's Basilica where mass was delivered in several languages including Italian, Polish, German, and Latin. Portions of the mass, including Cardinal Ratzinger's homily on the late Pope's life and influence, were translated into English with a voiceover. The Sistine Choir sang throughout the service, which ended with pall bearers turning the coffin toward the crowd and the crowd shouting cheers of respect and "Saint John Paul" in Italian. The official U.S. delegation included President and Mrs. George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H. W. Bush, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Other dignitaries included heads of state, diplomats, and leaders of several faiths. The crowd of faithful gathered in the square and around Rome for both the mass and the public viewing in the days before the ceremony was estimated at several million people. The television coverage was provided by Vatican TV, including commentary in English by Archbishop John Foley (originally from Philadelphia), president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186189-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum talked about her book, [Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956]. She used newly opened archives and conducted interviews to examine the effects of communist totalitarianism on East Germany, Poland, and Hungary from the end of World War II to the 1956 uprisings following Stalin's death. She explained how the Soviets created institutions such as the secret police to undermine civil society and increase party control and used propaganda to shape popular opinion and reinforce communist ideology. She contrasted this with the frustration that communist leaders expressed behind closed doors when their economic and societal reforms did not achieve expected results. She also shared her own experiences in the region. She lives in London and Warsaw. Video clips included Churchill's "iron curtain" speech, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the "Song of the Party," and her husband, Radek Sikorski, the current foreign minister of Poland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309623-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Alex Storozynski talked about his book [The Peasant Prince: Thaddeus Kosciuszko and the Age of Revolution] (Thomas Dunne Books; April 28, 2009). He recounted the life of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a lifelong champion of the common man and woman. He was a Polish-Lithuanian immigrant to the United States who became a engineer in the Continental Army. He was responsible for the fortifications for Philadelphia and devised battle plans that led to the American victory at Saratoga. Following the war, Kosciuszko returned to Poland and became commander in chief of the Polish Army where he led a defense against a Russian invasion and later a revolt of Russian occupation in 1794. Mr. Storozynski accompanied his talk with slides. After his presentation, he responded to questions from members of the audience. The event was hosted by the Polish Embassy in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286357-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Polish union leader Lech Walesa addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress. He talked about the history of freedom and peace in Poland and relations with Soviet Russia. Walesa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9914-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Weiser talked about his book, [A Secret Life: The Polish Officer, His Cover Mission, and the Price He Paid for His Country], published by PublicAffairs. He described the life of Ryszard Kuklinski, a colonel in the Polish Army who began spying for the U.S. on the Soviet Union during the 1970s. He supplied the CIA with information about the upcoming Russian crackdown on Poland's Solidarity movement during the Cold War. Joining the author are Aris Pappas, and David Forden, two men who worked very closely with Colonel Kuklinski. After their presentations the participants answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181441-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Michael Kaufman, former New York Times Warsaw bureau chief, discusses his experiences in that capacity in his book [Mad Dreams, Saving Graces/ Poland: A Nation in Conspiracy]. The son a communist who was imprisoned for nine years in a Polish prison, Kaufman combines his family history with that of the Polish nation. His unique insights into Polish history give Kaufman an interesting view of the nations' political culture. He also discusses the state of current events in Poland, including the relationship between Solidarity leader Lech Walesa and head of state General Wojciech Jaruzelski. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8534-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Davies talks about his book [Rising '44: The Battle for Warsaw], published by Viking Books. He discussed the history of a battle during World War II in August, 1944 in Poland when resistance fighters attempted to drive the occupying Nazi Army out of Warsaw. He talked about the importance of Warsaw's multi-ethnic population in fomenting the uprising, the impact of the Holocaust on the decision to resist, the involvement of the Soviet Union, and other issues. Following his remarks Mr. Davies responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156608-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156608-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ambassadors talked about their views on the current bilateral relationship with their respective nations and the United States. President Obama was scheduled to travel to Ireland, Poland, and Great Britain from May 23-28, 2011. Highlights of the trip included bilateral meetings with President Obama and the leaders of Ireland, Poland and Britain. In addition, the President would take part in a state visit with Queen Elizabeth II, a public speech in Dublin, and a working dinner with the Central European head of State in Poland. They also answered questions about political violence and uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa and relations with Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299590-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Walesa's appearance comes the day after he addressed a joint meeting of Congress. Speaking through an interpreter, Walesa reiterates the central theme of his U.S. visit, that business investment from the West is needed to build an economic foundation for the new democracies in Poland and eastern Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9962-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Diane Ackerman talked about her book [The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story], published by W.W. Norton. In the book she tells the story of Jan Zabinski, the director of the Warsaw Zoo, and his wife, Antonina, who during World War II sheltered 300 Jews as well as Polish resisters in their villa and in animal cages and sheds. The book, based upon Antonina's diaries as well as other research, covers the Warsaw ghetto and the 1943 Jewish uprising as well as the Poles' revolt against the Nazi occupiers in 1944. She responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201269-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201269-7 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gross talked about his book, [Neighbors: The Destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland], published by Princeton University Press. The book is about a small Polish town during early WWII, where half of the population in one day murdered the other half of the town, a 1,600-member Jewish community. Only seven Jews survived the massacre. Professor Gross, a Polish Jew, discussed both his use of eyewitness accounts to re-tell the story, as well as Jewish-Polish relations. After his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164457-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164457-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT During a state dinner at the White House, U.S. President George Bush and Poland President Lech Walesa each rose to give brief remarks and to toast the ties between the U.S. and Poland. Earlier in the day, President Bush announced the U.S. would forgive 70% of Poland's debt to the U.S. in an effort to aid the rebuilding of Poland's economy. President Bush lauded Lech Walesa's work in the reorganization of Poland's economy, which has gone farther than any other former Soviet bloc state in moving toward a capitalist system. President Walesa toasted George Bush in turn, and said Bush was the "most popular politician in Poland." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17193-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski addressed the German Marshall Fund. He spoke about Polish history and foreign relations in his country, in particular relations with Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296983-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski spoke to the press and answered questions on a number of topics including the substance of their meeting, as well as economic and military cooperation. President Obama also talked about a tax cut extension deal reached with Republicans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296976-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Bush held a state dinner in honor of Polish President and Mrs. Kwesniewski. Studio guests talked about the political, diplomatic and social aspects of the state dinner. Also several segments of guest arrivals, dinner preparations, behind the scenes interviews, and official toasts were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171293-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171293-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Polish prime minister's appearance came during a 3-day visit in the United States during which he and President Bush signed business and economic treaties. His remarks were translated into English. Mr. Mazowiecki discussed the reunification of Germany and his country's efforts to develop a free-market economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11641-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Complete title is "Conflict over the Future of Eastern Europe: Russian, Hungarian and Polish Globalists". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7951-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Goodwyn, author of the book Breaking the Barrier:The Rise of Solidarity in Poland, discussed the Polish workers movement. August 14 is the anniversary of the birth of Solidarity. Mr. Goodwyn discussed the history of Solidarity and its affect on other freedom movements in Eastern Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20493-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT During the ceremonies surrounding the arrival of Lech Walesa, Poland's first democratically elected president, to the United States, George Bush announced the U.S. would forgive $800 million of Poland's debts, 70 percent of the total amount of money Poland owes the United States. The debt relief gesture was an effort, Mr. Bush said, to show that the U.S. wants Poland's "economic transformation to succeed." He also said a portion of the debt relief would allow Poland to begin progress to recover Poland's environment. Mr. Walesa responded to Mr. Bush's remarks by discussing the "new, great possibilities" allowed by the debt relief gesture. He said Poland's economic transformation would extend the "zone of democracy and security." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17171-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17171-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sponsored by Radio Free Europe and the Radio Liberty Fund. Lech Walesa delivers a speech after the panel concludes. Interpreter present. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9990-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9990-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members spoke on a resolution expressing condolences to the people of Poland following the death of the Polish president in an airplane accident in Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292986-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292986-2 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The leaders of France, Germany and Poland gathered to address the future of European security at the 45th annual Munich Security Conference. Following their remarks, they took questions from the audience. The Munich conference brings together world leaders, the media and high-ranking representatives from around the world to discuss foreign and security policy challenges in the U.S. and Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283907-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283907-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski addressed the European Parliament. He talked about the significance of European enlargement to include former East bloc nations, reconstruction of Iraq, and about the need for European cooperation with the U.S. Poland is the largest of 10 countries expected to join the European Union next year when membership in the EU will grow from 15 to 25 countries. The President of Poland was introduced by European Parliament President Pat Cox. President Kwasniewski spoke in Polish. An English translation is provided. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176612-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT After their private meeting President Bush and Prime Minster Tusk responded to reporters' questions on topics such as Vice President Cheney's Middle East trip, the missile defense system in Poland, and visas for Polish citizens. Translation into English was by interpreter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204357-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Luckert discussed a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum permanent exhibit, "The Warsaw Ghetto," and the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, in which Jewish fighters rose up against the Nazis in 1943. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Live shots were shown of the exhibit. There was a brief open phones segment at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176304-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176304-6 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and President Kaczynski spoke about relations between the U.S. and Poland and answered questions from reporters at a photo opportunity in the Oval Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199934-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199934-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171291-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171291-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed the recent election in Poland and the failure of Polish people to elect a leader. The panel speculated on the possible outcome of the runoff election to take place December 9, 1990 between Lech Walesa and Stanislaw Tyminski. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15206-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15206-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security John Rood spoke to the press about the previous week's signing of the U.S.-Poland Ballistic Missile Defense Agreement. He answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280685-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Geremek is the Solidarity floor leader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9931-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8331-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting in the Oval Office President Kwasniewski and President Bush spoke to reporters about relations between Poland and the U.S., operations in Iraq, and the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185497-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed Polish dignitaries and citizens in an outdoor setting at Wawel Royal Castle. He talked about his commitment to a united Europe, the extension of NATO, the difficult decision to use military force in Iraq, Poland's part in battles in Afghanistan and Iraq, and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176861-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11626-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT After meeting privately, the two presidents talk briefly with reporters about U.S.-Poland relations and answered questions on several issues including policy in the Middle East, relations with Russia, and President Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189315-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11615-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT After their meeting, Presidents Bush and Kaczynski spoke with reporters about U.S.-Poland relations. Among the topics they addressed were NATO and the European Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191134-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Polish Defense Minister Sikorski, who is in Washington this week for meetings with military officials, spoke about U.S.-Poland relations. He discussed Polish troops in Iraq and had recently suggested that additional U.S. aid would be a crucial factor in deciding whether Poland continues to play an active role in the efforts to combat terrorism. He also talked about the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and alleged overseas secret prisons. Minister Sikorski responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190110-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190110-6 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski addressed the United Nations General Assmebly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-104 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panels are "Political Reform in Hungary: The Challenges of Pluralism," and "The Future of the Polish Economy: Challenges & Opportunities." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9221-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Walesa talked about the "battle against communism." He said he wanted to remind the audience of all the changes that were made without much violence, "without a shot." He explained that after the victory the Polish government does not know how to operate, but needs to continue to win victories in independence. He talked about the need for a dialogue between the United States and Poland. Translation into English was by an interpreter. During President Walesa's visit, President Bush announced that the United States would forgive 70 percent of Poland's debt to the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17220-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino talked about President Bush's meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland and the president's trip to Nashville tomorrow. She responded to reporters' questions about the House Judiciary Committee suit, Vice President Cheney's trip to the Middle East, Iran, the war in Iraq, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204358-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A young leader in Poland's democratic reform movement discusses its status during a tour of the U.S. sponsored by Humanitas International, a human rights group founded by singer-activist Joan Baez. The Polish activist's appearance comes soon after the Polish government's agreement, on April 5, to democratic reforms including reinstating Solidarity and calling for free elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7251-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7251-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Grudzinski talked about Poland's current role in Iraq and Polish foreign policy 15 years after the end of the Cold War. After his remarks he answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182217-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182217-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11624-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The judges discussed the Polish judicial system and its transition to democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15042-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting in the Oval Office, President Bush and President Kwesniewski spoke to reporters about the meeting and relations between the two countries. President Bush also made remarks about North Korea and the value of weapons inspections in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174624-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Topics include his recent trip to Hungary, the East German refugees relocating in Hungary & current events in Poland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9131-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Topics include Bering-Jensen's November 13th cover story "Blocbuster". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9998-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT