http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/37147 Tom Scism's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks 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, 22 May 2013 08:48:43 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=37147&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/37147 136 248 Head shot of {$person->name} Historians, participants, and spectators discussed the significance of the debates, especially the last debate in Alton, Illinois. Telephone lines were also opened for viewer comments. Professors Splaine, Hansen and Scism talked about the history of Alton associated with the debate and the personalities of Lincoln and Douglas. Senator Simon talked about the life of Elijah Lovejoy and his influence on Abraham Lincoln. His book about Lovejoy will appear in December. Mayor and Mrs. Towse talked about rebuilding the square after the 1993 flood and coordinating the events surrounding the debate. Ms. Gill and Mr. Bacus outlined the efforts in re-enacting the debate. Professors Medford and Hansen discussed the aftermath of the debates for both men, especially the presidential race of 1860. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60892-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) C-SPAN Specials http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60892-1 Sat, 15 Oct 1994 17:01:31 GMT Professor Splaine reviewed the first three debates and previewed this fourth debate. Mayor Cougill talked about his community's efforts in re-enacting the debate. Professor Sterling discussed the particular significance of this debate, including Mr. Lincoln's family connections to this area and the political loyalties of the area. Ms. Shick talked about re-creating the experience of the debate, especially the platform. Several participants were also interviewed, including Rep. Glenn Poshard. who portrayed Dr. Chambers. In a portion of a taped interview, Mr. Ritchie talked about Senator Douglas' views on territorial expansion. Professors Wiggins and Zarefsky discussed the issues of this debate, including racial equality, popular sovereignty, the Mexican War controversy and the different debate text used for this debate. Dr. Scism provided his opinions of Senator Douglas. Mayor Cougill warned people about the harsh racial language that would be used in the debate re-enactment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) C-SPAN Specials http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60268-1 Sun, 18 Sep 1994 17:01:00 GMT