http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/789 Stephen Ambrose'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) Fri, 24 May 2013 19:34:11 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=789&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/789 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} Mr. Hoffer talked about his book [Past Imperfect: Facts, Fictions, Frauds - American History from Bancroft and Parkman to Ambrose, Bellisles, Ellis, and Goodwin], published by PublicAffairs. An adviser to the American Historical Association on plagiarism, Professor Hoffer focused on four notorious recent cases of professional historical misconduct in his book. Among the topics he addressed were the professional study of history, the battle between academic and popular history, and professional standards for journalists and historians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Booknotes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183682-1 Mon, 22 Nov 2004 01:00:03 GMT Mr. Ambrose spoke at a World War II conference about the military's use of world history as a way of documenting U.S. involvement in wars. There was no question-and-answer period. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167718-1 Sun, 13 Jan 2002 05:34:53 GMT Mr. Ambrose talked about his book, [The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24s Over Germany], and answered audience questions. This was part of the 2001 Miami Book Fair International. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167321-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167321-3 Sun, 18 Nov 2001 18:48:21 GMT Historian Ambrose, the author of [The Wild Blue], talked about World War II U.S. military pilots who flew B-24s over Germany. His book was published by Touchstone Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166023-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166023-8 Sat, 24 Aug 2002 22:30:51 GMT Mr. Ambrose signed copies of his book in the Library of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166023-15 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Vignette http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166023-15 Fri, 23 Nov 2001 00:24:41 GMT Speaking at Millard North High School, historian Stephen Ambrose talked about his new book, [The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew B-24s Over Germany], published by Simon and Schuster. The book centers on the pilot, crew and squadron of a B-24 bomber named the Dakota Queen. The pilot was then 22-year-old George McGovern, future U.S. Senator and 1972 Democratic presidential candidate. According to Mr. Ambrose, the B-24 was not easy to fly. It had a thin aluminum skin which made it airworthy but susceptible to attack from ground-based enemy gunfire. The crews suffered a casualty rate of fifty percent. The book is based on interviews with the surviving members of the 455th Bomb Group and unpublished memoirs and letters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165858-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165858-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2001 00:00:05 GMT Participants talked to reporters about their report of the most endangered rivers in America. They focused on energy development threats to the rivers and the dangers to fresh water supplies. Following their prepared remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163680-1 Wed, 11 Apr 2001 14:01:35 GMT Mr. Moulton and Mr. Ambrose talked about the Lewis and Clark expedition, their journals and maps, and the significance of their discoveries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163675-1 Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:02:18 GMT In place of the traditional inaugural salute to the first lady, Mrs. Bush hosted a salute to American authors. Several authors from different disciplines spoke about their craft and paid tribute to the incoming first family. A video was shown in which the president elect, his parents, Mrs. Bush's mother, and others also paid tribute to Mrs. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162001-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162001-1 Sat, 20 Jan 2001 02:54:44 GMT In the final ceremony of his administration, President Clinton established several new national monuments. Mr. Ambrose and Secretary Babbit then spoke about President Clinton's environmental record, comparing him to President Theodore Roosevelt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161981-1 Thu, 18 Jan 2001 17:35:28 GMT Ambrose, a retired professor, talked about his life, his career as an historian, and his body of work. He also responded to audience comments and questions via telephone. He has written over 30 books, including biographies of soldiers and of presidents. His 1996 book [Undaunted Courage] about the Lewis and Clark expedition has sold over a million and a half copies. He told the story of being asked by President Dwight Eisenhower to be his biographer. He was also an editor of Eisenhower's papers and in that way became interested in World War II. He has written extensively about the European theater of that war, including his best seller [D-Day: June 6, 1944]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160217-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160217-1 Sun, 05 Nov 2000 17:00:24 GMT Mr. Ambrose talked about his book, [Nothing Like It in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869], published by Simon and Schuster. The book chronicles the story of the planning and effort that went into connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts by rail. After his prepared remarks, he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159024-1 Mon, 04 Sep 2000 00:00:27 GMT The panelists talked about human creativity and read from or described works of art from around the world and many time periods. They attempted to define imagination and its products and discussed the effects of technology on arts and creativity. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158911-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158911-2 Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:02:24 GMT During opening ceremonies for the National D-Day museum, participants praised veterans for their service in World War II and particularly those who sacrificed their lives during the invasion of Normandy. As part of the ceremony several bands and musicians provided entertainment between speeches marking the occasion. There is a minor audio hum for the first two hours of this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157540-1 Sat, 10 Jun 2000 00:01:35 GMT Veterans shared their memories of D-Day and other experiences during the World War II era. Also, historians commented on the war and this veterans' forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157508-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157508-1 Mon, 03 Jul 2000 18:13:48 GMT Mr. Ambrose talked about the establishment of a national museum commemorating D-Day. The museum is scheduled to open June 6th, 2000. He also responded to audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157460-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157460-1 Thu, 01 Jun 2000 13:02:16 GMT The guests talk about their book, [Witness to America: An Illustrated Documentary History of the United States from the Revolution to Today], published by Harper Resource. The book is an anthology of eyewitness accounts of major events in American history, from the Boston Tea Party to the so-called Republican Revolution of 1994. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153266-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153266-1 Sun, 09 Jan 2000 14:43:58 GMT Mr. Ambrose talked about his book, [Comrades: Brothers, Fathers, Heroes, Sons, Pals] published by Simon and Schuster, about male intimacy and friendship. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125154-1 Fri, 18 Jun 1999 11:32:52 GMT Mr. Ambrose addressed the graduating class of 1999 about the importance of friendship. He talked about his relationships with college friends and discussed the friendship between Lewis and Clark. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123370-1 Mon, 31 May 1999 23:59:41 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110113-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110113-1 Fri, 21 Aug 1998 03:30:00 GMT Panelists discussed the lessons learned from the Cold War and the state of U.S.-German relations today. After their prepared remarks the panelists responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107152-1 Sat, 02 Jan 1999 17:10:41 GMT Mr. Ambrose and Ms. Limerick debated about historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and others and their accomplishments. They pointed out that while these people contributed great things to America, they had many personal faults such as racism. The participants also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105444-1 Sun, 06 Sep 1998 00:56:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100703-1 Mon, 16 Feb 1998 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Ambrose spoke about how the Spanish-American War shaped U.S. foreign policy in the early twentieth century and the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Congress declared war on Spain on April 25, 1898. That year Roosevelt(who became president in 1901) headed up a group of volunteers known as the Rough Riders, led a successful charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba, and thereby became a nationwide figure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100513-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100513-1 Sun, 26 Apr 1998 00:00:23 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97425-1 Wed, 31 Dec 1997 04:30:00 GMT Mr. Ambrose talked about his new book, [Citizen Soldiers], which focuses on U.S. Army efforts after D-Day through the Battle of the Bulge, and took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94830-1 Wed, 12 Nov 1997 14:03:00 GMT Rose talked with American historian Stephen Ambrose about his new book on American soldiers and their experiences during World War II. He also spoke with Tony Award winnner Tommy Tune on his new memoir and finally closed with a conversation with Nat Hentoff on the saliency of the first amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94785-1 Thu, 13 Nov 1997 04:30:00 GMT Gen. Goodpaster and Mr. Ambrose talked about the importance of the Atlantic community and the current state of affairs regarding the region. Following their remarks, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) International Telecasts http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97651-1 Mon, 19 Jan 1998 23:41:00 GMT Participants and guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan at the National Building Museum. The European Recovery Program, named after Secretary of State George Marshall who formulated it, provided material assistance to Western Europe after the devastation of World War II. Participants talked about the importance of the program and how it created a legacy for close cooperation between Western Europe and the United States. Chancellor Kohl's remarks are translated by an interpreter. Actor Cliff Robertson portrayed General Marshall and delivered Marshall's remarks upon winning the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize. Music was provided by the U.S. Army Chorus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86436-1 Sun, 08 Jun 1997 23:00:29 GMT Professor Ambrose, who is chairing the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, reviewed the successful assault by U.S. infantrymen on D-Day at Omaha Beach. Some veterans of the 116th infantry and other units present were applauded by the audience. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. Ambrose is the author of [Undaunted Courage: Merriweather Lewis, Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80207-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) National Press Club http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80207-1 Wed, 09 Apr 1997 02:10:13 GMT Professor Ambrose, the author of [Undaunted Courage], spoke about Bernard DeVoto's editing of the journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition in the 1950s. This was part of a tribute to Bernard DeVoto. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77837-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77837-1 Tue, 27 May 1997 04:41:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77526-1 Sun, 29 Dec 1996 17:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the humble backgrounds of political leaders and how this contributed to their careers. They analyzed how various presidents, especially Eisenhower, Nixon, Truman and Jackson, have defined themselves in order to connect with the electorate and how much of these identities were created or genuine. After individual presentations and a discussion period, they took questions from members of the audience. The event was held at Northwestern University School of Law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76705-1 Mon, 23 Dec 1996 01:59:23 GMT Professor Ambrose spoke about his new book [Undaunted Courage: Merriweather Lewis, Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West], which chronicles the journey of Lewis and Clark from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean through Lewis' own writings. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70876-1 Mon, 13 May 1996 04:40:42 GMT The panelists, which included members of President Nixon's inner circle, debated the validity of Oliver Stone's new movie "Nixon", in which there are unflattering portrayals of the late President. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70977-1 Sun, 24 Dec 1995 13:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed how the relationship between five modern presidents and the press: Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. They related stories about these men they have gathered from their research over the years. They also took questions from the audience of reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67389-1 Fri, 24 Nov 1995 04:58:00 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. In the first segment, Mr. Benedetto talked about current stories, including the continuing resolution and the "Contract with America." In the newspaper roundtable, Professor Ambrose talked about current headlines, including Colin Powell's possible run for the presidency. In a taped interview, Mr. Agran talked about City Vote, by which voters in several cities will choose presidential candidates when they elect local officials this November. In the next segment, Ms. Norwood talked about the Consumer Price Index and how the federal government uses it. In the point-counterpoint segment, Mr. Rother and Ms. Phillips debated whether Social Security benefits should be linked to the Consumer Price Index. In the last segment, Ms. Fisher talked about her art exhibit near the Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67380-1 Thu, 28 Sep 1995 11:00:00 GMT The participants remembered V-E Day 50 years later. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65011-1 Sat, 07 May 2011 13:08:57 GMT Mr. Heller and Mr. Vonnegut, both of whom actively participated in World War II, reminisced about their experiences during the war. Mr. Heller was a bombardier during the war and Mr. Vonnegut was an infantryman who was captured during the Battle of the Bulge. They talked about the horrors of the war for all sides. They also took questions from the audience. Mr. Heller's most famous war-related work is [Catch-22] and Mr. Vonnegut's are [Cat's Cradle] and [Slaughterhouse Five]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65129-1 Tue, 30 May 1995 04:51:11 GMT In the second of ten "Character Above All" lectures examining the character and leadership of presidents of the past 50 years, Mr. Ambrose discussed the life and presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mr. Ambrose has written a biography of President Eisenhower, and his lecture focused on the influence of the former president's character on his presidency. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Ambrose took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62851-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62851-1 Sun, 26 Feb 1995 01:03:11 GMT Professor Ambrose, the author of several books including the three authorized biographies of former President Dwight David Eisenhower, spoke about his most recent book [D-Day: June 6, 1944]. In the book, Mr. Ambrose tells the history of the invasion of Normandy. Mr. Ambrose used 14,000 interviews with veteran sailors, infantrymen, and paratroopers in an attempt to tell the story from both sides of the Atlantic. The interview was broadcast the night before the 50th anniversary of D-Day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57267-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Booknotes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57267-1 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 23:02:30 GMT The Eisenhower Center at the University of New Orleans sponsored the second in a three part symposium on events and strategies of D-Day. Participants from France, Great Britain and Germany, as well as the United States examine the European experience on June 6, 1944. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57053-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57053-1 Fri, 03 Jun 1994 01:58:00 GMT American veterans of D-Day spoke about their experiences on June 6, 1944 during the Allied invasion of Europe. The university of New Orleans held the three-day symposium discussing the events of the day and its implications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56856-1 Fri, 03 Jun 1994 20:15:11 GMT War heros, politicians, and historians spoke about the importance of the Allied invasion of France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57051-1 Wed, 01 Jun 1994 20:43:00 GMT Gettysburg College sponsored a symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of Dwight Eisenhower's birth. A panel of scholars discussed the Eisenhower presidency, 1953-61. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14510-1 Sun, 14 Oct 1990 18:17:00 GMT Prof. Ambrose delivers a paper titled "The Nixon Ford Relationship". Prof. Kutler delivers a paper titled "Clearing the Rubble: The Nixon Pardon". Among the discussants, Hartmann is author of [Palace Politics: An Inside Account of the Ford Years] and Woodward is author of [All the President's Men] and [The Final Days]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8228-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8228-1 Thu, 23 Nov 1989 12:31:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/495-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/495-1 Wed, 30 Dec 1987 20:30:10 GMT At the opening session of the Richard Nixon Symposium at Hofstra University the two primary speakers were Eliot Richardson who offered his perspective as an individual who had served several cabinet positions under Richard Nixon and James Shuart a correspondent for [Time Magazine] who talked about his experiences with and understanding of Richard Nixon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/503-1 Tue, 29 Dec 1987 01:04:06 GMT