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5:00 am MT Approx. 45 min. LIVE Open Phones Libby Casey; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Who was the most influential first lady?' Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Who was the most influential first lady?' 4:04 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book Discussion on Throw Them All Out John Hilboldt; Peter Schweizer; Unidentified Speaker Peter Schweizer contends that members of Congress profit from insider trading and use their ... Peter Schweizer contends that members of Congress profit from insider trading and use their political influence for their own financial gain. The author reports on several current members of the House and Senate who, according to the author, have affected votes on bills or gathered information from briefings to benefit their financial portfolio. Peter Schweizer responded to questions from members of the audience at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. 4:39 am MT Approx. 29 min. Book Discussion on The John Glenn Story Unidentified Speaker On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth. In a ... On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth. In a flight lasting just under five hours, he orbited the earth three times in a spacecraft named Friendship Seven.
This 1963 NASA film biography, The John Glenn Story, includes interviews with people who knew him growing up in New Concord, Ohio. Then the astronaut is shown preparing for his space flight. Included are interior shots aboard the Friendship Seven space capsule, and comments as he works inside the capsule during this mission.
5:48 am MT Approx. 44 min. LIVE Eurozone Crisis and the U.S. Economy Robert Shapiro talked about the impact of the Eurozone crisis on the U.S. economy, and he ... Robert Shapiro talked about the impact of the Eurozone crisis on the U.S. economy, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included trade and banks, lessons learned from Europe for the U.S. deficit debate, and challenges to the U.S. economy. 5:06 am MT Approx. 52 min. Book Discussion on A Slave in the White House Elizabeth Dowling Taylor recounts the life of Paul Jennings, born into slavery on the plantation ... Elizabeth Dowling Taylor recounts the life of Paul Jennings, born into slavery on the plantation of James and Dolley Madison in 1799 and later a member of the household staff of President Madison. The author used correspondence, legal documents, and journal entries rarely seen before to report on Mr. Jennings' life as a slave in the White House and his relationship with James and Dolley Madison. Upon gaining his freedom in 1847, Mr. Jennings was involved in the Pearl Affair, the largest, single slave escape ever attempted, and he authored the first White House memoir. Ms. Taylor responded to questions from members of the audience at this “Books and Beyond” presentation in the Mumford Room of the James Madison Building of the Library of Congress. 5:13 am MT Approx. 46 min. Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honoring Distinguished Astronauts Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives held an event honoring former astronauts ... Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives held an event honoring former astronauts John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin with the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
6:35 am MT Approx. 42 min. LIVE Social Conservatives and the 2012 Election Tony Perkins discussed the role of social conservatives in the 2012 campaign, and he responded to ... Tony Perkins discussed the role of social conservatives in the 2012 campaign, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included which issues matter most to them, the candidates , and social issues dividing the Republican party.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		5:59 am MT Approx. 31 min. The Communicators with Representative Anna Eshoo Anna Eshoo; Tony Romm; Unidentified Speaker Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA), ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce ... Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA), ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Telecommunications Subcommittee, discussed several current telecommunications issues in Congress, including piracy, spectrum policy, and cyber security. 6:00 am MT Approx. 40 min. Book Discussion on The Lincoln Family Album Actors Liam Neeson and Holly Hunter portrayed Abraham and Mary Lincoln. The performance ... Actors Liam Neeson and Holly Hunter portrayed Abraham and Mary Lincoln. The performance included the intimate letters and public speeches of the Lincolns together with photographs of the famous couple and their family displayed on a large screen. The program was narrated by Harold Holzer, author of The Lincoln Family Album, published by Doubleday. 

The event capped a day of planning for the 16th president’s 200th birthday in 2009 by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and its Advisory Committee. The performance took place in the Coolidge Auditorium of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress.
7:21 am MT Approx. 38 min. LIVE Federal Air Marshall Program Libby Casey; Mickey McCarter; Unidentified Speaker Mickey McCarter talked about President Obama’s 2013 budget proposal to cut $36 billion from ... Mickey McCarter talked about President Obama’s 2013 budget proposal to cut $36 billion from the Federal Air Marshal Service, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the rationale for the cuts, how the program operates and what the program has accomplished since being expanded following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. 		6:31 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book Discussion on Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan Panelists commemorated the 30th anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Reagan on ... Panelists commemorated the 30th anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Reagan on March 30, 1981. He was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., as he left a lunch-time event at the Washington Hilton hotel, becoming the only serving U.S. president to survive being shot in an assassination attempt. The discussion included archival news footage from broadcast and cable news networks that illustrated some of the chaos and confusion of the day’s news coverage. 
Del Quentin Wilber is the author of Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan (Henry Holt and Company, 2011). The book details the Secret Service and White House response to the attempt, the severity of the president’s injuries, and the surgeons who operated on President Reagan. Jerry Parr, who was the head of the security detail, was at President Reagan’s side when he was shot and pushed him into a limousine. Dr. Joseph Giordano, the surgeon who operated on the president, founded and oversaw the trauma team at George Washington University Hospital that played a key role in saving the president’s life.
“The 30th Anniversary of the Assassination Attempt on President Ronald Reagan” was a special program at the Newseum, with the support of Henry Holt and Company 		6:41 am MT Approx. 3 min. Tour of First Ladies Exhibit, Preview Unidentified Speaker A brief portion was shown of curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussing the exhibition of gowns and ... A brief portion was shown of curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussing the exhibition of gowns and dresses of the first ladies at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
8:05 am MT Approx. 28 min. 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama honored the 16 winners of 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities ... President Obama honored the 16 winners of 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal. Recipients included actor Al Pacino and country music singer Mel Tillis. 7:33 am MT Approx. 11 min. Bookhouse Edward Hughes; Natalie Hughes; Unidentified Speaker Natalie and Edward Hughes talked about their used book store. Natalie and Edward Hughes talked about their used book store. 6:44 am MT Approx. 13 min. Eleanor Roosevelt Interview Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a former delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, ... Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a former delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, appeared on the “Longines Chronoscope” interview program. Topics included the United Nations, foreigners' attitudes toward Americans, and her definition of being a “liberal.”
8:35 am MT Approx. 1 min. Presidents Day Promotion Barkley Kern 7:45 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Book Discussion on The Darwin Economy Reid Cramer; Robert Frank; Unidentified Speaker Robert Frank argues that Charles Darwin’s take on human competition is more accurate than ... Robert Frank argues that Charles Darwin’s take on human competition is more accurate than Adam Smith’s and that by the end of the century Darwin would replace Smith in the West as the greatest thinker on economics. After his presentation he was interviewed by Reid Cramer and responded to questions from members of the audience at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C. 7:00 am MT Approx. 29 min. White House Tour with Laura Bush Laura Bush; Unidentified Speaker First Lady Laura Bush spoke about living in the White House, the use of the building by the family ... First Lady Laura Bush spoke about living in the White House, the use of the building by the family of presidents, and the role of the first family as conservators of the historic building. She also provided a tour of the private residences, which are closed to public viewing.

This tour was conducted in the spring of 2008 and included as part of “White House Week” programming, and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products
8:37 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Constitutionality of the 2010 Health Care Law The Virginia and Massachusetts attorneys general discussed the constitutionality of the 2010 ... The Virginia and Massachusetts attorneys general discussed the constitutionality of the 2010 health care law. Mr. Cuccinelli argued the law violates the commerce clause, states' rights, and an individual’s liberty. Ms. Coakley said the only way the Supreme Court can invalidate the individual mandate under the commerce clause is to reverse at least 70 years of clear precedence. 9:03 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Book Discussion on What the U.S. Can Learn from China Patricia Ellis; Ann Lee; Unidentified Speaker Ann Lee argues that the approach that China has taken to achieve its current growth should be ... Ann Lee argues that the approach that China has taken to achieve its current growth should be studied and, in some ways, copied by U.S. planners. After her presentation she was interviewed by Patricia Ellis and responded to questions from members of the audience. Topics included current foreign policy toward China. This Author Series Event of the Women’s Foreign Policy Group was a luncheon program held at Demos in New York City. 7:29 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Book Discussion on Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy In March 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy sat with historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., to record seven ... In March 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy sat with historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., to record seven interviews totaling over eight hours of the first lady’s remembrances of her husband’s personal and political life on the campaign trail and in the White House. The tapes were heard for the first time when they were released the previous month. Caroline Kennedy presented excerpts from the recorded interviews, accompanied by pictures. Then Mr. Widmer moderated a discussion with Mr. Beschloss and Mr. Donahue. The panelists also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at this Kennedy Library Forum.
9:54 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Women and the Nobel Prize Unidentified Speaker A panel of women from across Africa and the Middle East talked about their own experiences as ... A panel of women from across Africa and the Middle East talked about their own experiences as women peacebuilders and freedom fighters.
Speakers: Lt. Gen. (Ret.) ORIT ADATO of Israel, former commissioner of the Israeli Prison Service; ZAYNAB EL SAWI from Sudan, coordinator of Sudanese Women Empowerment for Peace; SAMIRA HAMIDI of Afghanistan, director of the Afghan Women s Network; REBECCA JOSHUA OKWACI, a journalist by profession and the secretary general of Women Action for Development in Sudan, from South Sudan; RULA SALAMEH from Palestine, JustVision Education and Outreach Coordinator, Palestine, Budrus Producer; MOSSARAT QADEEM, Executive director of PAIMAN ( promise ) Alumni Trust, of Pakistan; moderated by Ambassador SWANEE HUNT, former ambassador to Austria, Eleanor Roosevelt Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School 		10:05 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Book Discussion on Liberation Square Ashraf Khalil talked about the January 2011 Egyptian revolution and what has happened in that ... Ashraf Khalil talked about the January 2011 Egyptian revolution and what has happened in that country over the past year. He had been reporting from Cairo for the past 15 years and was present in Tahrir Square during the uprising. He was joined in conversation by Rob Malley, a recent visitor to Egypt. The conversation, moderated by Lela Hailal, included discussion of the recent elections. They also responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Inside the Egyptian Revolution” was a book launch event at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Malley’s name is misspelled on screen. 		8:50 am MT Approx. 11 min. Behind the First Ladies Exhibit at the Smithsonian Greta Brawner; Lisa Graddy; Unidentified Speaker The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and dresses ... The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and dresses of the first ladies since 1913. Curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussed the history of the tradition and how the exhibit portrays the shifting roles of first lady in United States history and how various first ladies dealt with the role. She talked about the styles and contributions of first ladies including Lucy Hayes, Edith Roosevelt, Dolley Madison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Nancy Reagan. Ms. Graddy discussed how selections were made for the exhibit and how it was organized.
Video clips were shown in the background of first lady Michelle Obama presenting her gown to the Smithsonian and at a state dinner, and of several first ladies at inaugural balls. A brief clip was shown of first lady Laura Bush presenting her gown.
11:31 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Universities and Cities Four university presidents discussed the economic effects of colleges and universities on their ... Four university presidents discussed the economic effects of colleges and universities on their local communities and cities. They also talked about other university towns around the country, making universities open to all students, retaining graduates in the local economy, tuition cost and value, and financial aid. Following their discussion they answered questions from audience members. 11:28 am MT Approx. 3 min. Book Discussion on The Gift of Rest Joseph Lieberman; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Senator Joe Lieberman spoke briefly about the book he wrote with David Klinghoffer, The Gift of ... Senator Joe Lieberman spoke briefly about the book he wrote with David Klinghoffer, The Gift of Rest: Rediscovering the Beauty of the Sabbath. In his book, Senator Lieberman reflects on his personal and political past and how observing the Sabbath has strengthened his family life. 
This interview was held at the 34th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 		9:02 am MT Approx. 30 min. Woodrow Wilson House, Part 1 Frank Aucella; Unidentified Speaker In March of 1921 President Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith left the White House at the ... In March of 1921 President Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith left the White House at the conclusion of his second term and moved into a home on S Street near Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. Operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Woodrow Wilson House is now a museum. Frank Aucella gave a tour of the 28-room home and discussed the life and presidency of Woodrow Wilson.
This is part one of a two-part program. In this portion the lower floors of the home were toured. 
12:43 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Roland Fryer on Education Roland Fryer; Kristine Nickel; Unidentified Speaker Harvard University Economics Professor Roland Fryer talked about his work at the EdLab at Harvard, ... Harvard University Economics Professor Roland Fryer talked about his work at the EdLab at Harvard, which conducts research into closing the achievement gap between minority and white students. Topics included the concept of paying students to do well in school. After his presentation, Professor Fryer was interviewed by Ms. Nickel.
This program of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series was held in the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida. 		11:31 am MT Approx. 58 min. Book Discussion on 1948 David Pietrusza David Pietrusza recounts the presidential campaign and election of 1948 that pitted Democratic ... David Pietrusza recounts the presidential campaign and election of 1948 that pitted Democratic President Harry Truman against Republican challenger Governor Thomas Dewey. The author examines the path that both nominees took to the election and the surprising upset, personified by the iconic photograph of Truman holding up a copy of the ChicagoTribune with the headline “Dewey Defeats Truman.” David Pietrusza responded to questions from members of the audience at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library in Clifton Park, New York. 9:32 am MT Approx. 30 min. Tour of the First Ladies Exhibit at the Smithsonian Greta Brawner; Lisa Graddy; Unidentified Speaker The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and china of ... The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and china of the first ladies since 1913. Current exhibit curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussed the history of the tradition, how the exhibits have changed over time, and the shifting roles of the first lady in United States history. She gave a tour of the latest gallery, “The First Ladies,” which opened November 19, 2011. The exhibit focused on four first ladies, Dolley Madison, Mary Lincoln, Edith Roosevelt, and Lady Bird Johnson, as examples of their times. Video clips were shown in the background of first ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama presenting their gowns to the Smithsonian, and of several first ladies at inaugural balls.
1:52 pm MT Approx. 36 min. John F. Kennedy Tapes David Coleman talked about the release of recordings made by President Kennedy in the White ... David Coleman talked about the release of recordings made by President Kennedy in the White House. Topics included the private discussions of President Kennedy regarding the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union, how often President Kennedy used the recording system, and Kennedy’s complex relationship with the military. Guest responded to telephones calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read headlines at the end of the program. 		12:30 pm MT Approx. 44 min. Book Discussion on The Leaders We Deserved (And a Few We Didn't) Alvin Felzenberg; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker George Washington University professor Alvin Felzenberg talked about his book, The Leaders We ... George Washington University professor Alvin Felzenberg talked about his book, The Leaders We Deserved (And a Few We Didn’t). He was interviewed at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. 10:03 am MT Approx. 26 min. 1968 White House Tour with Lady Bird Johnson Lady Johnson; Lyndon Johnson Lady Bird Johnson conducted a tour of some of the private areas of the White House and spoke about ... Lady Bird Johnson conducted a tour of some of the private areas of the White House and spoke about their significance. The video, The President’s House, was shot by the Naval Photographic Unit of the White House in 1968.
This program was part of “White House Week” programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products
2:33 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Redistricting and Voting Rights Unidentified Speaker Redistricting, Partisanship, and the Future of the Voting Rights Act
Ellen Katz , Professor, ... Redistricting, Partisanship, and the Future of the Voting Rights Act
Ellen Katz , Professor, Michigan Law School ( Democrats at DOJ: Why Partisan Use of the Voting Rights Act Might Not Be So Bad After All )
Nina Perales , Director of Litigation, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Abigail Thernstrom , Commissioner, U.S. Civil Rights Commission ( The Voting Rights Act in a Racially Transformed America
Moderator: Pamela Karlan , Professor, Stanford Law School
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Assessing Redistricting Reform in California and Beyond
Angelo Ancheta , Commissioner, California Citizens Redistricting Commission
Heather Gerken , Professor, Yale Law School
Michael Kang , Professor, Emory Law School
Nicholas Stephanopolous , Lecturer, Columbia Law School ( Communities and the Commission )
Moderator: Nathaniel Persily , Professor, Columbia Law School
9a - 4:45p PT Sanford Law 		1:16 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book Discussion on Throw Them All Out John Hilboldt; Peter Schweizer; Unidentified Speaker Peter Schweizer contends that members of Congress profit from insider trading and use their ... Peter Schweizer contends that members of Congress profit from insider trading and use their political influence for their own financial gain. The author reports on several current members of the House and Senate who, according to the author, have affected votes on bills or gathered information from briefings to benefit their financial portfolio. Peter Schweizer responded to questions from members of the audience at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. 10:32 am MT Approx. 56 min. Nancy Reagan's Tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
4:11 pm MT Approx. 28 min. 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama honored the 16 winners of 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities ... President Obama honored the 16 winners of 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal. Recipients included actor Al Pacino and country music singer Mel Tillis. 2:18 pm MT Approx. 11 min. Beyond the Book Collection Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker; John Zenelis University Librarian John Zenelis gave a tour of “Beyond the Book: An Exhibition of the ... University Librarian John Zenelis gave a tour of “Beyond the Book: An Exhibition of the Brian Lamb Booknotes Collection” on display in George Mason University Libraries' Fenwick Library on the Fairfax Campus. "Booknotes" was televised from April 1989 through December 2004. The hour-long show featured one-on-one interviews with nonfiction authors by Brian Lamb. The collection donated to the university included the original books, with marginalia, and associated archival materials, such as reviews, notes, letters, and correspondence with authors. Mr. Zenelis also showed the reading room where the 801 books reviewed in the series were shelved in chronological order in Mason Libraries' Special Collections and Archives. 11:30 am MT Approx. 28 min. Anacostia Senior High School Commencement Michelle Obama; Unidentified Speaker First Lady Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Anacostia ... First Lady Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Anacostia Senior High School, known as the Academies of Anacostia. She talked about her family life growing up, the value of education, and life with President Obama. The ceremony was held in the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Constitution Hall.
4:44 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Constitutionality of the 2010 Health Care Law The Virginia and Massachusetts attorneys general discussed the constitutionality of the 2010 ... The Virginia and Massachusetts attorneys general discussed the constitutionality of the 2010 health care law. Mr. Cuccinelli argued the law violates the commerce clause, states' rights, and an individual’s liberty. Ms. Coakley said the only way the Supreme Court can invalidate the individual mandate under the commerce clause is to reverse at least 70 years of clear precedence. 2:30 pm MT Approx. 32 min. Book Discussion on Truth and Consequences: Life Inside the Madoff Family Diane Leslie; Laurie Sandell; Unidentified Speaker Laurie Sandell recounted the fallout from Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme and the affect it had ... Laurie Sandell recounted the fallout from Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme and the affect it had on his family. The author was given access to all members of the Madoff family and reported how Bernie Madoff’s two sons, Andrew and Mark, and his wife, Ruth, reacted to Bernie Madoff’s illegal activities. Laurie Sandell also responded to questions from members of the audience at Diesel Books in Santa Monica, California. 12:00 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Reflections of First Ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush First ladies Barbara and Laura Bush talked about their unique family and historical relationships, ... First ladies Barbara and Laura Bush talked about their unique family and historical relationships, the stereotypes perpetuated about the president’s spouse, how they handled political criticism, their experiences as wartime first ladies, and their advice to their successors. They were interviewed by Richard Norton Smith and also responded to questions from members of the audience. Former President George H.W. Bush attended.
“Reflections of First Ladies Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush” was a panel at the conference “America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy.” Held at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, it was the first of three conferences focusing on first ladies organized by Anita McBride to be held at the Texas presidential libraries. It was presented in partnership with American University, Texas A&M University, the White House Historical Association, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation.
6:01 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Navy SEALS Chuck Pfarrer; Unidentified Speaker Former Navy SEAL Commander Chuck Pfarrer spoke about his recent book, SEAL Target Geronimo, ... Former Navy SEAL Commander Chuck Pfarrer spoke about his recent book, SEAL Target Geronimo, which describes the raid, capture, and killing of Osama bin Laden. He also talked about the history of the SEALS and their recent raid in Somali, just two days before the event. 3:03 pm MT Approx. 52 min. Book Discussion on A Slave in the White House Elizabeth Dowling Taylor recounts the life of Paul Jennings, born into slavery on the plantation ... Elizabeth Dowling Taylor recounts the life of Paul Jennings, born into slavery on the plantation of James and Dolley Madison in 1799 and later a member of the household staff of President Madison. The author used correspondence, legal documents, and journal entries rarely seen before to report on Mr. Jennings' life as a slave in the White House and his relationship with James and Dolley Madison. Upon gaining his freedom in 1847, Mr. Jennings was involved in the Pearl Affair, the largest, single slave escape ever attempted, and he authored the first White House memoir. Ms. Taylor responded to questions from members of the audience at this “Books and Beyond” presentation in the Mumford Room of the James Madison Building of the Library of Congress. 1:19 pm MT Approx. 7 min. Betty Ford National Tribute A funeral service for former first lady Betty Ford was held in Palm Desert, California, at ... A funeral service for former first lady Betty Ford was held in Palm Desert, California, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, journalist Cokie Roberts, and Geoffrey Mason gave eulogies. Also among the dignitaries in attendance were first ladies Michelle Obama and Nancy Reagan.
7:16 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Prosecution of Wall Street Banks Unidentified Speaker NYU LAW SCHOOL
The Milbank Tweed Forum:
... NYU LAW SCHOOL
The Milbank Tweed Forum:
Prosecuting Wall Street
Lanny Breuer, Assistant Attorney Gen, Criminal Division Eliot Spitzer, Former NY Governor & Attorney General Mary Jo White, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton; Former US Attny for Southern District of NY - (prosecuted John Gotti, WTC Bombers & investigated Pres. Clinton s pardons)
MODERATOR: Neil Barofsky, Center on the Admin of Criminal Law, NYU Law Professor & Former TARP IG
12:25 - 1:50pm NYU Law School, NYC
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CREW HIRE/ TAPE ARRIVES FED EX ON FRI, FEB 10 FOR HOLIDAY SAVE 		3:55 pm MT Approx. 5 min. Book Discussion on Blue Collar Intellectuals Daniel Flynn; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Daniel Flynn talked about his book Blue Collar Intellectuals: When the Enlightened and the ... Daniel Flynn talked about his book Blue Collar Intellectuals: When the Enlightened and the Everyman Elevated America.
He was interviewed while at the Conservative Political Action Conference, held February 9-11, 2012, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. 		1:27 pm MT Approx. 32 min. Hillary Clinton Endorsement of Barack Obama Hillary Clinton; Unidentified Speaker Senator Hillary Clinton spoke to her supporters during a final campaign rally at the National ... Senator Hillary Clinton spoke to her supporters during a final campaign rally at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. She thanked campaign workers and voters for their support, spoke about her commitment to Democratic Party unity, and urged her supporters to join her in efforts to elect Senator Barack Obama in the November presidential election.
8:37 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Conversation with Wael Ghonim David Gergen; Wael Ghonim; Unidentified Speaker On the one year anniversary of being imprisoned in Cairo for his Facebook page that helped spark ... On the one year anniversary of being imprisoned in Cairo for his Facebook page that helped spark the Egyptian Revolution, Wael Ghonim spoke to students at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The internet activist recently wrote his memoirs, Revolution 2.0.
A conversation with the social entrepreneur who energized pro-democracy demonstrations in Egypt after his emotional interview following 11 days of secret incarceration by Egyptian police-during which he was interrogated regarding his work as the administrator of the Facebook page, "We are all Khaled Saeed , which helped spark the revolution there.
4 - 5:30p Harvard Kennedy JFK School, Cambridge, MA
crew hire/ tape arrives fed ex on 2/7 for HOLIDAY SAVE 		4:01 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. Book Discussion on The Third Industrial Revolution Jeremy Rifkin; Unidentified Speaker Jeremy Rifkin argues that Internet technology and renewable energy could lead the way for a new ... Jeremy Rifkin argues that Internet technology and renewable energy could lead the way for a new industrial revolution in the United States and help the country regain its economic foothold in the world. He responded to questions from members of the audience at The Booksmith in San Francisco. 2:00 pm MT Approx. 40 min. Book Discussion on The Lincoln Family Album Actors Liam Neeson and Holly Hunter portrayed Abraham and Mary Lincoln. The performance ... Actors Liam Neeson and Holly Hunter portrayed Abraham and Mary Lincoln. The performance included the intimate letters and public speeches of the Lincolns together with photographs of the famous couple and their family displayed on a large screen. The program was narrated by Harold Holzer, author of The Lincoln Family Album, published by Doubleday. 

The event capped a day of planning for the 16th president’s 200th birthday in 2009 by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and its Advisory Committee. The performance took place in the Coolidge Auditorium of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress.
9:41 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Navy SEALS Chuck Pfarrer; Unidentified Speaker Former Navy SEAL Commander Chuck Pfarrer spoke about his recent book, SEAL Target Geronimo, ... Former Navy SEAL Commander Chuck Pfarrer spoke about his recent book, SEAL Target Geronimo, which describes the raid, capture, and killing of Osama bin Laden. He also talked about the history of the SEALS and their recent raid in Somali, just two days before the event. 5:02 pm MT Approx. 58 min. Book Discussion on FDR Goes to War Burton and Anita Folsom contend that President Franklin D. Roosevelt used World War II to promote ... Burton and Anita Folsom contend that President Franklin D. Roosevelt used World War II to promote his own agenda, which according to the authors, included the expansion of the executive branch, curtailed civil liberties, and excessive spending. The authors also argue that the president’s funding of the New Deal was subsidized by cuts in defense that left the country ill-prepared for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent U.S.entry into World War II. The authors responded to questions from members of the audience.
This Cato Institute Book Forum was held at the Undercroft Auditorium in Mount Vernon Place. 		2:41 pm MT Approx. 3 min. Tour of First Ladies Exhibit, Preview Unidentified Speaker A brief portion was shown of curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussing the exhibition of gowns and ... A brief portion was shown of curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussing the exhibition of gowns and dresses of the first ladies at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
10:55 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Prosecution of Wall Street Banks Unidentified Speaker NYU LAW SCHOOL
The Milbank Tweed Forum:
... NYU LAW SCHOOL
The Milbank Tweed Forum:
Prosecuting Wall Street
Lanny Breuer, Assistant Attorney Gen, Criminal Division Eliot Spitzer, Former NY Governor & Attorney General Mary Jo White, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton; Former US Attny for Southern District of NY - (prosecuted John Gotti, WTC Bombers & investigated Pres. Clinton s pardons)
MODERATOR: Neil Barofsky, Center on the Admin of Criminal Law, NYU Law Professor & Former TARP IG
12:25 - 1:50pm NYU Law School, NYC
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CREW HIRE/ TAPE ARRIVES FED EX ON FRI, FEB 10 FOR HOLIDAY SAVE 		6:01 pm MT Approx. 31 min. The Communicators with Representative Anna Eshoo Anna Eshoo; Tony Romm; Unidentified Speaker Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA), ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce ... Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA), ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Telecommunications Subcommittee, discussed several current telecommunications issues in Congress, including piracy, spectrum policy, and cyber security. 2:45 pm MT Approx. 13 min. Eleanor Roosevelt Interview Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a former delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, ... Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a former delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, appeared on the “Longines Chronoscope” interview program. Topics included the United Nations, foreigners' attitudes toward Americans, and her definition of being a “liberal.”
12:15 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Conversation with Wael Ghonim David Gergen; Wael Ghonim; Unidentified Speaker On the one year anniversary of being imprisoned in Cairo for his Facebook page that helped spark ... On the one year anniversary of being imprisoned in Cairo for his Facebook page that helped spark the Egyptian Revolution, Wael Ghonim spoke to students at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The internet activist recently wrote his memoirs, Revolution 2.0.
A conversation with the social entrepreneur who energized pro-democracy demonstrations in Egypt after his emotional interview following 11 days of secret incarceration by Egyptian police-during which he was interrogated regarding his work as the administrator of the Facebook page, "We are all Khaled Saeed , which helped spark the revolution there.
4 - 5:30p Harvard Kennedy JFK School, Cambridge, MA
crew hire/ tape arrives fed ex on 2/7 for HOLIDAY SAVE 		6:33 pm MT Approx. 59 min. Book Discussion on Andrew Johnson Annette Gordon-Reed; Unidentified Speaker Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed presents a biography of the 17th president of ... Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed presents a biography of the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson (1865-1869). A Southern Democrat who remained aligned with the Union, Johnson was Abraham Lincoln’s vice president at the start of his second term, and succeeded Lincoln following the assassination of the president. Ms. Gordon-Reed recounts President Johnson’s reticence to provide civil rights to recently freed slaves and his inability to provide leadership to a nation still recovering from the Civil War. Annette Gordon-Reed recounts the presidential tenure of Andrew Johnson at the Philadelphia Free Library and responded to questions from members of the audience. 3:00 pm MT Approx. 29 min. White House Tour with Laura Bush Laura Bush; Unidentified Speaker First Lady Laura Bush spoke about living in the White House, the use of the building by the family ... First Lady Laura Bush spoke about living in the White House, the use of the building by the family of presidents, and the role of the first family as conservators of the historic building. She also provided a tour of the private residences, which are closed to public viewing.

This tour was conducted in the spring of 2008 and included as part of “White House Week” programming, and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products
1:19 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Navy SEALS Chuck Pfarrer; Unidentified Speaker Former Navy SEAL Commander Chuck Pfarrer spoke about his recent book, SEAL Target Geronimo, ... Former Navy SEAL Commander Chuck Pfarrer spoke about his recent book, SEAL Target Geronimo, which describes the raid, capture, and killing of Osama bin Laden. He also talked about the history of the SEALS and their recent raid in Somali, just two days before the event. 7:33 pm MT Approx. 49 min. Book Discussion on The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Presidents Presidential historian Steven Hayward presents his rankings of America’s presidents based on ... Presidential historian Steven Hayward presents his rankings of America’s presidents based on their efforts to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” The author’s constitutional grades range from an “F” for President Woodrow Wilson to an “A-” for President Ronald Reagan. Steven Hayward also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Mr. Meese moderated. 3:30 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Book Discussion on Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy In March 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy sat with historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., to record seven ... In March 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy sat with historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., to record seven interviews totaling over eight hours of the first lady’s remembrances of her husband’s personal and political life on the campaign trail and in the White House. The tapes were heard for the first time when they were released the previous month. Caroline Kennedy presented excerpts from the recorded interviews, accompanied by pictures. Then Mr. Widmer moderated a discussion with Mr. Beschloss and Mr. Donahue. The panelists also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at this Kennedy Library Forum.
2:34 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Prosecution of Wall Street Banks Unidentified Speaker NYU LAW SCHOOL
The Milbank Tweed Forum:
... NYU LAW SCHOOL
The Milbank Tweed Forum:
Prosecuting Wall Street
Lanny Breuer, Assistant Attorney Gen, Criminal Division Eliot Spitzer, Former NY Governor & Attorney General Mary Jo White, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton; Former US Attny for Southern District of NY - (prosecuted John Gotti, WTC Bombers & investigated Pres. Clinton s pardons)
MODERATOR: Neil Barofsky, Center on the Admin of Criminal Law, NYU Law Professor & Former TARP IG
12:25 - 1:50pm NYU Law School, NYC
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CREW HIRE/ TAPE ARRIVES FED EX ON FRI, FEB 10 FOR HOLIDAY SAVE 		8:41 pm MT Approx. 3 min. Book Discussion on The Secrets of the FBI Ronald Kessler; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Ronald Kessler talked about his book The Secrets of the FBI. Based on inside access, Ronald ... Ronald Kessler talked about his book The Secrets of the FBI. Based on inside access, Ronald Kessler presents revelations about the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound, a recent Russian spy swap, Marilyn Monroe’s death, Vince Fosters suicide, and J. Edgar Hoover’s sexual orientation.
This interview was held at the 34th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 		4:51 pm MT Approx. 11 min. Behind the First Ladies Exhibit at the Smithsonian Greta Brawner; Lisa Graddy; Unidentified Speaker The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and dresses ... The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and dresses of the first ladies since 1913. Curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussed the history of the tradition and how the exhibit portrays the shifting roles of first lady in United States history and how various first ladies dealt with the role. She talked about the styles and contributions of first ladies including Lucy Hayes, Edith Roosevelt, Dolley Madison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Nancy Reagan. Ms. Graddy discussed how selections were made for the exhibit and how it was organized.
Video clips were shown in the background of first lady Michelle Obama presenting her gown to the Smithsonian and at a state dinner, and of several first ladies at inaugural balls. A brief clip was shown of first lady Laura Bush presenting her gown.
3:53 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Conversation with Wael Ghonim David Gergen; Wael Ghonim; Unidentified Speaker On the one year anniversary of being imprisoned in Cairo for his Facebook page that helped spark ... On the one year anniversary of being imprisoned in Cairo for his Facebook page that helped spark the Egyptian Revolution, Wael Ghonim spoke to students at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The internet activist recently wrote his memoirs, Revolution 2.0.
A conversation with the social entrepreneur who energized pro-democracy demonstrations in Egypt after his emotional interview following 11 days of secret incarceration by Egyptian police-during which he was interrogated regarding his work as the administrator of the Facebook page, "We are all Khaled Saeed , which helped spark the revolution there.
4 - 5:30p Harvard Kennedy JFK School, Cambridge, MA
crew hire/ tape arrives fed ex on 2/7 for HOLIDAY SAVE 		8:45 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book Discussion on Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan Panelists commemorated the 30th anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Reagan on ... Panelists commemorated the 30th anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Reagan on March 30, 1981. He was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., as he left a lunch-time event at the Washington Hilton hotel, becoming the only serving U.S. president to survive being shot in an assassination attempt. The discussion included archival news footage from broadcast and cable news networks that illustrated some of the chaos and confusion of the day’s news coverage. 
Del Quentin Wilber is the author of Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan (Henry Holt and Company, 2011). The book details the Secret Service and White House response to the attempt, the severity of the president’s injuries, and the surgeons who operated on President Reagan. Jerry Parr, who was the head of the security detail, was at President Reagan’s side when he was shot and pushed him into a limousine. Dr. Joseph Giordano, the surgeon who operated on the president, founded and oversaw the trauma team at George Washington University Hospital that played a key role in saving the president’s life.
“The 30th Anniversary of the Assassination Attempt on President Ronald Reagan” was a special program at the Newseum, with the support of Henry Holt and Company 		5:02 pm MT Approx. 30 min. Woodrow Wilson House, Part 1 Frank Aucella; Unidentified Speaker In March of 1921 President Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith left the White House at the ... In March of 1921 President Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith left the White House at the conclusion of his second term and moved into a home on S Street near Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. Operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Woodrow Wilson House is now a museum. Frank Aucella gave a tour of the 28-room home and discussed the life and presidency of Woodrow Wilson.
This is part one of a two-part program. In this portion the lower floors of the home were toured. 
9:47 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Book Discussion on Greedy Bastards! Dylan Ratigan; Unidentified Speaker Dylan Ratigan presents his thoughts on America’s current political and economic ... Dylan Ratigan presents his thoughts on America’s current political and economic landscape. Mr. Ratigan contends that the United States needs to address several issues which are hurting the country, from malfeasance in the banking industry and an unsustainable health care system to the ever-growing influence of lobbyists in Congress. Dylan Ratigan responded to questions from members of the audience at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. 5:35 pm MT Approx. 30 min. Tour of the First Ladies Exhibit at the Smithsonian Greta Brawner; Lisa Graddy; Unidentified Speaker The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and china of ... The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and china of the first ladies since 1913. Current exhibit curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussed the history of the tradition, how the exhibits have changed over time, and the shifting roles of the first lady in United States history. She gave a tour of the latest gallery, “The First Ladies,” which opened November 19, 2011. The exhibit focused on four first ladies, Dolley Madison, Mary Lincoln, Edith Roosevelt, and Lady Bird Johnson, as examples of their times. Video clips were shown in the background of first ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama presenting their gowns to the Smithsonian, and of several first ladies at inaugural balls.
11:10 pm MT Approx. 5 min. Book Discussion on Blue Collar Intellectuals Daniel Flynn; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Daniel Flynn talked about his book Blue Collar Intellectuals: When the Enlightened and the ... Daniel Flynn talked about his book Blue Collar Intellectuals: When the Enlightened and the Everyman Elevated America.
He was interviewed while at the Conservative Political Action Conference, held February 9-11, 2012, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. 		6:05 pm MT Approx. 26 min. 1968 White House Tour with Lady Bird Johnson Lady Johnson; Lyndon Johnson Lady Bird Johnson conducted a tour of some of the private areas of the White House and spoke about ... Lady Bird Johnson conducted a tour of some of the private areas of the White House and spoke about their significance. The video, The President’s House, was shot by the Naval Photographic Unit of the White House in 1968.
This program was part of “White House Week” programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products
11:16 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Book Discussion on Liberation Square Ashraf Khalil talked about the January 2011 Egyptian revolution and what has happened in that ... Ashraf Khalil talked about the January 2011 Egyptian revolution and what has happened in that country over the past year. He had been reporting from Cairo for the past 15 years and was present in Tahrir Square during the uprising. He was joined in conversation by Rob Malley, a recent visitor to Egypt. The conversation, moderated by Lela Hailal, included discussion of the recent elections. They also responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Inside the Egyptian Revolution” was a book launch event at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Malley’s name is misspelled on screen. 		6:33 pm MT Approx. 56 min. Nancy Reagan's Tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
12:38 am MT Approx. 7 min. Book Discussion on Political Rules of the Road Louis Frey; Unidentified Speaker Former Congressman Lou Frey talked about the book he co-edited, Political Rules of the Road: ... Former Congressman Lou Frey talked about the book he co-edited, Political Rules of the Road: Representatives, Senators and Presidents Share their Rules for Success in Congress, Politics and Life. He shared some of the most popular tips in the book.
He was interviewed by the crew of the C-SPAN 2012 Campaign Bus. The date and location of the interview are not known. 		7:31 pm MT Approx. 28 min. Anacostia Senior High School Commencement Michelle Obama; Unidentified Speaker First Lady Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Anacostia ... First Lady Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Anacostia Senior High School, known as the Academies of Anacostia. She talked about her family life growing up, the value of education, and life with President Obama. The ceremony was held in the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Constitution Hall.
12:45 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Book Discussion on What the U.S. Can Learn from China Patricia Ellis; Ann Lee; Unidentified Speaker Ann Lee argues that the approach that China has taken to achieve its current growth should be ... Ann Lee argues that the approach that China has taken to achieve its current growth should be studied and, in some ways, copied by U.S. planners. After her presentation she was interviewed by Patricia Ellis and responded to questions from members of the audience. Topics included current foreign policy toward China. This Author Series Event of the Women’s Foreign Policy Group was a luncheon program held at Demos in New York City. 8:01 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Reflections of First Ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush First ladies Barbara and Laura Bush talked about their unique family and historical relationships, ... First ladies Barbara and Laura Bush talked about their unique family and historical relationships, the stereotypes perpetuated about the president’s spouse, how they handled political criticism, their experiences as wartime first ladies, and their advice to their successors. They were interviewed by Richard Norton Smith and also responded to questions from members of the audience. Former President George H.W. Bush attended.
“Reflections of First Ladies Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush” was a panel at the conference “America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy.” Held at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, it was the first of three conferences focusing on first ladies organized by Anita McBride to be held at the Texas presidential libraries. It was presented in partnership with American University, Texas A&M University, the White House Historical Association, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation.
1:48 am MT Approx. 49 min. Book Discussion on The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Presidents Presidential historian Steven Hayward presents his rankings of America’s presidents based on ... Presidential historian Steven Hayward presents his rankings of America’s presidents based on their efforts to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” The author’s constitutional grades range from an “F” for President Woodrow Wilson to an “A-” for President Ronald Reagan. Steven Hayward also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Mr. Meese moderated. 9:21 pm MT Approx. 7 min. Betty Ford National Tribute A funeral service for former first lady Betty Ford was held in Palm Desert, California, at ... A funeral service for former first lady Betty Ford was held in Palm Desert, California, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, journalist Cokie Roberts, and Geoffrey Mason gave eulogies. Also among the dignitaries in attendance were first ladies Michelle Obama and Nancy Reagan.
2:37 am MT Approx. 11 min. Bookhouse Edward Hughes; Natalie Hughes; Unidentified Speaker Natalie and Edward Hughes talked about their used book store. Natalie and Edward Hughes talked about their used book store. 9:29 pm MT Approx. 31 min. Hillary Clinton Endorsement of Barack Obama Hillary Clinton; Unidentified Speaker Senator Hillary Clinton spoke to her supporters during a final campaign rally at the National ... Senator Hillary Clinton spoke to her supporters during a final campaign rally at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. She thanked campaign workers and voters for their support, spoke about her commitment to Democratic Party unity, and urged her supporters to join her in efforts to elect Senator Barack Obama in the November presidential election.
2:49 am MT Approx. 1 min. New Books Being Published Unidentified Speaker 10:02 pm MT Approx. 40 min. Book Discussion on The Lincoln Family Album Actors Liam Neeson and Holly Hunter portrayed Abraham and Mary Lincoln. The performance ... Actors Liam Neeson and Holly Hunter portrayed Abraham and Mary Lincoln. The performance included the intimate letters and public speeches of the Lincolns together with photographs of the famous couple and their family displayed on a large screen. The program was narrated by Harold Holzer, author of The Lincoln Family Album, published by Doubleday. 

The event capped a day of planning for the 16th president’s 200th birthday in 2009 by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and its Advisory Committee. The performance took place in the Coolidge Auditorium of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress.
2:50 am MT Approx. 9 min. Book Discussion on When Gay People Get Married M. Badgett; Unidentified Speaker M.V. Lee Badgett talked about her book When Gay People Get Married: What Happens When Societies ... M.V. Lee Badgett talked about her book When Gay People Get Married: What Happens When Societies Legalize Same-Sex Marriage.
She was interviewed by the crew of the C-SPAN 2012 Campaign Bus. The date and location of the interview are not known. 		10:43 pm MT Approx. 3 min. Tour of First Ladies Exhibit, Preview Unidentified Speaker A brief portion was shown of curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussing the exhibition of gowns and ... A brief portion was shown of curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussing the exhibition of gowns and dresses of the first ladies at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
3:00 am MT Approx. 59 min. Book Discussion on Andrew Johnson Annette Gordon-Reed; Unidentified Speaker Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed presents a biography of the 17th president of ... Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed presents a biography of the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson (1865-1869). A Southern Democrat who remained aligned with the Union, Johnson was Abraham Lincoln’s vice president at the start of his second term, and succeeded Lincoln following the assassination of the president. Ms. Gordon-Reed recounts President Johnson’s reticence to provide civil rights to recently freed slaves and his inability to provide leadership to a nation still recovering from the Civil War. Annette Gordon-Reed recounts the presidential tenure of Andrew Johnson at the Philadelphia Free Library and responded to questions from members of the audience. 10:47 pm MT Approx. 13 min. Eleanor Roosevelt Interview Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a former delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, ... Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a former delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, appeared on the “Longines Chronoscope” interview program. Topics included the United Nations, foreigners' attitudes toward Americans, and her definition of being a “liberal.”
4:00 am MT Approx. 44 min. Book Discussion on The Leaders We Deserved (And a Few We Didn't) Alvin Felzenberg; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker George Washington University professor Alvin Felzenberg talked about his book, The Leaders We ... George Washington University professor Alvin Felzenberg talked about his book, The Leaders We Deserved (And a Few We Didn’t). He was interviewed at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. 11:02 pm MT Approx. 29 min. White House Tour with Laura Bush Laura Bush; Unidentified Speaker First Lady Laura Bush spoke about living in the White House, the use of the building by the family ... First Lady Laura Bush spoke about living in the White House, the use of the building by the family of presidents, and the role of the first family as conservators of the historic building. She also provided a tour of the private residences, which are closed to public viewing.

This tour was conducted in the spring of 2008 and included as part of “White House Week” programming, and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products
11:32 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Book Discussion on Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy In March 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy sat with historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., to record seven ... In March 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy sat with historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., to record seven interviews totaling over eight hours of the first lady’s remembrances of her husband’s personal and political life on the campaign trail and in the White House. The tapes were heard for the first time when they were released the previous month. Caroline Kennedy presented excerpts from the recorded interviews, accompanied by pictures. Then Mr. Widmer moderated a discussion with Mr. Beschloss and Mr. Donahue. The panelists also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at this Kennedy Library Forum.
12:53 am MT Approx. 11 min. Behind the First Ladies Exhibit at the Smithsonian Greta Brawner; Lisa Graddy; Unidentified Speaker The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and dresses ... The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and dresses of the first ladies since 1913. Curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussed the history of the tradition and how the exhibit portrays the shifting roles of first lady in United States history and how various first ladies dealt with the role. She talked about the styles and contributions of first ladies including Lucy Hayes, Edith Roosevelt, Dolley Madison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Nancy Reagan. Ms. Graddy discussed how selections were made for the exhibit and how it was organized.
Video clips were shown in the background of first lady Michelle Obama presenting her gown to the Smithsonian and at a state dinner, and of several first ladies at inaugural balls. A brief clip was shown of first lady Laura Bush presenting her gown.
1:04 am MT Approx. 30 min. Woodrow Wilson House, Part 1 Frank Aucella; Unidentified Speaker In March of 1921 President Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith left the White House at the ... In March of 1921 President Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith left the White House at the conclusion of his second term and moved into a home on S Street near Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. Operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Woodrow Wilson House is now a museum. Frank Aucella gave a tour of the 28-room home and discussed the life and presidency of Woodrow Wilson.
This is part one of a two-part program. In this portion the lower floors of the home were toured. 
1:34 am MT Approx. 30 min. Tour of the First Ladies Exhibit at the Smithsonian Greta Brawner; Lisa Graddy; Unidentified Speaker The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and china of ... The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and china of the first ladies since 1913. Current exhibit curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussed the history of the tradition, how the exhibits have changed over time, and the shifting roles of the first lady in United States history. She gave a tour of the latest gallery, “The First Ladies,” which opened November 19, 2011. The exhibit focused on four first ladies, Dolley Madison, Mary Lincoln, Edith Roosevelt, and Lady Bird Johnson, as examples of their times. Video clips were shown in the background of first ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama presenting their gowns to the Smithsonian, and of several first ladies at inaugural balls.
2:05 am MT Approx. 26 min. 1968 White House Tour with Lady Bird Johnson Lady Johnson; Lyndon Johnson Lady Bird Johnson conducted a tour of some of the private areas of the White House and spoke about ... Lady Bird Johnson conducted a tour of some of the private areas of the White House and spoke about their significance. The video, The President’s House, was shot by the Naval Photographic Unit of the White House in 1968.
This program was part of “White House Week” programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products
2:33 am MT Approx. 56 min. Nancy Reagan's Tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
3:31 am MT Approx. 28 min. Anacostia Senior High School Commencement Michelle Obama; Unidentified Speaker First Lady Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Anacostia ... First Lady Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Anacostia Senior High School, known as the Academies of Anacostia. She talked about her family life growing up, the value of education, and life with President Obama. The ceremony was held in the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Constitution Hall.
4:00 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Reflections of First Ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush First ladies Barbara and Laura Bush talked about their unique family and historical relationships, ... First ladies Barbara and Laura Bush talked about their unique family and historical relationships, the stereotypes perpetuated about the president’s spouse, how they handled political criticism, their experiences as wartime first ladies, and their advice to their successors. They were interviewed by Richard Norton Smith and also responded to questions from members of the audience. Former President George H.W. Bush attended.
“Reflections of First Ladies Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush” was a panel at the conference “America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy.” Held at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, it was the first of three conferences focusing on first ladies organized by Anita McBride to be held at the Texas presidential libraries. It was presented in partnership with American University, Texas A&M University, the White House Historical Association, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation.