Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified at a hearing his agency's fiscal year 2018 budget request for various programs within the department. During the hearing, Secretary Mnuchin also revealed that the Trump administration was very close to releasing its detailed tax reform plan. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and IRS Inspector General J. Russell George also appeared before the subcommittee to talk about the funding request. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services...
Topics: irs, the irs, north korea, china, iran, eu, madam, trump, mnuchin, capito, mnuchen, coons,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for the president's nominees to be the next TSA administrator and Homeland Security under secretary for intelligence & analysis. Members noted the high experience level for the two nominees and expressed support for their nominations and path forward for confirmation. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) chairs the committee while Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) serves as the ranking member. Sponsor: Senate...
Topics: tsa, tca, russia, taylor, mr. glawe, dhs, trump, mccaskill, mr. gloway, fbi, harris, cybersecurity,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Cato hosts a discussion on prospects for Republican's tax reform agenda. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: grover, alex, mccain, donald trump, vietnam, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

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At a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin defended President Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget request for his department. In addition to talking about the budget, he urged Congress to raise the debt ceiling before leaving for August recess. He also spoke about the president's tax policy agenda Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: irs, mnuchin, mr. neal, brady, trump, iran, china, mulvaney, new york, mr. smith, kaitlin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Why We Fight: The Battle of China is a 1944 U.S. Office of War Information film that surveys the geography, people, and history of China and details their defensive war against Japan, beginning with the 1931 invasion of Manchuria. The film argues that a decentralized and fractious China was united in the fight by Japanese war crimes against civilians in Nanking in 1937. Why We Fight is a series of seven films supervised during World War II by Hollywood director and U.S. Army Major Frank Capra,...
Topics: china, shanghai, burma, manchuria, india, russia, new china, britain, mankind, europe, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals three-judge panel heard oral argument for Hawaii v. Trump. This case focuses on the legality of the third version of the president's travel ban. This latest version issued back in September places certain restrictions on nationals from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Somalia, Venezuela and Yemen, six of which are Muslim-majority countries. Earlier in the week the Supreme Court issued an order allowing the ban to take full effect pending appeals before the...
Topics: ina, hawkins, cuba, hawaii, gould, paez, carter, nelson, johnson, nonreviewability, e.o.,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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History professor Lisa Ossian of Des Moines Area Community College uses photographs and diary entries to describe the enduring friendship between Republican Herbert Hoover and Democrat Harry Truman. This event was part of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum's day-long conference titled, "Presidential Partnerships: Herbert Hoover and Presidents Wilson, Coolidge, Truman and Eisenhower." Sponsor: Hoover (Herbert) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: hoover, truman, herbert hoover, harry truman, hugh gibson, marshall, south america, germany,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Middle East Institute hosted its 8th annual Conference on Turkey at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. In this portion, panelists discussed Turkey's domestic politics including the growing power of President Recep Tayyip Erdoan and his political party, and what role rival parties might play in the November 2019 elections. Sponsor: Middle East Institute
Topics: turkey, islam, eu, washington, pkk, akp, syria, chp, russia, iran, ak, germany, nato, erdogan, d.c.
Source: Comcast Cable

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British Prime Minister Theresa May answered questions from parliamentary colleagues on a range of issues. Topics included the country's preparations for leaving the European Union, and the announcement that Scotland intends to hold another independence referendum to leave the U.K. Angus Robertson, who leads the Scottish National Party in the House of Commons, told the prime minister that if she were not prepared to negotiate a Brexit deal on Scotland's behalf, then Scotland would pursue another...
Topics: united kingdom, scotland, wilmington, jeremy corbyn, european union, patrick, ireland, britain, uk,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Governor Bill Haslam (R-TN) delivered his annual state of the state address to the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Nashville. He talked about the state's budget surplus, where it would be spent, and what fiscal decisions he hoped the legislature would make in the near and long-term future. He also called on lawmakers to boost spending for infrastructure and transportation projects through 2017. People: Bill Haslam Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: tennessee, nashville, jason chaffetz, gatlinburg, iran
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[LIVE] American History TV presented live covereage from the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City to mark the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I. Guests talked about about the memorial built to honor the Americans who served and the museum which preserves objects related to America's role in what was then called the "Great War." Telephone lines were also open for viewer comments on America's entry into World War I. Sponsor: National World War I Museum and...
Topics: france, kansas city, europe, woodrow wilson, texas, wilson, pershing, mexico, harlem, minnesota,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Independent Counsel Ken Starr compared his investigations of the Clinton administration to the current investigations of the Trump administration during a panel discussion at the annual Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. Other panelists included Walter Shaub, the former director of the U.S. Government Ethics Office; the former spokesman for Attorney General Eric Holder as well as President George W. Bush's former chief ethics lawyer. Sponsor: [Texas Tribune] Festival
Topics: donald trump, bob mueller, washington, nixon, mueller, robert mueller, fbi, starr, bill clinton,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The grandchildren of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal cabinet members and advisers talked about the actions taken in the 1930s and early 1940s to bring the country back from the Great Depression. Joining them at the Roosevelt Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York was FDR's own grandson, James Roosevelt Jr. Sponsor: Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: christopher breiseth, wallace, henry wallace, frances perkins, james roosevelt, los angeles, new...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Joe Wiegand portrayed Theodore Roosevelt in an appearance before the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia. He recounted the 26th president's life and times, including his unexpected ascension to the White House after William McKinley's assassination. Sponsor: Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia
Topics: washington, lincoln, mason, abraham lincoln, new york, abraham lincoln, new york city, europe,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Chris Kolakowski talks about the Union Army of the Cumberland's defensive stand during the Battle of Stones River in Tennessee. Mr. Kolakowski credits the leadership of Union General William Rosecrans in rallying his retreating troops and saving his army from annihilation. This talk was a part of a symposium on "Great Defenses of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War
Topics: rosecrans, cumberland, new york, tennessee, russo, chickamauga, kentucky, fbi, nashville, lincoln,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian John Hennessy talked about Union General Joseph Hooker, describing him as ambitious and aggressive on the battlefield, but also as one who tried to get ahead by diminishing the accomplishments of those around him. This was part of Pamplin Historical Park's symposium called "Generals We Love to Hate" looking at some of the more controversial military leaders of the Civil War. Sponsor: Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Topics: hooker, joseph hooker, mcclellan, california, potomac, antietam, robert e. lee, potomac, hooker,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former U.S. Ambassador to China J. Stapleton Roy was part of a discussion on the significance of the recent Chinese Communist Party Congress that took place in Beijing and what impact the conference would have on U.S.-China relations. The event was hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC and came a few days ahead of President Trump's first trip to Asia where he'll meet with the Chinese president while in China. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars | Kissinger (Henry...
Topics: china, taiwan, beijing, kissinger, singapore, kevin brady, russia, ping, mankind, asia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Eric Wittenberg talked about Union General John Buford's defensive stand during the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. The actions of Buford's cavalry division have been credited with delaying Confederate forces long enough to allow reinforcements to arrive, preserving the critical "high ground" at Gettysburg for the main Union army. This talk was a part of a symposium on "Great Defenses of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog. Sponsor:...
Topics: buford, john buford, gettysburg, illinois, new york, chambersburg, pennsylvania, indiana, virginia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Tom Steyer, a billionaire political activist and Democratic Party donor, joined others at an event arguing the legal case for moving to impeach President Trump. Mr. Steyer was joined by two law professors as well as activists with the Free Speech for People group at the National Press Club. Mr. Steyer has started a grass roots effort to convince lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings. He said more than 3.3 million Americans have signed onto the petition. On this same day, Rep. Al Green...
Topics: donald trump, fbi, washington, nixon, ross, robert mueller, richard nixon, massachusetts, vermont,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Dan Welch talked about Confederate General Stonewall Jackson's defensive stand at the Battle of Second Manassas in Virginia, which took place in late-August 1862. Jackson's troops held their ground against repeated assaults by Union troops, buying time for the Confederates to launch a flank attack and send the Union army into retreat. This talk was part of a symposium on "Great Defenses of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog. Sponsor: Emerging Civil...
Topics: jackson, virginia, kearney, manassas, stonewall jackson, grover, washington, lee, richmond,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Wilson Greene described Union General Ambrose Burnside's life and career and argued that his unfavorable reputation is largely undeserved. He acknowledged Burnside's mistakes during the battles at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and the Crater, but contended that his contemporaries used him as a scapegoat. This talk was part of Pamplin Historical Park's symposium called "Generals We Love to Hate" looking at some of the more controversial military leaders of the Civil War. Sponsor:...
Topics: mcclellan, burnside, fredericksburg, washington, antietam, burnside, burnside, porter, potomac,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian John Hennessy talked about Union General Joseph Hooker, describing him as ambitious and aggressive on the battlefield, but also as one who tried to get ahead by diminishing the accomplishments of those around him. This was part of Pamplin Historical Park's symposium called "Generals We Love to Hate" looking at some of the more controversial military leaders of the Civil War. Sponsor: Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Topics: joseph hooker, mr. hennessy, mcclellan, california, potomac, hooker, antietam, robert e. lee,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Steven Mnuchin testified before the Senate Finance Committee on his nomination to be treasury secretary in the Trump administration. He discussed his career that included experience as an executive at Goldman Sachs and running his own hedge fund. The nominee defended his record as chief executive officer of OneWest, a bank that foreclosed on thousands of homeowners after the 2008 economic downturn. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: mr. mnuchin, irs, russia, freddie, california, the irs, occ, fbi, evangeline parrish, treasury,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Abraham Zapruder filmed President Kennedy's Dallas motorcade and assassination in 1963 with his home movie camera. In this program, his granddaughter Alexandra Zapruder talked about her book, "Twenty-Six Seconds: A Personal History of the Zapruder Film." The Center for Presidential History and the Clements Center for Southwest Studies, both at Southern Methodist University, co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Southern Methodist University | Center for Presidential History,Southern...
Topics: dallas, russia, texas, vietnam, washington, kennedy, dallas, morris, john conley, jfk, kodak,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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This 1967 U.S. Navy film surveys the activities of the Navy in Vietnam. Hosted and narrated by NBC news anchor Chet Huntley, the film describes aircraft carrier-based helicopter and fighter jet strikes, swift boat patrols, amphibious Marine landings, medical and community aide, and construction work by Seabee engineers. Sponsor: U.S. Navy
Topics: vietnam, navy, american navy, the navy, saigon, united states navy, south china sea, the american...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Middle East Institute hosted its 8th annual Conference on Turkey at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. In this portion, panelists discussed the future of the Turkish economy, including increased trade with the European Union. Experts talked about how President Recep Tayyip Erdoan's political power has been buoyed by public spending that supports bread and butter economic issues; however, that trend could be hampered without significant economic reforms including a stronger focus on...
Topics: turkey, europe, european union, china, cyprus, eu, customs union, italy, india, philippines,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian James Oakes talked about runaway slaves and the consequences of fugitive slave laws. Professor Oakes argued that tensions between slave and free states over fugitive slaves was one of the leading factors in the 1850s leading to the Civil War. This event was part of a conference hosted by Yale University's Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition. Sponsor: Yale University | Gilder Lehrman Ctr. for the Study of Slavery, Resistance and Abolition
Topics: boston, lincoln, anthony burns, charlottesville, virginia, jim, prague, frederick douglass, jim...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified on President Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget request for his department. He urged Congress to address the federal debt limit before the August recess but said the Treasury Department could fund the federal government through September 2017. In addition, Secretary Mnuchin repeatedly defended President Trump's tax plan in response to Democratic members' claims that the plan provides tax breaks for the wealthy. Sponsor: Senate Budget Committee
Topics: mnuchin, donald trump, mr. mnuchin, trump, sanders, goldman sachs, warren, obama, goldman, gary...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Eric Wittenberg talked about Union General John Buford's defensive stand during the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. The actions of Buford's cavalry division have been credited with delaying Confederate forces long enough to allow reinforcements to arrive, preserving the critical "high ground" at Gettysburg for the main Union army. This talk was a part of a symposium on "Great Defenses of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog. Sponsor:...
Topics: buford, john buford, indiana, devon, illinois, new york, john fulton reynolds, chambersburg,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Professor Garrett Epps talked about the 1947 passage of the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which limits the number of terms a president can serve. He explained what propelled the amendment's adoption and some of the unintended consequences of ratification. People: Garrett Epps; Dale Neuman Sponsor: National Archives at Kansas City, Missouri
Topics: truman, eisenhower, washington, roosevelt, harry truman, philadelphia, hiroshima, clinton, hoover,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Panelists talked about President Trump's first hundred days in office, comparing his domestic policy agenda to his campaign promises and to that of previous administrations. Panelists included former Hillary Clinton presidential campaign adviser Ron Klain and former special assistant to President Bush Ron Christie, among others. Sponsor: University of Southern California | Institute of Politics
Topics: donald trump, washington, california, sacramento, arnold, los angeles, kennedy, abel,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Elaine Chao testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on her nomination to be secretary of transportation in the Donald Trump administration. The nominee pledged to work with Congress on several issues including infrastructure investments, highway funding, air and rail safety, and air traffic control privatization concerns. Ms. Chao's husband, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), as well as Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), spoke on her behalf at the hearing....
Topics: faa, nelson, alaska, chao, nevada, kentucky, wisconsin, texas, washington, chao, south dakota,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Middle East Institute hosted its 8th annual Conference on Turkey at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. In this portion, panelists discussed Turkey's domestic politics including the growing power of President Recep Tayyip Erdoan and his political party, and what role rival parties might play in the November 2019 elections. Sponsor: Middle East Institute
Topics: turkey, islam, eu, washington, pkk, russia, syria, chp, akp, erdogan, germany, d.c., iran, nato, ak
Source: Comcast Cable

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Tom Steyer, a billionaire political activist and Democratic Party donor, joined others at an event arguing the legal case for moving to impeach President Trump. Mr. Steyer was joined by two law professors as well as activists with the Free Speech for People group at the National Press Club. Mr. Steyer has started a grass roots effort to convince lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings. He said more than 3.3 million Americans have signed onto the petition. On this same day, Rep. Al Green...
Topics: donald trump, washington, ross, fbi, robert mueller, nixon, vermont, massachusetts, academia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument for International Refugee Assistance Project v. Trump. The case focuses on the third version of the president's travel ban. The full court will decide the legality of this ban. This latest edition issued in September places certain restrictions on nationals from eight countries: Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Somalia, Venezuela and Yemen, six of which are Muslim-majority countries. In December 2017, the Supreme Court issued an...
Topics: carter, ina, iran, north korea, keenan, mandel, syria, venezuela, mandell, islam, shedd, harris,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians talked about some on the most common misconceptions about the Underground Railroad and imagine what it might have been like to escape from slavery. The scholars explored how to make history more engaging in the classroom and the importance for all Americans to understand the continuing legacy of slavery and freedom. Sponsor: National Archives at Kansas City, Missouri,Park University
Topics: kansas, missouri, harriet tubman, new york, ohio, nicodemus, virginia, cincinnati, garrett, boston,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Texas and Mexican officials examined U.S.-Mexico relations during the Trump presidency at the annual Texas Tribune Festival at the University of Texas in Austin. Speakers included Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza and an El Paso County judge. Sponsor: [Texas Tribune] Festival
Topics: mexico, texas, nafta, nafta, donald trump, canada, china, et cetera, daca, washington, texas,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American History TV presented live coverage from the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City to mark the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I. Guests talked about about the memorial built to honor the Americans who served and the museum which preserves objects related to America's role in what was then called the "Great War." Telephone lines were also open for viewer comments on America's entry into World War I. Sponsor: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Topics: france, kansas city, wilson, pershing, pershing, europe, woodrow wilson, texas, marshall, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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This U.S. Naval Photographic Center film reports on the activities of President Lyndon Johnson through the month of June 1967. Events included the Six-Day War in the Middle East, nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, visits by Prime Minister Holt of Australia, and a three-day summit with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey. Sponsor: U.S. Naval Photographic Center
Topics: johnson, lyndon johnson, united nations, texas, israel, geneva, holly bush, washington, mrs....
Source: Comcast Cable

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Abraham Zapruder filmed President Kennedy's Dallas motorcade and assassination in 1963 with his home movie camera. In this program, his granddaughter Alexandra Zapruder talked about her book, "Twenty-Six Seconds: A Personal History of the Zapruder Film." The Center for Presidential History and the Clements Center for Southwest Studies, both at Southern Methodist University, co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Southern Methodist University | Center for Presidential History,Southern...
Topics: dallas, russia, kennedy, texas, smith, washington, israel, marilyn, morris, houston, imperial...
Source: Comcast Cable

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C. Boyden Gray, Howard Shelanski, and others took part in a discussion on telecommunications regulations and expected Federal Communications Commission changes under new Chair Ajit Pai. This panel was part of the Free State Foundation's annual telecommunications conference. People: C. Boyden Gray; Randolph May; Howard Shelanski Sponsor: Free State Foundation
Topics: chevron, boyden, washington, bowden, fcc, randy, eu, north carolina, russia, cavanaugh, ted bolima,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Stephen Engle described the military philosophy of Union General Don Carlos Buell and outlined some of the factors that have shaped his reputation. This talk was part of Pamplin Historical Park's symposium called "Generals We Love to Hate" looking at some of the more controversial military leaders of the Civil War. Sponsor: Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Topics: buell, mcclellan, halleck, kentucky, chattanooga, bragg, hallock, nashville, don carlos buell,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American History TV presented live coverage from the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City to mark the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I. Guests talked about about the memorial built to honor the Americans who served and the museum which preserves objects related to America's role in what was then called the "Great War." Telephone lines were also open for viewer comments on America's entry into World War I. Sponsor: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Topics: france, kansas city, europe, pershing, wilson, texas, verdun, pershing, woodrow wilson, missouri,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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TSA Administrator David Pekoske testified before the House Homeland Security Committee about preventing terrorist attacks against transportation systems. He answered questions from members on several issues including modernizing security screening equipment and technology, improving workforce morale and training, and administration funding needs. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Committee
Topics: tsa, new york, cuba, california, ma, texas, new york city, australia, georgia, europe, ms. watson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Professor Evan Friss talked about the evolution of suburbs from the early 1900s to the present day. He spoke about how changes to home loan policies, the mass production of houses, and the rise of automobiles helped create an alternative to urban living. People: Evan Friss Sponsor: James Madison University
Topics: new york city, baltimore, pittsburgh, levittown, virginia, richmond, new city, chicago, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Why We Fight: The Battle of China is a 1944 U.S. Office of War Information film that surveys the geography, people, and history of China and details their defensive war against Japan, beginning with the 1931 invasion of Manchuria. The film argues that a decentralized and fractious China was united in the fight by Japanese war crimes against civilians in Nanking in 1937. Why We Fight is a series of seven films supervised during World War II by Hollywood director and U.S. Army Major Frank Capra,...
Topics: china, shanghai, burma, russia, new china, manchuria, india, mankind, the unification, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined other health experts and scientists in Washington, DC to talk about pandemic preparedness and response. These experts talked about the U.S. health and emergency system's ability to handle such an event but they also examined the global community's capacity to respond as well. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, National Museum of Natural History and Smithsonian Magazine teamed up to...
Topics: baltimore, new york city, zika, ebola, henderson, john kogen, pandemic preparedness, louisiana,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Independent Counsel Ken Starr compared his investigations of the Clinton administration to the current investigations of the Trump administration during a panel discussion at the annual Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. Other panelists included Walter Shaub, the former director of the U.S. Government Ethics Office; the former spokesman for Attorney General Eric Holder as well as President George W. Bush's former chief ethics lawyer. Sponsor: [Texas Tribune] Festival
Topics: donald trump, bob mueller, washington, nixon, mueller, robert mueller, fbi, starr, bill clinton,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A panel discussed the historical context in which Civil War monuments were constructed and what they came to symbolize. The National History Center hosted this event. Sponsor: National History Center
Topics: washington, new york, william seale
Source: Comcast Cable

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on President Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget proposal for the Treasury Department and its constituent agencies. Most of the questions focused on various programs that were up for cuts under the president's proposal. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
Topics: china, mnuchin, irs, new york, canada, treasury, mr. quigley, california, ross, tpp, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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TSA Administrator David Pekoske testified before the House Homeland Security Committee about preventing terrorist attacks against transportation systems. He answered questions from members on several issues including modernizing security screening equipment and technology, improving workforce morale and training, and administration funding needs. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Committee
Topics: tsa, new york, cuba, new york city, ma, texas, australia, california, isis, tso, dallas, europe,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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This 1967 U.S. Navy film surveys the activities of the Navy in Vietnam. Hosted and narrated by NBC news anchor Chet Huntley, the film describes aircraft carrier-based helicopter and fighter jet strikes, swift boat patrols, amphibious Marine landings, medical and community aide, and construction work by Seabee engineers. Sponsor: U.S. Navy
Topics: vietnam, navy, american navy, the navy, saigon, south china sea, delta, united states navy, bob...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Middle East Institute hosted its 8th annual Conference on Turkey at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. In this portion, panelists discussed the future of the Turkish economy, including increased trade with the European Union. Experts talked about how President Recep Tayyip Erdoan's political power has been buoyed by public spending that supports bread and butter economic issues; however, that trend could be hampered without significant economic reforms including a stronger focus on...
Topics: turkey, europe, european union, china, cyprus, eu, customs union, philippines, india, greece,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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David Pekoske, President Trump's nominee to be the next administrator for the Transportation Security Administration, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Topics: tsa, johnson, faa, booker, nelson, brussels, cantwell, pentagon, new jersey, new york, kelly, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

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"Emerging Civil War" blog co-founder Kristopher White describes the views of early American military theorists on battle defense and how it was applied during the Civil War. He also talks about how generals defended their actions during and after the war. This talk was part of a symposium on "Great Defenses of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War
Topics: robert e. lee, carl von clausewitz, napoleon, napoleon, joe hooker, barbara bush, malvern, jomini,...
Source: Comcast Cable

56 56

American History TV presented live coverage from the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City to mark the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I. Guests talked about about the memorial built to honor the Americans who served and the museum which preserves objects related to America's role in what was then called the "Great War." Telephone lines were also open for viewer comments on America's entry into World War I. Sponsor: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Topics: france, kansas city, wilson, pershing, pershing, europe, woodrow wilson, marshall, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Panelists talked about President Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan, how the proposal can be funded, and what the federal government can learn from the states. Speakers included representatives from the manufacturing and transportation sectors as well as academia. The panel was part of a policy conference hosted by the Committee for Economic Development in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: Committee for Economic Development
Topics: washington, south carolina, charleston, new york, upstate south carolina, texas, virginia, austin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Panelists talked about President Trump's first hundred days in office, comparing his foreign policy agenda to his campaign promises and to that of previous administrations. Panelists included Breitbart News senior editor Joel Pollak and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany John Emerson, among others. Sponsor: University of Southern California | Institute of Politics
Topics: russia, north korea, nato, syria, ukraine, europe, obama, china, afghanistan, montenegro, assad,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Eric Burns talked about his book, "Someone to Watch Over Me: A Portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt and the Tortured Father Who Shaped Her Life." The future first lady's father was Elliott, Theodore Roosevelt's brother. The New-York Historical Society and the Bryant Park Reading Room co-hosted this event. Sponsor: New York Historical Society,Bryant Park | Reading Room
Topics: eleanor, elliott, new york, anna, eleanor roosevelt, eric burns, united nations, brooklyn, eric...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Daniel Feller revisited Andrew Jackson's bank war of the 1830s, a political struggle to challenge - and even cripple - the powerful Bank of the United States, the young country's only national financial institution. Mr. Feller teaches at the University of Tennessee and directs The Papers of Andrew Jackson project there. The White House Historical Association hosted this event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: jackson, biddle, andrew jackson, van buren, hamilton, washington, kendall, henry clay, new york,...
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified before the Senate Budget Committee on President Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget request for the Treasury Department. He urged Congress to address the federal debt limit before the August recess but said the Treasury Department can fund the federal government through September 2017. In addition, Secretary Mnuchin repeatedly defended President Trump's tax plan in response to Democratic members' claims that the plan provides tax breaks for the wealthy....
Topics: north korea, mnuchin, goldman sachs, donald trump, sanders, mr. ma mnuchin, crapo, china, walton,...
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Author Robert McDonald talked about Thomas Jefferson as a polarizing figure, and described how Jefferson's actions and writings led him to be both revered by his contemporaries and portrayed as dangerously radical and un-American. People: Robert McDonald; Andrew Talkov Sponsor: Virginia Historical Society
Topics: thomas jefferson, jefferson, john adams, virginia, washington, jefferson, massachusetts, adams,...
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T.J. Stiles talked about his book The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt (Knopf; April 21, 2009). In his book Mr. Stiles recounts the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was central in the ascendancy of the American corporation and whose fleet of steamships and railroad holdings allowed him to posses one of the largest fortunes in world history. T.J. Stiles discussed his book on stage with historical novelist, Kevin Baker. He also responded to questions from members of the...
Topics: new york, nicaragua, washington, jay gould, vanderbilt, the navy, pennsylvania, cornelius...
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Former National Security Council member Sven Kraemer talked about President Richard Nixon's Cold War dtente strategy. Mr. Kraemer is the author of " Inside the Cold War From Marx to Reagan: An Unprecedented Guide to the Roots, History, Strategies, and Key Documents of the Cold War." The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: Nixon (Richard) Foundation
Topics: vietnam, nixon, china, pentagon, mr. nixon, russia, washington, richard nixon, nixon, johnson,...
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Former National Security Council member Sven Kraemer talked about President Richard Nixon's Cold War dtente strategy. Mr. Kraemer is the author of " Inside the Cold War From Marx to Reagan: An Unprecedented Guide to the Roots, History, Strategies, and Key Documents of the Cold War." The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: Nixon (Richard) Foundation
Topics: vietnam, russia, china, sioux, pentagon, mr. nixon, nixon, washington, soviet union, berkeley,...
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Professor Evan Friss talked about the evolution of suburbs from the early 1900s to the present day. He spoke about how changes to home loan policies, the mass production of houses, and the rise of automobiles helped create an alternative to urban living. People: Evan Friss Sponsor: James Madison University
Topics: new york city, washington, pittsburgh, new city, baltimore, levittown, chicago, virginia, los...
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Thomas Woods talked about his book Meltdown: A Free-Market Look at Why the Stock Market Collapsed, the Economy Tanked, and Government Bailouts Will Make Things Worse (Regnery Publishing; February 9, 2009). In his book, the author provides an analysis of the financial market's degeneration from a conservative perspective. The analysis includes: the assertion that the media has created a myth that the crisis is so complicated that people should not question government's response to it, and that...
Topics: washington, ben bernanke, new york, greenspan, alan greenspan, karl marx, warren harding,...
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Joe Wiegand portrayed Theodore Roosevelt in an appearance before the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia. He recounted the 26th president's life and times, including his unexpected ascension to the White House after William McKinley's assassination. Sponsor: Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia
Topics: lincoln, washington, mckinley, new york, abraham lincoln, mason, ha, alice, mankind, abraham...
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Historian Daniel Feller revisited Andrew Jackson's bank war of the 1830s, a political struggle to challenge - and even cripple - the powerful Bank of the United States, the young country's only national financial institution. Mr. Feller teaches at the University of Tennessee and directs The Papers of Andrew Jackson project there. The White House Historical Association hosted this event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: jackson, andrew jackson, van buren, biddle, kendall, washington, new york, hamilton, alexander...
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[LIVE] House and Senate Republicans hold an enrollment ceremony for the conference report of the tax reform bill. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: alaska, paul ryan, vietnam, brady, trump, mcconnell, ryan, kevin brady, washington, wisconsin, the...
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A Constitution Day lecture titled "The Lost Art of Compromise" given by Pepperdine University professor emeritus Gordon Lloyd. Professor Lloyd discussed compromises in the framing of the U.S. Constitution, and argued that contemporary leaders should emulate the example set by the founders. Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library
Topics: south carolina, dr. gordon lloyd, virginia, new york, hamilton, pelosi, lloyd, carolina
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The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing to examine global and domestic terror threats against the United States. This portion featured Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke, FBI Director Christopher Wray and National Counterterrorism Center Director Nicholas Rasmussen. The three addressed questions from members on a wide range of issues and threats including ISIS and Al Qaeda, cybersecurity, information sharing between federal agencies, and violent extremist groups within...
Topics: fbi, wray, isis, texas, rasmussen, russia, florida, fema, syria, iraq, charlottesville, europe,...
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This U.S. Naval Photographic Center film reports on the activities of President Lyndon Johnson through the month of June 1967. Events included the Six-Day War in the Middle East, nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, visits by Prime Minister Holt of Australia, and a three-day summit with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey. Sponsor: U.S. Naval Photographic Center
Topics: lyndon johnson, johnson, united nations, texas, holly bush, glassboro, chicago, billy graham,...
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Timothy Walch talks about the uneasy relationship between Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mr. Walch is a former director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. This event is part of a day-long conference titled, "Presidential Partnerships: Herbert Hoover and Presidents Wilson, Coolidge, Truman and Eisenhower." Sponsor: Hoover (Herbert) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: hoover, eisenhower, herbert hoover, truman, europe, belgium, new york, nixon, franklin roosevelt,...
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Panelists that included academics and the authors of a recent report on Cuban tourism talked about the tourism industry in Cuba following Obama's administration Cuban normalization policies. Topics included Cuban-American relations under the Trump administration and economic prospects. Sponsor: Florida International University
Topics: cuba, havana, florida, china, miami, fiu, london, chaplin, jorge, washington, europe, air b &...
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