Telephone lines were open for comments on the 2012 elections thus far and moving into the party conventions and general election. C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning political talk shows.

0 hours, 47 minutes | 77 Views

Michael Bocian and Ed Goes talked about the state of the 2012 presidential campaign, one hundred days before the general election. Topics discussed included voter perceptions of President Obama and Mitt Romney, recent polling data, Mitt Romney’s trip to Europe and Israel, the likability factor of the two candidates, and the weaknesses of the two candidates. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 221 Views

Sheila Krumholz talked about the latest Federal Election Commission fundraising numbers for campaigns and super political action committees (super PACs) , and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Karl Rove’s and other super PACs impact on the 2012 election cycle, the individuals who are known to be major contributors to super PACs, and the returns that large contributors seek in return for their large campaign contributions.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning political talk shows.

0 hours, 32 minutes | 167 Views

Nora Benasahel talked about the recent series of bombings and other continuing violence in Iraq, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Lara Jakes, participating via Skype from Baghdad, also discussed the recent violence, including al-Qaeda’s role in the violence, and conditions of day-to-day life in the country. Other topics included who is responsible for the shootings and bombings, the resulting political instability, and the role the lack of a U.S. military presence in Iraq has played in the attacks.

0 hours, 35 minutes | 282 Views

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about the upcoming House agenda before and after the 2012 election. Topics included tax policy, the issue of politicians making their tax returns public, and the “fiscal cliff,” referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of the year if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 359 Views

Treasury Secretary Geithner testified on the annual report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), created by the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law to monitor excessive risk taking and instability in the financial system. Secretary Geither said that the biggest threat to the U.S. economy was the European debt crisis. Many members' questions focused on Secretary Geithner’s handling during his tenure as head of the New York Federal Reserve of the scandal surrounding the London Interbank Offered Rate’s (LIBOR) manipulation of interest rates.

2 hours, 35 minutes | 6,018 Views

Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez testified on the Justice Department’s approach to enforcing voting rights laws. Republicans contended that the Justice Department was partisan in the civil rights cases it chose to pursue. The Civil Rights Division in the preceding year had filed suits against a number of states for new voting requirements including Florida for purging the voter rolls and most recently Pennsylvania for new voter identification requirements.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 313 Views

Newt Gingrich spoke at a seminar on conservative leadership. In his speech he predicted rapid economic growth based on energy and manufacturing if President Obama loses the 2012 election. Among other topics he also discussed the future of the conservative movement and foreign policy, calling Pakistan and Saudi Arabia the most dangerous countries in the world.
Newt Gingrich’s speech was part of the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute seminar on conservative leadership.

0 hours, 48 minutes | 807 Views

Secretary Napolitano and Matthew Olsen updated the committee on current and emerging terrorist threats. Among the issues addressed in the hearing were cargo security, domestic radicalization, and visa overstays. Secretary Napolitano was asked several times about the Obama administration’s decision to allow into the country an Egyptian politician with ties to a group on the designated terrorist organizations list, She said he was thoroughly vetted beforehand.

2 hours, 18 minutes | 536 Views

Mitt Romney spoke about U.S. foreign policy toward Israel. In his speech he stated the United States' steadfast commitment to Israel’s security and said “no option should be excluded” to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear capability.

0 hours, 21 minutes | 409 Views

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about the upcoming House agenda before and after the 2012 election. Topics included tax policy, the issue of politicians making their tax returns public, and the “fiscal cliff,” referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of the year if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 359 Views

Panelists talked about the importance of Latin America to the U.S. economy and foreign policy. They emphasized that the U.S. trades more with Latin America, especially Mexico, than with China. Among the topics they discussed were the increased voting power of the Latino community, immigration issues, and media portrayal of Mexico and Latin American countries. Following their discussion, they answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 27 minutes | 260 Views

Justice Antonin Scalia discussed his book, Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts, co-authored by Bryan Garner, that makes a case for a return to a more scrupulous and attentive approach to the words of legal texts. He defined the meaning of textualism as it relates to interpreting laws and the meanings of the words originalism and strict constructionism as they apply to constitutional law. He cautioned that individuals should read entire judicial opinions before reaching any conclusion about a particular judge’s fairness. In this interview he discussed his opposition to cameras in the Supreme Court chamber. He responded to video clips and talked about criticism from the press, saying that he responds by not commenting or by writing letters to the editor and throwing them away. 
Antonin Scalia was nominated by President Reagan to the Court and approved in the Senate by a vote of 98-0 in September 1986. He was a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 5,272 Views

In this episode of “The Record Review,” BBC Parliament television looked back at the major events in the British Parliament the previous two months. Major events included the Diamond Jubilee and state opening of Parliameet, budget austerity, the Eurozone debt crisis, attempted House of Lords reform, the telephone-hacking scandal, and the Barclay’s LIBOR scandal.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 100 Views

Mitt Romney spoke about U.S. foreign policy toward Israel. In his speech he stated the United States' steadfast commitment to Israel’s security and said “no option should be excluded” to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear capability.

0 hours, 21 minutes | 409 Views

Sheila Krumholz talked about the latest Federal Election Commission fundraising numbers for campaigns and super political action committees (super PACs) , and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Karl Rove’s and other super PACs impact on the 2012 election cycle, the individuals who are known to be major contributors to super PACs, and the returns that large contributors seek in return for their large campaign contributions.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning political talk shows.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 167 Views

Justice Antonin Scalia discussed his book, Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts, co-authored by Bryan Garner, that makes a case for a return to a more scrupulous and attentive approach to the words of legal texts. He defined the meaning of textualism as it relates to interpreting laws and the meanings of the words originalism and strict constructionism as they apply to constitutional law. He cautioned that individuals should read entire judicial opinions before reaching any conclusion about a particular judge’s fairness. In this interview he discussed his opposition to cameras in the Supreme Court chamber. He responded to video clips and talked about criticism from the press, saying that he responds by not commenting or by writing letters to the editor and throwing them away. 
Antonin Scalia was nominated by President Reagan to the Court and approved in the Senate by a vote of 98-0 in September 1986. He was a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 5,272 Views

In this episode of “The Record Review,” BBC Parliament television looked back at the major events in the British Parliament the previous two months. Major events included the Diamond Jubilee and state opening of Parliameet, budget austerity, the Eurozone debt crisis, attempted House of Lords reform, the telephone-hacking scandal, and the Barclay’s LIBOR scandal.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 100 Views

Mitt Romney spoke about U.S. foreign policy toward Israel. In his speech he stated the United States' steadfast commitment to Israel’s security and said “no option should be excluded” to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear capability.

0 hours, 21 minutes | 409 Views

Michael Bocian and Ed Goes talked about the state of the 2012 presidential campaign, one hundred days before the general election. Topics discussed included voter perceptions of President Obama and Mitt Romney, recent polling data, Mitt Romney’s trip to Europe and Israel, the likability factor of the two candidates, and the weaknesses of the two candidates. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 221 Views

Witnesses testified on drought monitoring and predictions.They urged Congress to reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System. Other recommendations included improving early-warning drought predictions, long-term drought predictions, a national scale water model, and better water-monitoring systems. They also discussed the impact of drought on the economy and businesses, and increased cost of corn and soybean crops.
At the time of the hearing nearly two-thirds of the U.S was experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions.

1 hours, 50 minutes | 117 Views

Witnesses testified on the effects of the Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 on the television marketplace and consumers twenty years after its passage. The Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 was enacted to promote program diversity, promote market competition, and protect local broadcasts from being marginalized. The hearing was focused on investigating why, even with the law, cable subscriptions continue to increase and cable companies are reporting record 30-40% profit margins. Committee members floated ideas for legislation that may increase cable companies' transparency.

1 hours, 38 minutes | 4,288 Views

Justice Antonin Scalia discussed his book, Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts, co-authored by Bryan Garner, that makes a case for a return to a more scrupulous and attentive approach to the words of legal texts. He defined the meaning of textualism as it relates to interpreting laws and the meanings of the words originalism and strict constructionism as they apply to constitutional law. He cautioned that individuals should read entire judicial opinions before reaching any conclusion about a particular judge’s fairness. In this interview he discussed his opposition to cameras in the Supreme Court chamber. He responded to video clips and talked about criticism from the press, saying that he responds by not commenting or by writing letters to the editor and throwing them away. 
Antonin Scalia was nominated by President Reagan to the Court and approved in the Senate by a vote of 98-0 in September 1986. He was a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 5,272 Views

The Association of American University Presses presented librarians who talked about recent titles they had selected while showing slides of the books. The panelists were members of the American Association of School Librarians or of a group of public librarians who served on the committee to compile the 2012 edition of the bibliography, University Press Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries, published by AAUP.
“The Best of the Best from the University Presses: Books You Should Know About” was an event of the 2012 American Library Annual Conference, held in the Anaheim Convention Center.

1 hours, 25 minutes | 389 Views

Joseph Stiglitz argues that rising inequality in the U.S. is bad for our democracy and says that we need to become a more equitable society. Professor Stiglitz responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 1,437 Views

Joel Rosenberg questions whether the United States can recover from its economic and spiritual decline. He also talks about what the Bible has to say about the future of the country. Topics included the depth of the decline in which he sees the United States, hopes for a spiritual revival, the applicability of Biblical end-time prophecies to the U.S., and what individuals can do to make a difference. Mr. Rosenberg responded to questions from members of the audience at Houston’s First Baptist Church in Texas and those submitted electronically from world-wide venues where the event was being simulcast.

2 hours, 34 minutes | 1,680 Views

Using personal stories of adults who were medicated as children, Ms. Barnett explores the debate over prescribing psychiatric drugs for minors diagnosed with mental health issues. She discussed her findings with New York Times columnist and author of Perfect Madness, Judith Warner.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 933 Views

Edward Klein talked about his book, The Amateur, which takes a critical look at President Obama before and after he reached the White House. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 1,178 Views

Joseph Stiglitz argues that rising inequality in the U.S. is bad for our democracy and says that we need to become a more equitable society. Professor Stiglitz responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 1,437 Views

James Fallows talked about the rise of China’s aerospace industry and China’s new 5-year modernization plan that was announced in 2011. After his presentation he was interviewed by Jonathan Weber and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience in the Cubberley Theatre in Palo Alto. This event was held by the Commonwealth Club of California, in association with the World Affairs Council.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 579 Views

Katie Pavlich talked about her book, Fast and Furious: Barack Obama’s Bloodiest Scandal and Its Shameless Cover-Up. She responded to questions from students in the audience at the 19th annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit from the Allison Auditorium of the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.

0 hours, 29 minutes | 453 Views

Kevin Blyer, a writer for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” presents his thoughts on the U.S. Constitution. The author contends that the Constitution is in need of an update and cites Thomas Jefferson’s maxim that the document should, “naturally expire at the end of 19 years.” Mr. Bleyer recalls his travels from Greece to Philadelphia and his discussions with the likes of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia as he takes a critical examination of the Constitution. Kevin Bleyer was interviewed on stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The video trailer for his book was shown as well as the center’s six-word stump speech video. Mr. Bleyer also responded to questions from members of the audience.

0 hours, 48 minutes | 799 Views

Adam Langer talked about his book My Father’s Bonus March. In the book he recounts the Bonus March of 1932, when 20,000 World War I veterans marched on Washington for two months in the hopes of receiving advance payment of bonuses that due in 1945. Mr. Langer talked about how his father, Seymour, was intrigued by the event and talked of writing a history of the march for thirty years. The author’s research into the Bonus March was his way to reconnect and better understand his late father. Adam Langer is the author of the novels, The Washington Story, Crossing California, and Ellington Boulevard. Topics included the differences between writing fiction and non-fiction, historical accuracy, and the difficulties of writing about his own family. He also read passages from his book and responded to questions from members of the audience at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court in Winnetka, Illinois, on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 7 p.m.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 260 Views

Samuel Popkin, former campaign consultant to Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George McGovern, and Al Gore, presents his thoughts on what constitutes a successful presidential campaign. Mr. Popkin argues that the campaigns of George H.W. Bush in 1992, Al Gore in 2000, and Hilary Clinton in 2008 are examples of mismanaged candidacies and explains why the same mistakes are often repeated. Samuel Popkin responded to questions from members of the audience at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 433 Views

Phyllis Schlafly talked about her book, No Higher Power: Obama’s War on Religious Freedom. She responded to questions from students in the audience at the 19th annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit from the Allison Auditorium of the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 3,264 Views

Professor Harris argues that Barack Obama’s election to the presidency undermined the civil rights movement that made it possible. The shift toward race-neutral politics is making the militancy of the civil rights movement a distant memory, even though militancy may still be what is needed to cure persistent racial disparities in many areas, including income and education. Professor Harris discussed his thesis with professor and author Charlton McIlwain.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 1,446 Views

Edward Klein talked about his book, The Amateur, which takes a critical look at President Obama before and after he reached the White House. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 1,178 Views

Joseph Stiglitz argues that rising inequality in the U.S. is bad for our democracy and says that we need to become a more equitable society. Professor Stiglitz responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 1,437 Views

Professor Harris argues that Barack Obama’s election to the presidency undermined the civil rights movement that made it possible. The shift toward race-neutral politics is making the militancy of the civil rights movement a distant memory, even though militancy may still be what is needed to cure persistent racial disparities in many areas, including income and education. Professor Harris discussed his thesis with professor and author Charlton McIlwain.

0 hours, 28 minutes | 1,446 Views

Professor Harris argues that Barack Obama’s election to the presidency undermined the civil rights movement that made it possible. The shift toward race-neutral politics is making the militancy of the civil rights movement a distant memory, even though militancy may still be what is needed to cure persistent racial disparities in many areas, including income and education. Professor Harris discussed his thesis with professor and author Charlton McIlwain.

0 hours, 31 minutes | 1,446 Views

Edward Klein talked about his book, The Amateur, which takes a critical look at President Obama before and after he reached the White House. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 1,178 Views

James Hornfischer discussed his book, Neptune’s Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal. He used maps during his presentation, and responded to questions from members of the audience. This talk was part of the 2012 Colby Military Writers' Symposium, held annually at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.

0 hours, 53 minutes | 1,136 Views

Professor Harris argues that Barack Obama’s election to the presidency undermined the civil rights movement that made it possible. The shift toward race-neutral politics is making the militancy of the civil rights movement a distant memory, even though militancy may still be what is needed to cure persistent racial disparities in many areas, including income and education. Professor Harris discussed his thesis with professor and author Charlton McIlwain.

0 hours, 28 minutes | 1,446 Views

Professor Harris argues that Barack Obama’s election to the presidency undermined the civil rights movement that made it possible. The shift toward race-neutral politics is making the militancy of the civil rights movement a distant memory, even though militancy may still be what is needed to cure persistent racial disparities in many areas, including income and education. Professor Harris discussed his thesis with professor and author Charlton McIlwain.

0 hours, 31 minutes | 1,446 Views

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr., founder of The American Spectator, contends that modern liberalism is a flawed movement and void of answers to the day’s current political issues. In contrast, the author argues that conservatism has grown since the 1950s and presents his thoughts on the differences between the political ideologies. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at this Manhattan Institute Book Forum at the Harvard Club in New York City.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 1,439 Views

Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, takes a critical look at the use of drones by the U.S. military and argues that targeted killings do not make us safer. Members of the audience also spoke out and Ms. Benjamin also responded to questions from members of the audience at Talking Leaves Bookstore in Buffalo, New York.

1 hours, 36 minutes | 1,467 Views

David Hammes talked about a plan put forth by Thomas Edison just after WW I that would have de-linked the dollar from gold and created a system that was more friendly to farmers and small business owners. He responded to questions from members of the audience at Basically Books in Hilo, Hawaii.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 859 Views

Erik Larson is the author of a new historical narrative detailing with the life of William E. Dodd when he became the first U.S. ambassador to Adolf Hitler’s Germany in Berlin during 1933. The story follows Dodd and his family, including daughter Martha, as they interact with Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Goering and other top level members of the Third Reich during the years leading up to World War II. The book chronicles Martha’s relationships with various authors including Carl Sandburg and Thomas Wolfe, as well as high-ranking Germans. It also tells the story of Ambassador Dodd’s growing frustration with America’s lack of action against the Third Reich.
Erik Larson has authored three New York Times bestsellers, including The Devil in the White City, and Isaac’s Storm. Mr. Larson was a staff writer for the Wall Street Journal, and a contributing writer for Time Magazine. He has written articles for the Atlantic, Harper’s, the New Yorker, and other publications.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 2,279 Views

Between 1861 and 1868, Clara Barton lived in a Washington, DC boarding house and employed as many as twelve clerks in her “Missing Soldiers Office.” In 1996 the General Services Administration was preparing the building for demolition when they discovered artifacts eventually proving that this was the lost office of the founder of the American Red Cross. 
American History TV visited the building on Seventh Street to learn more about the life and work of humanitarian Clara Barton.
Our tourguide is Susan Rosenvold, Superintendent and Historian of Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 612 Views

Historian Richard Norton Smith, former Senator Adlai Stevenson III, and Newton Minow, who had worked for him, talked about the life and career of 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Stevenson family home in Libertyville, Illinois. While governor of Illinois, he was drafted as the Democratic nominee against General Eisenhower. Twice defeated in the general election, he lost the 1960 nomination to Senator John Kennedy, who later appointed him as ambassador to the United Nations. Video clips of speeches and campaign ads were shown, including an August 1, 1960, news conference with Senator Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy was heard in a March 1964 interview.
“The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History” is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.

2 hours, 2 minutes | 4,333 Views

This week on The Civil War, we hear from Mischa Honeck, an author and research fellow at the German Historical Institute, who talks about German immigrants and their motivations for fighting in the Civil War. Mister Honeck spoke at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s 2012 Civil War Symposium. This is just over 45 minutes.

0 hours, 46 minutes | 563 Views

In February 1973, Oglala Lakota Indians and members of the American Indian Movement seized and occupied the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. For the next few months hostilities ensued, resulting in both Native American and U.S. officials' deaths. Russell Means, an Oglala Sioux activist, was indicted on charges related to the event but was never convicted. 
Next on American History TV, Mr. Means speaks about his experiences at Wounded Knee as well as the history of Native Americans in the U.S., specifically his personal struggles with the American government. Russell Means is also a film and television actor and has published an autobiography titled, Where White Men Fear to Tread. This hour and twenty minute program was hosted by the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College.

1 hours, 11 minutes | 3,511 Views

This week, Professor Eliot Cohen examines the relationship between President Harry S. Truman and General Douglas MacArthur. In 1951, during the Korean War, President Truman relieved General MacArthur of his command. This class at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies is from a course called “The Art of Strategic Decision.”

1 hours, 6 minutes | 1,687 Views

Nathan Huegen talked about the 1936 Olympics, which were held in Berlin during the rule of the Nazis. He examined how Adolf Hitler used the games to try to spread his influence and impose his will. Mr. Huegen also looked at how the international community reacted to the 1936 games. He showed numerous slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience.

0 hours, 44 minutes | 832 Views

Arlen Specter left the United States Senate in 2011 after a 30 year career. Soon afterwards, he sat down for a series of extended oral history interviews with the Pennsylvania Cable Network. Specter reflects on events that take him from his Russian immigrant roots to his involvement in some of this country’s most momentous events - from his work on the Warren Commission investigating President Kennedy’s assassination to the Senate impeachment trial of President Clinton. 
We’re airing a selection of these interviews here on American History TV over the next few weeks. In this excerpt, Specter details his role on the Warren Commission, the evolution of the “single bullet theory,” and the trip to Dallas to question Jack Ruby, who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald while he was in police custody for the president’s assassination. This program is about one hour and 15 minutes. 
This program includes photographs taken during President Kennedy’s autopsy and may be offensive to some viewers

1 hours, 14 minutes | 477 Views

A panel of economic historians looked at the impact of boom and bust periods in U.S. financial history, with a focus on the banking industry in New York City. The panelists also commented on the current financial situation. The Museum of the City of New York hosted this 90-minute event.

1 hours, 24 minutes | 1,003 Views

On American History TV -a look at the history of space exploration. Panelists include representatives from NASA and the National Air and Space Museum. They discuss competition between the U.S. and Soviet Union after the launch of Sputnik; the Apollo program; and the role of private funding in developing space programs. 
This briefing was hosted by the National History Center on Capitol Hill for congressional members and staff and is about an hour long.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 287 Views

Between 1861 and 1868, Clara Barton lived in a Washington, DC boarding house and employed as many as twelve clerks in her “Missing Soldiers Office.” In 1996 the General Services Administration was preparing the building for demolition when they discovered artifacts eventually proving that this was the lost office of the founder of the American Red Cross. 
American History TV visited the building on Seventh Street to learn more about the life and work of humanitarian Clara Barton.
Our tourguide is Susan Rosenvold, Superintendent and Historian of Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 612 Views

Historian Richard Norton Smith, former Senator Adlai Stevenson III, and Newton Minow, who had worked for him, talked about the life and career of 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Stevenson family home in Libertyville, Illinois. While governor of Illinois, he was drafted as the Democratic nominee against General Eisenhower. Twice defeated in the general election, he lost the 1960 nomination to Senator John Kennedy, who later appointed him as ambassador to the United Nations. Video clips of speeches and campaign ads were shown, including an August 1, 1960, news conference with Senator Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy was heard in a March 1964 interview.
“The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History” is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.

2 hours, 2 minutes | 4,333 Views

Between 1861 and 1868, Clara Barton lived in a Washington, DC boarding house and employed as many as twelve clerks in her “Missing Soldiers Office.” In 1996 the General Services Administration was preparing the building for demolition when they discovered artifacts eventually proving that this was the lost office of the founder of the American Red Cross. 
American History TV visited the building on Seventh Street to learn more about the life and work of humanitarian Clara Barton.
Our tourguide is Susan Rosenvold, Superintendent and Historian of Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 612 Views

Historian Richard Norton Smith, former Senator Adlai Stevenson III, and Newton Minow, who had worked for him, talked about the life and career of 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Stevenson family home in Libertyville, Illinois. While governor of Illinois, he was drafted as the Democratic nominee against General Eisenhower. Twice defeated in the general election, he lost the 1960 nomination to Senator John Kennedy, who later appointed him as ambassador to the United Nations. Video clips of speeches and campaign ads were shown, including an August 1, 1960, news conference with Senator Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy was heard in a March 1964 interview.
“The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History” is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.

2 hours, 2 minutes | 4,333 Views

Paul Kengor, political science professor at Grove City College, contends that numerous progressives have assisted America’s adversaries. The author examines connections to the Communist Party and profiles high-ranking government officials that he argues were “duped” by foreign governments, including Franklin Roosevelt, Jimmy Carter, and Ted Kennedy. Paul Kengor presented his book at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 2,958 Views

Tom Ikeda of the Japanese American Legacy Project and Jasmine Alinder of the March on Milwaukee digital history project are interviewed at the Organization of American Historians meeting in Milwaukee. Ikeda and Alinda discuss the historical value of online oral and digital history collections. Mr. Ikeda’s project focuses on documenting the experience of the WWII Japanese interment camps, and Professor Alinder is a team member of a project detailing the 1960's civil rights movement in Milwaukee.

0 hours, 28 minutes | 134 Views

Erik Larson is the author of a new historical narrative detailing with the life of William E. Dodd when he became the first U.S. ambassador to Adolf Hitler’s Germany in Berlin during 1933. The story follows Dodd and his family, including daughter Martha, as they interact with Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Goering and other top level members of the Third Reich during the years leading up to World War II. The book chronicles Martha’s relationships with various authors including Carl Sandburg and Thomas Wolfe, as well as high-ranking Germans. It also tells the story of Ambassador Dodd’s growing frustration with America’s lack of action against the Third Reich.
Erik Larson has authored three New York Times bestsellers, including The Devil in the White City, and Isaac’s Storm. Mr. Larson was a staff writer for the Wall Street Journal, and a contributing writer for Time Magazine. He has written articles for the Atlantic, Harper’s, the New Yorker, and other publications.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 2,279 Views

Arlen Specter left the United States Senate in 2011 after a 30 year career. Soon afterwards, he sat down for a series of extended oral history interviews with the Pennsylvania Cable Network. Specter reflects on events that take him from his Russian immigrant roots to his involvement in some of this country’s most momentous events - from his work on the Warren Commission investigating President Kennedy’s assassination to the Senate impeachment trial of President Clinton. 
We’re airing a selection of these interviews here on American History TV over the next few weeks. In this excerpt, Specter details his role on the Warren Commission, the evolution of the “single bullet theory,” and the trip to Dallas to question Jack Ruby, who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald while he was in police custody for the president’s assassination. This program is about one hour and 15 minutes. 
This program includes photographs taken during President Kennedy’s autopsy and may be offensive to some viewers

1 hours, 14 minutes | 477 Views

A panel of economic historians looked at the impact of boom and bust periods in U.S. financial history, with a focus on the banking industry in New York City. The panelists also commented on the current financial situation. The Museum of the City of New York hosted this 90-minute event.

1 hours, 24 minutes | 1,003 Views