http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/2195 Benjamin Gilman's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 21 May 2013 23:33:55 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=2195&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/2195 136 248 Head shot of {$person->name} Politicians were interviewed about their experiences in the military for the Veterans' Oral History Project collection at the Library of Congress. Portions of their interviews were shown. First, an interview with Tom Wiener about the project was shown. He discussed the scope of the project and how people could participate in the project. Some views of the archive were shown and some drawings from the collection of Samuel Boylston, a college student from South Carolina who served in the Pacific. Between the interviews Mr. Wiener displayed other parts of the collection: letters from Irving Oblas about daily life in the stateside Army; photographs taken by Robert Lee Olen who served with the Army Mountain Rangers in Italy during World War II; and the illustrated memoir of Frederick Stilson, who was an officer in France during World War I. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) discussed his service as a Navy fighter pilot in Vietnam, including his experience as a prisoner of war for five years. He discussed topics including the selection of bombing targets, a fire on the U.S.S. Forrestal, how he was shot down and captured, and the conditions of his imprisonment. He was interviewed on January 29, 2003 by Michele I. Kelly, the director of oral history for Battleship Cove. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) discussed his flight training and service as a fighter pilot during the Korean War. He also talked about his return home after the war and his assignment to the Thunderbirds. He was interviewed on December 10, 2002 by staff members of the Library of Congress. Former Rep. Benjamin Gilman (R-NY) discussed his service in World War II as a pilot in the Pacific. Among the topics he discussed were living conditions on Guam, and his bombing missions, including firebombing missions against Tokyo. He was not part of the Hiroshima mission but discussed his reaction to the bombing. He was interviewed on October 1, 2002 by staff members of the Library of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188313-1 Sun, 07 Aug 2005 01:04:14 GMT This committee meeting focused on Colombian heroin trafficking in the United States. The committee took testimony from law enforcement officials. In addition to those listed, an unidentified undercover agent also testified from behind a screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174203-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174203-1 Fri, 13 Dec 2002 11:10:32 GMT The State Department held a reception honoring Representative Benjamin Gilman (R-NY) for his contributions to foreign policy and international exchange. Representative Gilman was retiring and had served as head of the Foreign Relations committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173932-1 Sat, 23 Nov 2002 00:33:28 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173140-1 Thu, 10 Oct 2002 13:01:07 GMT The House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173083-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173083-2 Tue, 08 Oct 2002 13:59:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173050-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173050-4 Mon, 07 Oct 2002 20:01:58 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173050-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173050-3 Mon, 07 Oct 2002 17:04:32 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173050-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173050-2 Mon, 07 Oct 2002 15:00:01 GMT In the opening portion of a hearing on a proposed resolution to authorize the use of force against Iraq for its intransigence in complying with United Nations resolutions, members talked about weapons development, the threat of Iraq to regional and world stability, and the need for action against Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172970-1 Thu, 03 Oct 2002 00:21:03 GMT Former Rep. Benjamin Gilman (R-NY) discussed his service in World War II as a pilot in the Pacific. Among the topics he discussed were living conditions on Guam, and his bombing missions, including firebombing missions against Tokyo. He was not part of the Hiroshima mission but discussed his reaction to the bombing. This is a portion of the interview he gave to staff members of the Library of Congress for the Veterans' Oral History Project collection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188399-1 Sun, 07 Aug 2005 05:10:06 GMT The witnesses testified about the preparedness of U.S. forces to face a chemical or biological attack. They discussed supply and quality control problems, as well as other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172940-1 Fri, 04 Oct 2002 17:26:16 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172933-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172933-2 Tue, 01 Oct 2002 16:01:08 GMT Secretary Powell testified about Iraq's history of violating United Nations resolutions and made the case for future military action against Iraq. Among the issues he addressed were violations of human rights, persistent non-compliance, and the need for regime change in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172734-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172734-2 Fri, 20 Sep 2002 00:00:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172734-1 Fri, 20 Sep 2002 16:30:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172578-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172578-1 Wed, 11 Sep 2002 15:58:58 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172545-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172545-2 Tue, 10 Sep 2002 13:58:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171474-1 Thu, 25 Jul 2002 13:59:40 GMT Witnesses testified about the need for investment in the Middle East and particularly Palestine as a means of attaining peace and making the entire region more secure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171445-1 Tue, 30 Jul 2002 00:35:01 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171020-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171020-2 Tue, 09 Jul 2002 16:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170867-1 Thu, 27 Jun 2002 14:01:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170786-1 Fri, 21 Jun 2002 13:00:35 GMT Witnesses testified about adopting children overseas. Among the issues they addressed were immigration laws and procedures, proposed legislation to streamline adoption procedures, and the experiences of adoptive parents seeking to adopt international children. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170203-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170203-1 Thu, 23 May 2002 10:10:49 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170176-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170176-2 Tue, 21 May 2002 13:59:03 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170157-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170157-2 Mon, 20 May 2002 17:59:08 GMT Current and former congressional members met with scholars to discuss congressional continuity in the case of an attack. Representatives Cox and Frost mediated the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170111-1 Sun, 19 May 2002 21:08:49 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169873-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169873-1 Thu, 02 May 2002 14:00:47 GMT U.S. Representatives were interviewed about the books they are currently reading. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169936-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169936-4 Sat, 13 Jul 2002 13:47:46 GMT U.S. Representatives talked about books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169698-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169698-2 Sat, 20 Apr 2002 14:58:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167919-1 Wed, 19 Dec 2001 15:00:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167900-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167900-3 Tue, 18 Dec 2001 23:37:31 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167636-1 Wed, 05 Dec 2001 15:00:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167617-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167617-2 Tue, 04 Dec 2001 18:59:04 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167493-1 Wed, 28 Nov 2001 15:01:28 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167353-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167353-1 Fri, 16 Nov 2001 14:00:14 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167324-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:00:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167204-1 Thu, 08 Nov 2001 15:01:40 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167172-1 Wed, 07 Nov 2001 15:00:29 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167073-1 Thu, 01 Nov 2001 15:00:41 GMT Witnesses testified about injuries resulting from vaccination and reviewed the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which was established in 1986. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167082-1 Fri, 02 Nov 2001 08:15:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166929-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166929-1 Thu, 25 Oct 2001 14:01:22 GMT Witnesses testified about the history of the al-Qaida network and its global reach. Among the issues they addressed were the influence of Osama bin Laden, interpretations of Islamic law, and the recruitment and training of foot soldiers in the cause. During the hearing an edited video presentation, produced by Steve Emerson of SAE Productions, was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166444-1 Thu, 04 Oct 2001 02:41:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166204-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166204-2 Fri, 21 Sep 2001 21:43:16 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-3 Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:44:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165454-1 Wed, 01 Aug 2001 14:00:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165432-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165432-2 Tue, 31 Jul 2001 14:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165407-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165407-3 Mon, 30 Jul 2001 22:00:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165348-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165348-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2001 17:18:46 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165348-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:00:29 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165313-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165313-2 Tue, 24 Jul 2001 14:00:34 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165242-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2001 14:00:53 GMT