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7:00 am ET Approx. 12 min. LIVE Romney Bus Tour Ginger Gibson; Unidentified Speaker; Libby Casey Ginger Gibson called in to discuss Mitt Romney’s selection of Representative Paul Ryan ... Ginger Gibson called in to discuss Mitt Romney’s selection of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential candidate and the Romney campaign’s bus tour. 6:43 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Bullying Prevention Summit, Day 2, Suicide Prevention Panelists focused on connections between bullying and suicide. They used slides during their ... Panelists focused on connections between bullying and suicide. They used slides during their presentations of research. "Discerning the Connection Between Bullying and Suicide for Better Prevention Strategies" was part of the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Students in conjunction with the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, the Interior, the Federal Trade Commission, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the National Council on Disability. 6:18 am ET Approx. 51 min. Democratic Platform Drafting Committee, Day 3 The Democratic National Committee Platform Drafting Committee met for the third day to draft the ... The Democratic National Committee Platform Drafting Committee met for the third day to draft the Democratic Platform for adoption by the full committee and ultimately by the Democratic Convention. 
7:12 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 57 min. LIVE Open Phones on Paul Ryan Selection as Vice Presidential Running Mate Unidentified Speaker; Libby Casey Phones were opened for viewer reaction to the choice of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as Mitt ... Phones were opened for viewer reaction to the choice of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as Mitt Romney’s vice presidential running mate.  8:01 am ET Approx. 55 min. Book Discussion on Hollywood Hypocrites: The Devastating Truth About Obama's Biggest Backers Jason Mattera; Unidentified Speaker Jason Mattera reports on several liberal celebrities that he claims do not practice the same ... Jason Mattera reports on several liberal celebrities that he claims do not practice the same politics for which they advocate. Mr. Mattera showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from the students in the audience. This program was part of the annual Young America’s Foundation’s 15th annual National High School Leadership Conference held at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. 7:12 am ET Approx. 46 min. Ross Perot on Character and Leadership H. Perot; Unidentified Speaker Ross Perot talked about the leadership and character lessons learned from his life of business and ... Ross Perot talked about the leadership and character lessons learned from his life of business and public service. He told stories about people awarded the Medal of Honor.
This was a keynote address at the United States Air Force Academy’s 2012 National Character and Leadership Symposium.
9:09 am ET Approx. 39 min. LIVE Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running ... Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running mate. Representative Ryan discussed in detail what his political vision for the next four years would be, his support of Mitt Romney’s political ideals, and what he could bring to the Romney presidential ticket. The announcement was made in Norfolk, Virginia at the battleship USS Wisconsin museum. 8:56 am ET Approx. 3 min. Summer Reading with Chuck Todd Chuck Todd; Unidentified Speaker Chuck Todd responded to the question, “What are you reading this summer?” He was ... Chuck Todd responded to the question, “What are you reading this summer?” He was interviewed in his newsroom. The date of the interview is not known. 8:00 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 37 min. Senator Arlen Specter Oral History Interview, Part 4 In his 30 years representing Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate, Arlen Specter participated in the ... In his 30 years representing Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate, Arlen Specter participated in the confirmation hearings of 14 U.S. Supreme Court nominees. Soon after leaving the Senate in 2011, Specter sat down for a series of extended oral history interviews with the Pennsylvania Cable Network. In this excerpt, he recounts his experience as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee as it considered the nominations of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas.
9:49 am ET Approx. 12 min. LIVE Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Reaction Unidentified Speaker; Libby Casey Phone lines were open for viewer reaction to announcement that Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) ... Phone lines were open for viewer reaction to announcement that Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) would be the vice presidential running mate for Romney. Viewer responses were taken via telephone and electronic devices. 9:00 am ET Approx. 2 hr. 59 min. In Depth with Julianne Malveaux Julianne Malveaux; Unidentified Speaker; Peter Slen Economist Julianne Malveaux talked about her life and career and responded to telephone calls and ... Economist Julianne Malveaux talked about her life and career and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the economic recovery, the presidential election, and African-American economic history. Julianne Malveaux was the president of Bennett College for Women from 2007-2012. She is a former syndicated columnist whose writing has appeared in several publications, including The Progressive and Black Issues in Higher Education. Ms. Malveaux is the author of three books: Sex, Lies and Stereotypes: Perspectives of a Mad Economist (1994); Wall Street, Main Street and the Side Street (1998); and Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History (2010). She is also the co-author, with Deborah Perry, of Unfinished Business: The 10 Most Important Issues Women Face Today (2003). 9:38 am ET Approx. 5 min. King Louis XVI of France Thomas Owen; Unidentified Speaker Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and the origins of ... Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and the origins of the name. The settlement, founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark, was named after King Louis XVI of France, due to his support of the American Revolution. He was interviewed at the statue of King Louis XVI outside the Jefferson County Courthouse in downtown Louisville. The statue by French sculptor Achille-Joseph Valois was commissioned by the king’s daughter, Marie-Therese, and originally unveiled in Montpellier, France, about 1829. It was given to the city of Louisville by Montpellier, its French sister city, in 1967.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.
10:02 am ET Approx. 2 hr. 41 min. LIVE National Convention Platform Committee Meeting The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party ... The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party Convention. Every four years, the Democratic National Convention adopts a new national platform which is an official statement of the Democratic Party’s position on a variety of issues. The Platform Committee is responsible for drafting and recommending a proposed national platform to the Democratic National Convention for approval by the delegates. 12:00 pm ET Approx. 44 min. Book Discussion on The 4% Solution Contributors to The 4% Solution lay out a plan to achieve a four percent economic growth ... Contributors to The 4% Solution lay out a plan to achieve a four percent economic growth rate, which they argue is necessary to restore America’s economic health. The discussion was moderated by James Glassmen, executive director of the George W. Bush Institute, which put out the book. President George W. Bush, who wrote the foreword to the book, made opening remarks. This book launch event was held at the Old Parkland Hospital in Dallas. 9:45 am ET Approx. 2 hr. 4 min. The Morrill Act of 1862 and Land-Grant Universities A look at The Morrill Act and its effect on the system of higher education. Panelists include ... A look at The Morrill Act and its effect on the system of higher education. Panelists include five Presidents from different colleges and universities across the country. They speak on the democratization of higher-education, the establishment of public Land Grant Universities, and the relevance of these institutions today. 
This conference was hosted by the Library of Congress in cooperation with the Association of Public Land Grant Universities and the National Academy of Sciences - it’s about an hour and 45 minutes.
12:43 pm ET Approx. 39 min. Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running ... Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running mate. Representative Ryan discussed in detail what his political vision for the next four years would be, his support of Mitt Romney’s political ideals, and what he could bring to the Romney presidential ticket. The announcement was made in Norfolk, Virginia at the battleship USS Wisconsin museum. 12:45 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Book Discussion on No Time to Lose Peter Piot, who discovered the Ebola virus and has been on the front lines in the fight against ... Peter Piot, who discovered the Ebola virus and has been on the front lines in the fight against AIDS, talked about his career. Dr. Piot, the founding executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), was interviewed by Laurie Garret. He was then joined in discussion by his successor, Mr. Sidibe. They also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. 11:50 am ET Approx. 9 min. Locust Grove and the Clark Family Carol Ely; Unidentified Speaker Carol Ely gave a tour of Locust Grove, the farm established by William and Lucy Clark Croghan in ... Carol Ely gave a tour of Locust Grove, the farm established by William and Lucy Clark Croghan in 1790. She talked about the house, the family, their slaves, and their place in history. William Croghan was the brother-in-law and surveying partner of Revolutionary War hero George Rogers Clark, founder of Louisville, who spent the last nine years of his life at Locust Grove, from 1809 to 1818. His brother William Clark stopped there with Meriwether Lewis upon their return from their expedition to the Pacific.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
1:25 pm ET Approx. 15 min. LIVE Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Reaction Unidentified Speaker; Paul Orgel Telephone lines were opened for viewer reaction to the pick of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as ... Telephone lines were opened for viewer reaction to the pick of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as the Republican vice presidential nominee.  1:50 pm ET Approx. 1 min. BookTV Fairs and Festivals Unidentified Speaker 12:00 pm ET Approx. 51 min. Book Discussion on Pox: An American History Unidentified Speaker; Michael Willrich; Michael Yudell Michael Willrich examined the smallpox epidemic in America in the early 1900s. The author detailed ... Michael Willrich examined the smallpox epidemic in America in the early 1900s. The author detailed the government’s initiatives to deter the spread of the disease by requiring mandatory vaccinations and instituting “virus squads” that upheld quarantines. Though these measures eventually contained the disease, they also sparked a wave of popular resistance among Americans who perceived them as a threat to their health and to their rights. Mr. Willrich addressed the questions of how far the government should go to protect the people and what happens when the interests of public health collide with religious beliefs and personal conscience. He responded to questions from members of the audience.
1:41 pm ET Approx. 31 min. LIVE Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan Ashland, VA Rally Mitt Romney and Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan campaigned together in Ashland, Virginia ... Mitt Romney and Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan campaigned together in Ashland, Virginia following the announcement of Ryan as the vice presidential running mate earlier that morning. This was the first stop on a kick-off bus tour through key battleground states. 2:00 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Book Discussion on Intimate Wars Merle Hoffman; Unidentified Speaker Merle Hoffman recounts her life and career as a women’s health care activist . She recalls ... Merle Hoffman recounts her life and career as a women’s health care activist . She recalls her founding in 1971, two years prior to the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, of Choices, an abortion clinic in New York City. Merle Hoffman responded to questions from members of the audience. 12:52 pm ET Approx. 5 min. Thomas Jefferson and Louisville Thomas Owen; Unidentified Speaker Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and Thomas ... Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and Thomas Jefferson’s ties to Kentucky. Jefferson never visited Louisville, but was the governor when Louisville was part of Virginia. He was interviewed at the statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of the Jefferon County Courthouse (now known as Louisville Metro Hall) in downtown Louisville. The statue by Moses Jacob Ezekiel, given to the city in 1901.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
2:13 pm ET Approx. 12 min. LIVE Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Reaction Unidentified Speaker; Paul Orgel Telephone lines were open for viewer reaction to the pick of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as ... Telephone lines were open for viewer reaction to the pick of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as the Republican vice presidential nominee.  3:20 pm ET Approx. 10 min. Summer Reading with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Hutchison; Unidentified Speaker Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) responded to the question, "What are you reading this ... Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) responded to the question, "What are you reading this summer? The date and location of the interview are not known 1:00 pm ET Approx. 59 min. The Idea of Honor in the Antebellum South William Cooper; Unidentified Speaker This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum ... This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum South. Professor Cooper explains how a person’s “honor” was significantly defined by public perception. And for a gentleman, any perceived slight of a person’s honor demanded defense, usually through a duel. This hour long class took place at Louisiana State University.
2:30 pm ET Approx. 54 min. Representative Paul Ryan on the 2012 Election Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) gave the 2012 “Perspectives in Leadership” speech at ... Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) gave the 2012 “Perspectives in Leadership” speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. He spoke about the legacy of the former president, and compared the Republican Party agenda during the Reagan administration to the current legislative agenda. He also responded to questions from the audience. 3:30 pm ET Approx. 29 min. Book Discussion on Fast and Furious Katie Pavlich talked about her book, Fast and Furious: Barack Obama’s Bloodiest Scandal ... 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. 2:00 pm ET Approx. 58 min. Q&A with Scott Miller Brian Lamb; Scott Miller; Unidentified Speaker Scott Miller is the author of the new book on the assassination of President William McKinley on ... Scott Miller is the author of the new book on the assassination of President William McKinley on September 6, 1901. In the book Mr. Miller examines President McKinley and his assassin, Leon Czolgosz, in the context of the era in which they lived. During that period, the country changed in many ways. It was recovering from an economic downturn. Big business was producing many new products (Coke, Ivory Soap) and was looking worldwide for new markets. The book also examines Mr. Czolgosz’s interest in the rising anarchist movement and its influence on him.
Prior to writing this, his first book, Scott Miller reported for the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and Reuters. He was also a contributor to CNBC and Great Britain’s Sky News.
3:26 pm ET Approx. 3 min. Weekly Presidential Address Barack Obama President Barack Obama gave his weekly presidential address to the nation regarding the drought ... President Barack Obama gave his weekly presidential address to the nation regarding the drought due to unusually warm weather this Summer.  4:01 pm ET Approx. 54 min. Book Discussion on A Man and His Ship Matt Golas; Steven Ujifusa; Unidentified Speaker Historian Steven Ujifusa recounts the life of naval architect William Francis Gibbs and his ... Historian Steven Ujifusa recounts the life of naval architect William Francis Gibbs and his creation of the SS United States, a passenger liner that carried more than one million people across the Atlantic over two decades. The ship, completed in 1952, was viewed as a technological advancement in sea travel with speeds of 35 knots 41 miles per hour and as an achievement for America’s engineering and manufacturing sectors. Steven Ujifusa was interviewed by Matt Golas and also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia. Topics included the state of efforts to conserve the ship. This was the official book launch by Simon & Schuster, co-sponsored by the museum. 3:00 pm ET Approx. 28 min. Slavery and the Underground Railroad Anthony Cohen; Unidentified Speaker Button Farm Living History Center is a work-in-progress dedicated to depicting 19th century slave ... Button Farm Living History Center is a work-in-progress dedicated to depicting 19th century slave plantation life. Through their programs and activities they strive to give visitors the experience of working as a slave, and also experiencing the perils of escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad. American History TV traveled thirty miles northwest of the nation’s Capitol to visit the farm and learn about the non-profit Menare Foundation.
Our tour guide is historian Anthony Cohen, founder of the Menare Foundation.
3:30 pm ET Approx. 5 min. Weekly Republican Address Roger Wicker Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) gave the weekly Republican address to the nation.  Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) gave the weekly Republican address to the nation.  4:55 pm ET Approx. 4 min. Anna Quindlen on Writing Anna Quindlen; Unidentified Speaker Anna Quindlen talked about her writing process. She was interviewed in her house in New York ... Anna Quindlen talked about her writing process. She was interviewed in her house in New York City. This program was aired during the live program ID 305881-1 on June 3, 2012, “In Depth with Anna Quindlen.” 3:30 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Capitalism, Democracy, and the Emancipation of Belief Albert Camarillo; Alice Kessler-Harris; Unidentified Speaker Alice Kessler-Harris discusses what she describes as the struggle between democracy and capitalism ... Alice Kessler-Harris discusses what she describes as the struggle between democracy and capitalism in American History. She argues that democracy has been threatened by the nation’s wealthy elite; and that this problem continues today. As the 2011-2012 president of the Organization of American Historians, Kessler-Harris gave the keynote address at their annual meeting in Milwaukee. It’s about an hour.
3:36 pm ET Approx. 54 min. National Convention Platform Committee Meeting The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party ... The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party Convention. Every four years, the Democratic National Convention adopts a new national platform which is an official statement of the Democratic Party’s position on a variety of issues. The Platform Committee is responsible for drafting and recommending a proposed national platform to the Democratic National Convention for approval by the delegates. 5:00 pm ET Approx. 59 min. Book Discussion on Where They Stand Robert Merry; Unidentified Speaker Robert Merry examines how U.S. presidents are ranked in the eyes of historians and the ... Robert Merry examines how U.S. presidents are ranked in the eyes of historians and the populace. The author places the president’s in groupings to better understand their places in history, from “Leaders of Destiny” (Washington, Lincoln, FDR, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, and Jackson) to “Split-Decision Presidents,” who had a better first term than second, (Wilson, Eisenhower, and Clinton) and “Utter Failures” (Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Buchanan, and Pierce). Robert Merry responded to questions from members of the audiences at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. 4:34 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. History of Immigration Laws Author Deirdre Moloney discusses her book, National Insecurities: Immigrants and U.S. ... Author Deirdre Moloney discusses her book, National Insecurities: Immigrants and U.S. Deportation Policy Since 1882. She addresses the history of immigration laws - including the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act - as well as the debates about citizenship and what constitutional protections should be accorded to non-citizens. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted this 90 minute event.
4:30 pm ET Approx. 3 min. Romney Bus Tour Ginger Gibson; Unidentified Speaker; Libby Casey Ginger Gibson called in to discuss Mitt Romney’s selection of Representative Paul Ryan ... Ginger Gibson called in to discuss Mitt Romney’s selection of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential candidate and the Romney campaign’s bus tour. 6:00 pm ET Approx. 57 min. Book Discussion on American Scripture Brian Lamb; Pauline Maier Ms. Maier talked about her new book, American Scripture: Making the Declaration of ... Ms. Maier talked about her new book, American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. The book describes the second Continental Congress evolving into a national government, the influence of Thomas Paine’s book Common Sense, and the political strategies that existed within the Congress. Ms. Maier also writes about the influence of the document immediately following its signing and how President Lincoln ensured the Declaration of Independence would remain a living force in American society. 6:00 pm ET Approx. 47 min. New York City Civil War Draft Riots Iver Bernstein; Paul Finkelman; Unidentified Speaker This week on The Civil War, author Iver Bernstein discussed the causes and consequences of the New ... This week on The Civil War, author Iver Bernstein discussed the causes and consequences of the New York City Draft Riots of mid-July 1863, that resulted from the federal draft for additional troops to fight in the war. Professor Bernstein spoke at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s 2012 Civil War Symposium. This is just over 45 minutes.
4:35 pm ET Approx. 20 min. Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running ... Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running mate. Representative Ryan discussed in detail what his political vision for the next four years would be, his support of Mitt Romney’s political ideals, and what he could bring to the Romney presidential ticket. The announcement was made in Norfolk, Virginia at the battleship USS Wisconsin museum. 6:58 pm ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Representative John Lewis John Lewis; Unidentified Speaker Representative John Lewis (D-GA) responded to the questions, “What are you reading this ... Representative John Lewis (D-GA) responded to the questions, “What are you reading this summer?” The date and location of the interview are not revealed. 6:50 pm ET Approx. 58 min. Winston Churchill's Leadership Style Celia Sandys opens the Winston Churchill lecture series at the Morgan Library and Museum by ... Celia Sandys opens the Winston Churchill lecture series at the Morgan Library and Museum by discussing Churchill’s leadership style, his oratory, and his lasting impact. Sandys is Winston Churchill’s granddaughter and the author of We Shall Not Fail: The Inspiring Leadership of Winston Churchill. This hour long program was held at the Morgan Library and Museum.
4:56 pm ET Approx. 34 min. LIVE Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan Campaign in Bus Tour in Manassas, VA Mitt Romney and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan campaigned together in Asland, ... Mitt Romney and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan campaigned together in Asland, Virginia. Ryan was announced earlier in the morning. Mitt Romney launched his four-day Romney Plan For A Stronger Middle Class bus tour. The tour began in Virginia and will include campaign stops in North Carolina, Florida and Ohio. 6:59 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Book Discussion on The Wildness Within Kenneth Brower talked about his father, Sierra Club founder David Brower (1912-2000). The ... Kenneth Brower talked about his father, Sierra Club founder David Brower (1912-2000). The Wildness Within is a collection of interviews Kenneth Brower did with well-known environmentalists who were influenced by his father. He was interviewed by Malcolm Margolin and responded to questions from members of the audience in the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California. Colleagues of David Brower in the audience who were interviewed for the book also spoke. 7:49 pm ET Approx. 9 min. Filson Historical Society James Holmberg; Unidentified Speaker James Holmberg gave a tour of the special collections of the Filson Historical Society, He showed ... James Holmberg gave a tour of the special collections of the Filson Historical Society, He showed material from George Rogers Clark as well as items from the 1803-1804 trip by Merriweather Lewis and William Clark into the Louisiana Territory. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
5:33 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Representative Paul Ryan on the U.S. Economy and Federal Budget Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan addressed the Economic Club of Chicago. He talked ... House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan addressed the Economic Club of Chicago. He talked about his plan for Medicare reform, saying that it would empower senior citizens to “deny business to inefficient providers.” 8:13 pm ET Approx. 13 min. Books That Shaped America Roberta Shaffer; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Roberta Shaffer gave a tour of the Library of Congress exhibit, “Books That Shaped ... Roberta Shaffer gave a tour of the Library of Congress exhibit, “Books That Shaped America.” The exhibit is of a list of 88 titles that influenced the nation. She talked about how the books were selected and the various ways of interacting with the list of books. 7:59 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. Betty Ford and the Role of First Ladies Melissa Harris-Perry; Unidentified Speaker Professor Melissa Harris-Perry talks about the role of First Ladies in U.S. history with a focus ... Professor Melissa Harris-Perry talks about the role of First Ladies in U.S. history with a focus on Betty Ford. She describes Betty Ford’s willingness to speak out about her battles with breast cancer and alcoholism. The class took place at the Newcomb College Institute of Tulane University in New Orleans.
6:37 pm ET Approx. 29 min. Communicators with Parmy Olson Parmy Olson; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Parmy Olson spoke via Skype about her book We Are Anonymous: Inside the Hacker World of ... Parmy Olson spoke via Skype about her book We Are Anonymous: Inside the Hacker World of LutzSec, Anonymous, and the Global Cyber Insurgency. 8:26 pm ET Approx. 3 min. Publisher Interview with Michelle Fitzgerald Michelle Fitzgerald; Unidentified Speaker Michelle Fitzgerald talked about recent and forthcoming books from Palgrave Macmillan. She ... Michelle Fitzgerald talked about recent and forthcoming books from Palgrave Macmillan. She was interviewed at his booth at Book Expo America, the annual book publishing trade show held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. 9:47 pm ET Approx. 13 min. Senator Hubert Humphrey Interview Senator Hubert Humphrey (D-MN) appeared on the “Longines Chronoscope” interview ... Senator Hubert Humphrey (D-MN) appeared on the “Longines Chronoscope” interview program. Topics included the growth of communism, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s foreign policy, and what issues he believes would dominate the 1954 congressional elections.
This fifteen-minute interview was from December 2, 1953.
7:10 pm ET Approx. 39 min. Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running ... Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running mate. Representative Ryan discussed in detail what his political vision for the next four years would be, his support of Mitt Romney’s political ideals, and what he could bring to the Romney presidential ticket. The announcement was made in Norfolk, Virginia at the battleship USS Wisconsin museum. 8:30 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. The Big Debate: Wall Street on Trial Stephen Moore, co-author of Return to Prosperity, and Robert Frank, author of The Darwin ... Stephen Moore, co-author of Return to Prosperity, and Robert Frank, author of The Darwin Economy, debated the merits of Wall Street. Steve Forbes, Peter Schiff, John Mackey, and George Gilder served as witnesses at this mock trial. The jury voted that Wall Street was not guilty and so should survive. This event was part of FreedomFest, a libertarian conference held annually in Las Vegas. 10:01 pm ET Approx. 46 min. New York City Civil War Draft Riots Iver Bernstein; Paul Finkelman; Unidentified Speaker This week on The Civil War, author Iver Bernstein discussed the causes and consequences of the New ... This week on The Civil War, author Iver Bernstein discussed the causes and consequences of the New York City Draft Riots of mid-July 1863, that resulted from the federal draft for additional troops to fight in the war. Professor Bernstein spoke at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s 2012 Civil War Symposium. This is just over 45 minutes.
7:50 pm ET Approx. 35 min. Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Reaction Unidentified Speaker; Bill Scanlan Telephone lines were opened for viewer reaction to Mitt Romney selection of Representative Paul ... Telephone lines were opened for viewer reaction to Mitt Romney selection of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as the Republican vice presidential nominee.  9:42 pm ET Approx. 14 min. America, You Sexy Bitch Meghan McCain and Michael Ian Black talked about their book, America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love ... Meghan McCain and Michael Ian Black talked about their book, America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love Letter to Freedom. They were interviewed while at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. 10:50 pm ET Approx. 58 min. Winston Churchill's Leadership Style Celia Sandys opens the Winston Churchill lecture series at the Morgan Library and Museum by ... Celia Sandys opens the Winston Churchill lecture series at the Morgan Library and Museum by discussing Churchill’s leadership style, his oratory, and his lasting impact. Sandys is Winston Churchill’s granddaughter and the author of We Shall Not Fail: The Inspiring Leadership of Winston Churchill. This hour long program was held at the Morgan Library and Museum.
8:26 pm ET Approx. 54 min. Representative Paul Ryan on the 2012 Election Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) gave the 2012 “Perspectives in Leadership” speech at ... Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) gave the 2012 “Perspectives in Leadership” speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. He spoke about the legacy of the former president, and compared the Republican Party agenda during the Reagan administration to the current legislative agenda. He also responded to questions from the audience. 10:00 pm ET Approx. 59 min. After Words with Edward Conard Edward Conard; Michael Ettlinger; Unidentified Speaker Edward Conard makes the case that most commonly held beliefs for what caused the 2008 recession ... Edward Conard makes the case that most commonly held beliefs for what caused the 2008 recession are wrong. For example, he argues that predatory lending and Wall Street greed did not cause the collapse of the housing market. He also argues that income inequality and the tax policies of Republican administrations have been beneficial for all Americans. He debated his perspective on the American economy with Michael Ettlinger, the vice president of economic policy for the Center for American Progress. 11:49 pm ET Approx. 9 min. Locust Grove and the Clark Family Carol Ely; Unidentified Speaker Carol Ely gave a tour of Locust Grove, the farm established by William and Lucy Clark Croghan in ... Carol Ely gave a tour of Locust Grove, the farm established by William and Lucy Clark Croghan in 1790. She talked about the house, the family, their slaves, and their place in history. William Croghan was the brother-in-law and surveying partner of Revolutionary War hero George Rogers Clark, founder of Louisville, who spent the last nine years of his life at Locust Grove, from 1809 to 1818. His brother William Clark stopped there with Meriwether Lewis upon their return from their expedition to the Pacific.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
9:22 pm ET Approx. 32 min. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan Ashland, VA Rally Mitt Romney and Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan campaigned together in Ashland, Virginia ... Mitt Romney and Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan campaigned together in Ashland, Virginia following the announcement of Ryan as the vice presidential running mate earlier that morning. This was the first stop on a kick-off bus tour through key battleground states. 11:00 pm ET Approx. 49 min. Book Discussion on So Rich, So Poor Peter Edelman; Unidentified Speaker Peter Edelman talked about why the U.S. economy produces great wealth and great poverty at the ... Peter Edelman talked about why the U.S. economy produces great wealth and great poverty at the same time and offered suggestions on how to improve the condition of the tens of millions of Americans currently living below the poverty line. He responded to questions from membrs of the audience at the 14th and V Street Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. 11:59 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. Betty Ford and the Role of First Ladies Melissa Harris-Perry; Unidentified Speaker Professor Melissa Harris-Perry talks about the role of First Ladies in U.S. history with a focus ... Professor Melissa Harris-Perry talks about the role of First Ladies in U.S. history with a focus on Betty Ford. She describes Betty Ford’s willingness to speak out about her battles with breast cancer and alcoholism. The class took place at the Newcomb College Institute of Tulane University in New Orleans.
9:57 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Representative Paul Ryan on the U.S. Economy and Federal Budget Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan addressed the Economic Club of Chicago. He talked ... House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan addressed the Economic Club of Chicago. He talked about his plan for Medicare reform, saying that it would empower senior citizens to “deny business to inefficient providers.” 12:00 am ET Approx. 54 min. Book Discussion on A Capitalism for the People Brian Anderson; Unidentified Speaker; Luigi Zingales Italian-born economist Luigi Zingales warns that the U.S. economy is becoming a system of crony ... Italian-born economist Luigi Zingales warns that the U.S. economy is becoming a system of crony capitalism in which government support for big business has overwhelmed the support for a free market. He argued that the outcome of this mirrors Italy under the leadership of Silvio Berlusconi. He responded to questions from members of the audience at this Manhattan Institute Forum. 1:47 am ET Approx. 13 min. Senator Hubert Humphrey Interview Senator Hubert Humphrey (D-MN) appeared on the “Longines Chronoscope” interview ... Senator Hubert Humphrey (D-MN) appeared on the “Longines Chronoscope” interview program. Topics included the growth of communism, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s foreign policy, and what issues he believes would dominate the 1954 congressional elections.
This fifteen-minute interview was from December 2, 1953.
11:04 pm ET Approx. 54 min. National Convention Platform Committee Meeting The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party ... The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party Convention. Every four years, the Democratic National Convention adopts a new national platform which is an official statement of the Democratic Party’s position on a variety of issues. The Platform Committee is responsible for drafting and recommending a proposed national platform to the Democratic National Convention for approval by the delegates. 12:55 am ET Approx. 4 min. Publisher Interview with Carrie Adams Carrie Adams; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Carrie Adams talked about recent and forthcoming books from the University of Chicago ... Carrie Adams talked about recent and forthcoming books from the University of Chicago Press. She was interviewed at her booth at Book Expo America, the annual book publishing trade show held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. 2:01 am ET Approx. 28 min. Slavery and the Underground Railroad Anthony Cohen; Unidentified Speaker Button Farm Living History Center is a work-in-progress dedicated to depicting 19th century slave ... Button Farm Living History Center is a work-in-progress dedicated to depicting 19th century slave plantation life. Through their programs and activities they strive to give visitors the experience of working as a slave, and also experiencing the perils of escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad. American History TV traveled thirty miles northwest of the nation’s Capitol to visit the farm and learn about the non-profit Menare Foundation.
Our tour guide is historian Anthony Cohen, founder of the Menare Foundation.
12:00 am ET Approx. 39 min. Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running ... Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running mate. Representative Ryan discussed in detail what his political vision for the next four years would be, his support of Mitt Romney’s political ideals, and what he could bring to the Romney presidential ticket. The announcement was made in Norfolk, Virginia at the battleship USS Wisconsin museum. 1:00 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Book Discussion on American Tapestry Khalil Muhammad; Rachel Swarns; Unidentified Speaker Rachel Swarns presents a genealogy of first lady Michelle Obama’s ... Rachel Swarns presents a genealogy of first lady Michelle Obama’s family. Ms. Swarns reports that Mrs. Obama’s ancestry is multiracial and is composed of those who fought in the American Revolution and Civil War and blacks who faced Jim Crow laws and relocated from the South to the North in the Great Migration. Ms. Swarns discussed the first lady’s ancestry with Khalil Gibran Muhammad, who showed some slides and also talked about parallels with his own ancestry. Ms. Swarns also responded to questions from members of the audience in the Langston Hughes Auditorium at this “Word Rapport” program of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City. 2:30 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Capitalism, Democracy, and the Emancipation of Belief Albert Camarillo; Alice Kessler-Harris; Unidentified Speaker Alice Kessler-Harris discusses what she describes as the struggle between democracy and capitalism ... Alice Kessler-Harris discusses what she describes as the struggle between democracy and capitalism in American History. She argues that democracy has been threatened by the nation’s wealthy elite; and that this problem continues today. As the 2011-2012 president of the Organization of American Historians, Kessler-Harris gave the keynote address at their annual meeting in Milwaukee. It’s about an hour.
12:42 am ET Approx. 54 min. Representative Paul Ryan on the 2012 Election Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) gave the 2012 “Perspectives in Leadership” speech at ... Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) gave the 2012 “Perspectives in Leadership” speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. He spoke about the legacy of the former president, and compared the Republican Party agenda during the Reagan administration to the current legislative agenda. He also responded to questions from the audience. 2:11 am ET Approx. 2 min. Summer Reading with Representative Peter King Peter King; Unidentified Speaker Representative Peter King (R-NY) responded to the question, “What are you reading this ... Representative Peter King (R-NY) responded to the question, “What are you reading this summer?” The date and location of the interview are not revealed. 3:35 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. History of Immigration Laws Author Deirdre Moloney discusses her book, National Insecurities: Immigrants and U.S. ... Author Deirdre Moloney discusses her book, National Insecurities: Immigrants and U.S. Deportation Policy Since 1882. She addresses the history of immigration laws - including the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act - as well as the debates about citizenship and what constitutional protections should be accorded to non-citizens. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted this 90 minute event.
1:40 am ET Approx. 32 min. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan Ashland, VA Rally Mitt Romney and Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan campaigned together in Ashland, Virginia ... Mitt Romney and Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan campaigned together in Ashland, Virginia following the announcement of Ryan as the vice presidential running mate earlier that morning. This was the first stop on a kick-off bus tour through key battleground states. 2:15 am ET Approx. 42 min. Book Discussion on Final Victory Unidentified Speaker; Stanley Weintraub Historian Stanley Weintraub recounts Franklin D. Roosevelt’s last presidential campaign in ... Historian Stanley Weintraub recounts Franklin D. Roosevelt’s last presidential campaign in 1944, which secured his fourth term. The author recalls that President Roosevelt was unsure that his health would allow him to continue to serve the country. He suffered from polio that he hid from the populace. Mr. Weintraub examines the issues that marked the war-time election, from the Democrats' choice of Harry Truman as vice president to the concerns of the Republican Party and their ticket of New York Governor Thomas Dewey and his running mate, Ohio Governor John Bricker. Professor Weintraub responded to questions from members of the audience at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. 5:00 am ET Approx. 51 min. Book Discussion on Pox: An American History Unidentified Speaker; Michael Willrich; Michael Yudell Michael Willrich examined the smallpox epidemic in America in the early 1900s. The author detailed ... Michael Willrich examined the smallpox epidemic in America in the early 1900s. The author detailed the government’s initiatives to deter the spread of the disease by requiring mandatory vaccinations and instituting “virus squads” that upheld quarantines. Though these measures eventually contained the disease, they also sparked a wave of popular resistance among Americans who perceived them as a threat to their health and to their rights. Mr. Willrich addressed the questions of how far the government should go to protect the people and what happens when the interests of public health collide with religious beliefs and personal conscience. He responded to questions from members of the audience.
2:15 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Representative Paul Ryan on the U.S. Economy and Federal Budget Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan addressed the Economic Club of Chicago. He talked ... House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan addressed the Economic Club of Chicago. He talked about his plan for Medicare reform, saying that it would empower senior citizens to “deny business to inefficient providers.” 2:58 am ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Representative Gwen Moore Gwendolynne Moore; Unidentified Speaker Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) responded to the questions, “What are you reading this ... Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) responded to the questions, “What are you reading this summer?”
The date and location of the interview are not known. 		5:52 am ET Approx. 6 min. The Belle of Louisville Mark Doty; Linda Harris; Unidentified Speaker Linda Harris gave a tour of The Belle of Louisville and talked about her history. Built in ... Linda Harris gave a tour of The Belle of Louisville and talked about her history. Built in 1914, she is the oldest operating Mississippi-style stern-wheeler steamboat in existence. Captain Mark Doty was heard welcoming passengers aboard.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
3:21 am ET Approx. 2 hr. 55 min. National Convention Platform Committee Meeting The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party ... The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party Convention. Every four years, the Democratic National Convention adopts a new national platform which is an official statement of the Democratic Party’s position on a variety of issues. The Platform Committee is responsible for drafting and recommending a proposed national platform to the Democratic National Convention for approval by the delegates. 3:00 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Book Discussion on What the (Bleep) Just Happened? Monica Crowley; Ronnie Pearl; Unidentified Speaker Monica Crowley, nationally syndicated radio host and political and foreign affairs analyst for the ... Monica Crowley, nationally syndicated radio host and political and foreign affairs analyst for the Fox News Channel, presented her criticisms of the Obama administration and her thoughts on the current state of the country. She responded to questions from members of the audience. This was part of the Women’s National Republican Club’s Meet the Author Series at their headquarters in New York City. 5:59 am ET Approx. 59 min. The Idea of Honor in the Antebellum South William Cooper; Unidentified Speaker This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum ... This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum South. Professor Cooper explains how a person’s “honor” was significantly defined by public perception. And for a gentleman, any perceived slight of a person’s honor demanded defense, usually through a duel. This hour long class took place at Louisiana State University.
6:19 am ET Approx. 39 min. Romney Vice Presidential Announcement Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running ... Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running mate. Representative Ryan discussed in detail what his political vision for the next four years would be, his support of Mitt Romney’s political ideals, and what he could bring to the Romney presidential ticket. The announcement was made in Norfolk, Virginia at the battleship USS Wisconsin museum. 4:02 am ET Approx. 54 min. Book Discussion on A Nation of Wusses Edward Rendell; Unidentified Speaker Ed Rendell, former governor of Pennsylvania and mayor of Philadelphia, argues that many ... Ed Rendell, former governor of Pennsylvania and mayor of Philadelphia, argues that many politicians are more interested in securing office than working for their constituents. He contends that both Republicans and Democrats are guilty of focusing on poll numbers rather than obtaining relevant information on the issues of the day. Former Governor Rendell talked about the problems with the political divide and lack of bipartisan cooperation and told anecdotes from the political scene to explain why United States leaders rarely make sacrifices for the greater good. He responded to quetions from members of the audience at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
4:57 am ET Approx. 2 min. Publisher Interview with Campbell Wharton Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker; Campbell Wharton Campbell Wharton talked about recent and forthcoming books from Crown Books. He was ... Campbell Wharton talked about recent and forthcoming books from Crown Books. He was interviewed at his booth at Book Expo America, the annual book publishing trade show held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
5:00 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Book Discussion on It Worked for Me Colin Powell; Robert Siegel; Unidentified Speaker Colin Powell, retired four-star general and former secretary of State, recounts his military and ... Colin Powell, retired four-star general and former secretary of State, recounts his military and political career through a collection of 44 remembrances that impart General Powell’s thoughts on life and leadership. General Powell weaves his “Thirteen Rules” for life throughout the many stories he has collected, from “don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision” to “you can’t make someone else’s choices - you shouldn’t let someone else make yours.” Colin Powell was interviewed on stage by Robert Siegel, senior host of NPR’s All Things Considered and responded to questions from members of the audience at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C.
6:13 am ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Senator Mitch McConnell Mitch McConnell; Unidentified Speaker Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) answered the question “What are you reading this ... Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
The date and location of this interview are not known.
6:14 am ET Approx. 26 min. Bernice King on Desert Rose Bernice King; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, ... Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, discussed a recently published biography of her mother, Desert Rose: The Life and Legacy of Coretta Scott King. Ms. King, who wrote the afterword for the book, was interviewed while at the annual book publishing trade show, BookExpo America, held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
6:41 am ET Approx. 2 min. Summer Reading with George Gilder George Gilder; Unidentified Speaker George Gilder answered the question “What are you reading this summer?” He was ... George Gilder answered the question “What are you reading this summer?” He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
6:43 am ET Approx. 1 min. BookTV Fairs and Festivals
6:45 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. The Big Debate: Wall Street on Trial Stephen Moore, co-author of Return to Prosperity, and Robert Frank, author of The Darwin ... Stephen Moore, co-author of Return to Prosperity, and Robert Frank, author of The Darwin Economy, debated the merits of Wall Street. Steve Forbes, Peter Schiff, John Mackey, and George Gilder served as witnesses at this mock trial. The jury voted that Wall Street was not guilty and so should survive. This event was part of FreedomFest, a libertarian conference held annually in Las Vegas.