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7:00 am ET Approx. 44 min. LIVE Open Phones Unidentified Speaker; Pedro Echevarria Phone lines were open for answers to the question, “Should Mitt Romney release his tax ... Phone lines were open for answers to the question, “Should Mitt Romney release his tax returns?” Members from both parties have expressed concern over the choice of the Romney campaign to not release his tax returns from the past few years. Generally political figures release their tax returns when running for election, so some are suspicious Romney may be hiding something. The Romney campaign claims they are doing it for his privacy. Viewer answers were taken via telephone and electronic devices. 6:03 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. U.S.-Japan Relations Panelists talked about a new Center for Strategic and International Studies report, “The ... Panelists talked about a new Center for Strategic and International Studies report, “The "U.S.-Japan Alliance Anchoring Stability in Asia.” They discussed Japan’s economic status, nuclear power and energy, national security, the country’s relations with China and North Korea, and other topics. Richard Armitage in his comments on the report said that the U.S.-Japan relations have drifted but remain stable. After their presentations, they answered questions from the audience. 5:43 am ET Approx. 2 hr. 16 min. Impact of Defense Budget Cuts Defense industry executives testified on the possible effects on the private sector of ... Defense industry executives testified on the possible effects on the private sector of sequestration, automatic across-the-board budget cuts Congress enacted as part of the August 2011 agreement to raise the debt ceiling. They warned of dire economic consequences, such as job losses and layoffs, if sequestration were allowed to be implemented.
7:47 am ET Approx. 44 min. LIVE Paul Ryan and Women's Issues Sabrina Schaeffer discussed the women’s issues surrounding the Romney campaign, specifically ... Sabrina Schaeffer discussed the women’s issues surrounding the Romney campaign, specifically Paul Ryan. She stressed that most women were more indifferent to birth control than the Obama campaign would have the public believe. She focused on the two campaigns' messages on the role of, and funding for, Planned Parenthood as an organization that provided both abortion counseling and other family-planning and medical services. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. 7:18 am ET Approx. 41 min. U.S.-South Africa Relations Hillary Clinton; Unidentified Speaker Secretary Clinton spoke about U.S.-South Africa relations. She reaffirmed the position of the ... Secretary Clinton spoke about U.S.-South Africa relations. She reaffirmed the position of the U.S. in helping the African continent to reduce disease, poverty, and violent uprisings. She stressed the important partnership between the U.S. and South Africa in providing this relief to the continent. 8:01 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Senator Arlen Specter Oral History Interview, Part 5 Arlen Specter left the United States Senate in 2011 after a 30 year career. Soon afterwards, ... 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. In this excerpt, Specter talks about President Clinton’s impeachment, the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, and the subsequent Patriot Act and Iraq War. This program is about 90 minutes.
8:32 am ET Approx. 45 min. LIVE Deportation Reprieve for Illegal Minors Angela Kelley and Jose Magana discussed the deportation reprieve going into effect this week and ... Angela Kelley and Jose Magana discussed the deportation reprieve going into effect this week and how it will affect illegal aliens. The deportation reprieve would give some illegal aliens the freedom to pursue education and work without fear of being deported. The guests also discussed the fear of illegal aliens to enter information into a database that may be utilized later to deport them under a different president. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. 8:01 am ET Approx. 54 min. Book Discussion on The Obamians James Mann; Unidentified Speaker James Mann talked about President Obama’s foreign policy decisions and profiled the people ... James Mann talked about President Obama’s foreign policy decisions and profiled the people who advise him. He responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. 9:34 am ET Approx. 48 min. Architecture and History David McCullough; Unidentified Speaker Next on American History TV, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough on architecture and ... Next on American History TV, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough on architecture and history. He talks about the influence of European culture on architects and architecture in the United States. He spoke to the American Institute of Architects National Convention in Washington DC in May. This is about fifty minutes.
9:20 am ET Approx. 41 min. LIVE 2009 Auto Bailout Pedro Echevarria; Deepa Seetharaman; Unidentified Speaker Deepa Seetharaman discussed the long term economic effects of the 2009 auto bailout and the fiscal ... Deepa Seetharaman discussed the long term economic effects of the 2009 auto bailout and the fiscal state of the auto industry. She discussed that the original expected loss on the auto bailout, around $80 billion, has been reduced down drastically, to around $14 billion. She stressed that, being in a free market equity system, the returns on the auto bailout will directly correlate with the stock price of the auto manufacturers. She also discussed difficulties being faced by the auto industry both domestically and abroad. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. 8:56 am ET Approx. 3 min. Publisher Interview with Will Weisser Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker; Will Weisser Will Weisser talked about recent and forthcoming books from Sentinel.
He was interviewed at ... Will Weisser talked about recent and forthcoming books from Sentinel.
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. 		10:23 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. 8 min. LIVE Paul Ryan Campaign Speech in Tampa Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt ... Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt Romney campaign event in Tampa. Ryan discussed the Romney campaign’s approach to Medicare reform. 8:59 am ET Approx. 57 min. Book Discussion on Kill the Messenger Maria Armoudian; Unidentified Speaker Maria Armoudian, author of Kill the Messenger, talked about the positive and negative role ... Maria Armoudian, author of Kill the Messenger, talked about the positive and negative role that the media plays in global events. Examples she gave of how crises were fomented by the media included genocidal situations. She responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was held by the Armenian National Committee America- Burbank and Sardarabad Bookstore at the Armenian Cultural Foundation Burbank Youth Center. 10:31 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. 75th Anniversary of the Disappearance of Amelia Earhart Gar Schulin; Unidentified Speaker; White Wallenborn Seventy-five years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan went missing over the ... Seventy-five years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan went missing over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Dr. White Wallenborn has spent more than 50 years researching Amelia Earhart, and next on American History TV, he shares his updated findings on her life and disappearance. The Fauquier Heritage Institute hosted this hour and 20 minute event.
10:11 am ET Approx. 15 min. Paul Ryan and Women's Issues Sabrina Schaeffer discussed the women’s issues surrounding the Romney campaign, specifically ... Sabrina Schaeffer discussed the women’s issues surrounding the Romney campaign, specifically Paul Ryan. She stressed that most women were more indifferent to birth control than the Obama campaign would have the public believe. She focused on the two campaigns' messages on the role of, and funding for, Planned Parenthood as an organization that provided both abortion counseling and other family-planning and medical services. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. 9:57 am ET Approx. 1 min. New Books Being Published Unidentified Speaker 11:55 am ET Approx. 5 min. White House of the Confederacy, Part 1 Preview Unidentified Speaker During the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived in a Richmond, ... During the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived in a Richmond, Virginia mansion. Now referred to as “the White House of the Confederacy,” the residence was saved from demolition in 1896 and since 1988 has been restored to it’s wartime appearance. American History TV visited to learn about the Mexican War veteran and U.S. Senator who became leader of the Confederate States of America.  This is part one of a two part program.
10:26 am ET Approx. 35 min. LIVE Paul Ryan Campaign Speech in Tampa Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt ... Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt Romney campaign event in Tampa. Ryan discussed the Romney campaign’s approach to Medicare reform. 10:00 am ET Approx. 53 min. Book Discussion on Hotels, Hospitals, and Jails: A Memoir Anthony Swofford; Unidentified Speaker Anthony Swofford, former Marine sniper and author of Jarhead, talked about his life since ... Anthony Swofford, former Marine sniper and author of Jarhead, talked about his life since leaving the military. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago. 12:01 pm ET Approx. 59 min. Book Discussion on Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea Sam Anthony; David Fitz-Enz; Unidentified Speaker Colonel Fitz-Enz (Ret.) talked about his book Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea, The Story of the ... Colonel Fitz-Enz (Ret.) talked about his book Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea, The Story of the USS Constitution, published by Taylor Trade Publishing. He described several battles that the USS Constitution engaged in during the War of 1812, including those with the HMS Guerriere, the HMS Macedonia, and the HMS Java. It was during the August 19, 1812, battle with the British frigate Guerriere that she earned the nickname “Old Ironsides.” After his presentation he responded to questions from members of the audience.
11:05 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Housing Market and Presidential Candidates Housing experts and civil rights advocates discussed the future of the housing market. They ... Housing experts and civil rights advocates discussed the future of the housing market. They focused on rising foreclosures, unequal opportunity, and access to credit. Janis Bowdler in her opening remarks before the speakers said that the “topic of housing has been ignored” by the 2012 presidential candidates. They responded to questions from the audience. 10:53 am ET Approx. 4 min. Publisher Interview with Sarita Varma Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker; Sarita Varma Sarita Varma talked about recent and forthcoming books from Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.
She ... Sarita Varma talked about recent and forthcoming books from Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.
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. 		1:00 pm ET Approx. 59 min. Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 Two historians talk about the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864, which involved some of ... Two historians talk about the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864, which involved some of the fiercest fighting of the War. This is the fourth in a series of sessions we’re airing from a conference organized by the Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. The theme of this year’s gathering was Leadership and Generalship in the Civil War. 
The Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia hosted the conference, and this portion’s about an hour.
12:53 pm ET Approx. 4 min. Republican Party Keynote Speech David Sherfinski; Unidentified Speaker David Sherfinski spoke by phone about the Republican National Committee’s selection of ... David Sherfinski spoke by phone about the Republican National Committee’s selection of Governor Chris Christie’s (R-NJ) to give the keynote address at the Republican Party Convention.  11:00 am 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. 2:00 pm ET Approx. 57 min. Q&A with Harold Holzer Harold Holzer; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Harold Holzer talked about his book Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great ... Harold Holzer talked about his book Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861 (Simon and Schuster; October 21, 2008). In his book about the presidential transition period of Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Holzer traces Lincoln’s actions in the four months between his 1860 election and his inauguration: a period when seven states seceded from the Union. Harold Holzer, co-chairman of the U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and vice chairman of the Lincoln Forum, has authored, co-authored, or edited over 30 books on the Lincoln era.

This interview was conducted in the lobby of Washington’s historic Willard Hotel, where President-elect Lincoln and his family resided in the days leading up to the 1861 inauguration. Comparisons were made between President Lincoln and President-elect Barack Obama. Video clips were shown of Senator Barack Obama in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, on election night, November 4, 2008, and on February 10, 2007, announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president on the grounds of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his “house divided” speech in 1858. A video clip was also shown Harold Holzer being interviewed in the Lincoln Bedroom for the “White House Week” programs.
1:00 pm ET Approx. 6 min. Electronic Health Records Physicians, government officials, and academics talked about the considerations related to moving ... Physicians, government officials, and academics talked about the considerations related to moving from paper to electronic medical records. They discussed smart phones and other technologies that allow patients to collect their own medical data, privacy and security concerns, and allowing patients to access to more of their own health information. The panelists took questions from audience members after their prepared remarks. 11:49 am ET Approx. 9 min. Book Discussion on The Oath Peter Slen; Jeffrey Toobin; Unidentified Speaker Jeffrey Toobin talked about his book, The Oath: The Obama White House v. The Supreme ... Jeffrey Toobin talked about his book, The Oath: The Obama White House v. The Supreme Court.
He was 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. 		2:59 pm ET Approx. 29 min. George Washington's Copy of the Constitution President George Washington’s personal copy of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights was ... President George Washington’s personal copy of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights was recently auctioned at Christie’s in New York City for $9.8 million, the most ever paid for an American printed book or manuscript. The 1789 book contains brackets and notes in the margins written by Washington himself to mark the powers of the executive branch. American History TV recorded the auction, took a close look at the book, and interviewed specialists at Christie’s and at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the successful bidder at the auction.
1:07 pm ET Approx. 33 min. LIVE President Obama in New Hampshire Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  12:00 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Book Discussion on The Brief Against Obama Hugh Hewitt; Unidentified Speaker Nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt presents his criticisms of the Obama ... Nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt presents his criticisms of the Obama administration. Mr. Hewitt contends that the president’s tenure has been defined by a lack of preparation and poor decisions. Mr. Hewitt responded to questions from members of the audience at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California. 3:30 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. The Founding of the National Academy of Science A look at the development of a national science infrastructure in America. In this discussion ... A look at the development of a national science infrastructure in America. In this discussion held at the Library of Congress, panelists talk about the establishment of the National Academy of Sciences in 1863, and look at how the U.S. government has supported Science and education. This conference was hosted by the Carnegie Corporation of New York in cooperation with the Association of Public Land Grant Universities and the National Academy of Sciences. It’s about an hour and 30 minutes.
1:47 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Defense Department Role in Domestic Disasters Panelists talked about the Defense Department’s role in assisting civilian authorities ... Panelists talked about the Defense Department’s role in assisting civilian authorities during domestic disasters and unrest.They spoke about law enforcement challenges during hurricanes, wildfires, and other domestic disasters. They also talked about issues such as budget constraints for disaster response, the security of the U.S. power grid, communication, the role of medical personnel, and search and rescue operations. 1:16 pm ET Approx. 13 min. Book Discussion on American Grown Michelle Obama; Unidentified Speaker First lady Michelle Obama made brief remarks before signing copies of her first book, American ... First lady Michelle Obama made brief remarks before signing copies of her first book, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America at Barnes and Noble in Washington, D.C. In attendance were the ten local children from Bancroft Elementary School and Tubman Elementary School who worked in the garden. 5:02 pm ET Approx. 59 min. Briefing on Space Travel On American History TV -a look at the history of space exploration. Panelists include ... 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.
3:19 pm ET Approx. 43 min. Keith Alexander on Cyberspace Operations Keith Alexander; Unidentified Speaker General Keith Alexander talked about cyberspace operations, focusing on the key initiatives of ... General Keith Alexander talked about cyberspace operations, focusing on the key initiatives of U.S. Cyber Command. He called for legislation to have standing rules of engagement and authority to operate against cyber attacks on private companies and the need for government and industry to collaborate on cyberspace operations and info sharing. During questions from audience members, he was asked about mobile devices and cyber threats, and U.S. Cyber Command training of personnel. 1:30 pm 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. 6:01 pm ET Approx. 36 min. The Civil War and Its Aftermath This week on The Civil War, the closing discussion from the U.S. Capitol Historical ... This week on The Civil War, the closing discussion from the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s 2012 Civil War Symposium. Several of the symposium’s presenters take questions from the audience and offer their closing thoughts on the day’s topics, including the role of Congress during the war. They also discuss the end of the war and its immediate aftermath. Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman moderates. This is about 35 minutes.
4:04 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. U.S.-Japan Relations Panelists talked about a new Center for Strategic and International Studies report, “The ... Panelists talked about a new Center for Strategic and International Studies report, “The "U.S.-Japan Alliance Anchoring Stability in Asia.” They discussed Japan’s economic status, nuclear power and energy, national security, the country’s relations with China and North Korea, and other topics. Richard Armitage in his comments on the report said that the U.S.-Japan relations have drifted but remain stable. After their presentations, they answered questions from the audience. 2:42 pm 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. 6:39 pm ET Approx. 1 min. Major General George McClellan Statue Richard Smith; Unidentified Speaker Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the statue in Washington, D.C., of Major General ... Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the statue in Washington, D.C., of Major General George B. McClellan dedicated in 1907. Topics the military career of General McClellan and the history of the statue sculpted by Frederick MacMonnies.
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5:29 pm ET Approx. 30 min. Paul Ryan Campaign Speech in Tampa Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt ... Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt Romney campaign event in Tampa. Ryan discussed the Romney campaign’s approach to Medicare reform. 2:45 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. Panel on Bradley Manning and WikiLeaks Chase Madar and Kevin Gosztola had each authored a book about Bradley Manning, accused of passing ... Chase Madar and Kevin Gosztola had each authored a book about Bradley Manning, accused of passing classified material to the Website WikiLeaks. They talked about PFC Manning’s upcoming court-martial and the treatment he received since being detained. Additional commentary was provided by Mark Doten and Ted Hearne, who were working on an opera about Manning. The panelists, who had attended Manning’s hearings, responded to questions from members of the audience at this “Manning Monday” Brecht Forum in New York City. Kevin Gosztola participated by video link from Chicago. 6:40 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Life and Career of Former House Speaker Thomas O'Neill Two-thousand-twelve marks what would have been the 100th birthday of former U.S. House Speaker and ... Two-thousand-twelve marks what would have been the 100th birthday of former U.S. House Speaker and Massachusetts Democrat Thomas “Tip” O’Neill. A panel including three of Tip O’Neill’s children looked back at his life and career. MSNBC “Hardball” host Chris Matthews - who served as a press aide to Tip O’Neill in the 1980s - moderates the conversation. The Cambridge Public Library hosted this hour-and-20 minute event.
5:59 pm ET Approx. 28 min. President Obama in New Hampshire Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  4:21 pm ET Approx. 1 min. USA Today Best-Sellers List 8:01 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. President Richard Nixon's Civil Rights Policies Dean Kotlowski; Unidentified Speaker This week, Salisbury University history professor Dean Kotlowski looks at President Richard ... This week, Salisbury University history professor Dean Kotlowski looks at President Richard Nixon’s Civil Rights policies. This week, Salisbury University history professor Dean Kotlowski looks at President Richard Nixon’s Civil Rights policies. Professor Kotlowski discusses the dichotomy of President Nixon’s conservative speeches and his liberal-leaning policies. This is an hour.
6:30 pm ET Approx. 29 min. Communicators with Doug Gansler Doug Gansler talked about Internet privacy issues. Topics included location tracking, ... Doug Gansler talked about Internet privacy issues. Topics included location tracking, hacking, data safety, security breaches, and cyber bullying. Attorney General Gansler has made privacy in the digital era his focus as the new president of the National Association of Attorneys General. 4:30 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Book Discussion on The Battle Over Health Care Rosemary Gibson; Unidentified Speaker Rosemary Gibson examines the current health care debate and the provisions of the Patient ... Rosemary Gibson examines the current health care debate and the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Ms. Gibson reports on the creation of the legislation, its recent passage, and the fiscal affect on insurance providers and the federal government. She showed slides during her presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. 9:15 pm ET Approx. 46 min. 59th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice A ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honoring veterans of the Korean War. Defense ... A ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honoring veterans of the Korean War. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks, as well as Korean War veterans. The event marks the 59th Anniversary of the Signing of the Armistice ending the Korean War in 1953. It’s about 45 minutes.
7:01 pm ET Approx. 58 min. Jordan Flaherty Remarks on Journalism Christopher Fettweis; Jordan Flaherty; Unidentified Speaker Journalist and community activist Jordan Flaherty made the keynote at the World Affairs Council of ... Journalist and community activist Jordan Flaherty made the keynote at the World Affairs Council of New Orleans annual dinner. He talked about digital activism and the future of journalism in the U.S. and responded to questions from the audience. 5:51 pm ET Approx. 8 min. Publisher Interview with Scott Moyers Scott Moyers; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Scott Moyers talked about recent and forthcoming books from Penguin Press.
He was interviewed ... Scott Moyers talked about recent and forthcoming books from Penguin Press.
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. 		10:02 pm ET Approx. 36 min. The Civil War and Its Aftermath This week on The Civil War, the closing discussion from the U.S. Capitol Historical ... This week on The Civil War, the closing discussion from the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s 2012 Civil War Symposium. Several of the symposium’s presenters take questions from the audience and offer their closing thoughts on the day’s topics, including the role of Congress during the war. They also discuss the end of the war and its immediate aftermath. Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman moderates. This is about 35 minutes.
8:00 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. Visualization and Global Issues Panelists talked about the use of data visualization technology to frame global issues such as ... Panelists talked about the use of data visualization technology to frame global issues such as climate change. Examples of data and other images were shown as they discussed the potential for complex scientific information and large volumes of data to be delivered to decision-makers and the public in understandable ways as technology becomes more pervasive. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Linda Tischler moderated.
“Visualizing Our Future through the Lens of Big Data” was part of the 8th Annual Aspen Ideas Festival, held by the Aspen Institute at the Doerr-Hosier Center. 		6:00 pm ET Approx. 55 min. Book Discussion on Damon Runyon: A Life Jimmy Breslin; Brian Lamb Columnist Jimmy Breslin discussed his book, Damon Runyon: A Life, in which he described the ... Columnist Jimmy Breslin discussed his book, Damon Runyon: A Life, in which he described the New York literary scene of the 1920s and '30s, including the life and times of writer and reporter Damon Runyon. Mr. Breslin also discussed the current literary and political atmosphere of New York City, and spoke warmly of the rational crimes committed by gangsters in previous eras as opposed to the senseless crimes of contemporary society. Damon Runyon was an author of crime stories that became screenplays for dozens of movies glorifying the underworld of New York in the 1920s and early 1930s. 10:40 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Life and Career of Former House Speaker Thomas O'Neill Two-thousand-twelve marks what would have been the 100th birthday of former U.S. House Speaker and ... Two-thousand-twelve marks what would have been the 100th birthday of former U.S. House Speaker and Massachusetts Democrat Thomas “Tip” O’Neill. A panel including three of Tip O’Neill’s children looked back at his life and career. MSNBC “Hardball” host Chris Matthews - who served as a press aide to Tip O’Neill in the 1980s - moderates the conversation. The Cambridge Public Library hosted this hour-and-20 minute event.
9:11 pm ET Approx. 35 min. Paul Ryan Campaign Speech in Tampa Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt ... Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt Romney campaign event in Tampa. Ryan discussed the Romney campaign’s approach to Medicare reform. 7:00 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Book Discussion on A Fundamental Freedom David Lampo argues in his book that support for gay rights by the political right is in accordance ... David Lampo argues in his book that support for gay rights by the political right is in accordance with conservative ideologies of personal freedom and limited government. The author contends that social conservatives that refute this argument are hypocritical, but that rank-and-file Republicans are far more supportive of gay rights than commonly presumed. Mr. Lampo was joined in discussion by Michael Barone. They also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. John Samples moderated this Cate Institue Book Forum. 12:01 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. President Richard Nixon's Civil Rights Policies Dean Kotlowski; Unidentified Speaker This week, Salisbury University history professor Dean Kotlowski looks at President Richard ... This week, Salisbury University history professor Dean Kotlowski looks at President Richard Nixon’s Civil Rights policies. This week, Salisbury University history professor Dean Kotlowski looks at President Richard Nixon’s Civil Rights policies. Professor Kotlowski discusses the dichotomy of President Nixon’s conservative speeches and his liberal-leaning policies. This is an hour.
9:48 pm ET Approx. 3 min. President Obama at Mack's Apples Unidentified Speaker President Barack Obama visited Mack’s Apples in Londonderry. He spoke with the store ... President Barack Obama visited Mack’s Apples in Londonderry. He spoke with the store owner and shopped for fresh produce. This is part of the Road to the White House program. 8:23 pm ET Approx. 9 min. Publisher Interview with Michael Cader Michael Cader; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Michael Cader, founder of Publishers Lunch and Publishers Marketplace, talked about his ... Michael Cader, founder of Publishers Lunch and Publishers Marketplace, talked about his career in publishing and his e-book, BEA Buzz Books: Excerpts From Over 30 Top Fall 2012 Titles which gives book sellers and consumers a taste of major upcoming books.
He was 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. 		1:13 am ET Approx. 46 min. 59th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice A ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honoring veterans of the Korean War. Defense ... A ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honoring veterans of the Korean War. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks, as well as Korean War veterans. The event marks the 59th Anniversary of the Signing of the Armistice ending the Korean War in 1953. It’s about 45 minutes.
9:52 pm ET Approx. 32 min. President Obama in New Hampshire Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  8:33 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. 2:00 am ET Approx. 29 min. George Washington's Copy of the Constitution President George Washington’s personal copy of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights was ... President George Washington’s personal copy of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights was recently auctioned at Christie’s in New York City for $9.8 million, the most ever paid for an American printed book or manuscript. The 1789 book contains brackets and notes in the margins written by Washington himself to mark the powers of the executive branch. American History TV recorded the auction, took a close look at the book, and interviewed specialists at Christie’s and at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the successful bidder at the auction.
10:25 pm ET Approx. 39 min. 2009 Auto Bailout Pedro Echevarria; Deepa Seetharaman; Unidentified Speaker Deepa Seetharaman discussed the long term economic effects of the 2009 auto bailout and the fiscal ... Deepa Seetharaman discussed the long term economic effects of the 2009 auto bailout and the fiscal state of the auto industry. She discussed that the original expected loss on the auto bailout, around $80 billion, has been reduced down drastically, to around $14 billion. She stressed that, being in a free market equity system, the returns on the auto bailout will directly correlate with the stock price of the auto manufacturers. She also discussed difficulties being faced by the auto industry both domestically and abroad. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. 8:44 pm ET Approx. 59 min. Book Discussion on The Lost Bank Kirsten Grind; Jon Talton; Unidentified Speaker Kirsten Grind talked about the collapse of Washington Mutual in 2008, the largest bank failure in ... Kirsten Grind talked about the collapse of Washington Mutual in 2008, the largest bank failure in U.S. history. Now writing for the Wall Street Journal, she had been a co-finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the issue for the Puget Sound Business Journal. Ms. Grind was interviewed on stage by Jon Talton and then responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at the Seattle Public Library. 2:30 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. The Founding of the National Academy of Science A look at the development of a national science infrastructure in America. In this discussion ... A look at the development of a national science infrastructure in America. In this discussion held at the Library of Congress, panelists talk about the establishment of the National Academy of Sciences in 1863, and look at how the U.S. government has supported Science and education. This conference was hosted by the Carnegie Corporation of New York in cooperation with the Association of Public Land Grant Universities and the National Academy of Sciences. It’s about an hour and 30 minutes.
11:06 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. Visualization and Global Issues Panelists talked about the use of data visualization technology to frame global issues such as ... Panelists talked about the use of data visualization technology to frame global issues such as climate change. Examples of data and other images were shown as they discussed the potential for complex scientific information and large volumes of data to be delivered to decision-makers and the public in understandable ways as technology becomes more pervasive. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Linda Tischler moderated.
“Visualizing Our Future through the Lens of Big Data” was part of the 8th Annual Aspen Ideas Festival, held by the Aspen Institute at the Doerr-Hosier Center. 		9:56 pm 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. 4:01 am ET Approx. 59 min. Briefing on Space Travel On American History TV -a look at the history of space exploration. Panelists include ... 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.
12:16 am ET Approx. 2 min. Mayor Bloomberg and Rupert Murdoch on Immigration Policy Rupert Murdoch and Mayor Michael Boomberg offered advice to Mitt Romney’s presidential ... Rupert Murdoch and Mayor Michael Boomberg offered advice to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign about immigration policy. Topics included the relationship between immigration and the economy, letting foreign college students stay in the U.S. after graduation, and the need for bipartisanship in Congress on addressing immigration issues. They also discussed gun violence. 10:00 pm ET Approx. 52 min. After Words with John Fund and Hans von Spakovsky The authors argue that there are serious problems with fraud and error within the U.S. election ... The authors argue that there are serious problems with fraud and error within the U.S. election system that require scrutiny and investigation. States need to reduce illegal votes, they say, by requiring voter identification, as well as election monitors. They made their case to the author of The Swing Vote, Linda Killian. 5:01 am ET Approx. 58 min. Book Discussion on Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea Sam Anthony; David Fitz-Enz; Unidentified Speaker Colonel Fitz-Enz (Ret.) talked about his book Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea, The Story of the ... Colonel Fitz-Enz (Ret.) talked about his book Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea, The Story of the USS Constitution, published by Taylor Trade Publishing. He described several battles that the USS Constitution engaged in during the War of 1812, including those with the HMS Guerriere, the HMS Macedonia, and the HMS Java. It was during the August 19, 1812, battle with the British frigate Guerriere that she earned the nickname “Old Ironsides.” After his presentation he responded to questions from members of the audience.
12:19 am ET Approx. 35 min. Paul Ryan Campaign Speech in Tampa Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt ... Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt Romney campaign event in Tampa. Ryan discussed the Romney campaign’s approach to Medicare reform. 10:58 pm ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading Tweets, 3 Unidentified Speaker Book TV’s followers on Twitter responded to the question “What are you reading this ... Book TV’s followers on Twitter responded to the question “What are you reading this summer?” 6:01 am ET Approx. 1 hr. Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 Two historians talk about the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864, which involved some of ... Two historians talk about the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864, which involved some of the fiercest fighting of the War. This is the fourth in a series of sessions we’re airing from a conference organized by the Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. The theme of this year’s gathering was Leadership and Generalship in the Civil War. 
The Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia hosted the conference, and this portion’s about an hour.
12:56 am ET Approx. 3 min. President Obama at Mack's Apples Unidentified Speaker President Barack Obama visited Mack’s Apples in Londonderry. He spoke with the store ... President Barack Obama visited Mack’s Apples in Londonderry. He spoke with the store owner and shopped for fresh produce. This is part of the Road to the White House program. 10:59 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. Book Discussion on Twilight of the Elites Christopher Hayes; Unidentified Speaker Christopher Hayes contends that Americans distrust of once respected institutions is due to the ... Christopher Hayes contends that Americans distrust of once respected institutions is due to the failures of our leaders and their social and economic distance from the rest of the population. At this Harvard Book Store event, Mr. Hayes talked about how the natural devolution of a meritocracy has occurred in American society. Christopher Hayes responded to questions from members of the audience at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1:00 am ET Approx. 33 min. President Obama in New Hampshire Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  12:00 am ET Approx. 13 min. Publisher Interview with Adam Bellow and Bill Strachan Adam Bellow and Bill Strachan talked about recent and forthcoming books from ... Adam Bellow and Bill Strachan talked about recent and forthcoming books from HarperCollins.
They were interviewed at their 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.
1:33 am ET Approx. 39 min. 2009 Auto Bailout Pedro Echevarria; Deepa Seetharaman; Unidentified Speaker Deepa Seetharaman discussed the long term economic effects of the 2009 auto bailout and the fiscal ... Deepa Seetharaman discussed the long term economic effects of the 2009 auto bailout and the fiscal state of the auto industry. She discussed that the original expected loss on the auto bailout, around $80 billion, has been reduced down drastically, to around $14 billion. She stressed that, being in a free market equity system, the returns on the auto bailout will directly correlate with the stock price of the auto manufacturers. She also discussed difficulties being faced by the auto industry both domestically and abroad. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. 12:13 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.
2:14 am ET Approx. 3 min. Weekly Presidential Address Barack Obama President Barack Obama gave his weekly presidential address to the nation where he talked about ... President Barack Obama gave his weekly presidential address to the nation where he talked about supporting teachers and education.  12:15 am ET Approx. 34 min. Book Discussion on The Jane Austen Guide to Happily Ever After Anne Cori; Elizabeth Kantor; Unidentified Speaker Elizabeth Kantor talked about her book, The Jane Austen Guide to Happily Ever After: What Jane ... Elizabeth Kantor talked about her book, The Jane Austen Guide to Happily Ever After: What Jane Austen’s Heroines Can Teach Modern Women About Men, Sex, Marriage, and Lasting Happiness. 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.
2:18 am ET Approx. 3 min. Weekly Republican Address Vicky Hartzler Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) gave the weekly Republican address to the nation.  Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) gave the weekly Republican address to the nation.  12:58 am ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Bay Buchanan Bay Buchanan; Unidentified Speaker Bay Buchanan answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
The date ... Bay Buchanan answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
The date and location of this interview are not known.
2:22 am ET Approx. 2 min. Personal Liberties and Gun Rights David Martosko and Dave Kope spoke about personal freedoms and gun rights at the Independence ... David Martosko and Dave Kope spoke about personal freedoms and gun rights at the Independence Institute’s annual Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Party that the organization created in protest of what they call the growing “nanny state.” Topics included New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban of the sale of any cup or bottle of sweetened drink larger than 16 fluid ounces, the recent Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting, and Second Amendment issues. 
The event was held in a tent at the Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, with many of the attendees smoking cigarettes and drinking beer. 		1:00 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Book Discussion on Deadly Monopolies Patricia Thomas; Unidentified Speaker; Harriet Washington Harriet Washington argues that a growing corporate presence in the medical industry yields dire ... Harriet Washington argues that a growing corporate presence in the medical industry yields dire consequences for patients, as drug development and research is initiated on a for-profit basis. Ms. Washington’s contentions of the industry’s fiscal motivations include the reported versus the actual cost of bringing a new drug to market, her estimate that the monetary value of gifts given by corporate drug manufacturers to physicians in 2000 was $6 billion, and the restricted nature of medical patents, which, the author contends suppresses research. Harriet Washington showed slides throughout her presentation, and then responded to questions from members of the audience at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
2:25 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Corporate Interests and the Judiciary Two state supreme court justices talked about the influence of corporate money on judicial ... Two state supreme court justices talked about the influence of corporate money on judicial elections and decisions. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. 2:08 am ET Approx. 5 min. Publisher Interview with Carolyn Coleburn Carolyn Coleburn; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Carolyn Coleburn talked about recent and forthcoming books from Viking Press.
She was ... Carolyn Coleburn talked about recent and forthcoming books from Viking 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.
3:28 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Electronic Health Records Physicians, government officials, and academics talked about the considerations related to moving ... Physicians, government officials, and academics talked about the considerations related to moving from paper to electronic medical records. They discussed smart phones and other technologies that allow patients to collect their own medical data, privacy and security concerns, and allowing patients to access to more of their own health information. The panelists took questions from audience members after their prepared remarks. 2:13 am ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading Tweets, 2 Unidentified Speaker Book TV’s followers on Twitter responded to the question “What are you reading this ... Book TV’s followers on Twitter responded to the question “What are you reading this summer?”
5:14 am ET Approx. 1 min. German Chancellor Merkel Arrival Ceremony Stephen Harper; Angela Merkel; Unidentified Speaker During official arrival ceremonies, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomed German ... During official arrival ceremonies, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Parliament Hill. The commemoration included playing both countries' national anthems and review of the troops. 2:15 am ET Approx. 53 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.
5:15 am ET Approx. 28 min. Germany-Canada Relations Stephen Harper; Angela Merkel; Unidentified Speaker Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Harper held a joint news conference during the ... Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Harper held a joint news conference during the chancellor’s state visit to Canada.  3:09 am ET Approx. 3 min. Publisher Interview with Lissa Warren Unidentified Speaker; Lissa Warren Lissa Warren talked about recent and forthcoming books from De Capo Press.
She was interviewed ... Lissa Warren talked about recent and forthcoming books from De Capo 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.
5:44 am ET Approx. 35 min. Paul Ryan Campaign Speech in Tampa Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt ... Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt Romney campaign event in Tampa. Ryan discussed the Romney campaign’s approach to Medicare reform. 3:13 am ET Approx. 1 min. New Books Being Published Unidentified Speaker
6:22 am ET Approx. 3 min. President Obama at Mack's Apples Unidentified Speaker President Barack Obama visited Mack’s Apples in Londonderry. He spoke with the store ... President Barack Obama visited Mack’s Apples in Londonderry. He spoke with the store owner and shopped for fresh produce. This is part of the Road to the White House program. 3:15 am ET Approx. 31 min. Book Discussion on Service: A Navy SEAL at War Marcus Luttrell; Unidentified Speaker; Mark Weber Marcus Luttrell talked about his service in Iraq and adds new details to what happened to him ... Marcus Luttrell talked about his service in Iraq and adds new details to what happened to him during Operation Redwing in Afghanistan, the original account of which he wrote about in his 2007 book, Lone Survivor. Mr. Luttrell responded to questions from members of the audience at this installment of the Naval Historical Foundation Author on Deck lecture series at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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6:25 am ET Approx. 33 min. President Obama in New Hampshire Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School.  3:47 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Book Discussion on White House Burning Simon Johnson; James Kwak; Unidentified Speaker Simon Johnson and James Kwak talked about the history of U.S. debt and the impact it would have on ... Simon Johnson and James Kwak talked about the history of U.S. debt and the impact it would have on future generations. They also argued that the debt problems could be solved without implementing massive cuts in Social Security and Medicare benefits. The co-authors responded to questions from members of the audience at Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
4:49 am ET Approx. 7 min. Publisher Interview with John Donatich John Donatich; Unidentified Speaker John Donatich talked about recent and forthcoming books from Yale University Press.
He was ... John Donatich talked about recent and forthcoming books from Yale University Press.
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.
4:57 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.
5:00 am ET Approx. 58 min. Book Discussion on The Presidents Club Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs discussed the relationships among the last 13 former presidents, ... Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs discussed the relationships among the last 13 former presidents, especially each president’s relationships during his term in office with his predecessors. The authors argued that the “world’s most exclusive fraternity” is often marked by shifting allegiances as one week’s supporter is the next week’s critic, yet they provide support for each other for the sake of the country. The authors showed slides during their presentation and also responded to questions from members of the audience.
6:00 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation A panel discussion was held on the concept of “freedom” and the differences between ... A panel discussion was held on the concept of “freedom” and the differences between freedom, privilege, and emancipation. African-American attitudes on feelings of entitlement and if earned freedoms have actually been achieved were also discussed. Topics included the three basic freedoms of movement (migration), religion, and expression and the price historically paid for those freedoms. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Christopher Paul Moore moderated.
“What Passes for Freedom: The 150th Year Celebration of Freedom” was a panel of the 14th annual Harlem Book Fair from the Langston Hughes Auditorium in the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.