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Jack Kemp Oral History Interview
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In May of 2007, Jack Kemp spoke with historian Richard Norton Smith about his life and career. The former New York State Representative was Bob Dole’s vice presidential running mate in 1996. After that unsuccessful bid, Kemp remained active in the Republican Party until his death from cancer in May of 2009.
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Recent Programs
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The Washington Monthly hosted a discussion on the chemical herbicide agent orange, used by the U.S. military in Vietnam where the government now is demanding compensation for damages. It is also believed to have caused serious medical conditions in American soldiers who served in Vietnam.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 30 min.
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 Effects of Agent Orange Now
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Tom Wheeler speaks about his book, "Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails: The Untold Story of How Abraham Lincoln Used the Telegraph to Win the Civil War." A leader in the telecommunications industry, Mr. Wheeler draws comparisons between President Lincoln's skillful and revolutionary use of the telegraph and modern technology such as electonic mail.
Washington, DC
: 58 min.
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Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails
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"The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors" is James Hornfischer’s World War II naval narrative covering the battle off Samar, fought in the Philippine Sea on October 25, 1944. A group of U.S. Navy ships, surprised and engaged by a superior Japanese battleship force, fought gamely and ultimately won the day, protecting Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s invasion fleet.
Fredericksburg, TX
: 58 min.
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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
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The editors of the book, "Toward the Great Society," speak about the secret recording of Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson. The transcripts of the recordings explore the origins of Johnson’s Great Society program, the civil rights movement and the viability of U.S. policy in Vietnam.
Washington, DC
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The Recordings of Pres. Lyndon Johnson
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Actress Jan Turnquist portrays the author Harriet Beecher Stowe. She focuses on why Stowe wrote the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and the events in her life that culminated in the work.
Boston, MA
: 40 min.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe Portrayal
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About the Series
American History TV airs each weekend on C-SPAN 3 from 10am ET on Saturday to 10am ET on Monday. Featuring discussions with authors and historians as well as first person accounts of American History.
AHTV Schedule
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Today at 1:25pm (ET)
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The War President - Lincoln in Wartime
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Today at 3pm (ET)
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Jack Kemp Oral History Interview
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Today at 4pm (ET)
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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
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Today at 4:55pm (ET)
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Mr. Lincoln's T-mails
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Today at 5:55pm (ET)
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The Effects of "Agent Orange" Today
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Today at 7:25pm (ET)
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The War President - Lincoln in Wartime
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Today at 9pm (ET)
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Jack Kemp Oral History Interview
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Today at 10pm (ET)
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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
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Today at 10:55pm (ET)
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Mr. Lincoln's T-mails
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Today at 11:55pm (ET)
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The Effects of "Agent Orange" Today
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Monday at 1:25am (ET)
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The War President - Lincoln in Wartime
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Monday at 3am (ET)
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Jack Kemp Oral History Interview
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Monday at 4am (ET)
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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
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Monday at 4:55am (ET)
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Mr. Lincoln's T-mails
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Monday at 5:55am (ET)
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The Effects of "Agent Orange" Today
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Monday at 7:25am (ET)
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The War President - Lincoln in Wartime
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Monday at 9am (ET)
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Jack Kemp Oral History Interview
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