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The Council on Foreign Relations held a discussion on U.S. defense priorities around the world and the role of military forces. Participants in the discussion represented major branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including the Army, Space Force, Marne Corps, and Air Force. The conversation focused on several topics including U.S. preparedness and nuclear strategy. This panel discussion was held in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Council on Foreign Relations
Topics: china, ukraine, navy, russia, pacific, nato, smith, france, uk, united states marine, gaza
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The American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy featuring current and former government officials and economists. This panel focuses on social security spending. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute,Brookings Institution,University of Pennsylvania | Wharton School of Business,University of California, Berkeley | Burch (Robert D.) Center for...
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The American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy featuring current and former government officials and economists. In this session, a group of economists spoke about the impact of U.S. debt and fiscal policy from a Wall Street view perspective. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute,Brookings Institution,University of Pennsylvania | Wharton...
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The American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy featuring current and former government officials and economists. In this session, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel gave a presentation on U.S. debt, current fiscal policy and future projections. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute,Brookings Institution,University of...
Topics: washington, biden, phil
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President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen testified in February 2019 before the House Oversight and Reform Committee about his experiences working for the president, before and after the 2016 presidential campaign. He offered his perspective on the way the Trump Organization operated, and detailed specific actions he took and words he said at the direction of his former boss. He said he had broken the law and had lied many times, including in previous congressional testimony, at the...
Topics: trump, mr. trump, donald trump, new york, white house, moscow, russia, michael, manhattan, cohen,...
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Semafor Political Reporter Kadia Goba discussed the week ahead for Congress. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: johnson, bob menendez, trump, washington, white house, manhattan, new york, biden, marjorie taylor,...
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White House National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard discussed the Biden administration's tax policy priorities at the Brookings Institution's The Hamilton Project. She focused on two main themes which are cutting taxes for the middle class and having the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes. She also contrasted why the Biden administration's tax policy is more beneficial to the public than GOP tax proposals. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: irs, ira, biden, comcast, washington, white house national economic council, brainard, lael brainard
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) discussed his "Disagree Better" initiative, his plan as chair of the National Governors Association to champion political civility and mitigate polarization in the nation. He shared his thoughts on how the U.S. became so polarized, mentioning loss of local community and loneliness combined with the effects of mass media on tribalism. The governor then shared his advice on how polarization can be mitigated, such as having face-to-face conversations with others...
Topics: ronald reagan, mr. ryan, utah, washington, national governors association, nga, stanford, ukraine,...
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"One thing I ask in return: vote. It makes a difference Your vote means that our budget is a reflection of your values," said Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) during his State of the State address before a joint session of the legislature in Hartford. The governor highlighted his policy achievements and shared his vision for the state's future. He also touched on education funding, childcare investment, health care access, workforce development, housing affordability, clean energy and the...
Topics: connecticut, house transportation infrastructure committee, tanner, beyoncé, washington
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. He answered questions on a variety of topics including a recently announced rule involving power plant pollution reduction, water infrastructure, carbon capture storage, recycling, and concerns about overreach at the EPA. Sponsor: Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Topics: epa, virginia, biden, wyoming, california, delaware, stabenow, michigan, arizona, pennsylvania,...
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[LIVE] The American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance host a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute,Brookings Institution,University of Pennsylvania | Wharton School of Business,University of California, Berkeley | Burch (Robert D.) Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance
Topics: cbo, biden, michael, treasury, japan, michelle, phil swagel, israel, torsten, china, phil, uk,...
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Academics and policy advocates joined the Brooking's Institution's Center for Economic Security and Opportunity in Washington, DC, for a discussion on a report from the National Academies on reducing intergenerational poverty. Several topics were addressed, including the drivers and root causes of poverty, racial disparities, access to housing, the impact of the family, and labor and income challenges. They also touched upon how investment in education and low-income communities can improve...
Topics: berkeley, israel, silvestri, california, ms. silvestri, ocr, mr. sykes
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Award winning children's book author Jonah Winter discussed his experiences with censorship, and why he believes cancel culture is more dangerous than book banning. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
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Author Brad Meltzer delivered the 2024 Commencement Address at the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor. Sponsor: University of Michigan
Topics: new york, new york city, trump, eric adams, carla, pennsylvania, berkeley, scott
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Academics and policy advocates joined the Brooking's Institution's Center for Economic Security and Opportunity in Washington, DC, for a discussion on a report from the National Academies on reducing intergenerational poverty. Several topics were addressed, including the drivers and root causes of poverty, racial disparities, access to housing, the impact of the family, and labor and income challenges. They also touched upon how investment in education and low-income communities can improve...
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Author and journalist Jonathan Eig discussed the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in the first comprehensive biography of the civil rights leader in over 30 years. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta hosted this event. Sponsor: Carter (Jimmy) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: michigan, new york, florida, jonah, king, roberto clemente, ruth bader ginsburg, dallas, kennedy,...
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Nathan Thrall, former Arab-Israeli Project director at the International Crisis Group, discussed his book about the plight of a Palestinian man whose 5-year-old son was a in a school bus crash in the West Bank. This event was held at the First United Methodist Church of Chicago. Sponsor: Human Rights Watch
Topics: king, israel, chicago, atlanta, jonathan, fbi, levison, kennedy, washington, martin luther king,...
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Project Liberty founder and business executive Frank McCourt Jr. argued that regulation is not enough to address the divisions caused by social media. This event was hosted by All Tech is Human. Sponsor: All Tech is Human
Topics: jerusalem, israel, gaza, ramallah, nathan, huda, ahmed, salim, u.n., etc., west bank, un, abu faraj
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Regent University Professor Mark David Hall explained why he believes Christian nationalism is not a threat to the United States or Christian churches. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: israel, nathan, gaza, jerusalem, chicago, omar shakir, new york
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Jonna Mendez, former Chief of Disguise at the CIA, talked about her life and career overseas during the Cold War. This event was hosted by the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore. Sponsor: Enoch Pratt Free Library
Topics: cia, washington, germany, andrew seidel, jefferson, europe, moscow, wichita, jennifer, new york,...
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Journalist Johann Hari reported on the success and concerns surrounding the new weight-loss drugs, as well as his personal experience taking Ozempic. He was interviewed by Bloomberg News health reporter Madison Muller. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: novo nordisk, japan, katie, france, novo, britain, kenney, hannah
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Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka argued that the American left has embraced a form of radical Marxism that threatens the future of the United States. This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: katie, new york, gramsci, mike, europe, saul alinsky, berlin, china, atlanta, antonio gramsci,...
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Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello talked about her life and career. When Dr. Novello was appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, she became the first woman and first Hispanic person to hold that position. This event was held at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. Sponsor: Bush (G.H.W.) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: navy, mason
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Journalist Johann Hari reported on the success and concerns surrounding the new weight-loss drugs, as well as his personal experience taking Ozempic. He was interviewed by Bloomberg News health reporter Madison Muller. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: new york, johnson, albany, texas, novello, colorado, bush, pataki, barbara bush, buchanan, united...
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Authors of the latest nonfiction books are interviewed by journalists, public policy makers, legislators, and others familiar with their material.
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Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka argued that the American left has embraced a form of radical Marxism that threatens the future of the United States. This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: katie, new york, gramsci, mike, europe, saul alinsky, berlin, china, atlanta, antonio gramsci,...
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Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello talked about her life and career. When Dr. Novello was appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, she became the first woman and first Hispanic person to hold that position. This event was held at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. Sponsor: Bush (G.H.W.) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: new york, johnson, albany, texas, novello, colorado, bush, pataki, barbara bush, buchanan, united...
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Award winning children's book author Jonah Winter discussed his experiences with censorship, and why he believes cancel culture is more dangerous than book banning. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: jonah, roberto clemente, new york, ruth bader ginsburg, florida, dallas, hillary clinton, etc.,...
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Author Brad Meltzer delivered the 2024 Commencement Address at the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor. Sponsor: University of Michigan
Topics: michigan, desmond howard, boston, florida
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Author and journalist Jonathan Eig discussed the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in the first comprehensive biography of the civil rights leader in over 30 years. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta hosted this event. Sponsor: Carter (Jimmy) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: king, chicago, atlanta, jonathan, fbi, martin luther king, levison, kennedy, benjamin mays, scott...
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Nathan Thrall, former Arab-Israeli Project director at the International Crisis Group, discussed his book about the plight of a Palestinian man whose 5-year-old son was a in a school bus crash in the West Bank. This event was held at the First United Methodist Church of Chicago. Sponsor: Human Rights Watch
Topics: israel, jerusalem, nathan, gaza, ramallah, huda, new york, u.n., west bank, biden, chicago, ahmed,...
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Project Liberty founder and business executive Frank McCourt Jr. argued that regulation is not enough to address the divisions caused by social media. This event was hosted by All Tech is Human. Sponsor: All Tech is Human
Topics: jennifer, frank mccourt, bruce springsteen, michael, david
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Regent University Professor Mark David Hall explained why he believes Christian nationalism is not a threat to the United States or Christian churches. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: andrew seidel, jefferson, washington, mark david hall, thomas jefferson, perry, boston, england,...
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Jonna Mendez, former Chief of Disguise at the CIA, talked about her life and career overseas during the Cold War. This event was hosted by the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore. Sponsor: Enoch Pratt Free Library
Topics: cia, germany, europe, moscow, washington, wichita, putin, kgb, white house, jonna mendez, mendez,...
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Journalist Johann Hari reported on the success and concerns surrounding the new weight-loss drugs, as well as his personal experience taking Ozempic. He was interviewed by Bloomberg News health reporter Madison Muller. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: novo nordisk, japan, katie, france, novo, britain, kenney, hannah
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Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka argued that the American left has embraced a form of radical Marxism that threatens the future of the United States. This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: katie, new york, gramsci, mike, europe, saul alinsky, berlin, china, atlanta, antonio gramsci,...
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Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello talked about her life and career. When Dr. Novello was appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, she became the first woman and first Hispanic person to hold that position. This event was held at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. Sponsor: Bush (G.H.W.) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: new york, johnson, albany, texas, novello, colorado, bush, pataki, barbara bush, buchanan, united...
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Journalist Johann Hari reported on the success and concerns surrounding the new weight-loss drugs, as well as his personal experience taking Ozempic. He was interviewed by Bloomberg News health reporter Madison Muller. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: novo nordisk, japan, france, novo, britain, kenney, hannah
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Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka argued that the American left has embraced a form of radical Marxism that threatens the future of the United States. This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: katie, new york, gramsci, mike, europe, saul alinsky, berlin, china, atlanta, antonio gramsci,...
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Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello talked about her life and career. When Dr. Novello was appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, she became the first woman and first Hispanic person to hold that position. This event was held at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. Sponsor: Bush (G.H.W.) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: new york, johnson, albany, texas, novello, colorado, bush, pataki, barbara bush, buchanan, united...
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In 1987, House & Senate select committees jointly examined the clandestine operation of selling missiles to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages in Lebanon, with proceeds going to Contra rebels in Nicaragua. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: reagan, oliver, iran, john poindexter, jim townsend, levin, mr. townsend, lawrence walsh,...
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Frank Aum of the U.S. Institute of Peace and historians Meghan Fitzpatrick, Nan Kim and Brian Linn discussed the legacy and lasting impacts of the Korean War. This event was part of the 2024 Symposium on War, Conflict and Society at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
Topics: north korea, korea, south korea, china, germany, dprk, russia, eisenhower, korean peninsula,...
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History professors Tarak Barkawi (Johns Hopkins University), David Cline (San Diego State University), Suzy Kim (Rutgers University) and John McManus (Missouri University of Science & Technology) discussed soldier and civilian experiences during the Korean War. This event was part of the 2024 Symposium on War, Conflict and Society at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
Topics: korea, north korea, vietnam, south korea, china, truman, soviet union, pacific, korean peninsula,...
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History professors Gregg Brazinsky (George Washington University), Steven Casey (London School of Economics & Political Science) and Mary Dudziak (Emory University) discussed the causes and early years of the Korean War. This event was part of the 2024 Symposium on War, Conflict and Society at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
Topics: truman, korea, china, south korea, north korea, united nations, stalin, u.n., nato, washington,...
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The late Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. (Ret.), a Korean War veteran and a Medal of Honor awardee, lay in honor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Rotunda
Topics: puckett, ralph puckett, martha
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McKendree University professor Lauren Thompson talked about how, despite prohibitions against it, Union and Confederate soldiers often fraternized, sharing coffee, tobacco, and newspapers. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg hosted this event. Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Virginia Center for Civil War Studies
Topics: fredericksburg, virginia, atlanta, williams, sherman, tennessee, hooker, welch, vicksburg, new...
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The story of Lady Bird Johnson's beautification program is told in a documentary produced by the Naval Photographic Center. The program concentrated on improving neglected areas of the nation's capital by planting trees and flowers, cleaning up parks, and building school playgrounds. Sponsor: U.S. Naval Photographic Center
Topics: mrs. johnson, washington, white house, the nation, buchanan, johnson
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What was President Eisenhower's role in radio broadcasts designed to fight communism as the Cold War took shape? Mark Pomar, a senior fellow at the Clements Center for National Security, detailed Ike's post-World War II campaign to promote democratic values in Europe. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: eisenhower, soviet union, europe, russia, voa, ukraine, washington, usaa, germany, reagan,...
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The 1960s folk band "The Swingin' Six" stars in a U.S. Postal Service public service announcement explaining the zip code system, which was first introduced in 1963. ZIP is an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan. Sponsor: U.S. Postal Service
Topics: springfield, valentine, new york, tuscaloosa, pennsylvania
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Virginia Tech lecturer Taulby Edmondson discussed unionization efforts in the West Virginia mining industry that led to a series of armed conflicts in the 1910s and 1920s. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg. Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Topics: appalachia, virginia, hatfield, sid hatfield, blair, baldwin, west virginia, chicago, logan,...
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The story of Lady Bird Johnson's beautification program is told in a documentary produced by the Naval Photographic Center. The program concentrated on improving neglected areas of the nation's capital by planting trees and flowers, cleaning up parks, and building school playgrounds. Sponsor: U.S. Naval Photographic Center
Topics: mrs. johnson, washington, white house, the nation, buchanan, johnson
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What was President Eisenhower's role in radio broadcasts designed to fight communism as the Cold War took shape? Mark Pomar, a senior fellow at the Clements Center for National Security, detailed Ike's post-World War II campaign to promote democratic values in Europe. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight) Presidential Library and Museum
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The 1960s folk band "The Swingin' Six" stars in a U.S. Postal Service public service announcement explaining the zip code system, which was first introduced in 1963. ZIP is an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan. Sponsor: U.S. Postal Service
Topics: springfield, valentine, new york, tuscaloosa, pennsylvania
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Virginia Tech lecturer Taulby Edmondson discussed unionization efforts in the West Virginia mining industry that led to a series of armed conflicts in the 1910s and 1920s. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg. Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Topics: appalachia, virginia, hatfield, sid hatfield, blair, baldwin, west virginia, chicago, logan,...
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In 1987, House & Senate select committees jointly examined the clandestine operation of selling missiles to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages in Lebanon, with proceeds going to Contra rebels in Nicaragua. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: reagan, oliver, iran, john poindexter, jim townsend, levin, mr. townsend, lawrence walsh,...
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Frank Aum of the U.S. Institute of Peace and historians Meghan Fitzpatrick, Nan Kim and Brian Linn discussed the legacy and lasting impacts of the Korean War. This event was part of the 2024 Symposium on War, Conflict and Society at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
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History professors Tarak Barkawi (Johns Hopkins University), David Cline (San Diego State University), Suzy Kim (Rutgers University) and John McManus (Missouri University of Science & Technology) discussed soldier and civilian experiences during the Korean War. This event was part of the 2024 Symposium on War, Conflict and Society at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
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History professors Gregg Brazinsky (George Washington University), Steven Casey (London School of Economics & Political Science) and Mary Dudziak (Emory University) discussed the causes and early years of the Korean War. This event was part of the 2024 Symposium on War, Conflict and Society at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
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The late Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. (Ret.), a Korean War veteran and a Medal of Honor awardee, lay in honor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Rotunda
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McKendree University professor Lauren Thompson talked about how, despite prohibitions against it, Union and Confederate soldiers often fraternized, sharing coffee, tobacco, and newspapers. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg hosted this event. Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Virginia Center for Civil War Studies
Topics: fredericksburg, virginia, atlanta, williams, sherman, tennessee, hooker, welch, vicksburg, new...
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The story of Lady Bird Johnson's beautification program is told in a documentary produced by the Naval Photographic Center. The program concentrated on improving neglected areas of the nation's capital by planting trees and flowers, cleaning up parks, and building school playgrounds. Sponsor: U.S. Naval Photographic Center
Topics: mrs. johnson, washington, white house, the nation, buchanan, johnson
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What was President Eisenhower's role in radio broadcasts designed to fight communism as the Cold War took shape? Mark Pomar, a senior fellow at the Clements Center for National Security, detailed Ike's post-World War II campaign to promote democratic values in Europe. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: eisenhower, soviet union, europe, russia, voa, ukraine, washington, usaa, germany, reagan,...
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The 1960s folk band "The Swingin' Six" stars in a U.S. Postal Service public service announcement explaining the zip code system, which was first introduced in 1963. ZIP is an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan. Sponsor: U.S. Postal Service
Topics: springfield, valentine, new york, tuscaloosa, pennsylvania
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Virginia Tech lecturer Taulby Edmondson discussed unionization efforts in the West Virginia mining industry that led to a series of armed conflicts in the 1910s and 1920s. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg. Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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The story of Lady Bird Johnson's beautification program is told in a documentary produced by the Naval Photographic Center. The program concentrated on improving neglected areas of the nation's capital by planting trees and flowers, cleaning up parks, and building school playgrounds. Sponsor: U.S. Naval Photographic Center
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What was President Eisenhower's role in radio broadcasts designed to fight communism as the Cold War took shape? Mark Pomar, a senior fellow at the Clements Center for National Security, detailed Ike's post-World War II campaign to promote democratic values in Europe. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight) Presidential Library and Museum
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The 1960s folk band "The Swingin' Six" stars in a U.S. Postal Service public service announcement explaining the zip code system, which was first introduced in 1963. ZIP is an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan. Sponsor: U.S. Postal Service
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Virginia Tech lecturer Taulby Edmondson discussed unionization efforts in the West Virginia mining industry that led to a series of armed conflicts in the 1910s and 1920s. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg. Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified on the president's 2025 budget request during a public hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The hearing occurred one day after the Democratic-controlled Senate dismissed impeachment articles against the secretary. A few Republican senators criticized the move during the hearing. Others focused on topics related to border security, fentanyl interdiction and the Deferred Action for Childhood...
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Safety stakeholders from the Transportation Department, American Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, and Pipeline Safety Trust testified on reauthorizing the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023. They discussed the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration programs and addressed multiple topics including fuel and critical energy resource transportation, pipeline safety concerns, liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, and innovation and...
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UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty apologized for the chaos after cyber attackers targeted one of its companies, Change Healthcare, in February 2024. Mr. Witty's apology came as he testified during a public hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. UnitedHealth Group is the largest health care insurance company in the U.S., and one of the largest companies in the world. As he departed the more than two-hour long hearing, protesters confronted the CEO. Mr. Witty was also scheduled to testify...
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Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters a second Trump presidency would include "more bans, more suffering and less freedom" in her remarks on abortion rights at the annual EMILY's List gala in Washington, DC. She highlighted abortion bans that had taken effect across the country following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, including in Texas which banned all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest. In May 2024, Florida implemented a six week ban on abortions. EMILY's List...
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The Society for International Development-United States held its 2024 annual conference, with the theme "World in Crisis: Sparks of Hope." In this final portion of the event, Millenium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright touched on the mission of her organization, its role in international development, and its outlook for the future. Also, a panel of officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) discussed importance of humanitarian assistance and foreign...
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Academics and policy advocates joined the Brooking's Institution's Center for Economic Security and Opportunity in Washington, DC, for a discussion on a report from the National Academies on reducing intergenerational poverty. Several topics were addressed, including the drivers and root causes of poverty, racial disparities, access to housing, the impact of the family, and labor and income challenges. They also touched upon how investment in education and low-income communities can improve...
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"I'm pleased to report that we saw a strong 2024 tax season for the nation - one of our best in history," said IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel during his opening testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the president's 2025 budget request. Several topics were discussed, including modernization efforts, customer service challenges, fraud mitigation, and workforce development. Commissioner Werfel also touched upon the agency's focus on high income individuals and...
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