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American History TV: Insights into Our
Nation's Past
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Highlights for this
week: As eyes turn
to the upcoming New Hampshire primary, we share historic
campaign speeches from Bob Dole and John Kerry while
stumping in the Granite State. Plus, dramatic readings from
the oeuvre of American author Willa Cather, born 150 years ago.
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Author
Paul Carter delves into
Richard
Nixon’s California roots for a deeper understanding
of his journey from a Whittier law practice to the White
House. His book, "Richard Nixon: California's Native Son,"
offers a comprehensive look at Richard Nixon's upbringing and family
history in Whittier, California — dating back to 1897 when his
mother's Quaker family settled there to his years as a Whittier
College student and reserve tackle on the football team, as well as
his career as a lawyer in his hometown. As the only U.S. president
born and raised in California, he relished deep friendships and
connections to the Golden State throughout his life.
The Richard
Nixon Foundation in Yorba Linda, California,
hosted this event.
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University
of Houston political science professor Brandon
Rottinghaus discusses presidential scandals and
how public reaction to them has changed over time. In his research,
professor Rottinghaus explores a commander in chief's ability to
survive in office after allegations of illegal, unethical or immoral
wrongdoing. He makes the case that there is less political fallout in
modern times due, in part, to partisanship and polarization of the
electorate.
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Historic Campaign Speeches
Bob Dole 1996 New Hampshire
rally
&
John Kerry 2004 New Hampshire speech
Watch:
10:30 am/pm (Bob Dole)
Watch:
10:52 am/pm (John Kerry)
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In
this presidential election year, American History TV
is featuring Historic Campaign Speeches from both sides of
the aisle.
• 10:30
am Bob Dole 1996 New Hampshire Campaign Rally
At a get-out-the-vote rally at Pinkerton Academy, Senator Bob Dole
spoke about his ability to unite the party as a "common sense
conservative." He also talked about his agenda of economic
growth and returning to traditional values.
• 10:52
am John Kerry 2004 New Hampshire Campaign Rally
Senator John Kerry spoke to supporters at a rally in
New Hampshire following his victory in the Iowa caucuses. The New
Hampshire primary election was scheduled to take place the next week.
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American History TV's
Series: Historic Campaign Speeches
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With
the 2024 nominating contests building toward Super Tuesday, American
History TV looks at presidential campaigns past.
We see Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama
in Iowa, Bob Dole and John Kerry in New
Hampshire, John Edwards and Mitt Romney
in Nevada, and John McCain and Bernie Sanders
in Michigan. And we hear from Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, George
W. Bush, Hillary Clinton and Marco Rubio.
The 2020 presidential nominees — Joe Biden and Donald Trump —
are here, too.
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Historian
Ryan
Quint discusses Confederate Major General Jubal Early's
attack on the defenses of the bridge at Monocacy, Maryland, in 1864.
The Battle of Monocacy has become known as "The Battle That
Saved Washington" as Union General Lew Wallace
led a scratch force of Union troops to confront advancing
Confederates near Frederick, Maryland, buying time for reinforcements
to bolster the capital defenses.
This was part of the National
Museum of the Civil War Soldier's annual
event in Petersburg, Virginia.
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Willa Cather 1873 Birth
150th
Anniversary
Watch:
3:40 pm
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Actors
read from author Willa
Cather's fiction and letters to mark the 150th
anniversary of her 1873 birth. In 1923, she was awarded a Pulitzer
Prize in literature for her book "One of Ours,"
a novel set in France during World War I and Nebraska.
Speakers at the sesquicentennial event include Sara
Holliday, New York Society Library staffer; Peter
Cipkowski, vice president of the Willa Cather
Foundation Board of Governors; actor Deanne
Lorette; and actor Steve
Routman.
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1980 "Free to Choose" series
Milton Friedman on
Government Control of Economy (ep. 2)
Watch: 7 pm
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American History TV is airing
the Friedmans’ original 1980 "Free to Choose" 10-part
public television series —Saturdays at 7 p.m. ET.
In this second episode, Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton
Friedman looks at government planning and
control of economic activity. Episode two was originally titled
"The Tyranny of Control."
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C-SPAN's The
Weekly: Lesser-Known Candidates and the New Hampshire Primary
The New Hampshire presidential primary is just days
away. So, let’s check in with the "lesser-known
candidates." You know ... the ones who participate in the Lesser-Known
Candidates Forum — a regular feature of New
Hampshire's primary and C-SPAN coverage every four years.
Like Vermin Supreme. Who is Vermin Supreme? What’s
his platform?
And
what about the serious and substantive core of the Lesser-Known
Candidates Forum?
Find out by hearing Vermin Supreme and more serious presidential
aspirants who have participated in the Lesser-Known Candidates Forum
— in the latest episode of C-SPAN’s podcast The Weekly.
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About American
History TV
Explore our nation's past and discover the people and events that
document the American story — Saturdays on C-SPAN2. Come along with
American History TV to museums and historic sites. Watch archival
speeches from former presidents and other national leaders. Visit
classrooms, lectures and symposiums featuring professors and
historians.
Every
Saturday on C-SPAN2 starting at 8 am ET
or
online anytime at c-span.org/history.
Download the free
app to listen to C-SPAN podcasts
— including American History TV's Lectures in History —
and stream live and on-demand video.
 
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