The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Friday December 22, 2023 The House Stands Adjourned Until December 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM EST (Pro Forma back January 9, 2024) The Senate Stands Adjourned Until December 22, 2023 at 8:00 AM EST (Pro Forma back January 8, 2024) Secretary Antony J. Blinken has no public appointments. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Acting Deputy Secretary Victoria Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. . . . Daily Weather Map National Centers for Environvmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/dailywxmap/ National Forecast Charts National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php?Day=1 NOAA Tide Predictions - Washington DC Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html?gid=1396 NOAA Observed Water Levels - Station 8594900 Washington DC Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900&units=standard https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900&units=standard#obs The National Hurricane Center (NHC) https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ A.F. Branco Cartoon – Piles Of Denial https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-piles-of-denial/ Gary Varvel - Crashing Into the Campaign https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-crashing-into-the-campaign Margolis & Cox - Claudine Gay, Harvard, Plagiarism https://margolisandcox.com/2023/12/20/wednesday-december-20-2023/ Margolis & Cox - Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Polls https://margolisandcox.com/2023/12/19/tuesday-december-19-2023/ Margolis & Cox - Joe Biden, Kamala Harris https://margolisandcox.com/2023/12/18/monday-december-18-2023/ Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Ornamental https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12574 Michael Ramirez - Roughing It With Net Zero https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-roughing-it-with RealityBites by Broc Smith - Living in a Bubble https://rofcbybroc.com/2023/12/21/living-in-a-bubble/ Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Daily Cartoon https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-epoch-comics-5108164 Skscartoon @skscartoon - who will #DonaldTrump pick for #VP? do you think Trump's life will be in danger if Nikki Haley ends up as VP? https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1738166359203434716 Skscartoon @skscartoon - #Border https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1737934623341220275 Stephan Pastis @stephanpastis - Achieving Your Dreams https://twitter.com/stephanpastis/status/1737890801949245642 Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - Atheist https://twitter.com/stone_toss/status/1737851517816955184 Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Let Me In 33 https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2023-12-22 Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Today in History - December 22 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-22 Congressional Record Most Recent Issue https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record FAA Daily Air Traffic Report https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-daily-air-traffic-report FAA National Airspace System Status https://nasstatus.faa.gov/ Register to Vote Select your state or territory for information on how to get started. https://vote.gov/ After Colorado boots Trump from ballot, decision in similar Maine challenge expected Friday >>20105231 pb https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/12/20/metro/after-colo-boots-trump-ballot-decision-similar-maine-challenge-expected-friday/ Audubon 124th Christmas Bird Count https://www.audubon.org/news/audubon-invites-volunteers-join-124th-christmas-bird-count https://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa's on Ham Radio: Share the magic of Ham Radio and Santa Claus with your children, grandchildren, and neighborhood kids. The Santa Net is held every evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas on 3.916 MHz at 7:00PM Central Time (check-ins open 1/2 hour before). https://www.cqsanta.com/ December 16, 2023 December 23, 2023 KC5OUR Christmas in Bethlehem New Mexico Ham Radio Special Event Valencia County ARA https://kc5our.com/wordpress/belen-special-event-station/ DECEMBER 22, 2001 Tuskegee Syphilis Study: A C-SPAN school bus crew toured the site of the Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center and learned about the Tuskegee syphilis study. Portions of President Clinton’s May 16, 1997 apology for the U.S. Public Health Service’s forty-year study were shown. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?168001-1/tuskegee-syphilis-study DECEMBER 22, 2017 President Trump Video Conference: President Trump held a video conference with members of the United States military at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?438981-1/president-trump-video-conference DECEMBER 22, 2020 Vice President Pence at Turning Point USA Student Action Summit: Vice President Mike Pence delivered remarks at Turning Point USA in West Palm Beach, Florida. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?507500-1/vice-president-pence-turning-point-usa-student-action-summit DECEMBER 22, 2022 Presidential Christmas Address: “May I wish you and for you, and for our nation, now and always, is that we’ll live in the light ... of liberty and hope, of love and generosity, of kindness and compassion, of dignity and decency,” said President Biden as he gave a Christmas address from the White House. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?525038-1/presidential-christmas-address December 22, 2023 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Viewers responded to the question “Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the U.S. economy?” https://www.c-span.org/video/?532466-2/open-phones&playEvent December 22, 2023 7:00 AM EST We are planning to carry our some test transmissions on Friday, December 22nd, approximately between 13:00 CET (12:00 UTC) and 16:00 CET (15:00 UTC). World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station https://alexander.n.se/en/saq-transmission-scheduled-for-christmas-eve-morning-dec-24th-2/ December 22, 2023 7:45 AM EST Coverage of the Robotic Release of the Northrop Grumman Cygnus-19 Cargo Craft National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nasa-tv-schedule-for-web-week-of-12-18-2023-rev-b.pdf https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/coverage-of-the-robotic-release-of-the-northrop-grumman-cygnus-19-cargo-craft/ https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOfg December 22, 2023 8:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Kimberly Wehle Discusses Legal Issues Facing Former President Trump University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle discusses the implications of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to keep former President Trump off of the 2024 presidental ballot and other related news. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532466-3/kimberly-wehle-discusses-legal-issues-facing-president-trump&playEvent December 22, 2023 8:00 AM EST Lectures in History: The Cold War & Global Literature. University of Kentucky English professor Peter Kalliney discussed how Cold War politics shaped literature from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530888-1/cold-war-global-literature https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 22, 2023 8:00 AM EST U.S. Senate: Senate Pro Forma Session The Senate will hold a brief pro forma session. No votes will take place until Monday, January 8. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532563-1/senate-pro-forma-session December 22, 2023 8:30 AM EST 2023 Economic Indicator Release: Advance Report on Durable Goods - Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders November 2023 US Census Bureau, Department of Commerce https://www.census.gov/manufacturing/m3/ December 22, 2023 8:45 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532466-4/open-phones&playEvent December 22, 2023 9:00 AM EST Fifth Committee, 26th Meeting (Resumed) - General Assembly, 78th Session United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11i10i39x December 22, 2023 9:00 AM EST Daily U.S. Agricultural Weather Highlights - Released No Later Than 9:00 a.m. ET Every Day National Agricultural Statistics Service and World Agricultural Outlook Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/TODAYSWX.pdf December 22, 2023 9:00 AM EST House Pro Forma Session The House will hold a brief session. No votes are scheduled until Tuesday, January 9, 2024. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532533-1/house-pro-forma-session December 22, 2023 9:15 AM EST Washington Journal: Lindsay Rosa Discusses the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act Defenders of Wildlife Conservation Research & Innovation Vice President Lindsay Rosa discusses the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532466-5/lindsay-rosa-discusses-50th-anniversary-endangered-species-act&playEvent December 22, 2023 9:39 AM EST The Civil War: Bridges at the Battle of Antietam 1862. Historian Bradley Gottfried discussed a trio of strategic bridge battles at Antietam in 1862, the single bloodiest day of the Civil War. This was part of the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier's annual event in Petersburg, Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531045-1/bridges-battle-antietam-1862 December 22, 2023 9:45 AM EST Security Council Media Stakeout United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19/k19l8bms8y December 22, 2023 10:00 AM EST Middle East (Syria chemical weapons) - Security Council, 9,520th Meeting United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k13pjtad21 December 22, 2023 10:00 AM EST Veterans Coffee Break with Southside Strong, Chicago, Illinois Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/62365/ December 22, 2023 10:00 AM EST 2023 Economic Indicator Release: New Residential Sales November 2023 US Census Bureau, Department of Commerce https://www.census.gov/construction/nrs/ December 22, 2023 10:00 AM EST The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ December 22, 2023 11:30 AM EST Reel America: Desert Survival - 1944. This 1944 Army Air Forces film depicted the survival of the crew of a downed military aircraft in the desert. The soldiers learned methods of conserving water, providing shelter, and signaling for help. It was released as "Land and Live in the Desert." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532292-1/land-live-desert December 22, 2023 12:00 PM EST Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1uwpe3uhw December 22, 2023 12:30 PM EST UN Secretary-General António Guterres - Media Stakeout United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1yl2rzdma December 22, 2023 12:50 PM EST Promotion Ceremony in Honor of RDML Joshua C. Himes Department of Defense https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/33493 December 22, 2023 1:01 PM EST Brooke Barbier, "King Hancock". Author Brooke Barbier discussed the life and leadership of Founding Father John Hancock. Despite his famously large signature on the Declaration of Independence, Hancock frustrated patriots and loyalists alike with his ability to find middle ground in political turmoil. The American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531540-1/king-hancock December 22, 2023 2:45 PM EST The President and The First Lady depart the White House en route to the Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC South Grounds https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ December 22, 2023 3:00 PM EST ExpandAI Virtual Office Hours National Science Foundation https://new.nsf.gov/events/expandai-virtual-office-hours-0/2024-01-22 December 22, 2023 3:00 PM EST Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien meets with Turkish Ambassador to the United States Murat Mercan Department of State https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-22-2023/ December 22, 2023 3:05 PM EST Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service https://www.nass.usda.gov/Newsroom/Executive_Briefings/2023livestreamschedule.pdf https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/rj430453j https://www.youtube.com/usdanass December 22, 2023 3:45 PM EST The President and The First Lady make a holiday visit to patients and families at Children’s National Hospital Official Schedule https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlCwSWN9SmI - President Biden Visits Children's National Hospital President Biden and first lady Jill Biden make a holiday visit to patients and families at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532576-1/president-biden-visits-childrens-national-hospital December 22, 2023 4:10 PM EST The President and The First Lady depart en route to the White House Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ December 22, 2023 4:25 PM EST The President and The First Lady arrive at the White House Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ December 22, 2023 5:00 PM EST Washington Today Catch up on the stories of the day in Washington, DC. Hear portions of key events and interviews with journalists and policy makers who provide background and perspective. https://www.c-span.org/radio/ December 22, 2023 6:00 PM EST In Focus with Alison Steinberg Weeknights @ 6 ET / 3 PT Only On OAN https://www.oann.com/shows/infocus/ December 22, 2023 6:30 PM EST Washington Today Podcast Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. F https://www.c-span.org/podcasts/subpage/?series=washingtonToday December 22, 2023 7:00 PM EST 2024 Campaign Trail: GOP Presidential Hopefuls & Their Surrogates in Iowa Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532462-1/gop-presidential-hopefuls-surrogates-iowa December 22, 2023 7:00 PM EST After Words: Ruth Simmons. Ruth Simmons spoke about her journey from poverty to academia, serving as president of Smith College, Brown University and Prairie View A&M University. She was interviewed by University of Maryland, Baltimore County president emeritus and author Freeman Hrabowski. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531190-1/after-words-ruth-simmons https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio Friday C-SPAN's 2024 Campaign Trail. Watch Fridays at 7pm ET on C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/search/?searchtype=Videos&sort=Most+Recent+Airing&seriesid[]=115S29 December 22, 2023 8:00 PM EST After Words: Ruth Simmons Ruth Simmons spoke about her journey from poverty to academia, serving as president of Smith College, Brown University and Prairie View A&M University. She was interviewed by University of Maryland, Baltimore County president emeritus and author Freeman Hrabowski. https://www.c-span.org/video/?531190-1/after-words-ruth-simmons December 22, 2023 8:00 PM EST Real America with Dan Ball Weeknights @ 8 ET / 5 PT Only On OAN https://www.oann.com/shows/realamerica/ December 22, 2023 9:00 PM EST Books That Shaped America: The Common Law In part five of Books That Shaped America, the National Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen explored The Common Law, an 1881 book authored by legal scholar and jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., who went on to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. The program also includes: an interview with Clare Cushman, the producer of the film Holmes, and Kevin Reese, who plays the part of Holmes; a tour of the Library of Congress room devoted to Holmes; and comments from a University of Central Florida professor who teaches about Holmes and The Common Law. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529913-1/books-shaped-america-the-common-law December 22, 2023 9:00 PM EST Tipping Point with Kara McKinney Weeknights @ 9 ET / 6 PT Only On OAN https://www.oann.com/shows/tippingpoint/ - - - - - SATURDAY - - - - - Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Today in History - December 23 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-23 Congressional Record Most Recent Issue https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record FAA Daily Air Traffic Report https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-daily-air-traffic-report FAA National Airspace System Status https://nasstatus.faa.gov/ Register to Vote Select your state or territory for information on how to get started. https://vote.gov/ December 23, 2023 - December 31, 2023 Winter Break 2023 at the Museum: Join Us to Explore Life During the Winter Months of the American Revolution Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania https://www.amrevmuseum.org/events/winter-break-2023-at-the-museum DECEMBER 23, 1776 On This Day in History: Thomas Paine's The American Crisis is read to the Continental Army https://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/thomas-paines-the-american-crisis-is-read-to-the-continental-army.html - Q 4544 THESE are the times that try men's souls. https://qagg.news/?read=4544 DECEMBER 23, 1913 The Senate Passes the Federal Reserve Act >>19976174 pb https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Senate_Passes_the_Federal_Reserve_Act.htm https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/1728538140187763121 DECEMBER 23, 1993 Situation in Haiti: Former Rep. Barnes, an attorney for exiled Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, talked with reporters about a pending proposal to include Haiti’s military in negotiations to solve the country’s problems. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?53309-1/situation-haiti DECEMBER 23, 2002 Defense Department Briefing: Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, General Richard Myers, held a press briefing and talked about U.S. operations in the Persian Gulf, mobilization of military reserve and National Guard troops and the death of a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan and a French reporter in Kuwait. Following prepared remarks they responded to questions from reporters. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?174365-1/defense-department-briefing DECEMBER 23, 2020 President Trump White House Departure: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump departed the White House en route to Florida for the holidays. The president did not respond to shouted questions about vetoing the NDAA or his position on the coronavirus relief bill. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?507534-1/president-trump-white-house-departure December 23, 2023 Festivus - December 23 https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/festivus-december-23 December 23, 2023 12:23 AM EST After Words: Ruth Simmons. Ruth Simmons spoke about her journey from poverty to academia, serving as president of Smith College, Brown University and Prairie View A&M University. She was interviewed by University of Maryland, Baltimore County president emeritus and author Freeman Hrabowski. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531190-1/after-words-ruth-simmons https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 23, 2023 5:56 AM EST After Words: Ruth Simmons. Ruth Simmons spoke about her journey from poverty to academia, serving as president of Smith College, Brown University and Prairie View A&M University. She was interviewed by University of Maryland, Baltimore County president emeritus and author Freeman Hrabowski. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531190-1/after-words-ruth-simmons https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 23, 2023 8:00 AM EST Lectures in History: Legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525852-1/legacy-president-jimmy-carter December 23, 2023 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532467-2/open-phones&playEvent December 23, 2023 8:00 AM EST Washington Journal: NPR "Morning Edition" co-host and author Steve Inskeep discusses his latest book "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded NPR “Morning Edition” co-host and author Steve Inskeep discusses his latest book “Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America.” https://www.c-span.org/video/?532467-3/npr-morning-edition-host-author-steve-inskeep-discusses-latest-book-differ-must-lincoln&playEvent December 23, 2023 9:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532467-4/open-phones&playEvent December 23, 2023 9:00 AM EST Family Activity National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 23, 2023 9:10 AM EST Reel America: How to Carve Meat - 1959. This 1959 Swift & Company sponsored film demonstrated how to carve different types and cuts of meat. It starred television comedian Harvey Korman who learned carving techniques from Swift's home economist. It was released as "Carving Magic." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532342-1/carve-meat-1959 December 23, 2023 9:31 AM EST The Presidency: Pat Nixon & Betty Ford. First ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527481-1/pat-nixon-betty-ford December 23, 2023 10:00 AM EST Tiny Troops Story Time National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 23, 2023 10:20 AM EST Reel America: President Reagan Christmas Radio Address - 1982. President Ronald Reagan delivers a Christmas message about military service and help for refugees during his weekly radio address. This recording is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum collections. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?507383-1/president-reagan-christmas-radio-address-december-23-1982 December 23, 2023 10:30 AM EST Holiday Hope During the Holocaust: The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum highlighted stories of Jewish people who defied the Nazi regime to celebrate the holidays amid occupation and the Holocaust. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524751-1/holiday-hope-holocaust December 23, 2023 11:00 AM EST Lectures in History: Legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525852-1/legacy-president-jimmy-carter December 23, 2023 11:00 AM EST Benton County, Iowa Town Hall Vivek 2024 https://events.vivek2024.com/events/benton-county-ia-town-hall-2/ - TBD Campaign 2024: Vivek Ramaswamy Holds Town Hall in Vinton, IA 2024 GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy meets with voters at a town hall in Vinton, Iowa https://www.c-span.org/video/?532558-1/vivek-ramaswamy-holds-town-hall-vinton-ia December 23, 2023 12:10 PM EST Reel America: How to Carve Meat - 1959. This 1959 Swift & Company sponsored film demonstrated how to carve different types and cuts of meat. It starred television comedian Harvey Korman who learned carving techniques from Swift's home economist. It was released as "Carving Magic." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532342-1/carve-meat-1959 December 23, 2023 12:31 PM EST The Presidency: Pat Nixon & Betty Ford. First ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527481-1/pat-nixon-betty-ford December 23, 2023 1:20 PM EST Reel America: President Reagan Christmas Radio Address - 1982. President Ronald Reagan delivers a Christmas message about military service and help for refugees during his weekly radio address. This recording is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum collections. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?507383-1/president-reagan-christmas-radio-address-december-23-1982 December 23, 2023 1:30 PM EST Holiday Hope During the Holocaust: The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum highlighted stories of Jewish people who defied the Nazi regime to celebrate the holidays amid occupation and the Holocaust. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524751-1/holiday-hope-holocaust December 23, 2023 2:00 PM EST The Civil War: Civil War Portrait Photography. Melissa Winn of the American Battlefield Trust talked about the rise of portrait photography during the Civil War. She described how it enabled separated families to carry pictures of loved ones with them and how this changed the way people experienced the war. This talk was part of a conference hosted by Shenandoah University's Civil War Institute. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527271-5/civil-war-portrait-photography December 23, 2023 2:00 PM EST Village Tour Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson, Pennsylvania https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=57F65E83-F776-EB73-F0774CB82645769B December 23, 2023 2:00 PM EST Weekly Briefing with Chanel Rion Saturday and Sunday 2PM EST 11 AM PST https://www.oann.com/shows/weeklybriefing/ December 23, 2023 2:00 PM EST First Lady to Visit Fort Campbell, Meet With Families After Deadly Middle Tennessee Storms https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2023/12/20/jill-biden-to-visit-fort-campbell-meet-with-tn-tornado-victims/71978170007/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ December 23, 2023 2:30 PM EST Tiny Troops Story Time National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 23, 2023 3:00 PM EST Reel America: 1967 Bob Hope Christmas Special. This film is an historic recording of comedian and entertainer Bob Hope's travels across the Pacific for an annual United Service Organizations (USO) tour of Southeast Asia in 1967. The show made numerous stops in Vietnam. Bob Hope was joined on stage by Raquel Welch, Elaine Dunn, Barbara McNair and Miss World Madeleine Hartog Bell. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?316676-1/1967-bob-hope-christmas-special December 23, 2023 4:30 PM EST Principles and Ideas of the Constitution: Historians Mary Sarah Bilder, Michael Klarman, and Jeffrey Rosen discussed the evolution of the American Constitution. The 2023 George Washington Symposium was hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531619-2/2023-george-washington-symposium-principles-ideas-constitution December 23, 2023 5:29 PM EST Interpreting the Constitution. Judge David Tatel and former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal discussed interpreting the American Constitution in law. The 2023 George Washington Symposium was hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531619-3/2023-george-washington-symposium-interpreting-constitution December 23, 2023 6:12 PM EST Free and Fair Elections in a Democracy: Political strategist Margaret Hoover discussed the importance of free and fair elections in a democracy. The 2023 George Washington Symposium was hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531619-4/2023-george-washington-symposium-free-fair-elections-democracy December 23, 2023 6:58 PM EST National Portrait Gallery 1898 Exhibit. American History TV toured the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery's "1898" exhibit -- which brings together portraits of the major players in the Spanish-American War, and illustrates the expansion of U.S. interests and influence abroad in that era. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530113-1/national-portrait-gallery-1898-exhibit December 23, 2023 8:00 PM EST Lectures in History: Legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525852-1/legacy-president-jimmy-carter December 23, 2023 8:12 PM EST Lectures in History: Legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525852-1/legacy-president-jimmy-carter https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 23, 2023 9:10 PM EST Reel America: How to Carve Meat - 1959. This 1959 Swift & Company sponsored film demonstrated how to carve different types and cuts of meat. It starred television comedian Harvey Korman who learned carving techniques from Swift's home economist. It was released as "Carving Magic." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532342-1/carve-meat-1959 December 23, 2023 9:21 PM EST The Presidency: Pat Nixon & Betty Ford. First ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527481-1/pat-nixon-betty-ford https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 23, 2023 9:31 PM EST The Presidency: Pat Nixon & Betty Ford. First ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527481-1/pat-nixon-betty-ford December 23, 2023 10:20 PM EST Reel America: President Reagan Christmas Radio Address - 1982. President Ronald Reagan delivers a Christmas message about military service and help for refugees during his weekly radio address. This recording is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum collections. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?507383-1/president-reagan-christmas-radio-address-december-23-1982 December 23, 2023 10:30 PM EST Holiday Hope During the Holocaust: The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum highlighted stories of Jewish people who defied the Nazi regime to celebrate the holidays amid occupation and the Holocaust. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524751-1/holiday-hope-holocaust December 23, 2023 11:00 PM EST Lectures in History: Legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525852-1/legacy-president-jimmy-carter December 23, 2023 11:39 PM EST Interpreting the Constitution. Judge David Tatel and former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal discussed interpreting the American Constitution in law. The 2023 George Washington Symposium was hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531619-3/2023-george-washington-symposium-interpreting-constitution https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio - - - - - SUNDAY CHRISTMAS EVE - - - - - NORAD Satellites, Fighter Pilots Help Track Santa https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/2874962/norad-satellites-fighter-pilots-help-track-santa/ https://www.noradsanta.org/en NORAD Tracks Santa 2023 - Command Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kabzjwSa2Z0 Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Today in History - December 24 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-24 Congressional Record Most Recent Issue https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record FAA Daily Air Traffic Report https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-daily-air-traffic-report FAA National Airspace System Status https://nasstatus.faa.gov/ Register to Vote Select your state or territory for information on how to get started. https://vote.gov/ DECEMBER 24, 1778 On This Day in History: The Brigantine General Arnold leaves Boston on its fateful mission https://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/brigantine-general-arnold-leaves-boston-fateful-mission.html DECEMBER 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent: Primary Documents in American History Library of Congress https://guides.loc.gov/treaty-of-ghent DECEMBER 24, 1814 Milestone Documents: Treaty of Ghent (1814) National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-ghent DECEMBER 24, 1944 Original “Merry Christmas” message to the 101st Airborne Division from Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe, 12/24/1944. National Archives, Records of the Adjutant General’s Office https://twitter.com/USNatArchives/status/1208811970759208960 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMaQFLuXYAAyDKt?format=jpg&name=large DECEMBER 24, 1992 Reaction to Iran-Contra Pardon: Attorney Lawrence Walsh, Independent Counsel in the Iran Contra Investigation, spoke in a news conference to condemn the president’s pardon of former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger announced earlier in the day by the White House. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?36617-1/reaction-iran-contra-pardon DECEMBER 24, 2019 President Trump Video Conference with U.S. Military Serving Overseas: President Trump participated in a video call with members of the U.S. military serving overseas. Afterwards he took a few questions from reporters on various topics including his thoughts on North Korea’s threat against the U.S. and the upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?467690-1/president-trump-video-conference-us-military-serving-overseas December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve 2024 (December 24) https://www.calendardate.com/christmas_eve_2024.htm December 24, 2023 12:10 AM EST Reel America: How to Carve Meat - 1959. This 1959 Swift & Company sponsored film demonstrated how to carve different types and cuts of meat. It starred television comedian Harvey Korman who learned carving techniques from Swift's home economist. It was released as "Carving Magic." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532342-1/carve-meat-1959 December 24, 2023 12:31 AM EST The Presidency: Pat Nixon & Betty Ford. First ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527481-1/pat-nixon-betty-ford December 24, 2023 1:20 AM EST Reel America: President Reagan Christmas Radio Address - 1982. President Ronald Reagan delivers a Christmas message about military service and help for refugees during his weekly radio address. This recording is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum collections. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?507383-1/president-reagan-christmas-radio-address-december-23-1982 December 24, 2023 1:30 AM EST Holiday Hope During the Holocaust: The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum highlighted stories of Jewish people who defied the Nazi regime to celebrate the holidays amid occupation and the Holocaust. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524751-1/holiday-hope-holocaust December 24, 2023 1:35 AM EST Lectures in History: Legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525852-1/legacy-president-jimmy-carter https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 24, 2023 2:00 AM EST The Civil War: Civil War Portrait Photography. Melissa Winn of the American Battlefield Trust talked about the rise of portrait photography during the Civil War. She described how it enabled separated families to carry pictures of loved ones with them and how this changed the way people experienced the war. This talk was part of a conference hosted by Shenandoah University's Civil War Institute. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527271-5/civil-war-portrait-photography December 24, 2023 2:25 AM EST On Christmas Eve morning, Sunday December 24th 2023, SAQ Grimeton is scheduled* to be on the air, to send out the traditional Christmas message to the whole world, using the 200kW Alexanderson alternator from 1924, on 17.2 kHz CW. World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station https://alexander.n.se/en/saq-transmission-scheduled-for-christmas-eve-morning-dec-24th-2/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33B5j7rnBnI December 24, 2023 2:45 AM EST The Presidency: Pat Nixon & Betty Ford. First ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Speakers included Mrs. Nixon's son-in-law, Edward Cox, and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527481-1/pat-nixon-betty-ford https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 24, 2023 3:00 AM EST Reel America: 1967 Bob Hope Christmas Special. This film is an historic recording of comedian and entertainer Bob Hope's travels across the Pacific for an annual United Service Organizations (USO) tour of Southeast Asia in 1967. The show made numerous stops in Vietnam. Bob Hope was joined on stage by Raquel Welch, Elaine Dunn, Barbara McNair and Miss World Madeleine Hartog Bell. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?316676-1/1967-bob-hope-christmas-special December 24, 2023 4:28 AM EST Principles and Ideas of the Constitution: Historians Mary Sarah Bilder, Michael Klarman, and Jeffrey Rosen discussed the evolution of the American Constitution. The 2023 George Washington Symposium was hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531619-2/2023-george-washington-symposium-principles-ideas-constitution December 24, 2023 5:02 AM EST Interpreting the Constitution. Judge David Tatel and former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal discussed interpreting the American Constitution in law. The 2023 George Washington Symposium was hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531619-3/2023-george-washington-symposium-interpreting-constitution https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 24, 2023 5:27 AM EST Interpreting the Constitution. Judge David Tatel and former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal discussed interpreting the American Constitution in law. The 2023 George Washington Symposium was hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531619-3/2023-george-washington-symposium-interpreting-constitution December 24, 2023 6:10 AM EST Free and Fair Elections in a Democracy: Political strategist Margaret Hoover discussed the importance of free and fair elections in a democracy. The 2023 George Washington Symposium was hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531619-4/2023-george-washington-symposium-free-fair-elections-democracy December 24, 2023 6:55 AM EST National Portrait Gallery 1898 Exhibit. American History TV toured the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery's "1898" exhibit -- which brings together portraits of the major players in the Spanish-American War, and illustrates the expansion of U.S. interests and influence abroad in that era. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530113-1/national-portrait-gallery-1898-exhibit December 24, 2023 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: 12/24/2023 https://www.c-span.org/event/?532468/washington-journal-12242023 December 24, 2023 8:00 AM EST Peter Prichard, "Killing Grace". Former USA Today editor-in-chief and Vietnam War veteran Peter Prichard discussed his novel "Killing Grace," about a murder that takes place during the war. He also talked about his experiences in Vietnam and his career in journalism. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531701-1/killing-grace December 24, 2023 8:55 AM EST Leon Aron, "Riding the Tiger". Author Leon Aron talked about Vladimir Putin's use of war to maintain power in Russia. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531303-1/riding-tiger December 24, 2023 9:00 AM EST Family Activity National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 24, 2023 10:00 AM EST After Words: Ruth Simmons. Ruth Simmons spoke about her journey from poverty to academia, serving as president of Smith College, Brown University and Prairie View A&M University. She was interviewed by University of Maryland, Baltimore County president emeritus and author Freeman Hrabowski. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531190-1/after-words-ruth-simmons December 24, 2023 10:00 AM EST Tiny Troops Story Time National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 24, 2023 11:02 AM EST Zeke Faux, "Number Go Up - Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall". Bloomberg Businessweek investigative reporter Zeke Faux described the origins of cryptocurrency and its impact. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530291-1/number-inside-cryptos-wild-rise-staggering-fall December 24, 2023 12:10 PM EST Dr. Luana Marques, "Bold Move". Psychotherapist Luana Marques discussed the origins of anxiety and explained how to overcome it. The Brooklyn Heights Library hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529418-1/bold-move December 24, 2023 1:00 PM EST Erica Turner, "Suddenly Diverse". University of Wisconsin Educational Policy Studies professor Erica Turner looked at how school districts are dealing with changes in their demographics. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-2/suddenly-diverse SUNDAY Sunday Public Affairs Programs Reairs beginning at 12pm ET of programs from NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN and CBS. https://www.c-span.org/radio/ December 24, 2023 1:30 PM EST Nativity of the Lord, Solemnity; Midnight Mass - Calendar of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations for the Time of Christmas December 2023 Saint Peter’s Basilica https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/11/28/231128e.html December 24, 2023 1:58 PM EST Beth Nguyen, "Owner of a Lonely Heart". Beth Nguyen recalled her experience growing up in America after her parents fled Saigon when she was eight months old. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-3/owner-lonely-heart December 24, 2023 2:30 PM EST Tiny Troops Story Time National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 24, 2023 2:54 PM EST Anne Hull, "Through the Groves". Reporter Anne Hull examined how Florida has changed since her childhood there in the 1960s. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-4/through-groves December 24, 2023 4:52 PM EST Kenneth Miller, "Mapping the Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked the Mysteries of Sleep. Journalist Kenneth Miller recounted the life of Nathaniel Kleitman who founded the world's first dedicated sleep lab. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-6/mapping-darkness December 24, 2023 5:53 PM EST Schuyler Bailar, "He/She/They". Schuyler Bailar looked at transgender people, pronouns, and recent laws around them. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-7/heshethey December 24, 2023 7:10 PM EST Thomas Barnett, "America's New Map". American military geostrategist Thomas Barnett described how the United State's can respond to climate and demographic changes. This event was hosted by Deloitte. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530712-1/americas-map December 24, 2023 8:00 PM EST Peter Prichard, "Killing Grace". Former USA Today editor-in-chief and Vietnam War veteran Peter Prichard discussed his novel "Killing Grace," about a murder that takes place during the war. He also talked about his experiences in Vietnam and his career in journalism. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531701-1/killing-grace December 24, 2023 9:00 PM EST Leon Aron, "Riding the Tiger". Author Leon Aron talked about Vladimir Putin's use of war to maintain power in Russia. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531303-1/riding-tiger December 24, 2023 10:01 PM EST After Words: Ruth Simmons. Ruth Simmons spoke about her journey from poverty to academia, serving as president of Smith College, Brown University and Prairie View A&M University. She was interviewed by University of Maryland, Baltimore County president emeritus and author Freeman Hrabowski. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531190-1/after-words-ruth-simmons December 24, 2023 11:04 PM EST Zeke Faux, "Number Go Up - Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall". Bloomberg Businessweek investigative reporter Zeke Faux described the origins of cryptocurrency and its impact. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530291-1/number-inside-cryptos-wild-rise-staggering-fall - - - - - MONDAY CHRISTMAS DAY - - - - - Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Today in History - December 25 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-25 Congressional Record Most Recent Issue https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record FAA Daily Air Traffic Report https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-daily-air-traffic-report FAA National Airspace System Status https://nasstatus.faa.gov/ Register to Vote Select your state or territory for information on how to get started. https://vote.gov/ It Happened on Christmas: Test Your Military Knowledge The U.S. military has had several notable events that occurred on Dec. 25. How well do you know your Christmas Day military history? https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1719017/it-happened-on-christmas-test-your-military-knowledge/ Patton’s Prayer https://patton.lu/en/decouvrir/le-general-patton/la-priere-de-patton DECEMBER 25, 1776 On This Day in History George Washington Crosses the Delaware River https://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/george-washington-crosses-the-delaware-river.html APRIL 28, 1994 Washington Delaware River Crossing: Kimberly Copper spoke briefly on the site of Washington’s crossing of the Potomac River to Trenton. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?56491-1/washington-delaware-river-crossing DECEMBER 8, 2019 American Artifacts: George Washington's Crossing Reenactment. Living history enthusiasts gathered to row across the Delaware River at the spot where George Washington and the Continental Army crossed from Pennsylvania to New Jersey on December 25, 1776. American History TV recorded portions of the reenactment and talked to the park’s curator and several participants to learn what happened there in 1776. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?467339-1/george-washingtons-crossing-reenactment DECEMBER 25, 2019 White House Christmas Message: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump shared a holiday message. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?467712-2/white-house-christmas-message December 25, 2023 Christmas Day (December 25) Federal Holiday https://www.calendardate.com/christmas_day_2023.htm https://www.usa.gov/holidays December 25, 2023 12:10 AM EST Dr. Luana Marques, "Bold Move". Psychotherapist Luana Marques discussed the origins of anxiety and explained how to overcome it. The Brooklyn Heights Library hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529418-1/bold-move December 25, 2023 1:00 AM EST Erica Turner, "Suddenly Diverse". University of Wisconsin Educational Policy Studies professor Erica Turner looked at how school districts are dealing with changes in their demographics. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-2/suddenly-diverse December 25, 2023 1:58 AM EST Beth Nguyen, "Owner of a Lonely Heart". Beth Nguyen recalled her experience growing up in America after her parents fled Saigon when she was eight months old. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-3/owner-lonely-heart December 25, 2023 2:54 AM EST Anne Hull, "Through the Groves". Reporter Anne Hull examined how Florida has changed since her childhood there in the 1960s. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-4/through-groves December 25, 2023 3:51 AM EST David Von Drehle, "The Book of Charlie". David Von Drehle discussed his neighbor in a Kansas City suburb, a centenarian named Charlie White, whose life is also the story of the last American century -- from the Jazz Age to the smartphone. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-5/the-book-charlie December 25, 2023 4:52 AM EST Kenneth Miller, "Mapping the Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked the Mysteries of Sleep. Journalist Kenneth Miller recounted the life of Nathaniel Kleitman who founded the world's first dedicated sleep lab. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-6/mapping-darkness December 25, 2023 5:53 AM EST Schuyler Bailar, "He/She/They". Schuyler Bailar looked at transgender people, pronouns, and recent laws around them. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-7/heshethey December 25, 2023 6:00 AM EST Nativity of the Lord, Solemnity; “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing - Calendar of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations for the Time of Christmas December 2023 Central Loggia of Saint Peter’s Basilica https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/11/28/231128e.html December 25, 2023 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532469-2/open-phones&playEvent December 25, 2023 7:10 AM EST Thomas Barnett, "America's New Map". American military geostrategist Thomas Barnett described how the United State's can respond to climate and demographic changes. This event was hosted by Deloitte. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530712-1/americas-map December 25, 2023 8:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Cal Thomas Discusses His 50 Years in Journalism Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas discusses his book highlighting his 50 year career in journalism. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532469-3/cal-thomas-discusses-50-years-journalism&playEvent December 25, 2023 9:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532469-4/open-phones&playEvent December 25, 2023 12:00 PM EST 71st Annual Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment Washington Crossing Park, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/event/71st-annual-christmas-day-crossing-reenactment/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgv7XysY2oyRpr4Qr91JBLw December 25, 2023 1:00 PM EST Books That Shaped America: The Common Law In part five of Books That Shaped America, the National Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen explored The Common Law, an 1881 book authored by legal scholar and jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., who went on to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. The program also includes: an interview with Clare Cushman, the producer of the film Holmes, and Kevin Reese, who plays the part of Holmes; a tour of the Library of Congress room devoted to Holmes; and comments from a University of Central Florida professor who teaches about Holmes and The Common Law. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529913-1/books-shaped-america-the-common-law December 25, 2023 2:34 PM EST King Charles Delivers 2023 Christmas Address King Charles III delivers his 2023 Christmas address from Buckingham Palace in London and reflects on the themes of service, caring for Earth, and seeking the good of others. https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/how-to-watch-the-kings-speech-2023/ https://www.c-span.org/video/?532531-1/king-charles-delivers-2023-christmas-address - - - - - TUESDAY - - - - - Boxing Day 2023: What Is Boxing Day? https://www.almanac.com/boxing-day Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Today in History - December 26 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-26 Congressional Record Most Recent Issue https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record FAA Daily Air Traffic Report https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-daily-air-traffic-report FAA National Airspace System Status https://nasstatus.faa.gov/ Register to Vote Select your state or territory for information on how to get started. https://vote.gov/ DECEMBER 26, 1776 On This Day in History: The Americans win the Battle of Trenton https://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/americans-win-the-battle-of-trenton.html DECEMBER 26, 1984 Reagan Administration: Mr. Barrett discussed the Reagan administration’s press coverage and responded to callers' questions. Due to the age of source media, the video breaks up. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?49325-1/reagan-administration DECEMBER 26, 2007 Clinton Campaign Ad: An ad was shown for Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential nomination campaign that was released by AFSCME PEOPLE. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?201729-1/clinton-campaign-ad DECEMBER 26, 2009 Weekly Presidential Address: President and Mrs. Obama delivered a Christmas message to the nation. In their remarks they praised service personnel and their families and asked Americans to show their support for the troops and other families in need. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?290908-101/weekly-presidential-address DECEMBER 26, 2018 Washington Journal: Alan Dershowitz on The Case Against Impeaching Trump. Legal scholar Alan Dershowitz talked about his book, The Case Against Impeaching Trump. In his work he described his “shoe on the other foot test,” meaning he asks proponents of impeaching the 45th president whether they would be making the same arguments if Republicans were advocating for impeaching former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had she become president in 2016. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?455905-4/alan-dershowitz-the-case-impeaching-trump December 26, 2023 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532482-2/open-phones&playEvent December 26, 2023 8:00 AM EST Washington Journal: David Pepper Discusses His Book "Saving Democracy" Author and former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper discusses his book “Saving Democracy: A User’s Manual for Every American.” https://www.c-span.org/video/?532482-3/david-pepper-discusses-book-saving-democracy&playEvent December 26, 2023 9:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532482-4/open-phones&playEvent December 26, 2023 9:00 AM EST U.S. Senate: Senate Pro Forma Session The Senate will hold a brief session. 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Professor Randall Kennedy talked about his book, Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word, published by Pantheon Books. The book traces the word “nigger,” to identify how it has been used and by whom, while analyzing the controversies to which it has given rise. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?168015-1/nigger-strange-career-troublesome-word DECEMBER 27, 2006 Remarks on President Ford Death: Former President Bush made brief remarks to the press about the death of Former President Ford. He also answered questions from reporters. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?195942-1/remarks-president-ford-death DECEMBER 27, 2007 Former Prime Minister Bhutto Assassination: Ambassador Durrani talked with reporters outside the Pakistani Embassy about the assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto. 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