The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Friday December 29, 2023 The House Stands Adjourned Until December 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST (Pro Forma back January 9, 2024) The Senate Stands Adjourned Until December 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST (Pro Forma back 3:00 PM EST January 8, 2024) Secretary Antony J. Blinken has no public appointments. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma has no public appointments. Acting Deputy Secretary Victoria Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-29-2023/ . . . 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Dr. Anthony Fauci talked about actions taken in the U.S. to combat infectious diseases such as H1N1 and HIV/AIDS. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?290959-4/infectious-disease-prevention DECEMBER 29, 2015 Road to the White House 2016: Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a candidate for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination, spoke at a town hall meeting in Portsmouth’s South Church. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?402565-1/presidential-candidate-hillary-clinton-portsmouth-hampshire DECEMBER 29, 2020 Michigan Governor Whitmer Coronavirus News Conference: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) provided an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?507587-1/michigan-governor-whitmer-coronavirus-news-conference December 29, 2023 Tick Tock Day - December 29 https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/tick-tock-day-december-29 December 29, 2023 On Friday, the President has no public events scheduled Residence of Bill and Connie Neville, Christiansted, Virgin Islands https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ December 29, 2023 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Forum, Part 1 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/?532485-2/open-forum-part-1&playEvent December 29, 2023 8:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Kimberlé Crenshaw Discusses Her Book "#SayHerName" Kimberlé Crenshaw, professor of Law at UCLA and Columbia Law School, discusses her book “#SayHerName: Black Women’s Stories of Police Violence & Public Silence.” https://www.c-span.org/video/?532485-3/kimberl-crenshaw-discusses-book-sayhername&playEvent December 29, 2023 8:30 AM EST Chris Christie Breakfast with Hampton GOP Seabrook, New Hampshire https://nhjournal.com/event/chris-christie-breakfast-with-hampton-gop/ - TBD Campaign 2024: Chris Christie Campaigns in Seabrook, NH 2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie meets with voters at a diner in Seabrook, New Hampshire. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532606-1/chris-christie-campaigns-seabrook-nh December 29, 2023 8:30 AM EST Export Sales Report Release - Weekly Export Sales Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.fas.usda.gov/report-release-announcement/weekly-export-sales-152 December 29, 2023 8:58 AM EST After Words: Tim Alberta "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory". The Atlantic staff writer Tim Alberta examined the evangelical movement in America and its intersection with political issues. He was interviewed by Messiah University history professor and author John Fea. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531954-1/after-words-tim-alberta December 29, 2023 9:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Forum, Part 2 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/?532485-4/open-forum-part-2&playEvent December 29, 2023 9:45 AM EST Navy Recruit Training Command Graduation Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/33384 December 29, 2023 9:56 AM EST Joy Buolamwini, "Unmasking AI". Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini argued that human biases are coded into AI and other modern tech products. The Ford Foundation hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531442-1/unmasking-ai December 29, 2023 10:30 AM EST Holiday Family Crafting Program Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/item/event-411169/holiday-family-crafting-program/2023-12-29/ December 29, 2023 10:30 AM EST U.S. House of Representatives: House Pro Forma Session The House will hold a brief session. No votes are scheduled until Tuesday, January 9. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532595-1/house-pro-forma-session December 29, 2023 10:30 AM EST U.S. Senate: Senate Pro Forma Session The Senate will hold a brief session. No votes will take place until Monday, January 8. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532566-1/senate-pro-forma-session December 29, 2023 11:00 AM EST Out-of-Town Pool Call Time (12:00 PM Local) Residence of Bill and Connie Neville, Christiansted, Virgin Islands https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ December 29, 2023 1:30 PM EST 20 minute Ranger-Led Program (Yorktown) Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7717F70B-F249-2A11-A3D056547D7714AD December 29, 2023 3:00 PM EST Agricultural Prices - Monthly Report Release National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=23&month=12&day=29&report_id=12001&source=d December 29, 2023 3:00 PM EST Egg Products - Monthly Report Release National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/hx11xf25t December 29, 2023 3:00 PM EST Peanut Prices - Weekly Report Release National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/5t34sj58c?locale=en December 29, 2023 4:30 PM EST DeSantis and Reynolds to Visit Clayton County DeSantis 2024 https://kmch.com/2023/12/21/desantis-and-reynolds-to-visit-clayton-county/ - TBD Campaign 2024: Govs. DeSantis & Reynolds Participate in Meet-&-Greet in Elkader, Iowa 2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL) and Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) meet with voters in Elkader, Iowa. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532557-1/govs-desantis-reynolds-participate-meet-greet-elkader-ia December 29, 2023 6:55 PM EST GIUSEPPE VERDI Nabucco The Metropolitan Opera Free Live Audio Streams https://www.metopera.org/season/2023-24-season/nabucco/ https://www.metopera.org/season/radio/free-live-audio-streams/ December 29, 2023 8:01 PM EST After Words: Philip Bump, "The Aftermath". Washington Post columnist Philip Bump examined how baby boomers have impacted the U.S economy and political system and how future generations will fare. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president Layla Zaidane. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524976-1/after-words-philip-bump - - - - - SATURDAY - - - - - Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Today in History - December 30 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-30 DECEMBER 30, 1995 Washington Journal: 1995 Roundtable with David Levinthal and Tucker Carlson. Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?69164-1/1995-washington-journal-roundtable-david-levinthal-tucker-carlson DECEMBER 30, 2006 Saddam Hussein Execution: A Baghdad newscast reported the news of Saddam Hussein’s execution earlier in the day with details of the hanging and the disposal of the body. Interviews with officials were shown, as well as opinions from persons on the street. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?195972-1/saddam-hussein-execution DECEMBER 30, 2015 Road to the White House 2016: Donald Trump Campaign Rally in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Donald Trump, a candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, held a campaign rally in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Mr. Trump discussed a number of issues concerning voters including immigration, terrorism, and the economy. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?402610-1/donald-trump-campaign-rally-hilton-head-south-carolina December 30, 2023 Bacon Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/bacon-day-december-30 December 30, 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/?532486-2/open-phones&playEvent December 30, 2023 8:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Tim Murphy Discusses His Book "The Christ Cure" & the Mental Health Crisis in the U.S. Psychologist and former Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) discusses the mental health crisis in the U.S. and his book “The Christ Cure.” https://www.c-span.org/video/?532486-3/tim-murphy-discusses-book-the-christ-cure-mental-health-crisis-us&playEvent December 30, 2023 8:01 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 30, 2023 8:01 AM EST Lectures in History: Slavery in the Northern Colonies. University of South Carolina Professor Nicole Maskiell teaches a class on the early development of slavery in the northern American colonies. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?523562-1/slavery-northern-colonies December 30, 2023 9:00 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 30, 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/?532486-4/open-phones&playEvent December 30, 2023 9:00 AM EST Family Activity National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 30, 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 30, 2023 9:15 AM EST Robert Oppenheimer's Legacy. "Father of the atomic bomb," Robert Oppenheimer's life and evolving legacy was the topic of a discussion hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird ("American Prometheus"), Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan ("Unleashing Oppenheimer") and Department of Energy advisor Narayan Subramanian participated in this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532363-1/robert-oppenheimers-legacy December 30, 2023 9:30 AM EST The Presidency: A Friendship of Rivals - Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter. Republican Gerald Ford and Democrat Jimmy Carter -- political rivals in the 1976 presidential campaign -- became lifelong friends who found common cause in the decades after they left the White House. What gave that friendship staying power - even as the country became more partisan? The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation & the Carter Center hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529937-1/friendship-rivals-gerald-ford-jimmy-carter December 30, 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 30, 2023 10:00 AM EST Expert Is In: Outdoor Winter Flowering Plants (On-site Drop-in Program) U.S. Botanic Garden https://www.usbg.gov/learn/programs-and-events https://usbg.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3023820&orgkey=4153 December 30, 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 30, 2023 10:30 AM EST 45 Minute Ranger-Led Program (Yorktown) Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=771229F3-D0EA-1ED5-03AEE5E0FE2B8B3F December 30, 2023 10:30 AM EST Holiday Family Crafting Program Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/item/event-411169/holiday-family-crafting-program/2023-12-30/ December 30, 2023 10:40 AM EST Reel America: President Reagan New Year's Radio Address - 1983. President Ronald Reagan delivers a New Year's radio address to the nation on the topic of drunk driving prevention. This recording is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum collections. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?507430-1/president-reagan-years-radio-address-december-23-1982 December 30, 2023 10:46 AM EST Reel America: "Soviet Internal Propaganda" - 1985. This CIA film from 1985 details what the agency argued was a vast system of indoctrination in the Soviet Union which discouraged individualism and encouraged passive acceptance of Kremlin rule from cradle to grave. In 2011, the CIA's Information Management Services declassified over 200 documents regarding intelligence on the Soviet Union that the CIA provided the Reagan administration. Included in the release were video briefings created by the Directorate of Intelligence for policymakers. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?434066-1/soviet-internal-propaganda December 30, 2023 11:02 AM EST Lectures in History: Slavery in the Northern Colonies. University of South Carolina Professor Nicole Maskiell teaches a class on the early development of slavery in the northern American colonies. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?523562-1/slavery-northern-colonies December 30, 2023 11:03 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 30, 2023 11:30 AM EST Program With A Ranger Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Springfield, Massachussets https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=11D9B380-0AC7-9400-0C7E98E68F40A650 December 30, 2023 12:06 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 30, 2023 12:16 PM EST Robert Oppenheimer's Legacy. "Father of the atomic bomb," Robert Oppenheimer's life and evolving legacy was the topic of a discussion hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird ("American Prometheus"), Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan ("Unleashing Oppenheimer") and Department of Energy advisor Narayan Subramanian participated in this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532363-1/robert-oppenheimers-legacy December 30, 2023 12:31 PM EST The Presidency: A Friendship of Rivals - Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter. Republican Gerald Ford and Democrat Jimmy Carter -- political rivals in the 1976 presidential campaign -- became lifelong friends who found common cause in the decades after they left the White House. What gave that friendship staying power - even as the country became more partisan? The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation & the Carter Center hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529937-1/friendship-rivals-gerald-ford-jimmy-carter December 30, 2023 1:01 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 December 30, 2023 1:30 PM EST Program With A Ranger Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Springfield, Massachussets https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=11D9B380-0AC7-9400-0C7E98E68F40A650 December 30, 2023 1:30 PM EST 20 minute Ranger-Led Program (Yorktown) Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7717F70B-F249-2A11-A3D056547D7714AD December 30, 2023 1:41 PM EST Reel America: President Reagan New Year's Radio Address - 1983. President Ronald Reagan delivers a New Year's radio address to the nation on the topic of drunk driving prevention. This recording is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum collections. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?507430-1/president-reagan-years-radio-address-december-23-1982 December 30, 2023 1:47 PM EST Reel America: "Soviet Internal Propaganda" - 1985. This CIA film from 1985 details what the agency argued was a vast system of indoctrination in the Soviet Union which discouraged individualism and encouraged passive acceptance of Kremlin rule from cradle to grave. In 2011, the CIA's Information Management Services declassified over 200 documents regarding intelligence on the Soviet Union that the CIA provided the Reagan administration. Included in the release were video briefings created by the Directorate of Intelligence for policymakers. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?434066-1/soviet-internal-propaganda December 30, 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 30, 2023 2:03 PM EST The Civil War: Civil War Pensions, Widows, and Orphans. Shenandoah University Civil War Institute director Jonathan Noyalas talked about how veterans and widows applied for pensions and the ways that states and military organizations provided for orphans after 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/?527271-2/civil-war-pensions-widows-orphans December 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2023 3:17 PM EST Michael Worden, "Lynched by a Mob". Author Michael Worden discussed the 1892 lynching of Robert Lewis, an African American man hanged on accusation of assaulting a white woman in Port Jervis, New York. The D&H Canal Museum in High Falls, New York, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530238-1/lynched-mob December 30, 2023 3:52 PM 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 30, 2023 4:35 PM EST Historical Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence. History Professors Matthew Jones (Princeton), Janet Abbate (Virginia Tech), Matthew Connelly (Columbia), and Jeffrey Yost (University of Minnesota) discussed the historical development of artificial intelligence. The American Historical Association hosted this discussion as part of a Congressional briefing series. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531280-1/historical-perspective-artificial-intelligence December 30, 2023 4:53 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 30, 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 30, 2023 5:45 PM EST Robert Oppenheimer's Legacy. "Father of the atomic bomb," Robert Oppenheimer's life and evolving legacy was the topic of a discussion hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird ("American Prometheus"), Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan ("Unleashing Oppenheimer") and Department of Energy advisor Narayan Subramanian participated in this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532363-1/robert-oppenheimers-legacy December 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2023 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 30, 2023 7:00 PM EST Phillip Dodd, "An American Renaissance". Author Phillip Dodd discussed the finest examples of Beaux-Arts Architecture associated with the opulence of the Gilded Age (1877-1920) and the stories of those who commissioned, designed, and built them. The Greenwich Historical Society in Cos Cob, Connecticut, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530068-1/an-american-renaissance December 30, 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 30, 2023 7:44 PM EST Lectures in History: Slavery in the Northern Colonies. University of South Carolina Professor Nicole Maskiell teaches a class on the early development of slavery in the northern American colonies. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?523562-1/slavery-northern-colonies https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 30, 2023 8:00 PM EST Lectures in History: Slavery in the Northern Colonies. University of South Carolina Professor Nicole Maskiell teaches a class on the early development of slavery in the northern American colonies. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?523562-1/slavery-northern-colonies December 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2023 9:00 PM EST The Presidency: A Friendship of Rivals - Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter. Republican Gerald Ford and Democrat Jimmy Carter -- political rivals in the 1976 presidential campaign -- became lifelong friends who found common cause in the decades after they left the White House. What gave that friendship staying power - even as the country became more partisan? The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation & the Carter Center hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529937-1/friendship-rivals-gerald-ford-jimmy-carter https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 30, 2023 9:15 PM EST Robert Oppenheimer's Legacy. "Father of the atomic bomb," Robert Oppenheimer's life and evolving legacy was the topic of a discussion hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird ("American Prometheus"), Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan ("Unleashing Oppenheimer") and Department of Energy advisor Narayan Subramanian participated in this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532363-1/robert-oppenheimers-legacy December 30, 2023 9:30 PM EST The Presidency: A Friendship of Rivals - Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter. Republican Gerald Ford and Democrat Jimmy Carter -- political rivals in the 1976 presidential campaign -- became lifelong friends who found common cause in the decades after they left the White House. What gave that friendship staying power - even as the country became more partisan? The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation & the Carter Center hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529937-1/friendship-rivals-gerald-ford-jimmy-carter December 30, 2023 10:00 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 December 30, 2023 10:12 PM EST Michael Worden, "Lynched by a Mob". Author Michael Worden discussed the 1892 lynching of Robert Lewis, an African American man hanged on accusation of assaulting a white woman in Port Jervis, New York. The D&H Canal Museum in High Falls, New York, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530238-1/lynched-mob https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 30, 2023 10:40 PM EST Reel America: President Reagan New Year's Radio Address - 1983. President Ronald Reagan delivers a New Year's radio address to the nation on the topic of drunk driving prevention. This recording is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum collections. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?507430-1/president-reagan-years-radio-address-december-23-1982 December 30, 2023 10:46 PM EST Reel America: "Soviet Internal Propaganda" - 1985. This CIA film from 1985 details what the agency argued was a vast system of indoctrination in the Soviet Union which discouraged individualism and encouraged passive acceptance of Kremlin rule from cradle to grave. In 2011, the CIA's Information Management Services declassified over 200 documents regarding intelligence on the Soviet Union that the CIA provided the Reagan administration. Included in the release were video briefings created by the Directorate of Intelligence for policymakers. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?434066-1/soviet-internal-propaganda December 30, 2023 11:02 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 December 30, 2023 11:02 PM EST Lectures in History: Slavery in the Northern Colonies. University of South Carolina Professor Nicole Maskiell teaches a class on the early development of slavery in the northern American colonies. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?52356 December 30, 2023 11:44 PM EST Robert Oppenheimer's Legacy. "Father of the atomic bomb," Robert Oppenheimer's life and evolving legacy was the topic of a discussion hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird ("American Prometheus"), Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan ("Unleashing Oppenheimer") and Department of Energy advisor Narayan Subramanian participated in this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532363-1/robert-oppenheimers-legacy https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio - - - - - SUNDAY NEW YEAR'S EVE - - - - - Jumble Sunday https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-sunday-4617649 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Year in Search 2023 GLOBAL https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2023/GLOBAL/ Year in Search 2023 US https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2023/US/ 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ranks 4th for Most-Named Storms in a Year https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/2023-atlantic-hurricane-season-ranks-4th-for-most-named-storms-in-year Today in History - December 31 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-31 December 31, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Third Annual Ring Around the World National Bell Festival https://www.bells.org/event/ring-around-world DECEMBER 31, 1967 Reel America: 1967 Film The Screaming Eagles in Vietnam. This 1967 film is a U.S. Army “The Big Picture” episode documenting the 101st Airborne Division from their arrival in Vietnam in 1965 through January of 1967. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?324447-1/1967-film-the-screaming-eagles-vietnam DECEMBER 31, 1989 Reel America: 444 Days to Freedom, What Really Happened in Iran - The Inside Story. Narrated by actor William Shatner, this documentary chronicles the Iran Hostage Crisis from the hostage’s point of view, using interviews with former hostages and footage shot by Iranian students and the Iran government. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?465821-1/444-days-freedom-happened-iran-inside-story DECEMBER 31, 2020 President Trump Remarks on 2020: President Trump delivered remarks on his administration’s accomplishments in 2020, including the response to the coronavirus pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine development efforts over the past year, and the economy. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?507661-2/president-trump-remarks-2020 DECEMBER 31, 2022 Former President Trump Hosts Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve Party: Former President Donald Trump, while hosting a New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago home, stopped briefly to speak with reporters. He answered questions on topics including his 2024 campaign. The former president did not respond to queries about Gov. DeSantis' call for an investigation of COVID-19 vaccines or how to observe the upcoming second anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?525101-101/president-trump-hosts-mar-lago-years-eve-party December 31, 2023 So Long, 2023! Bye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1BOxH2PyvA Auld Lang Syne https://www.scotland.org/events/burns-night/the-poetry-of-robert-burns/auld-lang-syne December 31, 2023 123123 >>19782633 pb Leap Second Time Adjustment Day - December 31 https://www.nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division/time-realization/leap-seconds https:///www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/leap-second-time-adjustment-day-december-31 Looking Forward While Considering the Past: StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. All eligible documentaries must be submitted by 11:59pm PST on Friday, January 19. C-SPAN Education Foundation https://www.studentcam.org/ December 31, 2023 (NEW) WAC Global Connections Club World Affairs Council https://www.world-affairs.org/event/new-wac-global-connections-club/ December 31, 2023 12:07 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 31, 2023 12:15 AM EST FDR & Churchill New Year's 1942 Church Service. John Lawson and Reverend Noelle York-Simmons talked about President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proclamation of a National Day of Prayer for January 1, 1942, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill worshiped together that day in George Washington's hometown church. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?420615-1/roosevelt-churchill-years-1942-church-service December 31, 2023 12:31 AM EST The Presidency: A Friendship of Rivals - Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter. Republican Gerald Ford and Democrat Jimmy Carter -- political rivals in the 1976 presidential campaign -- became lifelong friends who found common cause in the decades after they left the White House. What gave that friendship staying power - even as the country became more partisan? The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation & the Carter Center hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529937-1/friendship-rivals-gerald-ford-jimmy-carter December 31, 2023 12:57 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 31, 2023 1:01 AM EST Lectures in History: Slavery in the Northern Colonies. University of South Carolina Professor Nicole Maskiell teaches a class on the early development of slavery in the northern American colonies. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?523562-1/slavery-northern-colonies https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 31, 2023 1:41 AM EST Reel America: President Reagan New Year's Radio Address - 1983. President Ronald Reagan delivers a New Year's radio address to the nation on the topic of drunk driving prevention. This recording is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum collections. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?507430-1/president-reagan-years-radio-address-december-23-1982 December 31, 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 31, 2023 2:02 AM EST The Civil War: Civil War Pensions, Widows, and Orphans. Shenandoah University Civil War Institute director Jonathan Noyalas talked about how veterans and widows applied for pensions and the ways that states and military organizations provided for orphans after 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/?527271-2/civil-war-pensions-widows-orphans December 31, 2023 2:16 AM EST The Presidency: A Friendship of Rivals - Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter. Republican Gerald Ford and Democrat Jimmy Carter -- political rivals in the 1976 presidential campaign -- became lifelong friends who found common cause in the decades after they left the White House. What gave that friendship staying power - even as the country became more partisan? The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation & the Carter Center hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529937-1/friendship-rivals-gerald-ford-jimmy-carter December 31, 2023 2:51 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 31, 2023 3:15 AM EST Michael Worden, "Lynched by a Mob". Author Michael Worden discussed the 1892 lynching of Robert Lewis, an African American man hanged on accusation of assaulting a white woman in Port Jervis, New York. The D&H Canal Museum in High Falls, New York, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530238-1/lynched-mob December 31, 2023 3:28 AM EST Michael Worden, "Lynched by a Mob". Author Michael Worden discussed the 1892 lynching of Robert Lewis, an African American man hanged on accusation of assaulting a white woman in Port Jervis, New York. The D&H Canal Museum in High Falls, New York, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530238-1/lynched-mob https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 31, 2023 3:48 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 31, 2023 4:46 AM EST FDR & Churchill New Year's 1942 Church Service. John Lawson and Reverend Noelle York-Simmons talked about President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proclamation of a National Day of Prayer for January 1, 1942, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill worshiped together that day in George Washington's hometown church. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?420615-1/roosevelt-churchill-years-1942-church-service https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 31, 2023 4:49 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 31, 2023 5:01 AM EST Robert Oppenheimer's Legacy. "Father of the atomic bomb," Robert Oppenheimer's life and evolving legacy was the topic of a discussion hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird ("American Prometheus"), Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan ("Unleashing Oppenheimer") and Department of Energy advisor Narayan Subramanian participated in this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532363-1/robert-oppenheimers-legacy https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 31, 2023 5:45 AM EST Robert Oppenheimer's Legacy. "Father of the atomic bomb," Robert Oppenheimer's life and evolving legacy was the topic of a discussion hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird ("American Prometheus"), Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan ("Unleashing Oppenheimer") and Department of Energy advisor Narayan Subramanian participated in this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532363-1/robert-oppenheimers-legacy December 31, 2023 5:50 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 31, 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/?532487-2/open-phones&playEvent December 31, 2023 7:00 AM EST Phillip Dodd, "An American Renaissance". Author Phillip Dodd discussed the finest examples of Beaux-Arts Architecture associated with the opulence of the Gilded Age (1877-1920) and the stories of those who commissioned, designed, and built them. The Greenwich Historical Society in Cos Cob, Connecticut, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530068-1/an-american-renaissance December 31, 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 31, 2023 8:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Jerry Dunleavy Discusses His New Book On The 2021 U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Journalist Jerry Dunleavy Discusses His Book On The 2021 U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan, “The Untold Story Of Biden’s Fiasco And The American Warriors Who Fought To The End.” https://www.c-span.org/video/?532487-3/jerry-dunleavy-discusses-book-2021-us-withdrawal-afghanistan&playEvent December 31, 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 31, 2023 8:00 AM EST Dan Sinykin, "Big Fiction - How Conglomeration Changed the Publishing Industry and American Literature". Emory University assistant professor of English Dan Sinykin discussed how book publishing monopolies have changed the art of writing fiction. The Strand Bookstore in New York City hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531625-1/big-fiction-conglomeration-changed-publishing-industry-american-literature December 31, 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/?532487-4/open-phones&playEvent December 31, 2023 9:00 AM EST Family Activity National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2023 9:57 AM EST Caster Semenya, "The Race to Be Myself". Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning runner Caster Semenya talked about her career and her lawsuit against the world track and field governing body for discrimination. This event was held at the First Parish Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531416-1/the-race-myself December 31, 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 31, 2023 10:00 AM EST Betsy’s Birthday Bash Celebrate the 271st anniversary of the birth of America’s most famous flag maker with a day of storytelling, crafts and, of course, cake. More details to come. https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/betsys-birthday-bash/ December 31, 2023 10:00 AM EST Sensory-Friendly Day Adjusted Hours National Constitution Center https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/sensory-friendly-day-adjusted-hours December 31, 2023 10:21 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 31, 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 31, 2023 10:30 AM EST 45 Minute Ranger-Led Program (Yorktown) Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=771229F3-D0EA-1ED5-03AEE5E0FE2B8B3F December 31, 2023 11:00 AM EST Mary, Mother of God, Solemnity; First Vespers and Te Deum of thanksgiving for the past year - 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 31, 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 31, 2023 11:00 AM EST Nancy Segal, "Gay Fathers, Twin Sons - The Citizenship Case That Captured the World". California State University professor Nancy Segal discussed a male couple's battle to get U.S. citizenship for one of their twin son's born in Canada. The University of Minnesota hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530176-1/gay-fathers-twin-sons-citizenship-case-captured-world December 31, 2023 11:55 AM EST After Words: Philip Bump, "The Aftermath". Washington Post columnist Philip Bump examined how baby boomers have impacted the U.S economy and political system and how future generations will fare. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president Layla Zaidane. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524976-1/after-words-philip-bump December 31, 2023 12:00 PM EST 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 31, 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 31, 2023 12:15 PM EST SC CC 'Mark Chiusano, "The Fabulist - The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos. Journalist Mark Chiusano discussed former Rep. George Santos' (R-NY) rise in politics to his removal from Congress. Theodore's Books and Long Island University in New York hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532369-1/the-fabulist-lying-hustling-grifting-stealing-american-legend-george-santos December 31, 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 31, 2023 12:56 PM EST Nancy Segal, "Gay Fathers, Twin Sons - The Citizenship Case That Captured the World". California State University professor Nancy Segal discussed a male couple's battle to get U.S. citizenship for one of their twin son's born in Canada. The University of Minnesota hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530176-1/gay-fathers-twin-sons-citizenship-case-captured-world December 31, 2023 1:21 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 31, 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 31, 2023 1:30 PM EST 20 Minute Ranger-Led Program (Yorktown) Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7717F70B-F249-2A11-A3D056547D7714AD December 31, 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 31, 2023 2:01 PM EST Sally Susman, "Breaking Through". Pfizer Executive Vice President Sally Susman discussed communications strategies and the development and distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. This event took place at the 2023 Miami Book Fair. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531960-2/breaking-through December 31, 2023 2:11 PM EST SC CC 'Mark Chiusano, "The Fabulist - The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos. Journalist Mark Chiusano discussed former Rep. George Santos' (R-NY) rise in politics to his removal from Congress. Theodore's Books and Long Island University in New York hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532369-1/the-fabulist-lying-hustling-grifting-stealing-american-legend-george-santos December 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2023 3:37 PM EST After Words: Philip Bump, "The Aftermath". Washington Post columnist Philip Bump examined how baby boomers have impacted the U.S economy and political system and how future generations will fare. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president Layla Zaidane. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524976-1/after-words-philip-bump December 31, 2023 4:29 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 31, 2023 4:35 AM EST Historical Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence. History Professors Matthew Jones (Princeton), Janet Abbate (Virginia Tech), Matthew Connelly (Columbia), and Jeffrey Yost (University of Minnesota) discussed the historical development of artificial intelligence. The American Historical Association hosted this discussion as part of a Congressional briefing series. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531280-1/historical-perspective-artificial-intelligence December 31, 2023 4:37 PM EST Sally Susman, "Breaking Through". Pfizer Executive Vice President Sally Susman discussed communications strategies and the development and distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. This event took place at the 2023 Miami Book Fair. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531960-2/breaking-through December 31, 2023 5:25 PM EST Sarah DiGregorio, "Taking Care - The Story of Nursing & Its Power to Change Our World". Sarah DiGregorio explored the history of nursing and its importance to society. This event was hosted by POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527549-1/taking-care-story-nursing-power-change-world December 31, 2023 5:28 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 31, 2023 6:11 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 31, 2023 6:20 PM EST Author Discussion on Human History & Pandemics. Authors Simon Schama ("Foreign Bodies") and Simon Sebag Montefiore ("The World - A Family History of Humanity") discussed great dynasties in human history as well as the impact of plagues and the development of vaccines. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531960-3/author-discussion-human-history-pandemics December 31, 2023 6:35 PM EST Discussion on American and Chinese Naval Power. Rear Admiral Michael McDevitt, Ret. ("China as a 21st Century Naval Power"), Brent Sadler ("U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century"), and Xiaobing Li ("China's New Navy") talked about the competition between the U.S. and Chinese navies. This event was hosted by the U.S. Naval Institute in Annapolis, Maryland. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530568-1/discussion-american-chinese-naval-power December 31, 2023 6:57 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 31, 2023 7:00 PM EST 100th Anniversary of Big Ben Broadcast Big Ben will be struck 12 times on New Year’s Eve at precisely midnight London time. https://www.bells.org/event/100th-anniversary-big-ben-broadcast December 31, 2023 7:27 PM EST Discussion on American and Chinese Naval Power. Rear Admiral Michael McDevitt, Ret. ("China as a 21st Century Naval Power"), Brent Sadler ("U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century"), and Xiaobing Li ("China's New Navy") talked about the competition between the U.S. and Chinese navies. This event was hosted by the U.S. Naval Institute in Annapolis, Maryland. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530568-1/discussion-american-chinese-naval-power December 31, 2023 7:58 PM EST Author Discussion on Black Life & the State of Democracy. Authors Heather Cox Richardson ("Democracy Awakening") and Tracy Smith ("To Free the Captives") discussed attacks on American Democracy and the state of Black communities. This event took place at the 2023 Miami Book Fair. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531960-4/author-discussion-black-life-state-democracy December 31, 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 31, 2023 8:00 PM EST Q&A: Craig Fehrman Craig Fehrman talked about his book, Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote, in which he analyzed American presidents through the lens of the works they have written. https://www.c-span.org/video/?468484-1/qa-craig-fehrman December 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2023 9:42 PM EST Author Discussion on Human Learning. Authors Simon Winchester ("Knowing What We Know") and Adam Gopnik ("The Real Work") discussed the human capacity for acquiring knowledge and mastering a skill. This event took place at the 2023 Miami Book Fair. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531960-5/author-discussion-human-learning December 31, 2023 10:21 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2023 11:00 PM EST Nancy Segal, "Gay Fathers, Twin Sons - The Citizenship Case That Captured the World". California State University professor Nancy Segal discussed a male couple's battle to get U.S. citizenship for one of their twin son's born in Canada. The University of Minnesota hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530176-1/gay-fathers-twin-sons-citizenship-case-captured-world December 31, 2023 11:00 PM EST Q&A: Craig Fehrman Craig Fehrman talked about his book, Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote, in which he analyzed American presidents through the lens of the works they have written. https://www.c-span.org/video/?468484-1/qa-craig-fehrman December 31, 2023 11:00 PM EST New Year's Eve Celebration Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum https://www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/events-calendar/new-years-eve-celebration-2023/ December 31, 2023 11:21 PM EST Sarah DiGregorio, "Taking Care - The Story of Nursing & Its Power to Change Our World". Sarah DiGregorio explored the history of nursing and its importance to society. This event was hosted by POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527549-1/taking-care-story-nursing-power-change-world - - - - - 2024 MONDAY NEW YEAR'S DAY - - - - - Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Today in History - January 1 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-01 JANUARY 1, 1752 On This Day in History: Betsy Ross Is Born https://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/betsy-ross-is-born.html JANUARY 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation: Primary Documents in American History Library of Congress https://guides.loc.gov/emancipation-proclamation JANUARY 1, 1863 Milestone Documents: Emancipation Proclamation (1863) National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/emancipation-proclamation JANUARY 1, 1970 1968 White House Tour with Lady Bird Johnson: Lady Bird Johnson conducted a tour of some of the private areas of the White House and spoke about their significance. The video, The President’s House, was shot by the Naval Photographic Unit of the White House in 1968. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?282764-1/1968-white-house-tour-lady-bird-johnson January 1, 2024 New Year's Day (January 1) Federal Holiday https://www.usa.gov/holidays January 1, 2024 What Is a Leap Year? https://www.timeanddate.com/date/leapyear.html Census Infographics & Visualizations / Happy New Year 2024 https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/2023/comm/2024-happy-new-year.html Laura Bush New Year's Day Black Eyed Peas https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/firstlady/recipes/pdf/Black_Eyed_Peas.pdf 2 Moar Weeks Iowa Start Your Engines: Iowa GOP Schedules Presidential Caucuses for Jan. 15 https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/08/iowa-gop-presidential-caucuses-00105309 January - National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month https://www.dhs.gov/topics/human-trafficking https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/health-awareness/national-slavery-and-human-trafficking-prevention-month-january January - National CBD Month https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/january/national-cbd-month-january January 1, 2024 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 January 1, 2024 12:15 AM EST SC CC 'Mark Chiusano, "The Fabulist - The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos. Journalist Mark Chiusano discussed former Rep. George Santos' (R-NY) rise in politics to his removal from Congress. Theodore's Books and Long Island University in New York hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532369-1/the-fabulist-lying-hustling-grifting-stealing-american-legend-george-santos January 1, 2024 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 January 1, 2024 12:31 AM EST Discussion on American and Chinese Naval Power. Rear Admiral Michael McDevitt, Ret. ("China as a 21st Century Naval Power"), Brent Sadler ("U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century"), and Xiaobing Li ("China's New Navy") talked about the competition between the U.S. and Chinese navies. This event was hosted by the U.S. Naval Institute in Annapolis, Maryland. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530568-1/discussion-american-chinese-naval-power January 1, 2024 12:51 AM EST Dan Sinykin, "Big Fiction - How Conglomeration Changed the Publishing Industry and American Literature". Emory University assistant professor of English Dan Sinykin discussed how book publishing monopolies have changed the art of writing fiction. The Strand Bookstore in New York City hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531625-1/big-fiction-conglomeration-changed-publishing-industry-american-literature January 1, 2024 1:21 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 January 1, 2024 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 January 1, 2024 1:42 AM EST After Words: Philip Bump, "The Aftermath". Washington Post columnist Philip Bump examined how baby boomers have impacted the U.S economy and political system and how future generations will fare. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president Layla Zaidane. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524976-1/after-words-philip-bump January 1, 2024 1:46 AM EST Reel America: "Soviet Internal Propaganda" - 1985. This CIA film from 1985 details what the agency argued was a vast system of indoctrination in the Soviet Union which discouraged individualism and encouraged passive acceptance of Kremlin rule from cradle to grave. In 2011, the CIA's Information Management Services declassified over 200 documents regarding intelligence on the Soviet Union that the CIA provided the Reagan administration. Included in the release were video briefings created by the Directorate of Intelligence for policymakers. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?434066-1/soviet-internal-propaganda January 1, 2024 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 January 1, 2024 2:00 AM EST Sally Susman, "Breaking Through". Pfizer Executive Vice President Sally Susman discussed communications strategies and the development and distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. This event took place at the 2023 Miami Book Fair. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531960-2/breaking-through January 1, 2024 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 January 1, 2024 4:00 AM EST Mary, Mother of God, Solemnity; Holy Mass, 57th World Day of Peace - 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 January 1, 2024 4:24 AM EST Author Discussion on Human History & Pandemics. Authors Simon Schama ("Foreign Bodies") and Simon Sebag Montefiore ("The World - A Family History of Humanity") discussed great dynasties in human history as well as the impact of plagues and the development of vaccines. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531960-3/author-discussion-human-history-pandemics January 1, 2024 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 January 1, 2024 5:10 AM EST Caster Semenya, "The Race to Be Myself". Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning runner Caster Semenya talked about her career and her lawsuit against the world track and field governing body for discrimination. This event was held at the First Parish Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531416-1/the-race-myself January 1, 2024 5:25 AM EST Sarah DiGregorio, "Taking Care - The Story of Nursing & Its Power to Change Our World". Sarah DiGregorio explored the history of nursing and its importance to society. This event was hosted by POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527549-1/taking-care-story-nursing-power-change-world January 1, 2024 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 January 1, 2024 6:00 AM EST Q&A: Craig Fehrman Craig Fehrman talked about his book, Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote, in which he analyzed American presidents through the lens of the works they have written. https://www.c-span.org/video/?468484-1/qa-craig-fehrman January 1, 2024 6:02 AM EST Author Discussion on Black Life & the State of Democracy. Authors Heather Cox Richardson ("Democracy Awakening") and Tracy Smith ("To Free the Captives") discussed attacks on American Democracy and the state of Black communities. This event took place at the 2023 Miami Book Fair. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531960-4/author-discussion-black-life-state-democracy January 1, 2024 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 January 1, 2024 6:35 AM EST Discussion on American and Chinese Naval Power. Rear Admiral Michael McDevitt, Ret. ("China as a 21st Century Naval Power"), Brent Sadler ("U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century"), and Xiaobing Li ("China's New Navy") talked about the competition between the U.S. and Chinese navies. This event was hosted by the U.S. Naval Institute in Annapolis, Maryland. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530568-1/discussion-american-chinese-naval-power January 1, 2024 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 January 1, 2024 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/?532488-2/open-phones January 1, 2024 7:09 AM EST After Words: Philip Bump, "The Aftermath". Washington Post columnist Philip Bump examined how baby boomers have impacted the U.S economy and political system and how future generations will fare. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president Layla Zaidane. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524976-1/after-words-philip-bump January 1, 2024 7:27 AM EST Discussion on American and Chinese Naval Power. Rear Admiral Michael McDevitt, Ret. ("China as a 21st Century Naval Power"), Brent Sadler ("U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century"), and Xiaobing Li ("China's New Navy") talked about the competition between the U.S. and Chinese navies. This event was hosted by the U.S. Naval Institute in Annapolis, Maryland. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530568-1/discussion-american-chinese-naval-power January 1, 2024 7:46 AM EST Author Discussion on Human Learning. Authors Simon Winchester ("Knowing What We Know") and Adam Gopnik ("The Real Work") discussed the human capacity for acquiring knowledge and mastering a skill. This event took place at the 2023 Miami Book Fair. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531960-5/author-discussion-human-learning January 1, 2024 11:00 AM EST 135th Rose Parade Presented by Honda Pasadena, California https://tournamentofroses.com/event/rose-parade/ January 1, 2024 11:30 AM EST Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area New Year's Day Boat Trip to Thompson Island Rowes Wharf, Boston https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A91F5A70-F09C-4935-E7580EC6F0C447C5 January 1, 2024 11:55 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 January 1, 2024 1:30 PM EST Ring in the New Year: Japanese Bell Dedication Ceremony United States National Arboretum National Bonsai & Penjing Museum Courtyard https://www.usna.usda.gov/visit/calendar-of-events/ https://www.usna.usda.gov/visit/calendar-of-events/ring-in-the-new-year-japanese-bell-dedication-ceremony https://www.bells.org/event/japanese-bell-dedication-ceremony January 1, 2024 2:00 PM EST Nationwide Bell Ringing National Bell Festival https://www.bells.org/event/nationwide-bell-ringing January 1, 2024 2:10 PM EST Robert Oppenheimer's Legacy. "Father of the atomic bomb," Robert Oppenheimer's life and evolving legacy was the topic of a discussion hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird ("American Prometheus"), Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan ("Unleashing Oppenheimer") and Department of Energy advisor Narayan Subramanian participated in this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532363-1/robert-oppenheimers-legacy January 1, 2024 3:55 PM EST The Presidency: A Friendship of Rivals - Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter. Republican Gerald Ford and Democrat Jimmy Carter -- political rivals in the 1976 presidential campaign -- became lifelong friends who found common cause in the decades after they left the White House. What gave that friendship staying power - even as the country became more partisan? The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation & the Carter Center hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529937-1/friendship-rivals-gerald-ford-jimmy-carter January 1, 2024 7:00 PM EST Order of St. Dunstan Honors: Presented to Individuals Who Have Made Exemplary Contributions to the Field of Campanology, the Study of Bells National Bell Festival https://www.bells.org/event/order-st-dunstan-honors - - - 2024 250th Anniversary Events Concord250 Events https://concordma.gov/3319/Concord250-Events Clifton House 250th Anniversary Belfast https://cliftonbelfast.com/clifton-house-250/ The Revolution’s 250th Anniversary Approaches, Demanding Answers to How We Commemorate Cambridge, Massachusetts https://historycambridge.org/articles/the-revolutions-250th-anniversary-approaches-demanding-answers-to-how-we-commemorate/ Young People’s Continental Congress 2024 2024 marks the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress. https://www.carpentershall.org/yucca Edenton, North Carolina, Tea Party 250th Anniversary https://ehcnc.org/edenton-tea-party-250th-anniversary/ The Mozartists’ MOZART 250 1774 — a retrospective https://mozartists.com/mozart-250/ The Fort Ticonderoga 250 https://www.fortticonderoga.org/ft_events/ 250th Peggy Stewart Tea Party Commemoration, Annapolis https://www.peggystewart250.org/ Betsy Ross House 250: Stitching the Story Together https://historicphiladelphia.org/250th-anniversary/ 2024 is the 250th anniversary of the report by Joseph Priestley of his discovery of ‘dephlogisticated air’ on “Oxygen Day” August 1st, 1774, in his diary. https://link.springer.com/collections/gacecbdcce USPS Unveils Partial List of 2024 Stamps https://canadianstampnews.com/usps-unveils-partial-list-of-2024-stamps/ Revolutionary Arlington Arlington Historical Society https://arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org/events/revolutionary-arlington/ New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide https://www.nystia.org/resources/new-york-state-250th-commemoration-field-guide 2024 — Anniversaries of Significance in Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/anniversaries-significance/2024.html The Battle of the Booksellers: the 250th anniversary of Donaldson v Beckett https://www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/2024/feb/battle-booksellers-250th-anniversary-donaldson-v-beckett Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Winston Churchill #Churchill2024 https://winstonchurchill.org/2024-international-churchill-conference/ 41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush. https://georgeandbarbarabush.org/41at100 Centenary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”; 100th anniversary of the Concerts at the Library of Congress series https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-of-congress-announces-spring-2024-concert-series/s/fe7aa07f-743f-4349-b6e9-ebaf9dd6376d?loclr=twloc KAFKA2024 On the occasion of the 140th birthday in 2023 and the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death in 2024 https://www.goethe.de/ins/cz/en/kul/the/kfk.html 80th Anniversary of D-Day https://www.abmc.gov/d-day80 https://www.dday-overlord.com/en/normandy/commemorations/2024 https://en.normandie-tourisme.fr/highlight/80th-anniversary-of-d-day/ 2026: The 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in New Jersey: 2026 https://teachingsocialstudies.org/the-250th-anniversary-of-the-american-revolution-in-new-jersey-2026/ The ‘Semiquincentennial’ Our National 250th Anniversary https://www.johnpauljonessar.org/250th.html 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution at Minute Man National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/mima/mima250.htm National History Day Educators Contribute Lessons to Expand a Collection of Classroom Materials Ahead of the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 https://nhd.org/en/2023/12/10/national-history-day-educators-contribute-lessons-to-expand-a-collection-of-classroom-materials-ahead-of-the-celebration-of-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence/ https://edsitement.neh.gov/teachers-guides/more-perfect-union-0 https://www.nhd.org/250 State of New York State History Education and the American Revolution 250th https://ihare.org/2023/05/13/education-and-the-american-revolution-250th/ On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. https://america250.org/