Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a day-long discussion on security threats in the region of North Africa, known as Maghreb. This panel discussion focused mostly on understanding the reasons why someone would join a terrorist organization, the rise of foreign fighters and the instability and security concerns in neighboring Libya. The Maghreb region of North Africa is made up of Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia and Mauritania. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and...
Topics: tunisia, libya, algeria, syria, morocco, north africa, isis, iraq, jihadi, tunisia, islam, maghreb,...
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Former governors and presidential candidates Howard Dean (D-VT) and Chris Christie (R-NJ) previewed the 2018 midterm elections with the host of NPR's "Morning Edition," Rachel Martin. This discussion was part of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's annual summit in Washington, DC. Sponsor: U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
Topics: donald trump, washington, trump, christie, clinton, jimmy carter, fbi, new jersey, iowa, alaska,...
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Nikki Haley testified at a hearing on U.S. relations with the United Nations Ambassador Haley answered several rounds of questions on the U.N.'s attitude toward Israel, threats from North Korea, and Russia and China's veto influence on the U.N. Security Council. In a testy exchange with Represenative Gregory Meeks (D-NY) over President Trump's relationship with allies and withdrawal from global agreements, Ambassador Haley reiterated that under her leadership the U.S. would continue to have a...
Topics: u.n., israel, russia, china, united nations, venezuela, syria, north korea, turkey, new york, south...
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The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission holds a hearing to assess China's military capabilities and global influence.
Topics: russia, nato, lyons, ucom, inhofe, atlantic, europe, transcom, walters, wolter, washington, china
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The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom held a hearing to discuss efforts to combat anti-Semitism around the world. The commission heard from panelists from the State Department, United Nations, Anti-Defamation League, American University, Emory University, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, on domestic and global anti-Semitic trends and their recommendations for the commission. Sponsor: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Topics: iran, germany, sweden, new york, washington, europe, stockholm, adl, england, uk, cambridge,...
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A panel of historians examined the morale of U.S. soldiers in the final two years of the Vietnam War. This discussion was part of an all-day conference titled "Manpower and Morale After Tet" hosted by the Center for Military, War, and Society Studies at the University of Kansas. Sponsor: University of Kansas | Center for Military, War, and Society Studies
Topics: vietnam, nco, germany, jim, europe, washington, nixon, chapman, korea, johnson, white house,...
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Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about U.S. policy in Afghanistan. She addressed questions about the potential for peace between Afghanistan forces and the Taliban, how U.S. resources were being spent and how much longer she thought U.S. aid and forces would be needed in order to achieve the administration's goals. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, pakistan, india, isis, russia, nato, pompeo, asia, turkey, usaid, ghani,...
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Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center hosted a discussion looking at U.S. and Japanese perspectives on World War II. Speakers included Pia White, whose father was a Japanese Ambassador with key roles in the 1940 alliance among Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan -- as well as negotiations in Washington, D.C. leading up to the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. We also heard from Brian Hauenstein, grandson of Col. Ralph Hauenstein, who served as intelligence chief under Gen. Dwight Eisenhower in...
Topics: brian, ralph, tokyo, paris, europe, keenan, washington, hauenstein, patton, eisenhower, iceland,...
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Authors and historians looked at what motivated the U.S. to get involved in World War I. Reasons discussed included the influence of British propaganda as well as the Zimmermann Telegram, an intercepted diplomatic cable between Germany and Mexico that proposed an alliance between the two countries and promised Mexico territory in the southwest U.S. The panelists also talked about President Woodrow Wilson's decision-making process in asking Congress to declare war. Congress voted to declare war...
Topics: wilson, washington, france, germany, mexico, monique, zimmerman, atlanta, woodrow wilson, theodore...
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The profiling of World War I exhibit, World War I 1914: Then came Armageddon.
Topics: france, germany, russia, belgium, wisconsin, austria, dr. timothy, britain
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Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: henry ford, new york, porsche, sheridan, amazon, josh brown, new york city, china, europe, detroit,...
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The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission holds a discussion of China's economy and its impact on global markets and supply chains.
Topics: china, beijing, cleveland, ccp, wright, lgfe, jinping, mr. borst, taiwan, lu, american, russia,...
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Authors Franklin Foer ("The Last Politician"), Tina Nguyen ("The MAGA Diaries") and Patrick Ruffini ("Party of the People") discussed the state of American politics and Election 2024. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books. Sponsor: Tucson Festival of Books
Topics: biden, patrick, joe biden, donald trump, washington, barack obama, new york, tina, colorado, china,...
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Irish Ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall and historian Martin Mansergh talked about the connections between the Irish and American revolutions, and the relationship between the two countries ever since. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event in conjunction with their first international loan exhibition, "Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier." Mr. Mansergh's ancestor, Richard St. George, is the exhibit's subject....
Topics: ireland, philadelphia, europe, britain, france, new york, united irishmen, london, washington,...
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The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) and USAID co-hosted a panel discussion on global initiatives to advance women in the economy. Speakers included Ivanka Trump, daughter and adviser to the president, as well as USAID Administrator Mark Greene. Sponsor: U.S. Agency for International Development,U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
Topics: ivanka, nasa, frankel, india, neil armstrong, florida, texas, trump, china, russia, white house,...
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A panel of historians examined the morale of U.S. soldiers in the final two years of the Vietnam War. This discussion was part of an all-day conference titled "Manpower and Morale After Tet" hosted by the Center for Military, War, and Society Studies at the University of Kansas. Sponsor: University of Kansas | Center for Military, War, and Society Studies
Topics: vietnam, germany, iowa, korea, nixon, johnson, europe, jim, nixon, bill allison, beth
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The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosted a discussion with French Ambassador to the U.S. Gérard Araud on U.S.-Europe relations. The ambassador discussed NATO, trade, the European Union, Iran nuclear deal, and geopolitical issues stemming from Russia and China. Sponsor: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Topics: europe, nato, russia, china, washington, trump, singapore, iran, france, north korea, brussels,...
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Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: gm, henry ford, washington, porsche, amazon, china, new york city, d.c., smithsonian associates,...
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Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: gm, henry ford, washington, porsche, amazon, china, new york city, d.c., smithsonian associates,...
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Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) led a bipartisan group of senators in a reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: birmingham, king, alabama, warnock, memphis, georgia, ohio, brown, bozeman, rosen, mr. connor,...
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The profiling of World War I exhibit, World War I 1914: Then came Armageddon.
Topics: france, russia, germany, wisconsin, austria, belgium, serbia, paris, europe, britain, franz...
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A. Wess Mitchell, the assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, testified before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on U.S. foreign policy in Europe. He covered a range of topics in responding to questions from senators, most of them focused on U.S. military interests in Europe and the NATO alliance. Mr. Mitchell also said the State Department had warned Turkey that its ability to purchase F-35 fighter jets would end if the country followed through on plans to...
Topics: russia, europe, nato, china, ukraine, turkey, eu, eastern europe, germany, iran, murphy, greece,...
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A. Wess Mitchell, the assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, testified before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on U.S. foreign policy in Europe. He covered a range of topics in responding to questions from senators, most of them focused on U.S. military interests in Europe and the NATO alliance. Mr. Mitchell also said the State Department had warned Turkey that its ability to purchase F-35 fighter jets would end if the country followed through on plans to...
Topics: russia, europe, nato, ukraine, china, iran, turkey, germany, eu, murphy, iran, syria, greece,...
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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights hosted a talk on early 20th century immigration policy and the Nazi-era refugee crisis of the 1930s and 1940s. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum historian Rebecca Erbelding described how the Immigration Act of 1924 quota system impacted the crisis. Ms. Erbelding argued that American racism, anti-Semitism and xenophobia played a role in limiting the arrival of Jews in America. Sponsor: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Topics: germany, roosevelt, france, europe, nazis, washington, new york, hitler, treasury, pearl harbor,...
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joined Hoover Institution senior fellows Stephen Krasner and Niall Ferguson in a conversation analyzing the changing role of U.S. democracy in foreign policy over the past hundred years. Sponsor: Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Topics: china, niall, europe, stephen, hoover, wilson, russia, trump, iran, soviet union, woodrow wilson,...
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In 1962, President Kennedy authorized the creation of the Department of the Army Special Photographic Office to film and photograph the Vietnam War for the Pentagon and the U.S. Congress. Five Vietnam War Veterans who served in the special photographic office appeared at the National Archives to share images and films while they discussed their combat experiences in documenting the war. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: vietnam, saigon, nd, daspo, pentagon, washington, hawaii, daspo, europe, d.c., pacific, panama,...
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Stephen Biegun, the U.S. special representative for North Korea, was the featured speaker at a discussion on nuclear policy and U.S.-North Korea relations hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC. Interviewed by New York Times Pentagon Correspondent Helene Cooper, Mr. Biegun talked about U.S. strategy in negotiating a comprehensive peace deal with North Korea, which included a number of anti-proliferation elements. The talk came after President Trump's second...
Topics: north korea, north koreans, hanoi, korean peninsula, trump, south korea, pentagon, helene, korea,...
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William Jewell College professor Gary Armstrong discussed the U.S. Senate's rejection of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles to end World War I, which President Woodrow Wilson had spent seven months overseas negotiating. Professor Armstrong argued Wilson had hoped the treaty would vault the U.S. into a leading position in the global order, but that U.S. domestic political divisions -- combined with turmoil created by a flu pandemic, a "Red Scare," racial unrest and Wilson suffering a stroke...
Topics: woodrow wilson, wilson, germany, france, britain, china, europe, theodore roosevelt, versailles,...
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Former governors and presidential candidates Howard Dean (D-VT) and Chris Christie (R-NJ) previewed the 2018 midterm elections with the host of NPR's "Morning Edition," Rachel Martin. This discussion was part of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's annual summit in Washington, DC. Sponsor: U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
Topics: donald trump, washington, trump, jim, new jersey, fbi, chris christie, jimmy carter, dynamite,...
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In March 1832, the USS Peaco*ck left Portsmouth, New Hampshire on a secret mission for the U.S. government. Its objective was to set up trade agreements in the East. Andrew Jampoler related the history of this two-year mission and the role it played in the future of U.S. trade. He is the author of "Embassy to the Eastern Courts: America's Secret First Pivot Toward Asia, 1832-37." The National Archives hosted this program and provided the video. Sponsor: National Archives and Records...
Topics: china, roberts, pacific, navy, macau, andrew jackson, peaco*ck, washington, canton, bombay, jackson,...
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U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on the president's trade policy agenda. Questions included competition with China, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, repairing relationships with U.S. allies, and modernizing the rule-making structure of the World Trade Organization. The committee took a short ten-minute break after two hours of questioning. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: china, wto, mexico, canada, ustr, usmca, uk, europe, mr. brady, india, paris, biden, brady, angela,...
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Susan Neiman is the author of "Learning from the Germans: Race and the Memory of Evil," which describes Germany's reconciliation with its past -- particularly World War II. She discussed what Americans can learn from Germany's experience as we confront our Civil War past and the nation's Confederate monuments. She was joined by Michele Norris, columnist for the Washington Post. The University of Virginia's Democracy Initiative's Memory Project hosted this discussion and provided the...
Topics: germany, michele, nazis, virginia, washington, neiman, susan neiman, berlin, charlottesville,...
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U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore testified about reducing the risk of wildfires before a House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment
Topics: russia, ukraine, biden, norman, carole king, moore, burns, united nations, california, china, randy...
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power appears before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations.
Topics: u.n., russia, iran, cuba, united nations, iran, israel, china, los angeles, yemen, south sudan,...
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Amanda Bennett, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, spoke about the importance of a free and independent press as she outlined the agency's mission and its role in foreign policy and diplomacy. She also highlighted challenges including the rise of global misinformation and disinformation. Her remarks were part of a discussion hosted by George Washington University. Sponsor: George Washington University | Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communications
Topics: china, russia, ukraine, iran, africa, washington, north korea, amanda, lonnie
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Historians talk about the 1916 re-election of President Woodrow Wilson and U.S. foreign policy. Topics include America's relations with Europe, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico
Topics: wilson, mexico, europe, haiti, woodrow wilson, hughes, germany, columbus, latin america, carranza,...
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Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, joins the Hudson Institute for a discussion on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Topics: ukraine, russia, zelenskyy, nato, europe, hudson, geneva, ronald reagan
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Former ambassadors to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch and John Herbst joined Ukrainian religious leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities to discuss navigating the Russia-Ukraine war, reconstruction, and religious freedom. This event was hosted by the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Atlantic Council, and Razom for Ukraine. Sponsor: U.S. Institute of Peace,Atlantic Council of the U.S.,Razom for Ukraine
Topics: ukraine, russia, putin, kremlin, europe, atlantic, crimea, kherson, oslo
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Historian Roham Alvandi talks about his book "Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah: The United States and Iran in the Cold War", in which he looks at President Nixon's relationship with the Shah of Tran and its impact on U.s foreign policy
Topics: iran, iran, nixon, kissinger, tehran, iraq, soviet union, britain, vietnam, israel, nixon,...
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The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and violence on the Gaza border which killed dozens of Palestinians. This portion of the meeting includes statements by U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon and Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour. In addition, the U.N. special Middle East peace process coordinator briefed members on the situation in the Gaza Strip. Sponsor: United Nations
Topics: israel, jerusalem, united nations, hamas, palestine, washington, egypt, trump, madam, geneva, the...
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The National History Center hosted a Congressional briefing on the history of U.S. refugee and asylum policy during the Cold War. Historians Carl Bon Tempo and Maria Cristina Garcia outlined the evolution of refugee policy from the immediate post-war period through the Refugee Act of 1980, which amended several laws and created the Federal Refugee Resettlement Program. This National History Center briefing was part of a regular series providing historical context to current events for...
Topics: unhcr, u.n., new york, kennedy, europe, christina, vietnam
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Irish Ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall and historian Martin Mansergh talked about the connections between the Irish and American revolutions, and the relationship between the two countries ever since. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event in conjunction with their first international loan exhibition, "Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier." Mr. Mansergh's ancestor, Richard St. George, is the exhibit's subject....
Topics: ireland, philadelphia, britain, europe, france, united irishmen, london, new york, martin, dublin,...
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Historian James Holland talked about American and British artillery production between 1941 and 1943, after German forces invaded Soviet territory. He is the author of several books on World War II, including " The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943: The War in the West." The National Archives hosted this event. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: britain, germany, atlantic, france, north africa, europe, soviet union, stalingrad, james holland,...
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U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the administration's trade strategy and the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement, which was under continuing negotiations and still subject to congressional approval. Mr. Lighthizer answered questions on those negotiations, including on provisions regarding labor and environmental protections which many Democrats said would be critical for securing their support. He also talked about the Trump...
Topics: china, mexico, nafta, canada, usmca, japan, brown, lighthizer, wyden, wto, trump, ohio, north...
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U.S. Space Commander Gen. John Raymond discussed the priorities and current operations of the newly established unified command. He also discussed Space Command personnel training, strengthening relationships with allies, and deterring near-peer competitors in space. The event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: russia, raymond, csis, stratcom, united states space command, northcom, norway, japan, pacific,...
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World War I scholar and author James Carl Nelson discussed his book, "The Polar Bear Expedition: The Heroes of America's Forgotten Invasion of Russia, 1918 to 1919." In August of 1918, about five thousand soldiers of the 339th regiment of the U.S. Army sailed to a Russian city 1,000 miles northeast of Moscow. They would spend the next year in the frozen north fighting the Red Army in an attempt to aid anti-communist forces. This program was a part of the 2019 National World War I...
Topics: russia, arkhangelsk, bolsheviks, france, lora, woodrow wilson, detroit, kodish, england, murmansk,...
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[LIVE] U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testifies in a remote hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee about the Trump Administration's trade policy agenda. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: china, mexico, usmca, uk, kenya, europe, wto, brazil, eu, canada, hong kong, lighthizer, ustr,...
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Following the American Revolution, similar uprisings occurred throughout Latin America and were celebrated in the United States along with its own July 4th holiday. Caitlin Fitz -- author of "Our Sister Republics: The United States in an Age of American Revolutions" -- explained how Americans saw these revolts as an affirmation of their anti-colonial ideals. Yet, at the same time, they grappled with slavery and the definition of freedom. The Museum of the American Revolution hosted...
Topics: latin america, south america, haiti, spain, terrien, philadelphia, washington, mexico, georgia,...
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Lee Craig, author of ``Josephus Daniels: His Life and Times,'' discusses the World War I secretary of the Navy and the U.S. Navy's wartime role.
Topics: daniels, the navy, navy, mr. craig, craig, lee craig, france, wilson, u.s. navy, josephus daniels,...
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Lee Craig, author of ``Josephus Daniels: His Life and Times,'' discusses the World War I secretary of the Navy and the U.S. Navy's wartime role.
Topics: daniels, the navy, navy, wilson, mr. craig, craig, lee craig, france, u.s. navy, woodrow wilson,...
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Gen. David Berger, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, delivers remarks on branch readiness following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan; the National Press Club hosts this event.
Topics: pacific, afghanistan, china, california, navy, syria, david h berger, russia, ukraine, eileen,...
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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg launch the U.S.-Africa Business Forum.
Topics: africa, ghana, obama, nigeria, michael bloomberg, africans, tanzania, u.s. africa, europe,...
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U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke about the administration's agenda and the goals of inclusiveness and equity when engaging and pursuing agreements with other countries. Other topics included the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, a recent World Trade Organization decision related to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, and trade policy in the Indo-Pacific region. The Council on Foreign Relations hosted the discussion. Sponsor: Council on Foreign Relations
Topics: katherine, wto, biden, china, pacific, europe, mexico, russia, ukraine, ustr, eu, nafta, ira,...
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[LIVE] The Senate's Sergeant at Arms and the U.S. Capitol Police Chief testify at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on President Biden's 2024 budget request for security at the U.S. Capitol. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
Topics: russia, ukraine, putin, sullivan, nato, biden, europe, china, gibson, moscow, washington, wilson,...
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Officials from the State Department, USAID, the Development Finance Corporation, and Commerce Department testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on efforts taken by the federal government to counter Chinese Communist Party aggression. Several topics were discussed, including China's human rights abuses against the Uyghur population and other ethnic minorities, guarding against intellectual property theft, the impact of sanctions and export controls, China as a trading partner, and...
Topics: china, prc, russia, taiwan, ukraine, pacific, ccp, beijing, usaid, biden, p.r.c., europe, iran,...
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[LIVE] U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on U.S. relations with the U.N. Ambassador Haley answered several rounds of questions on the U.N.'s attitude toward Israel, threats from North Korea, and Russia and China's veto influence on the Security Council. In a testy exchange with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) over President Trump's relationship with allies and withdrawal from global agreements, Ambassador Haley reitereated that...
Topics: u.n., russia, israel, china, syria, united nations, venezuela, north korea, ukraine, new york,...
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power spoke about global challenges to democracy at the Council on Foreign Relations. She said contributing factors to democratic backsliding includes demagoguery, extremism on social media, and the rise of China, which has provided a model for authoritarianism. Administrator Power also talked about human rights issues, such as global food shortages and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sponsor: Council on Foreign Relations
Topics: ukraine, china, usaid, biden, russia, obama, sudan, europe, un, washington, somalia, ethiopia,...
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Commander for U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Gen. Glen VanHerck and Commander for U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Gen. Laura Richardson testified on the military posture of their commands before the Senate Armed Services Committee . Several topics were discussed including cyber defense, the influence of Russia and China, North Korean missile tests, the 2023 budget request, and protecting the Western Hemisphere from malign influences, such...
Topics: china, richardson, russia, panama, southcom, ukraine, northcom, inhofe, latin america, taiwan,...
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Stephen Biegun, the U.S. special representative for North Korea, was the featured speaker at a discussion on nuclear policy and U.S.-North Korea relations hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC. Interviewed by New York Times Pentagon Correspondent Helene Cooper, Mr. Biegun talked about U.S. strategy in negotiating a comprehensive peace deal with North Korea, which included a number of anti-proliferation elements. The talk came after President Trump's second...
Topics: north korea, north koreans, hanoi, korean peninsula, trump, singapore, pentagon, south korea, u.n.,...
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on relations between the United States, Japan and Taiwan. Experts in Asia diplomacy and security discussed how the trilateral relationship has evolved over the years, especially with respect to China, and where they believe it will head in the future. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: taiwan, china, washington, asia, tpp, australia, navy, india, tokyo, asia, korea, perry, donald...
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A panel of former U.S. ambassadors to Persian Gulf countries from the Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama administrations discussed security in the Gulf region, and U.S. relations with Iran. The Weiser Diplomacy Center and the American Academy of Diplomacy hosted this event at the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy. Sponsor: University of Michigan | Ford (Gerald R.) School of Public Policy
Topics: iran, iraq, yemen, afghanistan, syria, china, israel, russia, saudi arabia, turkey, bahrain, obama,...
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Susan Neiman is the author of "Learning from the Germans: Race and the Memory of Evil," which describes Germany's reconciliation with its past -- particularly World War II. She discussed what Americans can learn from Germany's experience as we confront our Civil War past and the nation's Confederate monuments. She was joined by Michele Norris, columnist for the Washington Post. The University of Virginia's Democracy Initiative's Memory Project hosted this discussion and provided the...
Topics: germany, michele, nazis, neiman, virginia, berlin, charlottesville, susan neiman, schmidt,...
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In 1945, Americans recaptured the Philippine island of Corregidor, at the mouth of the Manila Bay, which had been lost to the Japanese in 1942. Kevin Maurer talked about his book, "Rock Force: The American Paratroopers Who Took Back Corregidor and Exacted MacArthur's Revenge on Japan." The MacArthur Memorial hosted his event and provided the video. Sponsor: MacArthur Memorial
Topics: corregidor, mcarthur, manila, calhoun, paul, bradford, iraq, afghanistan, pacific, australia,...
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Glenna Lang discussed her book "Jane Jacobs's First City: Learning From Scranton, Pennsylvania." Jacobs was a journalist and urban activist who fought against the urban renewal and "slum clearance" movements. Rizzoli Bookstore hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: Rizzoli Bookstore
Topics: scranton, jane, new york, glenna, jane jacobs, europe, andrew, andrew berman, greenwich village,...
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Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith join war journalists to discuss challenges reporting on Afghanistan and Ukraine at the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, D.C.
Topics: ukraine, russia, crimea, israel, nato, hamas, oksana markarova, soviet union, washington, iran, u.n.
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Historians talk about the 1916 re-election of President Woodrow Wilson and U.S. foreign policy. Topics include America's relations with Europe, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico
Topics: wilson, mexico, europe, haiti, nancy mitchell, woodrow wilson, latin america, hughes, columbus,...
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UCLA Law School held a conference to discuss election integrity and democracy. During this panel, they discussed the dissemination of misinformation and disinformation throughout the election cycle and discussed the role of social media and traditional media companies play in information sharing. Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Topics: google, europe, npr, brendan, uk, david, henderson, mark zuckerberg, eu
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UCLA Law School held a conference to discuss election integrity and democracy. During this panel, they discussed the dissemination of misinformation and disinformation throughout the election cycle and discussed the role of social media and traditional media companies play in information sharing. Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Topics: brendan, google, uk, rick, europe, dsa, david, david k., stephen, henderson, mark zuckerberg, eu,...
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In 1962, President Kennedy authorized the creation of the Department of the Army Special Photographic Office to film and photograph the Vietnam War for the Pentagon and the U.S. Congress. Five Vietnam War Veterans who served in the special photographic office appeared at the National Archives to share images and films while they discussed their combat experiences in documenting the war. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: vietnam, pentagon, hawaii, europe, pacific, lee reynolds, shafter, patterson, saigon, keith, bob...
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The non-profit organization known as Represent.us hosted its inaugural Unrig the System Summit in New Orleans. One of the panels focused on presidential elections and included representatives from three groups advocating for a national popular vote to replace the Electoral College. Sponsor: Represent.US
Topics: michigan, florida, connecticut, washington, minnesota, virginia, pennsylvania, david shulkin,...
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President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un are scheduled to have a summit this spring. A group of Korean Peninsula analysts gathered at a symposium to share their views and insights on the strategies both leaders can bring to the meeting. They also gave a historic perspective of previous U.S.-North Korean talks and what some of the drawbacks can be when negotiating with the North Korean regime. The event was hosted by the Institute for Corean-American Studies. Sponsor: Institute for...
Topics: north korea, south korea, china, korea, kim jong-un, trump, beijing, korean peninsula, korea, kim...
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Former governors and presidential candidates Howard Dean (D-VT) and Chris Christie (R-NJ) previewed the 2018 midterm elections with the host of NPR's "Morning Edition," Rachel Martin. This discussion was part of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's annual summit in Washington, DC. Sponsor: U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
Topics: donald trump, washington, trump, jim, jimmy carter, fbi, new jersey, dynamite, bill clinton,...
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Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke at the National Press Club about the importance of an American presence in the Arctic for national security. He spoke about the Coast Guard as a primarily military force responsible for several missions, and explained how they prioritize and allocate resources. He also addressed what the U.S. was doing to counter the increased presence of Russia and China in the Arctic and other contested waterways around the globe. Sponsor:...
Topics: china, alaska, russia, new york, scholz, carl schultz, the navy, alexander hamilton, south china...
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Military historian Geoff Babb talked about the U.S. military's relationship with China, beginning in the late 18th century and through the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: china, burma, chiang, stillwell, india, chang, wedemeyer, marshall, chang kai-shek, beijing, chiang...
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Author Jia Lynn Yang discussed her book "One Mighty and Irresistible Tide," which looks at the evolution of U.S. policy since the Immigration Act of 1924. Ms. Yang examined the racial, economic and moral debates leading up to the passage of that law, and how those factors influenced immigration legislation throughout the 20th century. This event took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth provided the video. Sponsor: World...
Topics: europe, germany, mexico, lbj, dallas, new york, trump, russia, texas, china, virginia, ellis...
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