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Chronoscope, Sen. George A. Smathers (D-FL) (1951)
in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1951), 15 mins
NOVEMBER 21, 1951 Participants: Senator George A. Smathers (D-FL) interviewed by Donald I. Rogers and William Bradford Huie. Topics: The popularity of President Truman, General Eisenhower, and Senator Taft; and views on the Truman administration's domestic and foreign policies.
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in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1951), 15 mins
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NOVEMBER 21, 1951 Participants: Senator George A. Smathers (D-FL) interviewed by Donald I. Rogers and William Bradford Huie. Topics: The popularity of President Truman, General Eisenhower, and Senator Taft; and views on the Truman administration's domestic and foreign policies.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
William Bradford Huie, 1910-1983
Date Published / Released
1951
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
George Armistead Smathers, 1913-2007, William Bradford Huie, 1910-1983
Person Discussed
George Armistead Smathers, 1913-2007, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972, Robert Alphonso Taft, 1889-1953
Topic / Theme
Elections, Government policy, Political parties, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Chronoscope, Kenneth Younger
interview by Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003 and August Heckscher II, 1914-1997, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1953), 9 mins
OCTOBER 19, 1953 Participants: Kenneth Younger, Member of the British House of Commons (former Labor Minister of State), interviewed by Larry Lesueur and August Heckscher. Topics: Domestic and foreign policies of Great Britain, including nationalization of industry and recognition of the People's Republic of China...
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interview by Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003 and August Heckscher II, 1914-1997, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1953), 9 mins
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OCTOBER 19, 1953 Participants: Kenneth Younger, Member of the British House of Commons (former Labor Minister of State), interviewed by Larry Lesueur and August Heckscher. Topics: Domestic and foreign policies of Great Britain, including nationalization of industry and recognition of the People's Republic of China.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Author / Creator
Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, August Heckscher II, 1914-1997
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
Kenneth Gilmour Younger, 1908-1976, Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Person Discussed
Kenneth Gilmour Younger, 1908-1976
Topic / Theme
Government policy, International relations, Political parties, Politicians, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Chronoscope, Sen. Wayne L. Morse (I-OR)
interview by William Bradford Huie, 1910-1983 and Henry Hazlitt, 1894-1993, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1953), 15 mins
APRIL 6, 1953 Participants: Senator Wayne L. Morse (Independent-OR) interviewed by William Bradford Huie and Henry Hazlitt. Topics: Opposition to the Eisenhower administration programs, reaction of Oregon constituents to Morse's switch from the Republican Party to an independent political status, and the Korean wa...
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interview by William Bradford Huie, 1910-1983 and Henry Hazlitt, 1894-1993, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1953), 15 mins
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APRIL 6, 1953 Participants: Senator Wayne L. Morse (Independent-OR) interviewed by William Bradford Huie and Henry Hazlitt. Topics: Opposition to the Eisenhower administration programs, reaction of Oregon constituents to Morse's switch from the Republican Party to an independent political status, and the Korean war.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Henry Hazlitt, 1894-1993
Author / Creator
William Bradford Huie, 1910-1983, Henry Hazlitt, 1894-1993
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
Wayne Lyman Morse, 1900-1974, Henry Hazlitt, 1894-1993
Person Discussed
Wayne Lyman Morse, 1900-1974, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Legislators, Political parties, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Chronoscope, Rep. Charles R. Howell (D-NJ)
interview by Winston Burdett, 1913-1993 and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1954), 14 mins
MAY 10, 1954 Participants: Representative Charles R. Howell (D-NJ) interviewed by Larry Lesueur and Winston Burdett. Topics: Democratic Party unity, split in the Republican Party, administration's foreign policy, Indochina crisis, and optimism about the economic outlook.
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interview by Winston Burdett, 1913-1993 and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1954), 14 mins
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MAY 10, 1954 Participants: Representative Charles R. Howell (D-NJ) interviewed by Larry Lesueur and Winston Burdett. Topics: Democratic Party unity, split in the Republican Party, administration's foreign policy, Indochina crisis, and optimism about the economic outlook.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Winston Burdett, 1913-1993
Author / Creator
Winston Burdett, 1913-1993, Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
Charles Robert Howell, 1904-1973, Winston Burdett, 1913-1993
Person Discussed
Charles Robert Howell, 1904-1973
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Political parties, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Frontline, Season 35, Episode 5, Divided States of America: Part One
directed by Michael Kirk, 1947-; produced by Gabrielle Schonder, fl. 2008-2015, Jim Gilmore, fl. 1986-2016, Philip Bennett, fl. 1982, Mike Wiser, fl. 2008-2016 and Michael Kirk, 1947-, Frontline (Television program) and Kirk Documentary Group, in Frontline, Season 35, Episode 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 53 mins
FRONTLINE investigates the partisanship that gridlocked Washington in the Obama era, and the polarized America that Donald Trump inherits as president.
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directed by Michael Kirk, 1947-; produced by Gabrielle Schonder, fl. 2008-2015, Jim Gilmore, fl. 1986-2016, Philip Bennett, fl. 1982, Mike Wiser, fl. 2008-2016 and Michael Kirk, 1947-, Frontline (Television program) and Kirk Documentary Group, in Frontline, Season 35, Episode 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 53 mins
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FRONTLINE investigates the partisanship that gridlocked Washington in the Obama era, and the polarized America that Donald Trump inherits as president.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gabrielle Schonder, fl. 2008-2015, Jim Gilmore, fl. 1986-2016, Philip Bennett, fl. 1982, Mike Wiser, fl. 2008-2016, Michael Kirk, 1947-, Frontline (Television program), Kirk Documentary Group, Will Lyman, 1948-
Author / Creator
Michael Kirk, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Frontline
Speaker / Narrator
Will Lyman, 1948-
Person Discussed
Sarah Palin, 1964-, Barack Obama, 1961-
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Political rivalries, Political parties, Government, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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Frontline, Season 35, Episode 6, Divided States of America: Part Two
directed by Michael Kirk, 1947-; produced by Gabrielle Schonder, fl. 2008-2015, Jim Gilmore, fl. 1986-2016, Philip Bennett, fl. 1982, Mike Wiser, fl. 2008-2016 and Michael Kirk, 1947-, Frontline (Television program) and Kirk Documentary Group, in Frontline, Season 35, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 53 mins
FRONTLINE investigates the partisanship that gridlocked Washington in the Obama era, and the polarized America that Donald Trump inherits as president.
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directed by Michael Kirk, 1947-; produced by Gabrielle Schonder, fl. 2008-2015, Jim Gilmore, fl. 1986-2016, Philip Bennett, fl. 1982, Mike Wiser, fl. 2008-2016 and Michael Kirk, 1947-, Frontline (Television program) and Kirk Documentary Group, in Frontline, Season 35, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 53 mins
Description
FRONTLINE investigates the partisanship that gridlocked Washington in the Obama era, and the polarized America that Donald Trump inherits as president.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gabrielle Schonder, fl. 2008-2015, Jim Gilmore, fl. 1986-2016, Philip Bennett, fl. 1982, Mike Wiser, fl. 2008-2016, Michael Kirk, 1947-, Frontline (Television program), Kirk Documentary Group, Will Lyman, 1948-
Author / Creator
Michael Kirk, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Frontline
Speaker / Narrator
Will Lyman, 1948-
Person Discussed
Barack Obama, 1961-, Donald Trump, 1946-
Topic / Theme
Government, Race relations, Political rivalries, Political parties, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 167, July 31, 1933
in Universal Newsreels, Release 167 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and government policies.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 167 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 9 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and government policies.
Date Written / Recorded
1933
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1933-07-31, 1933
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Heads of state, Vacations, Presidents, Democrats (U.S. political party), New Deal, 1933-1938, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 470, June 24, 1936
in Universal Newsreels, Release 470 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the New Deal.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 470 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the New Deal.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 470
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION GETS UNDER WAY WITH KEYNOTE TALK
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Senator Barkley fires the first big gun of the Democratic convention in his keynote speech. With the Roosevelt-Garner ticket sure, the big job ahead is the Democratic plank and to find substitutions for the legislation nullified by the Sup...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the New Deal.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 470
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION GETS UNDER WAY WITH KEYNOTE TALK
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Senator Barkley fires the first big gun of the Democratic convention in his keynote speech. With the Roosevelt-Garner ticket sure, the big job ahead is the Democratic plank and to find substitutions for the legislation nullified by the Supreme Court should the ticket be successful in the fall elections--which augers to be one of the bitterest fights of recent years.
AIM FOR NEW GLIDER MARKS
ELMIRA, N. Y.--Glider experts, assembling for their annual meet, see new records in sight as they ready their sailplanes for altitude and endurance flights. Improvements in the gliders during the past year will mean new records before the meet ends, they say.
ROYAL STUDENT AT SCHOOL
SUCEVITZ, RUMANIA.--Crown Prince Michael gets a colorful welcome from the peasants when he visits this historic village in the course of the students' trip through the country he will some day rule. But now he's just another student pursuing his studies.
BIRDS FIND GARDEN OF EDEN
VANCOUVER, B. C.--An amazing aviary has been established by Charles Edward Jones where 450 birds are housed in a tiny bit of paradise. Mr. James has raised most of the birds from fledglings and they have no fear of humans, all the varieties eating from your hand.
HOLD MASS FUNERAL FOR 12 CHILDREN DROWNED ON PICNIC
MACHIAS, ME.--A festive day for school children on their annual outing turns into tragedy as a motorboat founders only a few hundred yards off shore, carrying twelve children between five and thirteen to their death. Only four of the party were saved. Grieving parents hold a mass funeral for the victims and the entire town mourns the little victims of the terrible disaster.
GRASSHOPPERS PLAGUE FARMERS
PAWNEE, OKLA.--Millions of pests have destroyed valuable crops as a fight is waged to bring the plague under control before more damage is done. State and county officials are uniting to spread poison bran in the path of the destructive grasshoppers.
MORE NEWS A LA DIONNES
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.--It only happens once in ten thousand times, but here's that once. Twin colts are born to a thoroughbred saddle mare--two strapping youngsters who have aroused the interest of the horse world for they're both healthy and normal in every respect.
SKATER TRIES "SUMMER ICE"
CHICAGO, ILL.--Kit Klein, attractive skating champion, has a look and a trial spin on a rink made by spreading a marvelous new chemical compound on boards with a brush. The startling discovery makes outdoor ice skating possible in weather fit only for bathing.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1936-06-24, 1936
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Alben William Barkley, 1877-1956, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Alben William Barkley, 1877-1956, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, National conventions, New Deal, 1933-1938, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 543, March 8, 1937
in Universal Newsreels, Release 543 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 3 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Democratic Party.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 543 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 3 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Democratic Party.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 543
ROOSEVELT OPENS CAMPAIGN FOR SUPREME COURT CHANGE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The President addresses a Democratic Victory Dinner in a speech which urges immediate action on his proposal to alter the personnel of the Supreme Court of the United States.--Opponents of the Roosevelt plan voice their objections to...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Democratic Party.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 543
ROOSEVELT OPENS CAMPAIGN FOR SUPREME COURT CHANGE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The President addresses a Democratic Victory Dinner in a speech which urges immediate action on his proposal to alter the personnel of the Supreme Court of the United States.--Opponents of the Roosevelt plan voice their objections to it.
LINER SINKS TANKER IN FOG
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--The S. S. President Coolidge crashes into the tanker Frank Buck in dense fog. As the injured vessel settles rapidly, the Coolidge rescues her crew. The Buck's nose plunges under the waves, leaving only her stern above water.
TIPPLERS FIGHT 10CT. BEER (Exclusive)
JOLIET, ILL.--Tony Grohar has his hands full, what with the boys who patronize his tavern "sitting down" in a strike for nickel beer. They'll eat Tony's pretzels and drink free water, but not a ten-cent glass of suds will they pay for!
WIFE SITS DOWN FOR ALIMONY (Exclusive)
ROCHESTER, N. Y.--Mrs. Mildred Agness invades her husband's shade manufacturing plant with a new and weird variety of the sitdown strike. She says she's going to stay there, day and night, until her estranged husband pays up his back alimony.
FLORIDA'S LOVELIEST CHOSEN
MIAMI, FLA.--Miss Bonnie Edwards of Chicago wins the coveted title of Miss Florida 1937 along with the honors that accrue to the most beauteous damsel on the Southern sands. The dazzling contest is held at the Miami-Biltmore.
'BATTER UP!' CRY DUE SOON AS BASEBALLERS LIMBER UP
FLORIDA'S BALMY CLIME takes the kinks out of muscles as heroes of the Diamond go into strenuous Spring training. The New York Yankees make St. Petersburg their training-ground while the St. Louis Cardinals work out at Daytona Beach. But Dizzy Dean "holds out," playing golf at Sarasota.
DUST STORMS ATTACK COAST (Exclusive)
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.--The Black Blizzards that have wrought so much damage to the Southwest finally reach the West Coast, injuring thousands of dollars worth of crops in San Bernardino County. The withering winds blow buckets of white sand across vineyards and farms.
POOCH ROYALTY HAS ITS DAY
NEW YORK CITY.--The finest American-bred dogs in the country come in for a little extra praise--and prizes--in ceremonies held at the headquarters of the American Kennel Club. A big but graceful Borzoi leads the list.
COLUMBIANA TAKES WIDENER
MIAMI, FLA.--Columbiana outdistances her three-year-old rivals, crossing the line a good two lengths ahead of the field in an exciting running of the $50,000 Widener Challenge Cup Handicap before an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Hialeah Park.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1937-03-08, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Political parties, New Deal, 1933-1938, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Untold: The American Vote, Election of 1824: When the House Chose
produced by Driving Force Institute and DoGoodery, in Untold: The American Vote (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 2 mins
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
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produced by Driving Force Institute and DoGoodery, in Untold: The American Vote (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 2 mins
Description
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Driving Force Institute, DoGoodery
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Makematic
Series
Untold: The American Vote
Person Discussed
Henry Clay, 1777-1852, Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845, John Adams, fl. 1976
Topic / Theme
Presidents, Elections, Electoral reform, Democrats (U.S. political party), Republicans (U.S. political party), Political events, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2023 Makematic
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