The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Friday, May 26, 2023 The House Stands Adjourned Until May 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT Pro Forma The Senate Stands Adjourned Until May 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM EDT Pro Forma Secretary Antony J. Blinken has no public appointments. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman has no public appointments. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria J. Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is on travel to Colombia and Guatemala from May 22-26, 2023. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols is on travel to Brazil from May 21-26, 2023. Assistant Secretary for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky is on travel to Sweden and France from May 22-26, 2023. https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-26-2023/ . . . Welcome to Hope For The Warriors 2023 Memorial Day 30x30 Challenge. This Memorial Day challenge was made to get YOU movin g and motivate you to incorporate any type of physical movement for 30 days for a minimum of 30 minutes. https://support.hopeforthewarriors.org/event/2023-memorial-day-30-x-30-challenge/e475876 Daily Weather Map National Centers for Environvmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/dailywxmap/ National Forecast Charts National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php?day=1 A.F. Branco Cartoon – Cartoons Etc. 05/25/23 https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoons-etc-05-25-23/ A.F. 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Lectures are generally scheduled at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. https://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/courtroomlectures.aspx NOAA Tide Predictions - Washington DC Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html?gid=1396 NOAA Observed Water Levels - Station 8594900 Washington DC Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900 https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/waterlevels.html?id=8594900 May 25, 1961: Pres. Kennedy Issues Challenge To Congress To Land U.S. Citizen On The Moon By End Of The Decade https://www.oann.com/video/oan-contribution/may-25-1961-pres-kennedy-issues-challenge-to-congress-to-land-u-s-citizen-on-the-moon-by-end-of-the-decade/ May 26, 2023 - May 27, 2023 Deposition of JPMorgan CEO Dimon in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuits set for late May, source says >>18864314 pb https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/03/deposition-of-jpmorgan-ceo-dimon-in-jeffrey-epstein-lawsuit-set-for-late-may-sources-say.html https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/23/jpmorgan-epstein-lawsuit-us-virgin-islands-governor-to-be-deposed.html May 26, 2023 - May 28, 2023 2023 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit Sponsored by the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) https://www.quad-a.org https://s7.goeshow.com/aaaa/missionsolutions/2023/index.cfm May 26, 2023 - May 28, 2023 2023 Socrates España Seminar Aspen Institute https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/socrates-espana-2023/ May 26, 2023 ISO/TC 85/SC 2 Radiological Protection Working Group Meeting ISO (International Organization for Standardization) https://www.iso.org/committee/50280.html#meetings May 26, 2023 Shavuot https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/shavuot May 26, 2023 White House Domestic Policy Adviser Susan Rice Last Day in WH >>18744858 pb https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/susan-rice-step-bidens-domestic-policy-chief-rcna80654 May 26, 2023 3:15 AM EDT Participation by Mr Enria in Fireside Chat on "European Banking Vigilance and the Integration to Be Completed" at 18th Edition of the Trento Festival of Economics in Trento European Central Bank https://www.festivaleconomia.it/en/evento/european-banking-vigilance-and-integration-be-completed https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/calendars/weekly/html/index.en.html May 26, 2023 3:40 AM EDT Participation by Mr Lane in Panel Discussion "How Quickly Will Inflation Return to Target?" at 29th Dubrovnik Economic Conference in Dubrovnik European Central Bank https://www.hnb.hr/en/-/the-29th-dubrovnik-economic-conference https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/calendars/weekly/html/index.en.html May 26, 2023 4:00 AM EDT [9th Meeting] 32nd Session Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k1eb5lkugn May 26, 2023 4:00 AM EDT 2,728th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1dppxni3s May 26, 2023 5:03 AM EDT Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. & Others Discuss Disinformation Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. Karin Olofsdotter and other panelists discuss disinformation during a conversation co-hosted by the Embassy of Sweden and the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensics Research Lab. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528340-1/swedish-ambassador-us-discuss-disinformation May 26, 2023 7:00 AM EDT Washington Journal: Open Phones Viewers commented on negotiations over raising the debt limit. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528238-2/open-phones&playEvent May 26, 2023 7:00 AM EDT A Safer and Healthier Tomorrow Through Restoring Essential Immunization Today 76th World Health Assembly Strategic Roundtable https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/05/22/default-calendar/strategic-roundtables-seventy-sixth-world-health-assembly https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/05/26/default-calendar/a-safer-and-healthier-tomorrow-through-restoring-essential-immunization-today May 26, 2023 8:00 AM EDT Washington Journal: Russ Vought Discusses Debt Limit Negotiations & Federal Spending Former Trump budget official Russ Vought, President of the Center for Renewing America, discusses the debate on raising the debt limit and federal spending. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528238-3/russ-vought-discusses-debt-limit-negotiations-federal-spending&playEvent May 26, 2023 8:30 AM EDT Washington Journal: Josh Bivens Discusses Debt Limit Negotiations & Impact of Potential Default Economic Policy Institute Chief Economist Josh Bivens discusses the latest on the debt limit negotiations and impact of a potential default on working Americans. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528238-4/josh-bivens-discusses-debt-limit-negotiations-impact-potential-default&playEvent May 26, 2023 8:30 AM EDT 2023 Economic Indicator Release: Advance Economic Indicators Report (International Trade, Retail, & Wholesale) April 2023 US Census Bureau, Department of Commerce https://www.census.gov/econ/indicators/ May 26, 2023 8:30 AM EDT 2023 Economic Indicator Release: Advance Report on Durable Goods - Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders April 2023 US Census Bureau, Department of Commerce https://www.census.gov/manufacturing/m3/ May 26, 2023 8:30 AM EDT Science Friday - NIH Only National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=49632 May 26, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Scott MacFarlane Discusses First Seditious Conspiracy Sentences for January 6 Defendants CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses Thursday’s sentencing of Oath Keepers' founder Stewart Rhodes and other members of his anti-government group for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528238-5/scott-macfarlane-discusses-seditious-conspiracy-sentences-january-6-defendants&playEvent May 26, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Mouse Workshop: Safe Handling and Techniques National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43191 May 26, 2023 9:00 AM EDT First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart Washington Post Live https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/05/26/first-look-with-posts-jonathan-capehart/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vGH8e9rIOE May 26, 2023 9:00 AM EDT [10th Meeting] 32nd Session Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xtt5nk67 May 26, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Helping to End Addiction Long Term® (HEAL) Initiative: Engaging Child Welfare Systems in Research on Young Children Hybrid Workshop - Day 2 National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/42995 May 26, 2023 9:00 AM EDT U.S. Senate: Senate Pro Forma Session The Senate holds a brief pro forma session. No legislative business or votes will take place. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528291-1/senate-pro-forma-session May 26, 2023 9:45 AM EDT Navy Recruit Training Command Graduation Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/31827 May 26, 2023 10:00 AM EDT 2023 Warsaw Week - Day 5 - #AtlanticDebrief Episode Atlantic Council https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/2023-warsaw-week/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yQ5h-jbxbs May 26, 2023 10:00 AM EDT Commencement Speeches Defense Sec. Austin Delivers Commencement Speech at U.S. Naval Academy Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivers a commencement speech at the U.S. Naval Academy’s 2023 graduation and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32007 https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2023-05-26/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Live-Events/ https://www.c-span.org/video/?528338-1/defense-sec-austin-delivers-commencement-speech-us-naval-academy May 26, 2023 11:00 AM EDT 1,998th Meeting, 85th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k12/k129uf8ng0 May 26, 2023 12:00 PM EDT Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1cnb31a5s May 26, 2023 12:00 PM EDT Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-how-protect-your-technology-abroad-es May 26, 2023 1:00 PM EDT How America Remembers | Memorial Day 2023 National Constitution Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQDJbT4nz9o May 26, 2023 2:00 PM EDT Joint Jurisdiction Healing to Wellness Courts 101: An Overview Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice https://bja.ojp.gov/events/joint-jurisdiction-healing-wellness-courts-101-overview May 26, 2023 2:00 PM EDT Learn How to Protect Your Technology Abroad United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-how-protect-your-technology-abroad-0 May 26, 2023 2:00 PM EDT CSB Seminar: Dr. Elena Conti: Should it stay or should it go: RNA at the crossroads of maturation and degradation in Person Only National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43138 May 26, 2023 2:00 PM EDT U.S. House of Representatives: House Pro Forma Session The House is holding a brief pro forma session. No roll call votes will take place. Members are on a district work period over the Memorial Day holiday but will be given 24-hrs notice to return to D.C. to vote on a debt limit deal soon after it’s ... https://www.c-span.org/video/?528334-1/house-pro-forma-session May 26, 2023 2:00 PM President Biden and the First Lady Welcome the LSU Women’s Basketball Team to the White House President Biden and the First Lady host a ceremony for the Louisiana State University Tigers Women’s Basketball team to celebrate their 2022-2023 NCAA Championship season. https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wZ_ok9JcUU May 26, 2023 5:00 PM EDT President Biden Welcomes the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Team to the White House President Biden welcomes the University of Connecticut Huskies Men’s Basketball team to the White House to celebrate their 2022-2023 NCAA Championship season. https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyH5X_cBews May 26, 2023 6:30 PM EDT The President and The First Lady depart the White House en route to Camp David Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ May 26, 2023 7:00 PM EDT Friday Evening Parade Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C. https://www.barracks.marines.mil/Parades/Friday-Evening-Parade-Schedule-Reservation/ https://rsvp.theworldsbest.events/_38z45 May 27, 2023 - May 28, 2023 World War II Military Displays: BIVOUAC Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum https://www.fdrlibrary.org/events-calendar May 27, 2023 7:00 AM EDT 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/?528239-2/open-phones May 27, 2023 7:00 AM EDT Celebrating the Twentieth Anniversary of the Adoption of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: A Fit-for-Purpose Life-Saving Treaty 76th World Health Assembly Strategic Roundtable https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/05/22/default-calendar/strategic-roundtables-seventy-sixth-world-health-assembly https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/05/27/default-calendar/celebrating-the-twentieth-anniversary-of-the-adoption-of-the-who-framework-convention-on-tobacco-control-a-fit-for-purpose-life-saving-treaty May 27, 2023 8:00 AM EDT Washington Journal: Josh Golin Discusses Social Media's Impact on Youth Mental Health Crisis Fairplay executive director Josh Golin discusses the recent Surgeon General warning on the impact of social media on youth mental health. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528239-3/josh-golin-discusses-social-medias-impact-youth-mental-health-crisis May 27, 2023 8:00 AM EDT Lectures in History: The Vietnam War, 1965-75. San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at the conflict from U.S. escalation in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. He described the tactics of both sides and outlined how the South Vietnamese were supported by America forces, while the North Vietnamese received supplies from both China and the Soviet Union. He argued that the United States was in Vietnam to prove the viability of capitalism and the American system of government. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?442295-2/vietnam-war-1965-75 May 27, 2023 8:40 AM EDT 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/?528239-4/open-phones May 27, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Washington Journal: Katherine Scott Discusses the History & Legacy of the Senate Watergate Hearings Associate Senate Historian Katherine Scott discusses the history and legacy of the Senate Watergate hearings, which happened 50 years ago. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528239-5/katherine-scott-discusses-history-legacy-senate-watergate-hearings May 27, 2023 9:00 AM EDT National Hurricane Center Amateur Radio Station Annual Test WX4NHC https://www.arrl.org/news/national-hurricane-center-amateur-radio-station-annual-test https://www.hwn.org/ May 27, 2023 9:10 AM EDT 2023 USMA Graduation United States Military Academy West Point https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32007 May 27, 2023 9:20 AM EDT Paul Edwards "The Mistaken History of the Korean War". In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes are some of the misconceptions about the war and how these misconceptions have affected Korean War veterans today. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?456863-1/the-mistaken-history-korean-war May 27, 2023 9:30 AM EDT The Presidency: Richard Norton Smith, "An Ordinary Man". Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald Ford and his assessment of the man and his presidency, based on new interviews and thousands of documents. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527199-1/an-ordinary-man May 27, 2023 10:00 AM EDT PACT Act Event – US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas) Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/55466/ May 27, 2023 10:15 AM EDT Veterans Talking to Veterans at the National Museum of Military Vehicles - Dubois, Wyoming Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/55256/ May 27, 2023 10:50 AM EDT Reel America: "Duck and Cover" - 1951. American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 public awareness campaign video produced by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524420-1/atomic-bomb-safety-students May 27, 2023 11:00 AM EDT Lectures in History: The Vietnam War, 1965-75. San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at the conflict from U.S. escalation in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. He described the tactics of both sides and outlined how the South Vietnamese were supported by America forces, while the North Vietnamese received supplies from both China and the Soviet Union. He argued that the United States was in Vietnam to prove the viability of capitalism and the American system of government. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?442295-2/vietnam-war-1965-75 May 27, 2023 12:20 PM EDT Paul Edwards "The Mistaken History of the Korean War". In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes are some of the misconceptions about the war and how these misconceptions have affected Korean War veterans today. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?456863-1/the-mistaken-history-korean-war May 27, 2023 12:30 PM EDT The Presidency: Richard Norton Smith, "An Ordinary Man". Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald Ford and his assessment of the man and his presidency, based on new interviews and thousands of documents. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527199-1/an-ordinary-man May 27, 2023 1:50 PM EDT Reel America: "Duck and Cover" - 1951. American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 public awareness campaign video produced by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524420-1/atomic-bomb-safety-students May 27, 2023 2:00 PM EDT The Civil War: 1862 Virginia Peninsula Campaign. Virginia Center for Civil War Studies director Paul Quigley talked about the soldier experience during the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, a Union attempt to capture the Confederate capitol of Richmond. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526954-4/1862-virginia-peninsula-campaign May 27, 2023 2:55 PM EDT Reel America: Teaching Combat Surgery - 1958. This 1958 Department of Defense video, using simulated combat conditions, showed how surgeons were taught to handle wounds. It was released as "A Method of Teaching Combat Surgery." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?528190-1/teaching-combat-surgery-1958 May 27, 2023 3:00 PM EDT Country Current - Chestertown, Maryland U.S. Navy Band https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events/2023-may-27-country-current-downtown-chestertown May 27, 2023 3:10 AM EDT Racism in the U.S. Military during WWII. George Washington University professor Thomas Guglielmo gave the keynote address on racism during World War II at the Texas Christian University military history conference in Fort Worth, Texas. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526340-1/racism-us-military-wwii May 27, 2023 4:25 PM EDT 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Testimony. Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre appeared at a Congressional hearing marking the centennial of the 1921 attack in which a white mob attacked residents, homes, and businesses in a predominantly Black Tulsa, Oklahoma, neighborhood. This event took place in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?511795-1/hearing-centennial-1921-tulsa-race-massacre May 27, 2023 5:20 PM EDT François-Jean de Chastellux and American Independence. Historian Iris De Rode talked about François-Jean de Chastellux, a French major general and cousin to the Marquis de Lafayette, who played a role in the Franco-American alliance during the Revolutionary War. This program was hosted by the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526407-1/franois-jean-de-chastellux-american-independence May 27, 2023 6:55 PM EDT Washington Journal: 50th Anniversary of Senate Watergate Hearings. Associate U.S. Senate Historian Kate Scott discussed the 50th anniversary of the Senate Watergate Hearings, which took place during the summer of 1973 and led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon a year later. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?528239-1/50th-anniversary-senate-watergate-hearings May 27, 2023 7:00 PM EDT The U.S. Army Concert Band - Salute The Sunset, National Harbor, Maryland U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" https://www.usarmyband.com/calendar https://www.usarmyband.com/events/salute-the-sunset-at-the-national-harbor-10 May 27, 2023 8:00 PM EDT Lectures in History: The Vietnam War, 1965-75. San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at the conflict from U.S. escalation in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. He described the tactics of both sides and outlined how the South Vietnamese were supported by America forces, while the North Vietnamese received supplies from both China and the Soviet Union. He argued that the United States was in Vietnam to prove the viability of capitalism and the American system of government. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?442295-2/vietnam-war-1965-75 May 27, 2023 8:00 PM EDT Cruisers - Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware U.S. Navy Band https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events/2023-may-27-cruisers-rehoboth-beach-bandstand May 27, 2023 9:20 PM EDT Paul Edwards "The Mistaken History of the Korean War". In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes are some of the misconceptions about the war and how these misconceptions have affected Korean War veterans today. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?456863-1/the-mistaken-history-korean-war May 27, 2023 9:30 PM EDT The Presidency: Richard Norton Smith, "An Ordinary Man". Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald Ford and his assessment of the man and his presidency, based on new interviews and thousands of documents. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527199-1/an-ordinary-man May 27, 2023 10:50 PM EDT Reel America: "Duck and Cover" - 1951. American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 public awareness campaign video produced by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524420-1/atomic-bomb-safety-students May 27, 2023 11:00 PM EDT Lectures in History: The Vietnam War, 1965-75. San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at the conflict from U.S. escalation in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. He described the tactics of both sides and outlined how the South Vietnamese were supported by America forces, while the North Vietnamese received supplies from both China and the Soviet Union. He argued that the United States was in Vietnam to prove the viability of capitalism and the American system of government. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?442295-2/vietnam-war-1965-75 - - - - - SUNDAY - - - - - May 28, 2023 - June 1, 2023 25th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics AIAA https://www.aiaa.org/events-learning/event/2023/05/28/default-calendar/25th-aiaa-international-space-planes-and-hypersonic-systems-and-technologies-conference May 28, 2023 - June 2, 2023 Chapman Conference on Advances in Understanding Alfven Waves in the Sun and the Heliosphere American Geophysical Union https://www.agu.org/Chapman-alfven-Waves May 28, 2023 Pentecost 2023 https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/pentecost May 28, 2023 12:20 AM EDT Paul Edwards "The Mistaken History of the Korean War". In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes are some of the misconceptions about the war and how these misconceptions have affected Korean War veterans today. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?456863-1/the-mistaken-history-korean-war May 28, 2023 12:30 AM EDT The Presidency: Richard Norton Smith, "An Ordinary Man". Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald Ford and his assessment of the man and his presidency, based on new interviews and thousands of documents. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527199-1/an-ordinary-man May 28, 2023 1:50 AM EDT Reel America: "Duck and Cover" - 1951. American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 public awareness campaign video produced by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?524420-1/atomic-bomb-safety-students May 28, 2023 2:00 AM EDT The Civil War: 1862 Virginia Peninsula Campaign. Virginia Center for Civil War Studies director Paul Quigley talked about the soldier experience during the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, a Union attempt to capture the Confederate capitol of Richmond. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526954-4/1862-virginia-peninsula-campaign May 28, 2023 2:55 AM EDT Reel America: Teaching Combat Surgery - 1958. This 1958 Department of Defense video, using simulated combat conditions, showed how surgeons were taught to handle wounds. It was released as "A Method of Teaching Combat Surgery." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?528190-1/teaching-combat-surgery-1958 May 28, 2023 3:10 AM EDT Racism in the U.S. Military during WWII. George Washington University professor Thomas Guglielmo gave the keynote address on racism during World War II at the Texas Christian University military history conference in Fort Worth, Texas. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526340-1/racism-us-military-wwii May 28, 2023 4:00 AM EDT Sunday of Pentecost, Mass of the Day Saint Peter's Basilica https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/05/06/230506d.html May 28, 2023 4:25 AM EDT 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Testimony. Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre appeared at a Congressional hearing marking the centennial of the 1921 attack in which a white mob attacked residents, homes, and businesses in a predominantly Black Tulsa, Oklahoma, neighborhood. This event took place in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?511795-1/hearing-centennial-1921-tulsa-race-massacre May 28, 2023 5:20 AM EDT François-Jean de Chastellux and American Independence. Historian Iris De Rode talked about François-Jean de Chastellux, a French major general and cousin to the Marquis de Lafayette, who played a role in the Franco-American alliance during the Revolutionary War. This program was hosted by the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526407-1/franois-jean-de-chastellux-american-independence May 28, 2023 6:55 AM EDT Washington Journal: 50th Anniversary of Senate Watergate Hearings. Associate U.S. Senate Historian Kate Scott discussed the 50th anniversary of the Senate Watergate Hearings, which took place during the summer of 1973 and led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon a year later. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?528239-1/50th-anniversary-senate-watergate-hearings May 28, 2023 8:00 AM EDT Bethany Mandel, "Stolen Youth". Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527537-1/stolen-youth May 28, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Jody Heymann and Aleta Sprague, "Equality Within Our Lifetimes". Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more evidence-based solutions to close them. The Better Life Lab at New America in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526100-1/equality-lifetimes May 28, 2023 9:00 AM EDT NVMM Jiu -Jitsu Seminar - National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Columbus, OH Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/55994/ May 28, 2023 10:00 AM EDT After Words Angela Saini, "The Patriarchs - The Origins of Inequality". Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525712-1/after-words-angela-saini May 28, 2023 10:20 AM EDT Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/31937 May 28, 2023 11:00 AM EDT Bethany Mandel, "Stolen Youth". Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527537-1/stolen-youth May 28, 2023 12:00 PM EDT Jody Heymann and Aleta Sprague, "Equality Within Our Lifetimes". Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more evidence-based solutions to close them. The Better Life Lab at New America in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526100-1/equality-lifetimes May 28, 2023 1:00 PM EDT After Words Angela Saini, "The Patriarchs - The Origins of Inequality". Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525712-1/after-words-angela-saini May 28, 2023 2:00 PM EDT Gabrielle Blair, "Ejaculate Responsibly - A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion". DesignMom.com founder Gabrielle Blair argued that the abortion debate should focus more on the lack of accountability by men in preventing unwanted pregnancies. The Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this program. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526406-1/ejaculate-responsibly-abortion May 28, 2023 2:00 PM EDT Academy Concert - New London, Connecticut U.S. Coast Guard Band https://www.uscg.mil/Community/Coast-Guard-Band/Coast-Guard-Band-Event-Calendar/ModuleID/9487/ItemID/373/mctl/EventDetails/ May 28, 2023 3:15 PM EDT Kate Zernike, "The Exceptions". Journalist Kate Zernike recounted the efforts of women MIT faculty to expose discrimination against them at the university. Symphony Space in New York City hosted this conversation. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526285-1/the-exceptions May 28, 2023 4:25 PM EDT Heritage Foundation: Discussion on Feminism with Authors Erika Bachiochi & Mary Harrington. Ethics and Public Policy Center fellow Erika Bachiochi ("The Rights of Women") and UnHerd contributing editor Mary Harrington ("Feminism Against Progress") took a critical look at the feminist movement in the United States. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527630-1/discussion-feminism-authors-erika-bachiochi-mary-harrington May 28, 2023 5:30 PM EDT National Book Critics Circle: 2023 NBCC Awards Ceremony. Book TV presented coverage of the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Awards, held in New York City. Awards for fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography and other categories were presented. Recipients made brief remarks. American History/BookTV https://www.bookcritics.org/event/nbcc-awards/ https://www.c-span.org/video/?526773-1/2023-nbcc-awards-ceremony May 28, 2023 7:00 PM EDT Commodores - Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, Bowie, Maryland U.S. Navy Band https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events/2023-may-28-commodores-robert-v-setera-amphitheater May 28, 2023 7:00 PM EDT A Salute to Service: Honoring America's Heroes featuring Gavin DeGraw - The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Maryland U.S. Air Force Band https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Events/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-salute-to-service-honoring-americas-heroes-featuring-gavin-degraw-tickets-619929755587 May 28, 2023 7:30 PM EDT The "Chatter on Books" Podcast. Author and former Defense Department spokeswoman Torie Clarke discussed how she went from a career in politics to starting a podcast focusing on her love of books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?528230-1/books-torie-clarke May 28, 2023 7:30 PM EDT Cruisers - Bethany Beach Bandstand, Bethany Beach, Delaware U.S. Navy Band https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events/2023-may-28-cruisers-bethany-beach-bandstand May 28, 2023 8:00 PM EDT Q&A: Daniel Weiss Daniel Weiss, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, talked about the life of poet and musician Michael O’Donnell, who went missing in action during the Vietnam War after the helicopter he was piloting was shot down over Cambodia. https://www.c-span.org/video/?467205-1/qa-daniel-weiss May 28, 2023 8:00 PM EDT Bethany Mandel, "Stolen Youth". Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527537-1/stolen-youth May 28, 2023 8:00 PM EDT Gold Star Family Candlelight Vigil - National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Columbus, OH Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/55939/ May 28, 2023 8:00 PM EDT Singing Sergeants - National Memorial Day Concert U.S. Air Force Band https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Events/ Live Stream https://www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert/ May 28, 2023 8:00 PM EDT Summer Blast Off! Marine Band U.S. Marine Band "The President's Own" https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/56001/ https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Calendar/ https://www.wolftrap.org/calendar/performance/blastoff.aspx#datetime=05282023T200000 https://express.adobe.com/page/sfRyROxo5S307/#summer-blast-off May 28, 2023 9:00 PM Prime Minister's Questions May 28, 2023 9:00 PM EDT Jody Heymann and Aleta Sprague, "Equality Within Our Lifetimes". Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more evidence-based solutions to close them. The Better Life Lab at New America in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526100-1/equality-lifetimes May 28, 2023 9:00 PM EDT Kōkua Aku, Kōkua Mai: Value of Collaboration East-West Center https://www.eastwestcenter.org/events/kokua-aku-kokua-mai-value-collaboration May 28, 2023 10:00 PM EDT After Words Angela Saini, "The Patriarchs - The Origins of Inequality". Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525712-1/after-words-angela-saini May 28, 2023 11:00 PM EDT Q&A: Daniel Weiss Daniel Weiss, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, talked about the life of poet and musician Michael O’Donnell, who went missing in action during the Vietnam War after the helicopter he was piloting was shot down over Cambodia. https://www.c-span.org/video/?467205-1/qa-daniel-weiss May 28, 2023 11:00 PM EDT Bethany Mandel, "Stolen Youth". Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527537-1/stolen-youth - - - - - MONDAY Memorial Day 2023 - - - - - May 29, 2023 - June 1, 2023 ISO/TC 85/SC 5 Nuclear Installations, Processes and Technologies Working Group Meeting ISO (International Organization for Standardization) https://www.iso.org/committee/50328.html#meetings May 29, 2023 - June 2, 2023 21st Conference on Flavor Physics and CP Violation (FPCP 2023) Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon IP2I https://indico.cern.ch/event/1166059/ MAY 29, 1787 Virginia Plan (1787) Drafted by James Madison, and presented by Edmund Randolph to the Constitutional Convention on May 29, 1787, the Virginia Plan proposed a strong central government composed of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/virginia-plan May 29, 2023 Federal Holiday - Memorial Day 2023 https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/memorial-day May 29, 2023 12:00 AM EDT LIVE! - Fireworks show - Memorial Day 2023 Big Bear Lake California https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ55rUAZd7c May 29, 2023 12:00 AM EDT Jody Heymann and Aleta Sprague, "Equality Within Our Lifetimes". Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more evidence-based solutions to close them. The Better Life Lab at New America in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526100-1/equality-lifetimes May 29, 2023 2:00 AM EDT Gabrielle Blair, "Ejaculate Responsibly - A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion". DesignMom.com founder Gabrielle Blair argued that the abortion debate should focus more on the lack of accountability by men in preventing unwanted pregnancies. The Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this program. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526406-1/ejaculate-responsibly-abortion May 29, 2023 3:15 AM EDT Kate Zernike, "The Exceptions". Journalist Kate Zernike recounted the efforts of women MIT faculty to expose discrimination against them at the university. Symphony Space in New York City hosted this conversation. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526285-1/the-exceptions May 29, 2023 4:25 AM EDT Heritage Foundation: Discussion on Feminism with Authors Erika Bachiochi & Mary Harrington. Ethics and Public Policy Center fellow Erika Bachiochi ("The Rights of Women") and UnHerd contributing editor Mary Harrington ("Feminism Against Progress") took a critical look at the feminist movement in the United States. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527630-1/discussion-feminism-authors-erika-bachiochi-mary-harrington May 29, 2023 5:30 AM EDT National Book Critics Circle: 2023 NBCC Awards Ceremony. Book TV presented coverage of the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Awards, held in New York City. Awards for fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography and other categories were presented. Recipients made brief remarks. American History/BookTV https://www.bookcritics.org/event/nbcc-awards/ https://www.c-span.org/video/?526773-1/2023-nbcc-awards-ceremony May 29, 2023 6:00 AM EDT Q&A: Daniel Weiss Daniel Weiss, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, talked about the life of poet and musician Michael O’Donnell, who went missing in action during the Vietnam War after the helicopter he was piloting was shot down over Cambodia. https://www.c-span.org/video/?467205-1/qa-daniel-weiss May 29, 2023 7:30 AM EDT The "Chatter on Books" Podcast. Author and former Defense Department spokeswoman Torie Clarke discussed how she went from a career in politics to starting a podcast focusing on her love of books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?528230-1/books-torie-clarke May 29, 2023 10:00 AM EDT NVMM Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony - National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Columbus, OH Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/55941/ May 29, 2023 10:30 AM EDT 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony of Remembrance Town of Penfield, New York https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaXJUpUJ69Y May 29, 2023 10:40 AM EDT LIVE 2023 Quincy Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Town of Quincy, Massachusetts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwWS3W9l-_U May 29, 2023 10:45 AM EDT Annual Memorial Day Parade Park Ridge, New Jersey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhJqwGCwvJc May 29, 2023 12:00 PM EDT APRIL 25, 2023: Former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Trent Lott on Bipartisanship Former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota, 1987-2005) and Trent Lott (R- Mississippi, 1989-2007) talked about bipartisan cooperation and the state of leadership in Washington, D.C., during an event hosted by the Dole Institute of Politics. They each touched on their experience working with the late Senator Bob Dole (R-KS) and the components for successful bipartisanship: communication, camaraderie, and leadership. Several topics were discussed, including campaign finance reform, the filibuster, and finding common ground in a divided Congress. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527625-1/senate-majority-leaders-tom-daschle-trent-lott-bipartisanship May 29, 2023 1:25 PM EDT APRIL 24, 2023: Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Democracy Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden discussed the role of libraries as the “cornerstone of democracy,” pushes to ban books, efforts to combat misinformation and ways to create common ground in libraries during an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Pew Charitable Trust. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527600-3/librarian-congress-carla-hayden-democracy May 29, 2023 2:15 PM EDT Memorial Day 2023 Jordan, New York https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC8UUpciyxU May 29, 2023 2:30 PM EDT APRIL 24, 2023: Filmmaker Ken Burns and Others on Democracy in the United States Filmmaker Ken Burns and others discussed the history of democracy in America, polarization, decline of trust in institutions, and the role of the news media in democracy during an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Pew Charitable Trust. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527600-5/filmmaker-ken-burns-democracy-united-states May 29, 2023 3:00 PM EDT 2023 Memorial Day Program at Military Women's Memorial Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/55924/ May 29, 2023 3:37 PM EDT MARCH 6, 2023: Former White House Officials on Bush Administration Development Policy Former members of the George W. Bush administration discussed ways they changed government development projects, what worked, and lessons learned, in a discussion hosted by the Wilson Center. Much of the focus was on the administration’s broadening of public-private partnerships, particularly regarding global public health initiatives, which panelists said were vital in advancing U.S. foreign policy. https://www.c-span.org/video/?526476-1/white-house-officials-bush-administration-development-policy May 29, 2023 4:30 PM EDT Gilbert Achcar, "The New Cold War". University of London professor Gilbert Achcar talked about the emerging power rivalry between the U.S., Russia, and China. This virtual event was hosted by Haymarket Books in Chicago. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527941-1/the-cold-war May 29, 2023 4:37 PM EDT MAY 17, 2023: Medal of Valor Ceremony President Biden honored nine first responders with the Medal of Valor at the White House. “From small towns to big cities, you’re cut from the same cloth. You run into danger when everyone else runs away from danger,” said the president about the three New York Police Department officers, a Houston police officer, Colorado police official, Ohio sheriff’s deputy, and three New York firefighters. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528167-1/medal-valor-ceremony May 29, 2023 6:35 PM EDT APRIL 25, 2023: Former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Trent Lott on Bipartisanship Former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota, 1987-2005) and Trent Lott (R- Mississippi, 1989-2007) talked about bipartisan cooperation and the state of leadership in Washington, D.C., during an event hosted by the Dole Institute of Politics. They each touched on their experience working with the late Senator Bob Dole (R-KS) and the components for successful bipartisanship: communication, camaraderie, and leadership. Several topics were discussed, including campaign finance reform, the filibuster, and finding common ground in a divided Congress. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527625-1/senate-majority-leaders-tom-daschle-trent-lott-bipartisanship May 29, 2023 9:00 PM EDT U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Remembrance Ceremony The U.S. Holocaust Museum holds its annual remembrance ceremony honoring the Holocaust’s estimated 12 million victims. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527543-1/us-holocaust-memorial-museum-remembrance-ceremony May 29, 2023 10:06 PM EDT APRIL 17, 2023: Fmr. President Clinton Speaks at Good Friday Agreement Conference Former President Clinton, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern were panelists at a conference on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement hosted by Queens University Belfast. Moderated by Queens University Belfast Chancellor Hillary Clinton, the three leaders reflected on the challenges and stories behind the historic peace agreement, and the lessons learned from their experiences. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527467-3/fmr-president-clinton-speaks-good-friday-agreement-conference