The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Friday December 20, 2024 TODAY - TPUSA'S AMERICA FEST CONFERENCE: DAY TWO SATURDAY - TPUSA'S AMERICA FEST CONFERENCE: DAY THREE SUNDAY - TPUSA'S AMERICA FEST CONFERENCE: DAY FOUR PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD J. TRUMP The House Stands Adjourned Until December 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST The Senate Stands Adjourned Until December 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John R. Bass attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-20-2024/ - - - Daily Weather Map National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/dailywxmap/ National Forecast Charts National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php?Day=1 NOAA Tide Predictions - Washington DC Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html?gid=1396 NOAA Observed Water Levels - Station 8594900 Washington DC Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900&units=standard https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900&units=standard#obs ...No Severe Thunderstorm Areas Forecast... - Day 1 Convective OutlookNWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html 2024 Holiday Greetings from the Troops https://www.dvidshub.net/holiday FAA Daily Air Traffic Report https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-daily-air-traffic-report FAA National Airspace System Status https://nasstatus.faa.gov/ Al Goodwyn @Al_Goodwyn - Stephanopoulos and Iger enjoy a pricey meal, feathers included. https://x.com/Al_Goodwyn/status/1869750205262020749 America @america - Tucker Carlson: “Primary the Hell out of anyone that doesn’t represent you” https://x.com/america/status/1869979300981621115 America @america - Americans deserve leaders who actually represent them. https://x.com/america/status/1869970990995829156 America @america - The Government is lighting your tax dollars on fire https://x.com/america/status/1869918428083192217 Andrew Leyden @PenguinSix - After cancelling her trip to California earlier today, the @Vp has just motorcaded to the White House at 6:30PM https://x.com/PenguinSix/status/1869887452841738268 Ben Garrison Cartoons - Speaker Mike Johnson’s Christmas Tree https://grrrgraphics.com/speaker-mike-johnsons-christmas-tree/ Ben Garrison Cartoons - Your Thursday Morning Montana Moment- Sphinx Mountain in the Madison range. Your cartoon HQ at Grrrgraphics dot com https://truthsocial.com/@grrrgraphics/posts/113680535465046942 Collin Rugg @CollinRugg - NEW: Liberal influencer Luke Beasley sits in total silence for over three minutes as Tim Pool excoriates him in defense of J6 prisoners. One of the best rants I’ve heard in a long time “You don't care what the facts are. You don't care if this is unjust. You only care that the machine state has decreed, you are now to be locked up.” “This is the problem I have with the left. They don't know the facts. They view morality as a blanket, government stroke of the pen. And every person, regardless of their crime, should be in prison for decades.” https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1869958470310797700 Elon Musk @elonmusk - First of all, I’m not the author of this proposal. Credit to @realDonaldTrump, @JDVance & @SpeakerJohnson. Second, this is a MUCH better bill that is closer to being a real continuing resolution (not an omnibus masquerading as a CR), but with support for hurricane victims & farmers, as well as a reasonable extension to the debt ceiling. Clean & simple. If Dems reject this & government shuts down, they deserve to lose bigtime in the midterms. https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1869874908898967589 End Wokeness @EndWokeness - This is a REAL testimony that took place at the NY City Council a few hours ago: https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1869981556695281796 End Wokeness @EndWokeness - House Democrat in charge of spending: "It is critical to fund the use of female crash test dummies for road equity" https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1869930973078475014 Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh - JUST NOW: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) mocks Republicans for getting "scared - because President Musk said 'don't do it [pass the bill]!'" "Imagine. What does HE know about what people go through when the government shuts down? Are his employees furloughed? H*ll no! Is he furloughed? No!" "Who do we trust in this body? [...] We had a moment. We came to agreement as Democrats and Republicans." https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1869887760716165603 Evan Amato @RewiretheWest - Wonderful news out of the Vatican this morning: The Martyrs of Compiègne are to be canonized. Charged as “criminals and annihilators of public freedom,” these 16 nuns were executed during the French Reign of Terror As they climbed the steps to the guillotine, they sang out the Laudate Dominum: “O praise the Lord, all ye nations; praise him, all ye peoples. For his loving kindness has been bestowed upon us, and the truth of the Lord endures for ever.” Each woman was silenced only as the guillotine fell upon her neck. The eldest nun, 78 year old Sister Charlotte, used a crutch and couldn’t get out of the cart that carried her into the square As such, she was thrown face down onto the street — when she arose, she thanked the guard for not killing her, thereby “not depriving her of her share in her community’s glorious witness for Jesus Christ.” There is much to be learned about the nature of the evil that led to the execution of these innocent women… But there is even more to learn from their bold example and martyrdom It is a welcome joy to see them enrolled in the catalog of Saints https://x.com/RewiretheWest/status/1869362856614891740 FreedomToons - Liberals at Christmas After Trump Won https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLfxzrYgwTQ Gary Varvel - Not the Drones you are looking for https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-not-the-drones-you-are il Donaldo Trumpo @PapiTrumpo - WHO DID THIS??? https://x.com/PapiTrumpo/status/1869791289052672272 Mark Parisi - Star https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=13039 Michael Ramirez - Going Quietly 12-19-24 https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-going-quietly-12 Nancy Mace @NancyMace - It’s not the number of pages that matter - it’s what’s in those pages. This CR had the same level of spending today as it did yesterday, but the debt ceiling was suspended, meaning there was no limit on the debt. I don’t trust Congress or the government to spend responsibly without any limits. I cannot in good conscience vote to continue Joe Biden spending levels months into Trump’s presidency. If we did a very short CR that took us to Jan. 20th only or if we had single subject votes on the spending measures inside the bill - there likely would have been a lot more support. We are $36 trillion in debt. We have to get this right. It’s now or never. #HoldTheLine https://x.com/NancyMace/status/1869908214466134376 Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker @PelosiTracker - Dan Crenshaw freaking out on X Meanwhile: https://x.com/PelosiTracker_/status/1869818894040608782 Nick Sortor@nicksortor - NEW: Kamala Harris just abruptly cancelled her planned trip to California and “raced to the White House,” per reporters Biden also just returned to DC, after being expected to stay in Delaware until after Christmas Is something going on? >>22197081 pb https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1869948610877501866 Non-essential Commentary Animal Page @InmanGoneWild - Fast-food to go https://x.com/InmanGoneWild/status/1869881329925664936 Non-essential Commentary Animal Page @InmanGoneWild - Neighbors Suck https://x.com/InmanGoneWild/status/1869881450281218330 Non-essential Commentary Animal Page @InmanGoneWild - He will need a new pair of britches after that. https://x.com/InmanGoneWild/status/1869943534880493640 Not Jerome Powell @alifarhat79 - The Govt we have now https://x.com/alifarhat79/status/1869883433222320394 Patrick Byrne @PatrickByrne - TINA PETERS CATCHES A BREAK Tina's misdemeanor contempt conviction has been vacated (aka "shit-canned") on appeal. Thus corrupt kangaroo court Judge Barrett (who gave Tina 9 years in prison) must re-sentence. And Tina gets another try at getting out on bond pending appeal. >>22195868 pb https://x.com/PatrickByrne/status/1869854603271077956 RazörFist @RAZ0RFIST - If the government shuts down, it should remain that way until Trump is inaugurated, and every department should have to audition for the privilege to open up again. https://x.com/RAZ0RFIST/status/1870030660058087899 RealityBites by Broc Smith - Perge Atory https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/12/18/perge-atory/ RealityBites by Broc Smith - Fat is Where It’s At Czar https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/12/18/fat-is-where-its-at-czar/ Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Daily Cartoon https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-epoch-comics-5108164 Robert F. Kennedy Jr @RobertKennedyJr - Thank you @SenToddYoung for meeting with me today. I enjoyed our conversation and look forward to working with you to rebuild Americans’ trust in our public health institutions. https://x.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1869898474306556000 Skscartoon @skscartoon - The deep state is betting everything on the Rinos now. https://x.com/skscartoon/status/1870084341076021642 Skscartoon @skscartoon - One could only imagine... https://x.com/skscartoon/status/1869744131620343843 Steve Inman @SteveInmanUIC - Weekly Top 5 https://x.com/SteveInmanUIC/status/1870084450442412294 Steve Inman @SteveInmanUIC - Falling For You https://x.com/SteveInmanUIC/status/1870067098216448102 Steve Inman @SteveInmanUIC - Bully Beatdown Compilation 4 https://rumble.com/v5bdg23-bully-beatdown-compilation-4.html Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - Dear Santa https://x.com/stone_toss/status/1869760253841281125 Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Mount Olympus 67 https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2024-12-20 The_Catholic_Cartoon @CatholicToon - 10 Choirs of Angels https://x.com/CatholicToons/status/1869775386546163991 The Daily Cartoonist - TBD Is Not To Be Determined https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/12/19/tbd-to-be-determined/ The Daily Cartoonist - CSotD: President Musk and his comical sidekick https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/12/20/csotd-president-musk-and-his-comical-sidekick/ Tim McCabe TRUTH ‘TOONS @timothymccabe - Stabbing Republicans in the back by passing (or trying to pass) an omnibus CR disaster. Par for the course for Polly Pockets—First it was Ukraine bucks and FISA cash… now it’s funding bioweapon labs and shielding the J6 committee! https://truthsocial.com/@timothymccabe/posts/113676632991737021 Vince Langman @LangmanVince - I like this guy. What about you? https://x.com/LangmanVince/status/1869382184597065918 Zippy The Pinhead - Stool Specimen https://comicskingdom.com/zippy-the-pinhead/2024-12-20 Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Daily Jigsaw Puzzle - The New York Post front page is now a jigsaw puzzle! https://nypost.com/games/front-cover-jigsaw-puzzle/ Today in History - December 20 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-20 Today's Document @TodaysDocument - Today in History & Daily Historical Documents from the US National Archives. https://twitter.com/TodaysDocument 100 Years Ago Today https://www.loc.gov/collections/chronicling-america/about-this-collection Word of the Day https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122024.cfm The Presidential Prayer Team Daily Briefing https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing Congressional Record Most Recent Issue https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record Second Trump Presidential Transition Incoming Trump Administration Officials https://www.c-span.org/executive-branch/?president=47 Vote Results House Vote 516 House Fails to Pass Revised CR Deal https://www.c-span.org/congress/votes/?114025/House/118-2/516 House GOP's new funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in fast-track vote https://www.cbsnews.com/news/government-shutdown-congress-trump-elon-musk/ READ: Republicans’ revamped ‘plan B’ spending bill https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5049512-read-house-republicans-spending-bill-plan-b/ How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge Aides kept meetings short and controlled access, top advisers acted as go-betweens and public interactions became more scripted. The administration denied Biden has declined. https://www.wsj.com/politics/biden-white-house-age-function-diminished-3906a839 Chinese national charged with acting as Beijing’s agent in local California election https://apnews.com/article/china-election-interference-california-yaoning-mike-sun-194aaaa29afea6dda9b55e8cb1cd0c44 FULL SPEECH: Tucker Carlson Speaks at TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day One - 12/19/24 https://rumble.com/v612zi8-full-speech-tucker-carlson-speaks-at-tpusas-america-fest-conference-day-one.html LIVE REPLAY: TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day One - 12/19/24 https://rumble.com/v5yo4te-live-tpusas-america-fest-conference-day-one-121924.html FULL SPEECH: Donald Trump Jr. Speaks at TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day One - 12/19/24 https://rumble.com/v612i1w-full-speech-donald-trump-jr.-speaks-at-tpusas-america-fest-conference-day-o.html FULL SPEECH: Steve Bannon Speaks at TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day One - 12/19/24 https://rumble.com/v6125bz-full-speech-steve-bannon-speaks-at-tpusas-america-fest-conference-day-one-1.html FULL SPEECH: Ben Carson Speaks at TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day One - 12/19/24 https://rumble.com/v6120bk-full-speech-ben-carson-speaks-at-tpusas-america-fest-conference-day-one-121.html FULL SPEECH: Ben Shapiro Speaks at TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day One - 12/19/24 https://rumble.com/v611on5-full-speech-ben-shapiro-speaks-at-tpusas-america-fest-conference-day-one-12.html FULL SPEECH: Charlie Kirk Speaks at TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day One - 12/19/24 https://rumble.com/v611dae-full-speech-charlie-kirk-speaks-at-tpusas-america-fest-conference-day-one-1.html AMERICANS WANT ANSWERS https://rumble.com/v612pzb-americans-want-answers.html CARLSON ON THE LEFT NEEDING TO EXPLAIN THEIR POSITIONS https://rumble.com/v612mh2-carlson-on-the-left-needing-to-explain-their-positions.html CARLSON ON RACISM https://rumble.com/v612kin-carlson-on-racism.html CARLSON ON TRUMP WIN https://rumble.com/v612gmn-carlson-on-trump-win.html TRUMP JR. ON THE CR https://rumble.com/v612b28-trump-jr.-on-the-cr.html TRUMP JR. ON THE CHANGE THAT'S COMING https://rumble.com/v6127hw-trump-jr.-on-the-change-thats-coming.html TRUMP JR. AT TPUSA https://rumble.com/v6124st-trump-jr.-at-tpusa.html BANNON ON TRUMP APPOINTEES https://rumble.com/v61222w-bannon-on-trump-appointees.html BANNON ON BIPARTISANSHIP https://rumble.com/v611zy8-bannon-on-bipartisanship.html MAGA RESILIENCE https://rumble.com/v611ynz-maga-resilience.html BANNON ON JILL BIDEN https://rumble.com/v611wyq-bannon-on-jill-biden.html CARSON ON GETTING BACK TO GOD https://rumble.com/v611stk-carson-on-getting-back-to-god.html CARSON ON DEI https://rumble.com/v611q38-carson-on-dei.html “IT’S A GOOD THING THAT ISRAEL IS WINNING” https://rumble.com/v611lg5-its-a-good-thing-that-israel-is-winning.html TRUMP’S FOREIGN POLICY IS AMERICA-FIRST https://rumble.com/v611l0q-trumps-foreign-policy-is-america-first.html WHY IS BEN SHAPIRO HOPEFUL? https://rumble.com/v611kmz-why-is-ben-shapiro-hopeful.html SHAPIRO ON TARIFFS https://rumble.com/v611kk2-shapiro-on-tariffs.html THE SCAVENGERS ARE ON THE RUN https://rumble.com/v611k6q-the-scavengers-are-on-the-run.html YOUNG MEN ARE THE MOST CONSERVATIVE THEY HAVE BEEN IN OVER 50 YEARS https://rumble.com/v611jvw-young-men-are-the-most-conservative-they-have-been-in-over-50-years.html CHARLIE KIRK’S MESSAGE FOR REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS https://rumble.com/v611jgh-charlie-kirks-message-for-republicans-in-congress.html MAGA IS THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH https://rumble.com/v611c05-maga-is-the-symbol-of-strength.html FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT - AN ANTHEM FOR AMERICA https://rumble.com/v611bbz-fight-fight-fight-an-anthem-for-america.html CHARLIE KIRK - “IT FEELS GOOD TO WIN BACK OUR COUNTRY https://rumble.com/v611ar5-charlie-kirk-it-feels-good-to-win-back-our-country.html White House National Science and Technology Council Finalizes New Aquaculture Plan, First in 40 Years https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNOAAFISHERIES/bulletins/3c7afb5 45th Annual A City Singing At Christmas - December 19th 2024 St. Patrick's Cathedral NYC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyK5IFXXR-c The White House Transforms into a Season of Peace & Light for the 2024 Holidays https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzPe8g0cVfY HOMESTEAD In Theaters – Get Showtimes Near You! Angel Studios https://support.angel.com/hc/en-us/articles/27383350567959-Homestead-FAQ https://www.angel.com/tickets/homestead/ HabitatNews: December 2024 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNOAAFISHERIES/bulletins/3c73ed9 Census Bureau Announces Five New Members to CSAC https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/new-members-csac.html?utm_campaign=20241219pios3&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The 1874 Transit of Venus in the News | Headlines & Heroes https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2024/12/transit-of-venus/ FishNews—December 19 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNOAAFISHERIES/bulletins/3c8516d Federal Reserve Board - Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of seven members, including three new members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC) https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20241219a.htm U.S. Space Force Space Force 101 https://www.spaceforce.mil/Portals/2/Documents/SF101/ussf_101_glossy_FINAL_e-version.pdf Space Force Handbook 1-1 Guardian Spirit https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/ussf/publication/spfh1-1/spfh1-1.pdf Guardian Values https://www.spaceforce.mil/Portals/2/Documents/ValuesPosters_FINAL.pdf U.S. Space Force 5th Anniversary Commemorative Posters https://www.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Space-Force-Posters/ Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - If there is going to be a shutdown of government, let it begin now, under the Biden Administration, not after January 20th, under “TRUMP.” This is a Biden problem to solve, but if Republicans can help solve it, they will! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113685244784643200 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Congress must get rid of, or extend out to, perhaps, 2029, the ridiculous Debt Ceiling. Without this, we should never make a deal. Remember, the pressure is on whoever is President. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113683687655180611 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large scale purchase of our oil and gas. Otherwise, it is TARIFFS all the way!!! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113683654440040843 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - FANI 'CORRUPT': Trump Reacts to Fulton County DA Willis Being Disqualified from Election Case https://hannity.com/media-room/fani-corrupt-trump-reacts-to-fulton-county-da-willis-being-disqualified-from-election-case/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113683568321394489 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Trump notches several court victories on eve of return to the White House as lawfare sputters out | Just The News https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/trump-notches-several-court-victories-eve-return-white-house-lawfare-sputters https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113683545955687521 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - The United States will cut Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in spending next year through Reconciliation! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113681830019483164 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - SUCCESS in Washington! Speaker Mike Johnson and the House have come to a very good Deal for the American People. The newly agreed to American Relief Act of 2024 will keep the Government open, fund our Great Farmers and others, and provide relief for those severely impacted by the devastating hurricanes. A VERY important piece, VITAL to the America First Agenda, was added as well - The date of the very unnecessary Debt Ceiling will be pushed out two years, to January 30, 2027. Now we can Make America Great Again, very quickly, which is what the People gave us a mandate to accomplish. All Republicans, and even the Democrats, should do what is best for our Country, and vote “YES” for this Bill, TONIGHT! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113681499338715649 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Chip Roy is just another ambitious guy, with no talent. By the way, how’s Bob Good doing? I hope some talented challengers are getting ready in the Great State of Texas to go after Chip in the Primary. He won’t have a chance! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113681163848292157 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - The very unpopular “Congressman” from Texas, Chip Roy, is getting in the way, as usual, of having yet another Great Republican Victory - All for the sake of some cheap publicity for himself. Republican obstructionists have to be done away with. The Democrats are using them, and we can’t let that happen. Our Country is far better off closing up for a period of time than it is agreeing to the things that the Democrats want to force upon us. Biden is President, and it’s his obligation to properly lead. We’re there to do the right thing, and we can’t agree with what Biden and the Democrats are demanding. Weak and ineffective people like Chip have to be dismissed as being utterly unknowledgeable as to the ways of politics, and as to Making America Great Again. Put “America First,” and go for the Victory, even if it means shutting the Government down for a period of time. We had an overwhelming Victory just four weeks ago, and we’re not going to let the Democrats forget it so quickly! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113681162508337560 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - For years Congress, and everyone else, wanted to terminate “the Debt Ceiling,” and this is the time to do so! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113681157211154004 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - GOOD NEWS FOR AMERICA! Neil Cavuto, the Lowest Rated Anchor on Fox, by far, is leaving - Should have happened a long time ago! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113681141938811689 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113679848088418964 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND!!! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113679845810455086 Democrats Just Voted To Shut Down The Government https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/3bf609df-721d-44f6-b616-ec4506739e2e Lawmakers, Veterans Groups Praise VA Secretary Nominee Doug Collins https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/828ab350-c320-4254-95b7-4e710a551c03 December 20, 2024 - December 22, 2024 U.S. Space Force Birthday Weekend National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) Columbus, Ohio https://nationalvmm.org/events/u-s-space-force-birthday-weekend/ December 20, 2024 - December 31, 2024 Wings of Freedom Pheasant Hunt Quilts of Valor Foundation https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/cpevents/?F_d=12%2f20%2f2024&EventId=31822 https://www.qovf.org/ DECEMBER 20, 1989 Booknotes: Doublespeak William Lutz, professor of English at Rutgers University, talked about his book Double-Speak: The Use of Language to Deceive You. A unique analysis of American English, examples of double-speak are “human kinetics” in place of “physical education,” and “pavement deficiencies” instead of “potholes.” Double-speak is consciously used to manipulate. Lutz pointed out that his mission is not to eradicate double-speak, but to eliminate double-speak from the discourse of important issues where it is most dangerous. He stated that double-speak is most prevalent in government, followed closely by the advertising industry. https://www.c-span.org/video/?10449-1/doublespeak DECEMBER 20, 2001 September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Mr. Feinberg announced the ground rules for federal compensation for victims of September 11 terrorist attacks. He said compensation would average $1.6 million per victim and would not take into account any funds received from charities. Following his announcement he answered questions from reporters. https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/september-11th-victim-compensation-fund/109351 DECEMBER 20, 2019 President Signs Defense Programs and Policy Bill President Trump made brief remarks at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at the signing ceremony for the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2020. During his remarks, the president announced that the U.S. Space Force will officially be the sixth branch of the U.S. military, and that he is appointing General Jay Raymond as the first chief of space operations. https://www.c-span.org/video/?467574-1/president-signs-defense-programs-policy-bill December 20, 2024 Senate Target Adjournment https://www.senate.gov/legislative/2024_schedule.htm December 20, 2024 5 Years of United States Space Force https://www.spaceforce.mil/Anniversary/ December 20, 2024 4:00 AM EST Press Briefing - IOM Director General: Mission to Syria - Amy Pope, IOM Director General, will brief the Geneva press corps on her recent mission to Syria. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n/k1ng2u7icb December 20, 2024 6:00 AM EST The Steve Gruber Show Real America's Voice https://rumble.com/v6157ab-the-steve-gruber-show.html December 20, 2024 7:00 AM EST The American Sunrise Show Real America's Voice https://rumble.com/v615kvw-the-american-sunrise-show.html December 20, 2024 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: 12/20/2024 Latest on government funding efforts, New York State Senator (D) James Skoufis discusses his candidacy for DNC Chair, and Cato Institute's Michael Cannon discusses potential Trump administration health policy changes. https://www.c-span.org/event/washington-journal/12-20-2024/429647 December 20, 2024 7:15 AM EST Open Microphone Taking Stock, IGF 2024 - The 19th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum will be hosted by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh from 15 to 19 December 2024. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1uebkpi3e December 20, 2024 8:00 AM EST Mouse Workshop: Safe Handling and Techniques National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/47204 December 20, 2024 8:02 AM EST Senate Session: 2024-12-20 The Senate will continue debate on legislation expanding Social Security benefits. 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United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k1qgp6efmx December 20, 2024 2:00 PM EST VIRTUAL: The History of Elvis Presley Tewksbury Public Library https://www.tewksburypl.org/home/pages/calendar https://tewksburypl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-the-history-of-elvis-presley/ December 20, 2024 2:00 PM EST Tomah VA Online Women's Health Focus Group Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/tomah-health-care/events/75147/ December 20, 2024 2:00 PM EST AVAHCS Quarterly Veteran Town Hall - Decatur, Georgia Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/atlanta-health-care/events/73438/ December 20, 2024 2:10 PM EST The President and The First Lady make a holiday visit to patients and families at Children’s National Hospital Children’s National Hospital https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteHouse/videos - President Biden visits Children's National Hospital https://www.c-span.org/event/white-house-event/president-biden-visits-childrens-national-hospital/429753 December 20, 2024 2:45 PM EST Security Council Media Stakeout United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k12/k12tk106i2 December 20, 2024 2:45 PM EST The President and The First Lady depart en route to the White House Official Schedule https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/ December 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 9826th meeting - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/2024/875) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10xfs6ot4 December 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST Dairy: World Markets and Trade - Monthly Report Release Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://fas.usda.gov/data/dairy-world-markets-and-trade December 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST Cattle on Feed - Monthly Report Release National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=12&day=20&report_id=13001&source=d December 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST Chickens and Eggs - Monthly Report Release National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=12&day=20&report_id=15002&source=d December 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST County Estimates - Barley, Oats, Wheat - Report Release National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=12&day=20&report_id=17208&source=d December 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST National Hop Report - Annual Report Release National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=12&day=20&report_id=17062&source=d December 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST North American Potatoes - Bi-Annual Report Release National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture and Statistics Canada https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=12&day=20&report_id=17152&source=d December 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST Peanut Prices - Weekly Report Release National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=12&day=30&report_id=17140&source=d December 20, 2024 3:00 PM EST The President and The First Lady arrive at the White House South Grounds https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/ December 20, 2024 3:15 PM EST Threats to international peace and security - Security Council, 9827th meeting United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15vdhllyu December 20, 2024 4:00 PM EST Meditation for World Peace and Harmony - An afternoon with members of the core group, the wider UN and diplomatic corps, and spiritual leader, humanitarian and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, to mark the 1st World Meditation Day. 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She was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Angela Stent. https://www.c-span.org/program/book-tv/after-words-with-stephanie-baker/649988 December 20, 2024 11:59 PM EST The government will shut down if Capitol Hill lawmakers do not pass any spending legislation by 11:59 p.m. local time on Friday. >>22197397 https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5049933-38-republicans-voted-against-trump-backed-spending-bill/ - - - - - SATURDAY - - - - - Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Daily Jigsaw Puzzle - The New York Post front page is now a jigsaw puzzle! https://nypost.com/games/front-cover-jigsaw-puzzle/ Today in History - December 21 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-21 Today's Document @TodaysDocument - Today in History & Daily Historical Documents from the US National Archives. https://twitter.com/TodaysDocument 100 Years Ago Today https://www.loc.gov/collections/chronicling-america/about-this-collection Word of the Day https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122124.cfm The Presidential Prayer Team Daily Briefing https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing Navigating Cryptocurrency https://blogs.loc.gov/inside_adams/2024/12/navigating-cryptocurrency/ “Can We Capture This?”: An Interview on Website Archivability | The Signal https://blogs.loc.gov/thesignal/2024/12/can-we-capture-this-an-interview-on-website-archivability/ Intern Spotlight: Uncovering African American Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Manuscript Division https://blogs.loc.gov/manuscripts/2024/12/intern-spotlight-uncovering-african-american-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-in-the-manuscript-division/ The Six Triple Eight Link Roundup https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2024/12/17/the-six-triple-eight-link-roundup/ Hiromi Sonicwonder Performs at the Library of Congress https://blogs.loc.gov/music/2024/12/hiromi-sonicwonder-performs-at-the-library-of-congress/ Marking the 80th Anniversary of “an ever-famous American victory”: A Look at the US National Archive’s Battle of the Bulge Records – The Text Message https://text-message.blogs.archives.gov/2024/12/19/marking-the-80th-anniversary-of-an-ever-famous-american-victory-a-look-at-the-us-national-archives-battle-of-the-bulge-records/ More Than Watergate: The PRMPA – Pieces of History https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2024/12/19/more-than-watergate-the-prmpa/ Falling Down a Research Rabbit Hole: Navigating and Using the Handbook of Latin American Studies | 4 Corners of the World https://blogs.loc.gov/international-collections/2024/12/researching-with-hlas/ Winter Solstice Celebrations in Library of Congress Collections https://blogs.loc.gov/families/2024/12/winter-solstice-at-the-library-of-congress/ At the winter solstice (21st December) an interesting alignment takes place. When the sun has reached the height of the obelisk, it will align with both Jefferson and Lincoln Memorial. >>22141024 pb https://archaeology.org/news/2016/06/03/160603-garden-solstice-alignment/ December 21, 2024 - December 27, 2024 Nightly Opera Streams, December 21–27 https://www.metopera.org/user-information/nightly-met-opera-streams/week-41/ https://www.metopera.org/user-information/nightly-met-opera-streams/week-41/weekly-guide/ DECEMBER 21, 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 https://www.cia.gov/legacy/museum/exhibit/terrorist-bombing-of-pan-am-flight-103/ DECEMBER 21, 2010 Washington Journal: The Constitution and American Culture Sanford Levinson talked about the role of the Constitution in American culture, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Professor Levinson asserts that the Constitution is the country’s civil religion. https://www.c-span.org/video/?297189-6/constitution-american-culture DECEMBER 21, 2019 President Trump at Turning Point USA's Student Action Summit President Trump made remarks at Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. https://www.c-span.org/video/?467575-1/president-trump-turning-point-usas-student-action-summit DECEMBER 21, 2022 Ukrainian President Zelensky Address to Joint Meeting of Congress “Against all odds, and doom and gloom scenarios, Ukraine didn’t fall,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he began his remarks to a joint meeting of Congress on U.S. support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s invasion. He thanked Congress for the United States' financial assistance, but said, “Your money is not charity. It’s an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way.” As President Zelensky ended his remarks, he presented to Congress a “battle” flag from the front lines of Ukraine, calling it a “symbol of our victory in this war.” As the president concluded, outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in turn presented to him an American flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol earlier in the day in honor of his visit. https://www.c-span.org/video/?525000-1/ukrainian-president-zelensky-address-joint-meeting-congress December 21, 2024 4:20 AM EST December Solstice: Longest and Shortest Day of the Year https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/december-solstice.html December 21, 2024 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: 12/21/2024 USA Today's Joey Garrison discusses President Biden's legacy and the latest on President-elect Trump's transition and Society of Professional Journalists' Caroline Hendrie discusses President-elect Trump's relationship with the news media. https://www.c-span.org/event/washington-journal/12-21-2024/429648 December 21, 2024 8:00 AM EST "The People's House - A White House Experience" Tour. C-SPAN took viewer calls and toured the White House Historical Association's educational center and exhibits, located one block from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. On display are a full-scale replica of the Oval Office and digital recreations of White House rooms where visitors can sit in on Cabinet meetings, diplomatic conferences, and state dinners. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/program/american-history-tv/the-peoples-house-a-white-house-experience-tour/650796 December 21, 2024 9:00 AM EST Family Activity National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 21, 2024 9:35 AM EST Inside America's Most Famous Home. The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home provides a documentary-style look behind the scenes at White House operations and examines the history of the president's home. Featured are portions of a tour conducted by first lady Laura Bush, interviews with White House staff, and conversations with historians about the significance of the residence, furnishings, and rooms. This documentary, originally aired in 2008, was re-presented in high definition in 2011 updated with material from interviews with President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. The original version of this feature documentary is viewable in the C-SPAN Video Library on product identification number 282748-8. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?298090-1/the-white-house-inside-americas-famous-home-2011-edition December 21, 2024 10:00 AM EST Monthly Virtual Education Conference Series National World War II Memorial, District of Columbia https://www.wwiimemorialfriends.org/schedule-of-events https://www.wwiimemorialfriends.org/monthly-conference-series December 21, 2024 10:30 AM EST Discernment 101 - Why Consecrated Life? Daughters of St. Paul https://connect.pauline.org/discernment-101/ December 21, 2024 11:30 AM EST Susanna Ashton, "A Plausible Man - The True Story of the Escaped Slave Who Inspired Uncle Tom's Cabin". Author Susanna Ashton told the story of John Andrew Jackson, the fugitive slave who inspired "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Solid State Books in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?537850-1/a-plausible-man-true-story-escaped-slave-inspired-uncle-toms-cabin December 21, 2024 America Fest 2024 Turning Point USA https://www.tpusa.com/agenda https://www.amfest.com/ - 11:55 AM EST LIVE: TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day Three - 12/21/24 Right Side Broadcasting Network https://rumble.com/v5yo8at-live-tpusas-america-fest-conference-day-three-122124.html December 21, 2024 12:35 PM EST Bob Frishman, "Edward Duffield - Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman 1730-1803". Author and clock expert Bob Frishman talked about Edward Duffield, a clockmaker in colonial Philadelphia who was a lifelong friend of Benjamin Franklin. The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538394-1/edward-duffield-philadelphia-clockmaker-citizen-gentleman-1730-1803 December 21, 2024 1:00 PM EST Mozart: THE MAGIC FLUTE – Abridged English-language version David Jackson; Duke Kim (Tamino), Emily Pogorelc (Pamina), Sean Michael Plumb (Papageno), Kathryn Lewek (Queen of the Night), Peixin Chen (Sarastro) The Metropolitan Opera https://www.metopera.org/Season/Radio/Saturday-Matinee-Broadcasts/ December 21, 2024 1:30 PM EST 36th Anniversary Memorial Service of the bombing of Pan Am 103, December 21, 2024 Victims of Pan Am Flight 103 https://www.victimsofpanamflight103.org/updates/36th-anniversary-memorial-service-1 December 21, 2024 2:00 PM EST German Strategy at the Battle of the Bulge. Author Anthony Tucker-Jones discussed German objectives and strategy during the 1944-45 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-2/german-strategy-battle-bulge December 21, 2024 2:00 PM EST It's a Wonderful Life (Paramount, 1946) Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/item/event-415217/its-a-wonderful-life-paramount-1946/2024-12-21/ December 21, 2024 2:00 PM EST Holiday Happenings National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 21, 2024 2:59 PM EST Allied Intelligence at the Battle of the Bulge. Author Gregory Fontenot discussed Allied combat intelligence operations, and its failures, ahead of and during the 1944-45 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-3/allied-intelligence-battle-bulge December 21, 2024 3:59 PM EST Battle of the Bulge Stories of Heroism. Author and military historian John McManus discussed stories of heroism during the 1944-1945 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-4/battle-bulge-stories-heroism December 21, 2024 4:00 PM EST Concord250 Essay Awards Ceremony at Wright Tavern Concord 250 https://visitconcord.org/concord-250/ https://visitconcord.org/event/concord250-essay-awards-ceremony/ December 21, 2024 5:16 PM EST Battle of the Bulge Air War. Military historians John Curatola and Brian Laslie discussed air operations during the 1944-45 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-5/battle-bulge-air-war December 21, 2024 6:30 PM EST Bernard Montgomery & The Battle of the Bulge. Author Nigel Hamilton discussed British Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery's impact on the 1944-45 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-6/bernard-montgomery-battle-bulge December 21, 2024 7:30 PM EST White Christmas (Paramount, 1954) Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/item/event-415224/white-christmas-paramount-1954/2024-12-21/ December 21, 2024 8:00 PM EST "The People's House - A White House Experience" Tour. C-SPAN took viewer calls and toured the White House Historical Association's educational center and exhibits, located one block from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. On display are a full-scale replica of the Oval Office and digital recreations of White House rooms where visitors can sit in on Cabinet meetings, diplomatic conferences, and state dinners. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/program/american-history-tv/the-peoples-house-a-white-house-experience-tour/650796 December 21, 2024 9:33 PM EST Inside America's Most Famous Home. The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home provides a documentary-style look behind the scenes at White House operations and examines the history of the president's home. Featured are portions of a tour conducted by first lady Laura Bush, interviews with White House staff, and conversations with historians about the significance of the residence, furnishings, and rooms. This documentary, originally aired in 2008, was re-presented in high definition in 2011 updated with material from interviews with President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. The original version of this feature documentary is viewable in the C-SPAN Video Library on product identification number 282748-8. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?298090-1/the-white-house-inside-americas-famous-home-2011-edition December 21, 2024 11:30 PM EST Susanna Ashton, "A Plausible Man - The True Story of the Escaped Slave Who Inspired Uncle Tom's Cabin". Author Susanna Ashton told the story of John Andrew Jackson, the fugitive slave who inspired "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Solid State Books in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?537850-1/a-plausible-man-true-story-escaped-slave-inspired-uncle-toms-cabin - - - - - SUNDAY - - - - - Jumble Sunday https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-sunday-4617649 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Daily Jigsaw Puzzle - The New York Post front page is now a jigsaw puzzle! https://nypost.com/games/front-cover-jigsaw-puzzle/ Apply for the High School Summer Internship Program at the Library of Congress! | Minerva’s Kaleidoscope https://blogs.loc.gov/families/2024/12/apply-for-the-high-school-summer-internship-program-at-the-library-of-congress/ To Build a Better Box: Preserving Artist Books as a GCCS Intern | Guardians of Memory https://blogs.loc.gov/preservation/2024/12/better-box/ Shall We Learn to Dance? | Picture This https://blogs.loc.gov/picturethis/2024/12/shall-we-learn-to-dance/ JFK… in the Twilight Zone: Rod Serling’s Letters to President John F. Kennedy | National Archives https://jfk.blogs.archives.gov/2024/12/18/jfk-in-the-twilight-zone-rod-serlings-letters-to-president-john-f-kennedy/ Remembering Danna Bell | Teaching with the Library https://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2024/12/remembering-danna-bell/ Today in History - December 22 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-22 Today's Document @TodaysDocument - Today in History & Daily Historical Documents from the US National Archives. https://twitter.com/TodaysDocument 100 Years Ago Today https://www.loc.gov/collections/chronicling-america/about-this-collection Word of the Day https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122224.cfm The Presidential Prayer Team Daily Briefing https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing DECEMBER 22, 2001 Tuskegee Syphilis Study A C-SPAN school bus crew toured the site of the Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center and learned about the Tuskegee syphilis study. Portions of President Clinton’s May 16, 1997 apology for the U.S. Public Health Service’s forty-year study were shown. https://www.c-span.org/video/?168001-1/tuskegee-syphilis-study DECEMBER 22, 2011 Q&A: Glenn Kessler Author and reporter Glenn Kessler discussed his role as fact checker for The Washington Post. In his newspaper column and online, he examines the statements of political figures and diplomats. Based upon his evaluation of the accuracy of the statements, he awards as many as four “Pinocchios” to the speaker, and explains his reasoning. He talked about the criticism of fact checking columns and websites from both the left and the right. He reviewed some of his “8 Worst Pinocchios of the Year,” including an Internet advertisement from the Agenda Project suggesting that Republican plans for Medicare restructuring would endanger senior citizens. Mr. Kessler also shared stories about growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He described testifying at the trial of I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby in 2007. In addition, he explains the difference between a person speaking to a reporter on the record, on background, and off the record. https://www.c-span.org/video/?303324-1/qa-glenn-kessler DECEMBER 22, 2020 President-elect Biden Holiday Remarks and News Conference President-elect Joe Biden delivered remarks on the upcoming holiday from Wilmington, Delaware. The president-elect thanked Congress for passing the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package and called on them to pass more legislation next year as the pandemic continues. He also spoke about the recent cyberattack on government agencies, asking Republicans and Democrats to work together to strengthen cybersecurity. He criticized President Trump for not acknowledging Russia’s alleged involvement in the hack and the Trump administration for weakening the government’s cybersecurity network. President-elect Biden took questions from reporters. https://www.c-span.org/video/?507485-1/president-elect-biden-holiday-remarks-news-conference DECEMBER 22, 2020 Vice President Pence at Turning Point USA Student Action Summit Vice President Mike Pence delivered remarks at Turning Point USA in West Palm Beach, Florida. The vice president encouraged the audience to continue their support for President Trump and help elect Republicans in the Georgia Senate race. He also spoke about the president’s accomplishments and warned against the Democrats' policy agenda. https://www.c-span.org/video/?507500-1/vice-president-pence-turning-point-usa-student-action-summit DECEMBER 22, 2022 Presidential Christmas Address “May I wish you and for you, and for our nation, now and always, is that we’ll live in the light ... of liberty and hope, of love and generosity, of kindness and compassion, of dignity and decency,” said President Biden as he gave a Christmas address from the White House. The president spoke on the importance of family and the resilience of the American people. He also reflected on the political divisions in the nation, saying, “I sincerely hope this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another.” https://www.c-span.org/video/?525038-1/presidential-christmas-address December 22, 2024 POSTPONED FOR 2 YEARS 2024 South Sudan Presidential Election https://www.ndi.org/2024-south-sudan-presidential-election December 22, 2024 12:35 AM EST Bob Frishman, "Edward Duffield - Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman 1730-1803". Author and clock expert Bob Frishman talked about Edward Duffield, a clockmaker in colonial Philadelphia who was a lifelong friend of Benjamin Franklin. The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538394-1/edward-duffield-philadelphia-clockmaker-citizen-gentleman-1730-1803 December 22, 2024 2:00 AM EST German Strategy at the Battle of the Bulge. Author Anthony Tucker-Jones discussed German objectives and strategy during the 1944-45 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-2/german-strategy-battle-bulge December 22, 2024 2:59 AM EST Allied Intelligence at the Battle of the Bulge. Author Gregory Fontenot discussed Allied combat intelligence operations, and its failures, ahead of and during the 1944-45 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-3/allied-intelligence-battle-bulge December 22, 2024 3:59 AM EST Battle of the Bulge Stories of Heroism. Author and military historian John McManus discussed stories of heroism during the 1944-1945 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-4/battle-bulge-stories-heroism December 22, 2024 5:16 AM EST Battle of the Bulge Air War. Military historians John Curatola and Brian Laslie discussed air operations during the 1944-45 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-5/battle-bulge-air-war December 22, 2024 6:30 AM EST Bernard Montgomery & The Battle of the Bulge. Author Nigel Hamilton discussed British Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery's impact on the 1944-45 Battle of the Bulge. This event took place as part of the 2024 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539950-6/bernard-montgomery-battle-bulge December 22, 2024 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: 12/22/2024 Washington Journal's 2024 Holiday Author Series begins with Glory Edim, founder of the Well Read Black Girl literary platform, discussing her book "Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me." https://www.c-span.org/event/washington-journal/12-22-2024/429649 December 22, 2024 8:00 AM EST Bill Clinton, "Citizen". Former President Bill Clinton talked about his post-presidency life and his new memoir "Citizen." This event was held at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540151-1/citizen December 22, 2024 America Fest 2024 Turning Point USA https://www.tpusa.com/agenda https://www.amfest.com/ - 9:00 AM EST LIVE: TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day Four - 12/22/24 Right Side Broadcasting Network https://rumble.com/v5yo9q2-live-tpusas-america-fest-conference-day-four-122224.html December 22, 2024 9:00 AM EST Family Activity National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 22, 2024 9:20 AM EST Andy Puzder, "A Tyranny for the Good of Its Victims". Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants, took a critical look at stakeholder capitalism, which he argues is a form of socialism that will hurt the middle and lower classes in America. He spoke at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540091-1/a-tyranny-good-victims December 22, 2024 10:00 AM EST Tiny Troops Story Time National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 22, 2024 10:15 AM EST 2024 American Book Awards. The Before Columbus Foundation presented the 2024 American Book Awards that recognizes "outstanding literary achievement from the entire spectrum of America's diverse literary community." This event was hosted at SFJazz Center in San Francisco. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539459-1/2024-american-book-awards December 22, 2024 12:00 PM EST Sunday Public Affairs Programs Reairs beginning at 12pm ET of programs from NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN and CBS. https://www.c-span.org/radio/ December 22, 2024 1:10 PM EST Mark Cheathem, "Who is James Polk?". Cumberland University history professor Mark Cheathem discussed President James Polk and his 1844 victorious election to the presidency. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books in Nashville. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539435-5/who-james-polk December 22, 2024 2:01 PM EST Andrew Smith, "Devil in the Stack - A Code Odyssey". Journalist Andrew Smith examined how coding has evolved over time and shared his own experience in learning to code. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books in Nashville. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539435-7/devil-stack-code-odyssey December 22, 2024 2:55 PM EST Author Discussion on Moving Through the World as Women. Writers Barbara Jenkins and Sayantani DasGupta shared their experiences traveling and navigating the world as women. This event was part of the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539435-3/author-discussion-moving-world-women December 22, 2024 3:46 PM EST Alice Driver, "Life and Death of the American Worker". Journalist Alice Driver discussed labor practices and the environment for workers at the Tyson Foods processing plant in Springdale, Arkansas. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539435-4/life-death-american-worker December 22, 2024 4:30 PM EDT Sunday Concert Series: Placentia Community Chorus Richard Nixon Presidential Library - Yorba Linda, California https://www.nixonlibrary.gov/sunday-concert-series December 22, 2024 4:35 PM EST Author Discussion on Family Stories and Southern History. Authors Neesha Powell-Ingabire and Andrew Ross discussed the competing stories told about historic southern sites and the lesser known Black history and personal stories of those places. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books in Nashvillle. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539435-6/author-discussion-family-stories-southern-history December 22, 2024 5:27 PM EST Author Discussion on Death Row Executions. Authors Steven Hale and Joe Ingle provided their perspectives reporting on and counseling inmates on death row in Tennessee. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books in Nashvillle. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539435-2/author-discussion-death-row-executions December 22, 2024 6:19 PM EST Author Discussion on Pop Culture, Race, and Identity in America. Authors Corey Miles, K.B. Brookins, and Julian Randall spoke about pop culture, identity, and growing up in America. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Fesitval of Books in Nashville. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539435-8/author-discussion-pop-culture-race-identity-america December 22, 2024 7:10 PM EST Dava Sobel, "The Elements of Marie Curie". Science writer Dava Sobel explores the life of Marie Curie and the women scientists she inspired. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington D.C. hosted this event. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington D.C. hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540007-1/the-elements-marie-curie December 22, 2024 8:01 PM EST Bill Clinton, "Citizen". Former President Bill Clinton talked about his post-presidency life and his new memoir "Citizen." This event was held at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540151-1/citizen December 22, 2024 9:20 PM EST Andy Puzder, "A Tyranny for the Good of Its Victims". Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants, took a critical look at stakeholder capitalism, which he argues is a form of socialism that will hurt the middle and lower classes in America. He spoke at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540091-1/a-tyranny-good-victims December 22, 2024 10:15 PM EST 2024 American Book Awards. The Before Columbus Foundation presented the 2024 American Book Awards that recognizes "outstanding literary achievement from the entire spectrum of America's diverse literary community." This event was hosted at SFJazz Center in San Francisco. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539459-1/2024-american-book-awards