The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Friday December 6, 2024 The House Stands Adjourned Until December 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST The Senate Stands Adjourned Until December 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM 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. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is on travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December 3-10, 2024. Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt is on travel to the United Kingdom and France from December 3-6, 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 Outlook NWS 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 - Made yesterday’s @washingtonpost with my cartoon on #Walmart and #DEI. https://x.com/Al_Goodwyn/status/1864746955248709776 Al Goodwyn @Al_Goodwyn - #Bible sales. A good sign. https://x.com/Al_Goodwyn/status/1864681009389678673 America @america - Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, incoming Chair of the House Oversight @DOGE Subcommittee, on Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s visit with lawmakers: “The biggest concern is our debt… many Americans don’t even know that we have a debt of $36 trillion.” https://x.com/america/status/1864854222908375478 America @america - SPEAKER JOHNSON ON @DOGE: “We have long lamented the size and scope of the government and that it has grown too large.. is too big, does too many things and does almost nothing well and the taxpayers deserve better” https://x.com/america/status/1864852026414264799 American Values @AV24org - MAHA is breaking through. Biden’s FDA chief was GRILLED in a Senate hearing today over artificial food dyes, the obesity and diabetes crises, and the corrupt food industry. He had a SHOCKING moment of moral clarity about his own role in this crisis. Here are 10 KEY MOMENTS: https://x.com/AV24org/status/1864868991648313476 Citizen Free Press @CitizenFreePres - ELON AND LIL X ARRIVE FOR DOGE MEETING IN CONGRESS https://x.com/CitizenFreePres/status/1864926749902975203 DogeDesigner @cb_doge - BREAKING: Bureaucracy https://x.com/cb_doge/status/1864908899016487255 Dr. Naomi Wolf. 8 NYT Bestsellers. DPhil, Poetry. @naomirwolf - It’s true. How to read this? Bourla should be leaving Mar a Lago with a date to appear for hearings. https://x.com/naomirwolf/status/1865015400196350339 Elon Musk @elonmusk - Defund the ACLU https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1864310957973098571 End Wokeness @EndWokeness - Women's bathroom in the United States Capitol Building is stormed by twerking LGBTQA+ male activists https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1864781697516003632 End Wokeness @EndWokeness - ChatGPT (false) vs Grok (true): https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1864904985097412917 FreedomToons - Why Joe Biden Pardoned Hunter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzx5egYzP_s Gary Varvel - Biden’s Presidential Library https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-bidens-presidential-library George Alexopoulos @GPrime85 - Lesson: Beware of unearned praise, flattery, sudden fame, and uncontrollable growth. Reject it like a poisoned apple. Hawk Tuah could've grown her profile gracefully, but parasites offered her a ramp onto the fast lane, used her, and now her reputation is ruined. https://x.com/GPrime85/status/1864674759490879494 Ian Miles Cheong @stillgray - Look, actual journalism. Where’s the MSM? https://x.com/stillgray/status/1864648946573824017 Igor "Chakal" @chakal_igor - Hey!!!! Did you know the awesome @jackvlloyd has another campaign up? Voluncap one shot is now on indiegogo! If you want, there's a holofoil cover by yours truly too! Go grab it and support great comics! https://indiegogo.com/projects/voluncap-one-shot#/ https://x.com/chakal_igor/status/1864583775058813155 il Donaldo Trumpo @PapiTrumpo - ABSOLUTE HONOR!!! https://x.com/PapiTrumpo/status/1864879338560033165 Mark Parisi - Handoff https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=13026 Michael Ramirez - Trade War 12-5-24 https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-trade-war-12-5-24 Nancy Mace @NancyMace - Spoiler alert: they’re in jail now. #HoldTheLine https://x.com/NancyMace/status/1864994948707135552 Non-essential Commentary Animal Page @InmanGoneWild - Who had it worse? https://x.com/InmanGoneWild/status/1864615666017321208 Non-essential Commentary Animal Page @InmanGoneWild - Work smarter not harder. https://x.com/InmanGoneWild/status/1865002890471051437 Not Jerome Powell @alifarhat79 - I knew it https://x.com/alifarhat79/status/1864796567842025597 RealityBites by Broc Smith - Preemptive Pardons https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/12/05/preemptive-pardons/ RealityBites by Broc Smith - Oh Fani https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/12/05/oh-fani/ RealityBites by Broc Smith - Swan Song https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/12/05/swan-song/ Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Daily Cartoon https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-epoch-comics-5108164 Rothmus @Rothmus - Repeal Obamacare. https://x.com/Rothmus/status/1864954511145517540 Skscartoon @skscartoon - Does Joe know that he's still President? https://x.com/skscartoon/status/1864836207513079821 Skscartoon @skscartoon - Europe has fallen https://x.com/skscartoon/status/1864809939535122436 Steve Inman @SteveInmanUIC - Happy FAFO Friday https://x.com/SteveInmanUIC/status/1865003421696500221 Steve Inman @SteveInmanUIC - Top 5 FAFO Moments https://x.com/SteveInmanUIC/status/1864803182280409590 Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - Prison Economy https://x.com/stone_toss/status/1864686356422595035 Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Mount Olympus 53 https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2024-12-06 The_Catholic_Cartoon @CatholicToon - Snowbrawl https://x.com/CatholicToons/status/1864691938185654600 The Daily Cartoonist - Comic Strip That Might Have Been -Sam Glanzman 100th Anniversary https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/12/05/comic-strips-that-might-have-been-sam-glanzman-100th-anniversary/ The Daily Cartoonist - CSotD: Fear the Kept Promises, not a Broken One https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/12/05/csotd-fear-the-kept-promises-not-a-broken-one/ Tim McCabe TRUTH ‘TOONS @timothymccabe - 2025 Johnson County Board of Commissioners https://truthsocial.com/@timothymccabe/posts/113602284813200809 unusual_whales @unusual_whales - BREAKING: RoaringKitty of GameStop, $GME, has just tweeted this: https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1864743294884004230 The Vigilant Fox - NEW: Joy Behar dies inside as John Fetterman explains that Trump’s NY trial was politically motivated. “Those kinds of charges would have never been brought unless one side realized that they could weaponize that.” Unbeknownst to Fetterman, he called out Behar to her face, condemning people who were “gleeful” to call Trump a “convicted felon.” It turns out he made that statement to one of the worst offenders of that crime. When Behar heard this, it was as if the life had been sucked out of her. What a truly embarrassing moment for her. >>22113322 pb https://x.com/vigilantfox/status/1864719604372677009 Zippy The Pinhead - Wake Me When It's Over https://comicskingdom.com/zippy-the-pinhead/2024-12-06 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 6 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-06 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/120624.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 Sergey Lavrov’s interview to Tucker Carlson, Moscow, December 6, 2024 >>22115013 pb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6BpFdX_ymM Hearing on Trump Assassination Attempts Turns into Screaming Match at One Point | EWTN News Nightly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBSNYxQvBsk The World Over December 5, 2024 | JORDAN PETERSON! with Raymond Arroyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCNedeuElTE Free Puzzles: Numbers Edition | Headlines & Heroes https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2024/12/free-puzzles-numbers-edition/ Humanistic Research and Machine Learning: Exploring Editorial Cartoons with Newspaper Navigator | Insights https://blogs.loc.gov/kluge/2024/12/humanistic-research-and-machine-learning-exploring-editorial-cartoons-with-newspaper-navigator FishNews—December 5 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNOAAFISHERIES/bulletins/3c5b3a8 Sen. Ken Yager faces DUI, hit-and-run charges after Georgia arrest Yager, the Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus chair, posted bond and was released Wednesday https://tennesseelookout.com/2024/12/04/sen-ken-yager-faces-dui-hit-and-run-charges-after-georgia-arrest/ Missouri Sen. Hawley warns DOJ, FBI: ‘Don’t shred a single document’ related to pro-life prosecutions, potential Catholic parish spying https://catholicvote.org/missouri-sen-warns-doj-fbi-dont-destroy-document-pro-life-prosecutions A Message of Thanks from President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton | 2024 https://www.clintonfoundation.org/a-message-of-thanks-from-president-clinton-secretary-clinton-and-chelsea-clinton/ Before There was the ZIP Code https://blogs.loc.gov/inside_adams/2024/12/before-the-zip-code/ New Finding Aids at the Music Division of the Library of Congress | In The Muse https://blogs.loc.gov/music/2024/12/new-finding-aids-at-the-music-division-of-the-library-of-congress-2/ The Festivals Of Resistance >>22116128 pb https://creativedestructionmedia.com/investigations/2024/12/05/the-festivals-of-resistance/ Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - CONGRATULATIONS BITCOINERS!!! $100,000!!! YOU’RE WELCOME!!! Together, we will Make America Great Again! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113600319916325790 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - "Drill, baby, drill and $50 oil to curb inflation" https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/nov/26/drill-baby-drill-50-oil-curb-inflation/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113602204702772952 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - "Trump Plays His Trump Card With Mexico To Curb Illegal Immigration" https://tippinsights.com/trump-plays-his-trump-card-with-mexico-to-curb-illegal-immigration-2/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113602248377540812 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - "White Christians made Donald Trump president — again" https://religionnews.com/2024/11/06/white-christians-made-donald-trump-president-again/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113602250315517734 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Tonight, I am announcing that former U.S. Senator, David Perdue, has accepted my appointment as the next United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. As a Fortune 500 CEO, who had a 40-year International business career, and served in the U.S. Senate, David brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China. He has lived in Singapore and Hong Kong, and worked in Asia and China for much of his career. In the U.S. Senate, he served on the Armed Services Committee, where he was Chair of the powerful Sea Power Subcommittee. He also served on the Foreign Relations Committee, the only Republican to serve on both Committees. He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders. David has been a loyal supporter and friend, and I look forward to working with him in his new role! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603440590011295 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Today, I am thrilled to announce the following new Nominees and Appointments to expand our Homeland Security team, and secure our interests in the Western Hemisphere… https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603439197585613 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Page 1: Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection: Rodney S. Scott Rodney served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, building vast experience and knowledge in Law Enforcement and Border Security. Rodney served as the 24th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, where he implemented Remain-in-Mexico, Title 42, Safe Third Agreements, and achieved record low levels of illegal immigration. He began his career with the Border Patrol in 1992 at the Imperial Beach Station, San Diego Sector. Following the September 11th terrorist attacks, he served as an Anti-Terrorism Advisor to the CBP Commissioner, and later, as Deputy Executive Director of the CBP, Office of Anti-Terrorism… https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603437001818755 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - …He served as the Chief Patrol Agent for El Centro Sector and the San Diego Sector, before being selected as the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. As the Chief, he led over 22,000 personnel, and was responsible for securing the International Borders of the U.S. between the official ports of entry. After retiring, Rodney has continued to educate politicians and the public about the importance of meaningful Border Security. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603436479997269 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Page 2: Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Caleb Vitello A member of the Senior Executive Service, with over 23 years of service to ICE, Caleb currently serves as Assistant Director of the Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs, where he oversees Agency-wide training, equipment, and policy to ensure Officer and Public Safety. Caleb led the Fugitive Operations Academy, served as Deputy Assistant Director, and directed the National Fugitive Operations Program, providing policy guidance, strategic planning, and operational oversight for efforts to locate, arrest, and remove at-large, dangerous criminals and illegal aliens from the U.S. As Chief of Staff for Enforcement and Removal Operations, he managed daily operations for an organization with a $4.7 Billion Dollar budget and 8,000 employees. At the White House National Security Council, Caleb led initiatives focused on child safety and national security threats… https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603432714663832 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - …Caleb’s exceptional leadership, extensive experience, and commitment to ICE’s mission make him an excellent choice to implement my efforts to enhance the safety and security of American communities who have been victimized by illegal alien crime. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603432180199539 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Page 3: United States Ambassador to Chile: Brandon Judd I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Brandon Judd to serve as the United States Ambassador to Chile. I have personally known and worked with Brandon over the past nine years. Brandon helped me develop and implement the most effective Border Security policies in our Nation’s History. I have also watched as Brandon tirelessly and honorably represented the Border Patrol Agents who elected him as their voice in all matters, especially in their efforts to secure our Great Country’s Borders, and keep all Americans safe. I am confident Brandon will represent the United States in the same manner as he represented all rank-and-file Border Patrol Agents as the President of the National Border Patrol Council. Brandon will do our Country proud! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603430758658014 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Page 4: Deputy Homeland Security Advisor (White House Homeland Security Council): Tony Salisbury Anthony W. Salisbury currently serves as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Miami… https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603429042314435 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - …Tony manages all of HSI's complex Federal Law Enforcement investigative programs related to National Security and smuggling violations, including counter-proliferation, financial crimes, commercial fraud, human trafficking, human smuggling, narcotics smuggling, transnational gangs, cyber-crimes, child exploitation, worksite enforcement and document and benefit fraud. Prior to this assignment, Tony served as the Acting Deputy Executive Associate Director (EAD) for the entire ICE/HSI workforce. Previously, he held key leadership field and headquarters assignments for ICE/HSI. Additionally, Tony was selected as the Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) for HSI St. Louis, where he oversaw the day-to-day investigative operations for 86 counties located in Missouri and Illinois, with an emphasis on violent crime, money laundering, narcotics trafficking and child exploitation investigations… https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603428028495219 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - …He supervised the activities of HSI offices throughout the Republic of Mexico as the Deputy Attaché. His overseas assignment covered the entire HSI investigative mission, including special interest alien smuggling and high value target apprehensions. Tony pursued trade-based money laundering investigations as the Section Chief for ICE/HSI’s Trade Transparency Unit, notably establishing foreign trade transparency investigation units to combat trade-based money laundering. Tony began his federal law enforcement career as a Deputy United States Marshal prior to joining the former United States Customs Service New York office in 2001. Tony will bring his vast Law Enforcement, counter-narcotics, and counter-cartel experience to the White House where he will serve under Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603427382226139 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - I am pleased to announce that David O. Sacks will be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” In this important role, David will guide policy for the Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness. David will focus on making America the clear global leader in both areas. He will safeguard Free Speech online, and steer us away from Big Tech bias and censorship. He will work on a legal framework so the Crypto industry has the clarity it has been asking for, and can thrive in the U.S. David will also lead the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology… https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603133222686186 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - …David Sacks has been an extremely successful entrepreneur and investor for 25 years, building and investing in some of the most iconic companies in Silicon Valley. He was PayPal’s founding-era COO, part of the legendary “PayPal Mafia.” David then founded enterprise software company, Yammer, which was acquired by Microsoft for $1.2 Billion Dollars. Subsequently he founded Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. David is co-host of the All-In Podcast, the top podcast in Tech, where he and his friends discuss economic, political and social issues. David has the knowledge, business experience, intelligence, and pragmatism to MAKE AMERICA GREAT in these two critical technologies. Congratulations, David! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603132751633733 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Trump Watches https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603021753296650 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - "MSNBC Loses Half Its Viewers in Stunning Ratings Report" https://www.mediaite.com/tv/just-in-msnbc-loses-almost-half-its-viewers-in-stunning-post-election-ratings-report/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603013611501693 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - "November 2024 Postelection Poll: Art of Trump's Comeback" https://www.newsmax.com/mclaughlin/exit-poll-election/2024/11/19/id/1188665/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603012611154134 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Elon Musk https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603012289305740 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Eric Schmitt @Eric_Schmitt - John Sauer was my Solicitor General when I was Missouri Attorney General. He is a legit genius, an incredible lawyer and I’m thrilled for him and his family He will be a great Solicitor General for the United States of America. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113602257113516154 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Post-Election Tik-Tok Overview - Trump Campaign https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113602256512034876 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - "Dems’ attacks on the intelligent, articulate and patriotic Pete Hegseth show why they lost – a salute to Trump’s defense secretary pick" https://nypost.com/2024/11/13/opinion/donald-trumps-defense-secretary-pick-pete-hegseth-shows-why-dems-lost-the-2024-election/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113602252142939050 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - "Former NATO chief says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire a 'direct result' of incoming Trump admin" https://thehill.com/policy/international/5016124-former-nato-chief-says-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-a-direct-result-of-incoming-trump-admin/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113602251087359574 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - "Here’s What We Know About Trump’s First Calls With World Leaders" https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/11/07/heres-what-we-know-about-trumps-first-calls-with-world-leaders/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113602249653671672 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - "Pam Bondi Is the Perfect Pick to End the Fentanyl Crisis" https://www.newsweek.com/pam-bondi-perfect-pick-end-fentanyl-crisis-opinion-1992351 https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113602249025819487 December 6, 2024 - December 7, 2024 Innovation Information Initiative Technical Working Group Meeting, Fall 2024 | NBER National Bureau of Economic Research https://www.nber.org/conferences/innovation-information-initiative-technical-working-group-meeting-fall-2024 https://www.youtube.com/@NBERvideos December 6, 2024 - December 8, 2024 2024 American Holiday Festival - Washington, DC The U.S. Army Orchestra https://usarmyband.com/events/2024-american-holiday-festival DECEMBER 6, 1884 Washington Monument Completed 39 Years After Construction Began https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-monument-completed https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/this-day-history-dec-6-1884-washington-monument-completed-39-years-construction-began DECEMBER 6, 2005 Apportionment of Elected Representatives A hearing was held on apportionment and citizenship, titled “Counting the Vote: Should Only U.S. Citizens Be Included in Apportioning Our Elected Representatives?” The committee first heard from Representative Miller on her proposed joint resolution to amend the Constitution to mandate that only U.S. citizens were counted in census data for apportionment purposes. Mr. Gonzalez and two demographers comprised a second panel that testified on the impact of non-citizens on apportionment, the impact on the Electoral College, and eligibility of Latino permanent residents. Legal and academic scholars participated in the third panel. They discussed potential effects on census accuracy, promotion of naturalization, and the legal aspects of the proposal. https://www.c-span.org/video/?190196-1/apportionment-elected-representatives DECEMBER 6, 2011 Presidential Remarks on the Economy President Obama spoke about the U.S. economy, invoking Theodore Roosevelt’s populism and challenging Republican belief in trickle-down economic theory. In his remarks he said the theory spoke to individualism but “has never worked,” and that the nation was at “a make-or-break moment for the middle class.” He promoted his economic priorities, including the extension and expansion of Social Security payroll tax cuts, and said a strong economy started with education, which he declared a “national mission.” https://www.c-span.org/video/?303034-1/presidential-remarks-economy DECEMBER 6, 2014 American Presidents Theodore Roosevelt Audio Recording https://www.c-span.org/video/?96805-43/theodore-roosevelt-audio-recording DECEMBER 6, 2019 Campaign 2020: Pete Buttigieg at Grinnell College South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, spoke with college students and others during a town hall event at Grinnell College in Iowa. https://www.c-span.org/video/?466957-1/pete-buttigieg-grinnell-college December 6, 2024 National Influenza Vaccination Week (N.I.V.W.) https://www.ready.gov/calendar https://nationaltoday.com/national-Influenza-vaccination-week/ https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/index.htm DECEMBER 6, 1865 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents in American History Library of Congress https://guides.loc.gov/13th-amendment DECEMBER 6, 1865 Milestone Documents: 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Abolition of Slavery (1865) National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/13th-amendment December 6, 2024 Supreme Court October Term 2024 Conference Day - The Justices will meet in a private conference to discuss cases and vote on petitions for review. Supreme Court https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/2024TermCourtCalendar.pdf https://www.supremecourt.gov/ December 6, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling. Department of Defense https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-12-06/ December 6, 2024 3:30 AM EST THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on Climate Change – Jamaica; Papua New Guinea; Kenya; Kiribati and Kuwait - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18cjnzxob December 6, 2024 4:00 AM EST 579th Meeting, 39th Session, Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) - Consideration of Seychelles (continued) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1k1f0l99l December 6, 2024 4:00 AM EST 9th Meeting, 5th Session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the BWC - The fifth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention will take place from 2 to 13 December 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k1q7h97rpv December 6, 2024 4:00 AM EST [Separate Meeting] CND 67th Reconvened Session – 6 December 2024 - The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) hold joint reconvened sessions to consider strategic management, budgetary and administrative questions. Other agenda items are considered thereafter in a separate meeting. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16/k16wy80u6j December 6, 2024 5:00 AM EST Mayor's Forum: Showcasing the role of local and regional governments in combating land degradation, water - UNCCD COP16 - The Mayor's Forum will consist of a roundtable dialogue on the 5 December to discuss how local governments can take real action on pressing issues as well as a planery discussion on 6 December to share practical experiences of local and regional governments. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xo1xciu5 December 6, 2024 6:00 AM EST The Steve Gruber Show Real America's Voice https://rumble.com/v5wfs82-the-steve-gruber-show.html December 6, 2024 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington. https://www.c-span.org/video/?540370-2/open-phones&playEvent December 6, 2024 7:00 AM EST Committee on Science and Technology Plenary - UNCCD COP16 - Interfacing science and policy, and sharing knowledge (continued) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1kzcw7ian December 6, 2024 7:00 AM EST Committee of the Whole Plenary - UNCCD COP16 - 2018–2030 Strategic Framework of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10jgqd9ms December 6, 2024 7:30 AM EST Tenure security as an enabler of land restoration and sustainable agrifood systems: the role of land policy - UNCCD COP16 - This event focuses more specifically on the policy frameworks linked to the efforts of restoring agricultural lands as a fundamental instrument to build sustainable agrifood systems and achieve land degradation neutrality (LDN). United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k1vtavj77s December 6, 2024 8:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) Discusses Incoming Trump Administration & 119th Congress Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), a member of the Ways and Means Committee and Progressive Caucus, discusses the incoming Trump administration and legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. https://www.c-span.org/video/?540370-3/rep-gwen-moore-d-wi-discusses-incoming-trump-administration-119th-congress&playEvent December 6, 2024 8:00 AM EST The American Sunrise Show Real America's Voice https://rumble.com/v5wfrct-the-american-sunrise-show.html December 6, 2024 8:30 AM EST Washington Journal: Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) Discusses Government Efficiency & Incoming Trump Administration Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) discusses a new congressional caucus to support the Department of Government Efficiency, the incoming Trump administration and other related topics. https://www.c-span.org/video/?540370-4/rep-pete-sessions-r-tx-discusses-government-efficiency-incoming-trump-administration&playEvent December 6, 2024 8:30 AM EST Closing Plenary Breakfast - Unifying our Digital Footprints: Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Create Opportunity for All National Black Caucus of State Legislators 48th Annual Legislative Conference https://web.cvent.com/event/bbcd60b7-d699-473f-8833-52d7ea3ca2ec/websitePage:645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce https://nbcsl.org/48th-alc/ - Nat'l Education Assn. President and Others Discuss Opportunities of AI Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, joins a discussion on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in creating opportunity and equity. The conversation is part of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators annual conference https://www.c-span.org/video/?540416-1/natl-education-assn-president-discuss-opportunities-ai December 6, 2024 8:30 AM EST THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on Climate Change – Latvia; Liechtenstein; Malawi; Maldives and African Union - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k1vmribzqg December 6, 2024 8:45 AM EST Development Economics, Fall 2024 | NBER National Bureau of Economic Research https://www.nber.org/conferences/development-economics-fall-2024 https://www.youtube.com/@NBERvideos December 6, 2024 9:00 AM EST 10th Meeting, 5th Session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the BWC - The fifth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention will take place from 2 to 13 December 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1s24464ib December 6, 2024 9:00 AM EST [Separate Meeting] CCPCJ 33rd Reconvened Session – 6 December 2024 - The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) hold joint reconvened sessions to consider strategic management, budgetary and administrative questions. Other agenda items are considered thereafter in a separate meeting. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k1efdk5c4p December 6, 2024 9:00 AM EST Place-Based Policies and Entrepeneurship, Fall 2024 | NBER National Bureau of Economic Research https://www.nber.org/conferences/place-based-policies-and-entrepeneurship-fall-2024 https://www.youtube.com/@NBERvideos December 6, 2024 9:00 AM EST U.S.-Korean Diplomatic Crossroads: An Inside View from the Ambassadors Korea Economic Institute of America https://keia.org/event/u-s-korean-diplomatic-crossroads-an-inside-view-from-the-ambassadors/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNodKve3Zv8 December 6, 2024 9:00 AM EST First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart Washington Post Live https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2024/12/06/first-look-with-posts-jonathan-capehart/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYFPKnibAFc December 6, 2024 9:00 AM EST Pacific Islands Media: Navigating a Sea of Challenges Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) https://www.csis.org/events/pacific-islands-media-navigating-sea-challenges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWNtD-Npi84 December 6, 2024 9:00 AM EST Daily U.S. Agricultural Weather Highlights - Released No Later Than 9:00 a.m. ET Every Day National Agricultural Statistics Service and World Agricultural Outlook Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/TODAYSWX.pdf December 6, 2024 9:00 AM EST U.S. House of Representatives: House Session The House will consider legislation to provide a civic education curriculum and educational materials for high school students on the dangers of communism and totalitarianism and similar political ideologies. https://www.c-span.org/video/?540384-1/house-session December 6, 2024 9:30 AM EST ASBP Blood Drive National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, Ohio https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Events/ December 6, 2024 9:45 AM EST Security Council Media Stakeout United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1jksxzscd December 6, 2024 8:00 AM EST War Room Morning Edition Real America's Voice https://rumble.com/v5wlylw-war-room-morning-edition.html December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST General Assembly, 47th plenary meeting, 79th session. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k1b8s0xws2 December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST (7th meeting) Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, Second Session - The Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development will be held in Conference Room 1 of the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 3 to 6 December 2024. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k1e8jp7pr2 December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST Shared Lands, Shared Futures: Inclusive Governance for Rangelands and Pastoralists - UNCCD COP16 - the event analyses the reality and potential of inclusive governance for rangelands and pastoralists, highlighting the importance of considering mobility as a substantial element of pastoralism and the critical role mobility plays in the adoption of equitable and adaptive governance systems. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k14jqgkx6j December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST Peacebuilding Commission Ambassadorial Level Meeting on Peacebuilding in Guatemala - The meeting will provide an opportunity for the government of Guatemala to update the Commission on their national efforts for prevention since the last PBC engagement and seek further support in the implementation of its key peacebuilding priorities. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xoc4kh68 December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST (9th meeting) Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, 35th session - The 35th session of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from December 2 – 6, 2024. The session will focus on reparatory justice for Africans and people African descent. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1w4puxhok December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST General issues relating to sanctions - Security Council, 9802th meeting United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1wzatrrdm December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST New quest unlocked: The Intersection of Gaming and Violent Extremism - In line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2617 (2021) and the Delhi Declaration, UNICRI is committed to countering terrorist and violent extremist exploitation of information communications technology (ICT) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k1q0cc18u2 December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST (9th meeting) Open-ended working group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Ninth Substantive Session (2-6 December 2024) - The Open-ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 will convene for its ninth substantive session (2-6 December 2024) to continue its work on issues related to information security in the context of international security. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l/k1lilimag0 December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST Biden's Africa Trip: What Are the Payoffs? Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft https://quincyinst.org/events/bidens-africa-trip-what-are-the-payoffs/ December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST From Brussels to Washington: Transatlantic Relations Under the New European Commission Woodrow Wilson Center https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/brussels-washington-transatlantic-relations-under-new-european-commission https://www.youtube.com/@WoodrowWilsonCenter/videos - TBD Discussion on U.S.-European Relations Amid Incoming Trump Admin. The Wilson Center holds a discussion on transatlantic relations amid the incoming Trump administration and new members in the European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union. https://www.c-span.org/video/?540415-1/discussion-us-european-relations-amid-incoming-trump-admin December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST Health, Gender, and Economic Benefits of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission Woodrow Wilson Center https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/health-gender-and-economic-benefits-indias-swachh-bharat-mission https://www.youtube.com/@WoodrowWilsonCenter/videos December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EDT Climate, Biogeoscience, and Health: Transformative Science to Real-World Action Boston University School of Public Health Center for Climate and Health (CCH) and the BU Graduate Program in Urban Biogeoscience & Environmental Health (URBAN) https://www.bu.edu/sph/calendar/ https://www.bu.edu/sph/calendar/?eid=302232 December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST Public Health Internship and Practicum Summit Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events-calendar https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2024/12/06/public-health-internship-and-practicum-summit December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST 2nd Annual Vets And Vehicles Car Show - Irondale, Alabama Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/events/74753/ December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Board of Scientific Counselors National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/advisory/bsc https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=55172 December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST In-Town Pool Call Time Official Schedule https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/ December 6, 2024 10:00 AM EST House Minority Leader Weekly Briefing House Democratic Leader Rep. 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United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k1iplntmxs December 6, 2024 11:00 AM EST Presidential Transition Briefing: What Journalists Should Know About the Transfer of Power Before Inauguration Day The National Press Club (NPC) Journalism Institute and The Partnership for Public Service https://www.press.org/events/presidential-transition-briefing-what-journalists-should-know-about-transfer-power December 6, 2024 11:00 AM EST Blood Pressure Assessment Across the Lifespan Improving Clinical Research and Clinical Practice National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=55447 December 6, 2024 11:30 AM EST Where Are US-China Relations Headed? 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Mendelson Department of Defense https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/35079 December 6, 2024 1:15 PM EST World Soil Day - The Permanent Mission to the United Nations of the Kingdom of Thailand together with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are delighted to invite you to the celebration of the annual World Soil Day (WSD), taking place on Friday, 6 December 2024, from 1:15 to 2:30 PM (EDT) at Conference Room 6, UN Headquarters in New York. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k1qsjqjzis December 6, 2024 2:00 PM EST VIRTUAL: Eisenhower & The Media with the Eisenhower Presidential Library Tewksbury Public Library https://www.tewksburypl.org/home/pages/calendar https://tewksburypl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-eisenhower-the-media-with-the-eisenhower-presidential-library/ - 2:00 PM EST Virtual- Eisenhower & The Media with the Eisenhower Presidential Library Ashland Public Library https://www.ashlandmass.com/184/Ashland-Public-Library https://www.ashlandmass.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=14476&month=12&year=2024&day=6&calType=0 December 6, 2024 2:00 PM EST Human Events Daily With Jack Posobiec Real America's Voice https://rumble.com/v5wlzdt-human-events-daily-with-jack-posobiec.html December 6, 2024 2:30 PM EST Tice Family Press Conference National Press Club (NPC) https://www.press.org/events/tice-family-press-conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8glFyQFl08 - TBD News Conference With Family Members of Kidnapped Journalist The National Press Club holds a news conference with family members of journalist Austin Tice, who was kidnapped in Syria in August 2012. This event occurs after the Tice family’s meeting at the White House in the morning. https://www.c-span.org/video/?540414-1/news-conference-family-members-kidnapped-journalist December 6, 2024 3:00 PM EST (8th meeting) Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, Second Session - The Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development will be held in Conference Room 1 of the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 3 to 6 December 2024. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19/k196dkqacd December 6, 2024 3:00 PM EST (10th meeting) Open-ended working group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Ninth Substantive Session (2-6 December 2024) - The Open-ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 will convene for its ninth substantive session (2-6 December 2024) to continue its work on issues related to information security in the context of international security. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xpx3xkz6 December 6, 2024 3:00 PM EST (10th meeting) Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, 35th session - The 35th session of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from December 2 – 6, 2024. The session will focus on reparatory justice for Africans and people African descent. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1ou9ej8k5 December 6, 2024 3:00 PM EST New quest unlocked: The Intersection of Gaming and Violent Extremism - In line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2617 (2021) and the Delhi Declaration, UNICRI is committed to countering terrorist and violent extremist exploitation of information communications technology (ICT). United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15no44kto December 6, 2024 3:00 PM EST Security Council Arria-formula meeting on "Persons with disabilities in situations of armed conflict and related humanitarian crises" - The Permanent Mission of the Slovenia to hold an informal meeting of the UN Security Council on "Persons with disabilities in situations of armed conflict and related humanitarian crises". United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15no44kto December 6, 2024 3:00 PM EST Stanford Health Policy Seminar: Jason Wang - "Digital Technologies to Improve Maternal and Child Health" Stanford Health Policy Is a Joint Effort of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the Stanford School of Medicine https://fsi.stanford.edu/events https://healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/events/stanford-health-policy-seminar-jason-wang-digital-technologies-improve-maternal-and-child December 6, 2024 3:00 PM EST Young Researcher Workshop: Lightning Round Presentations Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions Is a Joint Effort of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research https://fsi.stanford.edu/events https://fsi.stanford.edu/events/young-researcher-workshop-lightning-round-presentations https://sccei.fsi.stanford.edu/events/young-researcher-workshop-lightning-round-presentations December 6, 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=06&report_id=17140&source=d December 6, 2024 3:30 PM EST 2024 Diwali Stamp - The Power of One Awards - "Diwali Stamp - The Power of One" Award celebrates and highlights important work done in a peaceful manner, especially at the United Nations. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11w86vb6v December 6, 2024 3:30 PM EST Aerospace Nation: Gen Kevin B. Schneider Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/event/an-gen-kevin-b-schneider-24/ - Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, commander, Pacific Air Forces; and air component commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks at 3:30 p.m. EST at a virtual Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies "Aerospace Nation" event. Register at mitchellaerospacepower.org. Department of Defense https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-12-06/ December 6, 2024 3:30 PM EST CEILS Teaching Table for STEM Classrooms: Reflecting on the Fall Quarter; Planning for Winter Quarter - Center for Education, Innovation, and Learning in the Sciences The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Center for Education, Innovation, and Learning in the Sciences (CEILS) https://ceils.ucla.edu/events/ https://ceils.ucla.edu/event/ceils-teaching-table-for-stem-classrooms-reflecting-on-the-fall-quarter-planning-for-winter-quarter/ December 6, 2024 4:00 PM EST RAV's Special Report Real America's Voice https://rumble.com/v5wm1h8-ravs-special-report.html December 6, 2024 5:00 PM EST SPH Case Interview Series: Case Interview Walk Through Boston University School of Public Health https://www.bu.edu/sph/calendar/ https://www.bu.edu/sph/calendar/?eid=301969 December 6, 2024 5:00 PM EDT Washington Today Catch up on the stories of the day in Washington, DC. 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F https://www.c-span.org/podcasts/subpage/?series=washingtonToday December 6, 2024 6:30 PM EST Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 84 Veterans Meeting Event - Crestwood, Illinois Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/62367/ December 6, 2024 7:00 PM EST Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion: "Le Samourai" (Kanopy/French) *For Adults Ashland Public Library https://www.ashlandmass.com/184/Ashland-Public-Library https://www.ashlandmass.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=14105&month=12&year=2024&day=6&calType=0 December 6, 2024 7:00 PM EST Holiday Concert: Guardians Big Band - New London, Connecticut U.S. Coast Guard Band https://www.uscg.mil/Community/Coast-Guard-Band/Coast-Guard-Band-Event-Calendar/ https://www.uscg.mil/Community/Coast-Guard-Band/Coast-Guard-Band-Event-Calendar/ModuleID/9487/ItemID/484/mctl/EventDetails/ December 6, 2024 7:00 PM EST Merry & Bright Night 2024 George W. Bush Presidential Center https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits/merry-bright-night-2024 December 6, 2024 7:30 PM EST The Apartment (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1960) Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center - Packard Campus Theater https://blogs.loc.gov/now-see-hear/2024/12/this-coming-week-at-the-packard-campus-theater-dec-6-7-2024/ https://www.loc.gov/item/event-415186/the-apartment-metro-goldwyn-mayer-1960/2024-12-06/ December 6, 2024 8:00 PM EST Young Professionals Holiday Party George W. Bush Presidential Center https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits/young-professionals-holiday-party-2024 December 6, 2024 8:00 PM EST After Words: T.J. English Journalist T.J. English talks about the rise and fall of “Los Muchachos,” one of the most successful cocaine empires in U.S. history. https://www.c-span.org/video/?539741-1/after-words-tj-english December 6, 2024 8:00 PM EST A Conversation with President Bill Clinton and Jesse Tyler Ferguson Clinton Presidential Center https://www.clintonfoundation.org/events/ https://www.clintonfoundation.org/events/clinton-presidential-center/a-conversation-with-president-bill-clinton/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClintonPresidentialCenter/videos December 6, 2024 8:00 PM EST Schoenberg at 150: Experiential Orchestra Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/item/event-414065/schoenberg-at-150-experiential-orchestra/2024-12-06/ December 6, 2024 9:30 PM EST 83rd Anniversary - USS Utah Memorial Sunset Ceremony Ford Island, Hawaii https://www.pearlharborevents.com/event-details-registration/uss-utah-ceremony-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXwLlvyCf4 - - - - - SATURDAY - - - - - What will Notre-Dame’s reopening look like? https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/what-will-notre-dames-reopening-look Five years after the fire, Notre Dame de Paris set for December reopening https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2024/04/17/five-years-after-the-fire-notre-dame-de-paris-set-for-december-reopening/ Remembering Pearl Harbor https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/remembering-pearl-harbor The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) in World War II https://text-message.blogs.archives.gov/2024/12/05/the-6888th-central-postal-directory-battalion-and-the-womens-army-corps-wacs-in-world-war-ii/ $41,000+ Raised by Donors, YouTubers, for ARRL Teachers Institute https://www.youtube.com/live/XCo5ajQadRk How to Let Kids Talk with Santa Over Ham Radio This Holiday Season https://www.arrl.org/news/view/how-to-let-kids-talk-with-santa-over-ham-radio-this-holiday-season ARRL 2023 Annual Report Now Available https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-2023-annual-report-now-available Origins: Mark Twain’s Famous White Suit | Timeless https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2024/12/origins-mark-twains-famous-white-suit/?loclr=ealocb Papermaking: A Rags to Riches Story | Bibliomania https://blogs.loc.gov/bibliomania/2024/12/05/papermaking-a-rags-to-riches-story/?loclr=eabib Investigations with Data: Starting with a Single Photo | Teaching with the Library https://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2024/12/investigations-with-data-starting-with-a-single-photo/?loclr=eatlcb The Creek Rocks: AFC’s First Artists in Resonance | Folklife Today https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2024/12/the-creek-rocks-afcs-first-artists-in-resonance/?loclr=eaftb Photography and Technical Imaging Branch Marks 75th Anniversary | Architect of the Capitol https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/blog/photography-and-technical-imaging-branch-marks-75th-anniversary 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 7 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-07 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/120724.cfm The Presidential Prayer Team Daily Briefing https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing December 7, 2024 - June 8, 2025 The reopening of Notre-Dame will span from December 7, 2024, to June 8, 2025, coinciding with the Feast of Pentecost. https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/reopening/december-7-8/ DECEMBER 7, 1992 Christmas Ceremony for White House Staff President Bush spoke briefly to thank Dana Carvey, a presidential impersonator and comedian, for appearing at the White House staff’s Christmas ceremony, and to wish the staff a happy holiday season. Prior to the president’s remarks, Mr. Carvey took the podium to conduct brief comedic impressions of the president and 1992 presidential candidate Ross Perot. https://www.c-span.org/video/?35618-1/christmas-ceremony-white-house-staff DECEMBER 7, 2015 Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Baker v. Carr Theodore Olson and Douglas Smith talked about the 1962 Supreme Court case Baker v. Carr, in which the court ruled that the drawing of election districts was a constitutional rather than a political question and could therefore be considered by the federal courts. Chief Justice Earl Warren called this “the most important case of my tenure on the court.” The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. Video clips were shown of Chief Justice Earl Warren being interviewed in 1969; live scenes of the U.S. Supreme Court building the night before another redistricting case; the oral arguments in the case; Abraham Sofaer talking about the relationship between Chief Justice Warren and Justice Brennan; the justices' conference room from the documentary The Supreme Court: Home to America’s Highest Court; and Ryan Reft showing conference notes from the case. https://www.c-span.org/video/?327719-1/supreme-court-landmark-case-baker-v-carr DECEMBER 7, 2015 Campaign 2016: Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Rally in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Donald Trump, a candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, held a Pearl Harbor Day campaign rally at the USS Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. At the rally, he addressed a number of topics, including a statement he issued earlier that day calling for a “shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.” https://www.c-span.org/video/?401762-1/presidential-candidate-donald-trump-rally-mount-pleasant-south-carolina DECEMBER 7, 2020 Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony for Dan Gable President Trump presented the Medal of Freedom to former Olympic gold medal wrestler Dan Gables in the Oval Office. Following the ceremony, the president took a few questions from the press. He said his campaign’s lead attorney, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, was doing well after being diagnosed with COVID-19. President Trump also commented on the election results, saying they were rigged. https://www.c-span.org/video/?507085-1/presidential-medal-freedom-ceremony-dan-gable December 7, 2024 2024 Ghana General Election https://www.ndi.org/2024-Ghana-General-Election December 7, 2024 25th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day December 7, 2024 https://www.arrl.org/news/25th-annual-skywarn-recognition-day-december-7-2024 https://www.weather.gov/crh/skywarnrecognition December 7, 2024 Sunrise Hike and Bike Day: Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway Redwood National and State Parks, California https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7D2FDCFC-F952-9E48-F73AF421871CEA58 December 7, 2024 12:50 AM EST 83rd Anniversary of 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack World War II veterans observe the 83rd anniversary of the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This event takes place at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. https://www.c-span.org/video/?540260-1/83rd-anniversary-1941-pearl-harbor-attack December 7, 2024 8:00 AM EST Lectures in History: 1893 Lizzie Borden Trial, Part 1. University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1893 trial of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe. The murders and trial received widespread publicity at the time and Lizzie Borden became a lasting figure in American popular culture. This is the first of a two-part lecture. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539099-1/1893-lizzie-borden-trial-part-1 December 7, 2024 8:30 AM EST First Saturday Bird Walk Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, District of Columbia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=195276E7-BEE8-10C0-22882FF00BBD9D40 December 7, 2024 8:30 AM EST Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens First Saturday Bird Walk National Capital Parks-East, District of Columbia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1A954572-B684-DDAF-1C92F1E8CAFE57B4 December 7, 2024 8:55 AM EST Reel America: "FDR and World War II". The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added narration to archival film, photographs and audio recordings to tell the story of FDR during World War II. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?470888-1/fdr-world-war-ii December 7, 2024 8:57 AM EST Reel America: The Use of Deadly Force in Policing - 1985. This 1985 National Institute of Justice video examined the use of deadly force in policing. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540209-1/deadly-force-policing-1985 December 7, 2024 9:00 AM EST Family Activity National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 7, 2024 9:00 AM EST Swamp Heritage Festival 2024 Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=43618974-0C45-25BF-A51A89AB766BF8F5 December 7, 2024 9:00 AM EST St.Clair's Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Ohio https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AB179650-CE44-1B1D-9C6FDAA5B36077CB December 7, 2024 9:00 AM EST Plants of the Winter Solstice Pop-up Rock Creek Park, District of Columbia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E8E871F1-B5F2-DC85-15DB5C04B7156CF3 December 7, 2024 9:00 AM EST Filene Center Seat Cleaning: Holiday Sing-A-Long! Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Virginia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=563ADEDB-B507-CB3E-619AAB7C3D0E8A7F December 7, 2024 9:30 AM EST "Reagan" the Movie. Actor Dennis Quaid headlined a cast discussion about the movie "Reagan." The 40th president's story is told through the eyes of a KGB agent -- based on the Soviets real-life surveillance of Ronald Reagan. Mr. Quaid portrayed the actor turned politician. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute hosted this event, which featured several film clips. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?537273-2/reagan-movie December 7, 2024 9:30 AM EST Inside the White House on December 7, 1941. Eyewitnesses recounted what unfolded inside the White House on December 7, 1941, as President Franklin Roosevelt learned of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and then moved to assess the damage and America's response. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540269-1/inside-white-house-december-7-1941 December 7, 2024 9:30 AM EST Rail Rangers South Shore Train Program on the South Shore Train - Millennium Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B77AAA2F-CB51-28A2-20E1BD71E5045C6A December 7, 2024 9:30 AM EST Winter Maritime Wanderers Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B6F034B0-0C71-0520-209E4616FB40C6DD December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Free Holiday Family Day Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum - Atlanta, Georgia https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/events https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/events/81956 December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Volunteering - Porter Beach Restoration Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1A45DE75-99A1-01B0-A5336144A9E3EBC0 December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST 2024 GO BIG Challenge Celebration Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Tennessee https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5D66149C-EF8B-F61D-755EE26434D4F824 December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Laboring for Freedom: African American in the Blackstone River Valley Special Exhibit Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Rhode Island https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=732C0713-FA2D-065E-B8689F540A4038D9 December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Ranger-Led Hike: Trout Lily Creek Loop at Akers Mill Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Georgia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8560DC3F-ECE4-DB50-9A5B3DD7CEA52901 December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Music on the Canal Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=90869EDE-E8E3-A531-1AEB045F3C8206E4 December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST A Victorian Holiday Celebration First State National Historical Park, Delaware https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AA2D34C2-E79F-193E-425980657157D404 December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Health Effects of 9/11: A Temporary Exhibit Flight 93 National Memorial, Pennsylvania https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B03D15E0-B1D5-EE08-1B29EF1C6099EB50 December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Morning Flag Change Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Maryland https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AA8E5080-084B-0B10-96D7A2FCB5AD550C December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Holiday Open House @ Calumet Visitor Center Keweenaw National Historical Park, Michigan https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=4F4B6CF1-E2AF-F137-6DC2EB5C929590DB December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Christmas Comes to Currie Moores Creek National Battlefield, North Carolina https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8629707E-017C-1A69-1A1D677974FD3657 December 7, 2024 10:00 AM EST Peirce Mill Winter Workshop: Candle Making and Silhouette Portraits Rock Creek Park, District of Columbia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EA3ED74E-ADDC-C2D0-C6051477260A72B8 December 7, 2024 10:02 AM EST First Lady Jill Biden Previews White House Holiday Decorations - Replay First lady Jill Biden previews White House holiday decorations. https://www.c-span.org/video/?540305-1/lady-jill-biden-previews-white-house-holiday-decorations December 7, 2024 10:25 AM EST Debra Bruno, "A Hudson Valley Reckoning". Author Debra Bruno talked about the history of slavery in the northern U.S. states and the thousands of enslaved people brought to Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540120-1/a-hudson-valley-reckoning December 7, 2024 10:30 AM EST Presidents in America's Backyard - Guided Hike Rock Creek Park, District of Columbia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E9946831-C983-6C26-4D7C26F23469F257 December 7, 2024 10:40 AM EST John Frece, "Self Destruction". Former Baltimore Sun reporter John Frece detailed the life and career of World War II veteran, Maryland Democratic Senator, and alcoholic, Daniel Brewster. Senator Brewster's son, Gerry Brewster, joined this discussion hosted by the Maryland Center for History and Culture. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538717-1/self-destruction December 7, 2024 10:45 AM EST 2024 Reagan National Defense Forum Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute https://www.reaganfoundation.org/media/363154/2024_rndf_agenda_10_28.pdf https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/events/2024-reagan-national-defense-forum/ https://www.youtube.com/@ReaganFoundation/videos December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Grapevine Wreath Workshop Trump Winery https://www.trumpwinery.com/calendar/event/wreathmakingworkshop2024/ December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Holiday Market Trump Winery https://www.trumpwinery.com/calendar/event/holiday-market2024/ December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Holiday Housewarming at Albemarle Estate Trump Winery https://www.trumpwinery.com/calendar/event/holiday-housewarming-at-albemarle-estate2024/ December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Community Baby Shower - Worcester, Massachusetts Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/central-western-massachusetts-health-care/events/74857/ December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Letters of Gratitude Write-a-Thon USS Constitution Museum https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/events/pearl-harbor/ December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Dulcimer Music at the Natchez Trace Parkway Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=0BD9204F-0F4E-C584-0FFB146E6E99AB4B December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Christmas on the Prairie Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=2510E705-96FF-6B02-777D664F1049D5FE December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Battle of the Cedars Walks Stones River National Battlefield, Tennessee https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=31873F42-9C54-A9A3-465EA674F5CDFF4B December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Join the Paul Revere House for a Handmade Craft Demonstration and Sale! Boston National Historical Park, Massachusetts https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7E51FBED-BF20-4EC0-F259481FE35733DC December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Holiday Events & Activities Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=456F9AF7-DED4-F50D-09D961EDF0EC1CB5 December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Candy Making Workshop: While Visions of Sugar Plums Danced in Their Heads Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=160CD7C5-97CA-4D11-0613074B591CFB5A December 7, 2024 11:00 AM EST Hopewell Furnace Christmastime Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Pennsylvania https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=2A1C4494-D708-1C2F-7CAAED337FB3EC52 December 7, 2024 11:25 AM EST Lectures in History: 1893 Lizzie Borden Trial, Part 1. University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1893 trial of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe. The murders and trial received widespread publicity at the time and Lizzie Borden became a lasting figure in American popular culture. This is the first of a two-part lecture. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539099-1/1893-lizzie-borden-trial-part-1 December 7, 2024 11:30 AM EST On Saturday 7 December, from 17.30 to 19.30, the courtesy visits to the new Cardinals will take place in the places indicated, in the Apostolic Palace: Holy See https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/11/23/241123c.html December 7, 2024 11:30 AM EST Katherine Landing Litter Cleanup Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=9D119467-EF41-07A2-6150CE72068EA1D6 December 7, 2024 11:30 AM EST To Know Our Trees: A Vital Responsibility for Today and the Future (Online Lecture) U.S. Botanic Garden https://www.usbg.gov/learn/programs-and-events https://usbg.swoogo.com/To-Know-Our-Trees_Dec24 December 7, 2024 11:55 AM EST Pamela Toler, "The Dragon from Chicago". Historian Pamela Toler discussed the life and career of journalist Sigrid Schultz, who served as the Chicago Tribune Berlin bureau chief from 1925-1941 and provided American readers a first-hand account of the rise of Adolf Hitler and the early years of World War II in Germany. This event took place at Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538109-1/the-dragon-chicago December 7, 2024 Reopening Ceremonies, December 7 and 8 The reopening service, presided over by the Archbishop of Paris, will take place late in the afternoon, in the presence of the President of the Republic, officials, donors, representatives of all the parishes of Paris, members of the cathedral chapter, and the Parisian clergy. Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/reopening/december-7-8/ - 12:00 PM EST LIVE - Notre-dame de Paris: Follow the Reopening Ceremony With FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 English https://x.com/FranceTV/status/1863536068315742410 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSREjru-ZkY December 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST Baby Jesus Party (New Orleans) - Pauline Center Metairie, LA Daughters of St. Paul https://pauline.org/event/new-orleans-baby-jesus-party/ December 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST VA ID Card And Claim Assistance - Elko, Utah Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/salt-lake-city-health-care/events/74650/ December 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day USS Constitution Museum and USS Cassin Young https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/events/pearl-harbor/ December 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST NPS Speaker Series: Phyllis Brown - "A Brown Sister Speaks" Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Arkansas https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5A0A3EE4-9706-BB18-1BFD33DDF3956511 December 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST Remembrance and Wreath Laying Ceremony-Vicksburg Massacre 150th Anniversary Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DF388160-F4B5-53CB-99A8904C69A678BE December 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST Crackling Embers Fort Union National Monument, New Mexico https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8BFD2157-F514-3A2E-2738054655C983AE December 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST New and Returning Winter Wildlife Docent Training for winter of 2024–2025 Point Reyes National Seashore https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EDAB0CE1-DAFB-69BA-FD582D6CA8FB3AC0 December 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST La Fiesta de Tumacácori Tumacácori National Historical Park, Arizona https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B9818F12-C84C-4E68-B23E5E91C5F528DA December 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST December 7, 1941: Pearl Harbor – Unintended Consequences of War National Mall and Memorial Parks, District of Columbia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=ECD068E3-909F-C9BD-4E38A1D578204BD6 December 7, 2024 12:20 PM EST Burial of Pearl Harbor Casualty David Walker. Mess Attendant 3rd Class David Walker of Virginia - a 19-year-old African American sailor killed on the USS California during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 -- was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors. His remains were recently identified, more than 80 years after his death. Over 100 sailors and Marines lost their lives on the California. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538157-1/pearl-harbor-casualty-david-walker-burial December 7, 2024 12:30 PM EST Holiday Choir Performances at the Bush Museum 2024 — Woodrow Wilson High School Choir George W. Bush Presidential Center https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits/2024-holiday-choir-performances-at-the-bush-museum December 7, 2024 12:30 PM EST 83rd Anniversary - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Hawaii https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1C6128BE-03F4-7C60-F8B95AC6F25DCAA9 https://www.pearlharborevents.com/event-details-registration/national-pearl-harbor-commemoration-ceremony-2 https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/35557 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRREma38S48 December 7, 2024 12:45 PM EST American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. https://www.c-span.org/ahtv/ December 7, 2024 12:50 PM EST David S. Brown, "Hell of a Storm". Author David S. Brown talked about the 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act that organized the Nebraska Territory and repealed the Missouri Compromise, allowing settlers to vote on slavery in each territory. The Midtown Scholar Book Shop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538076-1/hell-storm December 7, 2024 1:00 PM EST Strauss: DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN Yannick Nézet-Séguin; Elza van den Heever (Empress), Lise Lindstrom (Dyer’s Wife), Nina Stemme (Nurse), Michael Volle (Barak), Russell Thomas (Emperor), Ryan Speedo Green (Spirit Messenger) The Metropolitan Opera https://www.metopera.org/Season/Radio/Saturday-Matinee-Broadcasts/ December 7, 2024 1:00 PM EST Winter Wonderland RSVP George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum https://www.bush41.org/Events https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWWygX5a0QgubkYbglz8_zFcsGxs-wIpUkcx9bYkeqqFZrFw/viewform December 7, 2024 1:00 PM EST 2024 Oregon City's Heritage Holiday at the McLoughlin House Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Oregon https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F6EE4114-F5B9-51EE-F637210B08167CC5 December 7, 2024 1:00 PM EST Old Fashioned Holiday Weekend Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, New Jersey http://www.montaguehistorical.org/#anchor-events https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B987688E-BCD3-D545-4901CA022F5BF3E2 December 7, 2024 1:00 PM EST Winter Plant ID at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Gateway National Recreation Area, New York https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8B4D12B8-AB51-F3C9-3BE737C890CBF1C0 December 7, 2024 1:00 PM EST Building America's Secret City: Guided Ranger Walk in Jackson Square [Oak Ridge, TN] Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Tennessee https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=4C18BA0B-A30B-4794-1089AEB302217941 December 7, 2024 1:00 PM EST Hetty Green Comes Home! New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Massachusetts https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=D7073C5A-0E6E-5680-CC494F403666D893 December 7, 2024 1:00 PM EST Historic Music for the holidays, and St. Nicholas too Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, New York https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=3CFAF456-0B9F-3F66-C01F95E599736833 December 7, 2024 1:30 PM EST Plum Orchard Holiday Tour Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=C61CF0E6-B8E4-DC06-C9B8E3FD27FD27B7 December 7, 2024 1:40 PM EST FDR & Churchill New Year's 1942 Church Service. John Lawson and Reverend Noelle York-Simmons talked about President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proclamation of a National Day of Prayer for January 1, 1942, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill worshiped together that day in George Washington's hometown church. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?420615-1/roosevelt-churchill-years-1942-church-service December 7, 2024 1:50 PM EST Americans in World War II. World War II Army and Merchant Marine veterans, along with one of the last surviving "Rosie the Riveters," discussed their experiences before, during, and after the war. This event was part of the 2024 American Veterans Center Conference held in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539889-2/americans-world-war-ii December 7, 2024 1:54 PM EST The Civil War: General John Pope and the 1862 Dakota War. Historian Cecily Zander discussed Union General John Pope's command and operations against the Sioux Indians between 1862 and 1864. This was part of the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute's 2024 annual conference in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?536253-1/general-john-pope-1862-dakota-war December 7, 2024 2:00 PM EST U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites local churches to peal their bells at 2:00 PM ET on Dec. 7 https://x.com/USCCB/status/1862520043994517902 December 7, 2024 2:00 PM EST Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., From Fourth Graduate to Four Star General Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Ohio https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F51710A0-EE10-D27B-6287F0C146433EC7 December 7, 2024 2:00 PM EST Candy Making Workshop: While Visions of Sugar Plums Danced in Their Heads Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1629BF13-94B3-90F2-BFCEE19771188BE9 December 7, 2024 2:00 PM EST George Washington Carver: a Man of Great Faith George Washington Carver National Monument, Missouri https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7B54B6FA-EB6F-878D-B3312B9C12082BD5 December 7, 2024 2:00 PM EST Holidays at Kahuku Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A2F7530E-F2E0-1009-3D0EA009F646C423 December 7, 2024 2:00 PM EST Native American Games Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Georgia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=292A9E91-B7FD-E542-9B6788EBE7AFEC72 December 7, 2024 2:00 PM EST The Phantom Carriage (Svensk Filmindustri, 1921) National Audio-Visual Conservation Center - Packard Campus Theater https://blogs.loc.gov/now-see-hear/2024/12/this-coming-week-at-the-packard-campus-theater-dec-6-7-2024/ https://www.loc.gov/item/event-415188/the-phantom-carriage-svensk-filmindustri-1921/2024-12-07/ December 7, 2024 2:00 PM EST Holiday Happenings National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 7, 2024 2:00 PM EST Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture with the Clintons Clinton Presidential Center https://www.clintonfoundation.org/events/ https://www.clintonfoundation.org/events/clinton-presidential-center/kumpuris-distinguished-lecture-with-the-clintons/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPSPP7cOgOI December 7, 2024 2:29 PM EST Holocaust Survivors. Three Holocaust survivors discussed their lives and how they managed to survive in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. This event was part of the 2024 American Veterans Center Conference held in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539889-3/holocaust-survivors December 7, 2024 2:30 PM EST Holiday Choir Performances at the Bush Museum 2024 — The Kingdom Singers, Belong Disability Ministry of Highland Park United Methodist Church George W. Bush Presidential Center https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits/2024-holiday-choir-performances-at-the-bush-museum December 7, 2024 2:55 PM EST Marquis de Lafayette Returns to the United States-1824. Re-enactor Mark Schnieder answers questions about Lafayette's life, actions, and ideas, marking the 200th anniversary of his final visit to America in 1824. This was part of Fairfield University's Lafayette Symposium, held in Fairfield, Connecticut. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538169-2/marquis-de-lafayette-returns-united-states-1824 December 7, 2024 3:00 PM EST Holiday Sing-A-Long! Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Virginia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=56CACE66-F468-DCD0-18BA5EC610D6319E December 7, 2024 3:00 PM EST Holiday Sing-A-Long at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts U.S. Marine Band "The President's Own" https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Calendar/ https://www.wolftrap.org/calendar/performance/holiday-sing.aspx#datetime=12072024T150000 December 7, 2024 3:00 PM EST French Quarter Jazz Concert Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F12FF71C-AC37-D236-EDEFD4B42B38699A December 7, 2024 3:13 PM EST General Richard Myers on Leadership & 9/11. General Richard Myers (RET) discussed his life and military career as well as his experience as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This event was part of the 2024 American Veterans Center Conference held in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539889-4/general-richard-myers-leadership-911 December 7, 2024 3:22 PM EST Marquis de Lafayette's Biography and the Meaning of His Life Today. Historians discussed how and why the Marquis de Lafayette became an important transatlantic leader during America's Revolutionary War and why his story is still important 190 years after his death. This was part of Fairfield University's Lafayette Symposium, held in Fairfield, Connecticut. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538169-3/marquis-de-lafayettes-biography-meaning-life-today December 7, 2024 3:30 PM EST Turtle Talk at 'Ai'opio fishtrap Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, Hawaii https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EA46EFFE-0D61-1A21-046AC0CA2E207E7E December 7, 2024 3:50 PM EST Liberating Nazi Concentration Camps. U.S. Army veterans discussed their experiences liberating Nazi concentration camps during World War II. This event was part of the 2024 American Veterans Center Conference held in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539889-5/liberating-nazi-concentration-camps December 7, 2024 4:00 PM EST Campfire Program: Outdoor Enjoyment & Safety in Winter Campfire & Guided Walk Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Georgia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=85813545-F248-F313-76191492117610B7 December 7, 2024 4:00 PM EST Owl Prowl Congaree National Park, South Carolina https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EC55F0B8-0696-CECA-A5186B3BBE261100 December 7, 2024 4:00 PM EST Evening Flag Change Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Maryland https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A2DB2E92-A9C2-FCF3-C045C5734C41650C December 7, 2024 4:24 PM EST "Buffalo Soldiers" of the Korean War. Veterans of the last unit of the all-African American 'Buffalo Soldiers' discussed their experiences during the Korean War. This event was part of the 2024 American Veterans Center Conference held in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539889-6/buffalo-soldiers-korean-war December 7, 2024 4:30 PM EST Baby Jesus Party (Los Angeles) Daughters of St. Paul https://pauline.org/event/baby-jesus-party-los-angeles-2024/ December 7, 2024 4:30 PM EST Living Voices: Within the Silence Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Washington https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=86D45182-ED30-843E-3674ED7A94B771F4 December 7, 2024 4:55 PM EST 1965 Vietnam War Battle of Ia Drang. Veterans of Ia Drang, the first major engagement between American and North Vietnamese forces, discussed their experiences in the military and their accounts of the 1965 battle. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539889-7/1965-vietnam-war-battle-ia-drang December 7, 2024 5:00 PM EST Luminary at Battleground National Cemetery Civil War Defenses of Washington, District of Columbia https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E48ED194-DE2F-86D3-07E1E61706E03CF3 December 7, 2024 5:15 PM EST Hale Farm & Village: Holiday Lantern Tours Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=266414D3-C399-B67A-0F6ECA2214D86039 December 7, 2024 5:30 PM EST Honoring the Greatest Generation, featuring Beantown Swing Orchestra The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/forums/honoring-the-greatest-generation https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/273/tickets?eventId=672bc216d1255129dc32d484&cdEventIds=672bc216d1255129dc32d484&date=2024-12-07T17:30:00-05:00 December 7, 2024 5:39 PM EST Remembering World War II Veteran William Roberts. The late William Roberts, father of American Veterans Center president James Roberts, was honored for his service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Merchant Marines during World War II. This event was part of the 2024 American Veterans Center Conference held in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539889-8/remembering-world-war-ii-veteran-william-roberts December 7, 2024 5:52 PM EST Remembering 9/11. Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, former NYC Firefighter Tim Brown, and former Air National Guard Pilot Heather Penny joined survivors from the World Trade Center towers to discuss their experiences on Sept. 11, 2001. This event was part of the 2024 American Veterans Center Conference held in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539889-9/remembering-911 December 7, 2024 5:54 PM EST Marquis de Lafayette and Human Rights. Historians discussed the Marquis de Lafayette's long opposition to slavery, promotion of the rights of women, and relationship with indigenous Americans. This was part of Fairfield University's Lafayette Symposium, held in Fairfield, Connecticut. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538169-4/marquis-de-lafayette-human-rights December 7, 2024 6:00 PM EST 43rd Annual Candlelight Tour Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A31DDFE2-C9A3-03FA-4C5E9A4D21F34EA9 December 7, 2024 6:00 PM EST Memorial Illumination Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=00556B49-9BAC-B265-809F239E88999863 December 7, 2024 6:00 PM EST Pipe Spring National Monument Holiday Traditions Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=3D4A20DD-D0DF-597F-79A0F7E8BB8082A4 December 7, 2024 6:00 PM EST A Winter Evening at Lawnfield with Mrs. Lucretia Garfield James A Garfield National Historic Site, Ohio https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=65BBB673-F46F-013D-DB2E74AD5DB0B5DA December 7, 2024 7:00 PM EST Lamplight Tours of the Boyhood Home Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, Texas https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1B0F6F19-A48D-43A2-985A76A0DA1FD776 December 7, 2024 7:00 PM EST Night Sky Jupiter & Moon Viewing Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5837F458-B446-ABA6-77CD7E796D7D234F December 7, 2024 7:00 PM EST 35th Annual Candlelight Walk Redwood National and State Parks, California https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5D4516FB-0868-67BD-9B47F06CD304D2E8 December 7, 2024 7:00 PM EST 83rd Anniversary - USS Oklahoma Ceremony Ford Island, Hawaii https://www.pearlharborevents.com/event-details-registration/uss-oklahoma-ceremony-2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkAdqcYj8ro December 7, 2024 7:11 PM EST Women in the Special Forces. Women who have served and played a role in the development of U.S. special operations forces discussed their experiences in the military. This event was part of the 2024 American Veterans Center Conference held in Washington, D.C. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539889-10/women-special-forces December 7, 2024 7:30 PM EST The French Connection (Twentieth Century Fox, 1971) Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center - Packard Campus Theater https://blogs.loc.gov/now-see-hear/2024/12/this-coming-week-at-the-packard-campus-theater-dec-6-7-2024/ https://www.loc.gov/item/event-415192/the-french-connection-twentieth-century-fox-1971/2024-12-07/ December 7, 2024 8:07 PM EST Lectures in History: 1893 Lizzie Borden Trial, Part 1. University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1893 trial of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe. The murders and trial received widespread publicity at the time and Lizzie Borden became a lasting figure in American popular culture. This is the first of a two-part lecture. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539099-1/1893-lizzie-borden-trial-part-1 December 7, 2024 8:58 PM EST Reel America: "FDR and World War II". The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added narration to archival film, photographs and audio recordings to tell the story of FDR during World War II. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?470888-1/fdr-world-war-ii December 7, 2024 9:00 PM EST Sea Chantey Sing San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, California https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=C636DDD4-BC0D-E07C-FE136F9257BDFB0C December 7, 2024 9:00 PM EST South Rim Village | Astronomy Night - Constellation Talk Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5BB884F3-AD60-F2C8-104373F63939FD45 December 7, 2024 9:02 PM EST Reel America: The Use of Deadly Force in Policing - 1985. This 1985 National Institute of Justice video examined the use of deadly force in policing. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540209-1/deadly-force-policing-1985 December 7, 2024 9:18 PM EST Marquis de Lafayette and Human Rights. Historians discussed the Marquis de Lafayette's long opposition to slavery, promotion of the rights of women, and relationship with indigenous Americans. This was part of Fairfield University's Lafayette Symposium, held in Fairfield, Connecticut. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538169-4/marquis-de-lafayette-human-rights https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 7, 2024 9:30 PM EST "Reagan" the Movie. Actor Dennis Quaid headlined a cast discussion about the movie "Reagan." The 40th president's story is told through the eyes of a KGB agent -- based on the Soviets real-life surveillance of Ronald Reagan. Mr. Quaid portrayed the actor turned politician. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute hosted this event, which featured several film clips. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?537273-2/reagan-movie December 7, 2024 9:30 PM EST Inside the White House on December 7, 1941. Eyewitnesses recounted what unfolded inside the White House on December 7, 1941, as President Franklin Roosevelt learned of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and then moved to assess the damage and America's response. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540269-1/inside-white-house-december-7-1941 December 7, 2024 10:25 PM EST Debra Bruno, "A Hudson Valley Reckoning". Author Debra Bruno talked about the history of slavery in the northern U.S. states and the thousands of enslaved people brought to Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540120-1/a-hudson-valley-reckoning December 7, 2024 10:40 PM EST John Frece, "Self Destruction". Former Baltimore Sun reporter John Frece detailed the life and career of World War II veteran, Maryland Democratic Senator, and alcoholic, Daniel Brewster. Senator Brewster's son, Gerry Brewster, joined this discussion hosted by the Maryland Center for History and Culture. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538717-1/self-destruction December 7, 2024 11:25 PM EST Lectures in History: 1893 Lizzie Borden Trial, Part 1. University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1893 trial of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe. The murders and trial received widespread publicity at the time and Lizzie Borden became a lasting figure in American popular culture. This is the first of a two-part lecture. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539099-1/1893-lizzie-borden-trial-part-1 December 7, 2024 11:32 PM EST Debra Bruno, "A Hudson Valley Reckoning". Author Debra Bruno talked about the history of slavery in the northern U.S. states and the thousands of enslaved people brought to Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540120-1/a-hudson-valley-reckoning https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 7, 2024 11:55 PM EST Pamela Toler, "The Dragon from Chicago". Historian Pamela Toler discussed the life and career of journalist Sigrid Schultz, who served as the Chicago Tribune Berlin bureau chief from 1925-1941 and provided American readers a first-hand account of the rise of Adolf Hitler and the early years of World War II in Germany. This event took place at Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538109-1/the-dragon-chicago - - - - - SUNDAY - - - - - Reunited: Morton Subotnick and the Buchla 100 | In The Muse https://blogs.loc.gov/music/2024/12/reunited-morton-subotnick-and-the-buchla-100/?loclr=eapab A Teen “Take” on the National Book Festival: Uncovering Codebreakers | Minerva’s Kaleidoscope https://blogs.loc.gov/families/2024/12/a-teen-take-on-the-national-book-festival-uncovering-codebreakers/?loclr=eafam Library to Host 25th Anniversary National Book Festival in September 2025 https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-to-host-25th-anniversary-national-book-festival-in-september-2025/s/a1b9ad7d-a6d8-4141-9cab-2b1580620b2e?loclr=ealn 2024 Literacy Award Recipients Celebrate Achievements | Teaching with the Library https://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2024/12/2024-literacy-award-recipients-celebrate-achievements 2025 National Book Festival Date Is Announced! | Bookmarked https://blogs.loc.gov/bookmarked/2024/12/04/2025-national-book-festival-date-is-announced/ Chicago in 1893: Selected Maps of the World’s Columbian Exposition | Worlds Revealed https://blogs.loc.gov/maps/2024/12/chicago-in-1893-selected-maps-of-the-worlds-columbian-exposition/?loclr=eamap Bible Boom: Why Are People Buying So Many Bibles? https://www.ncregister.com/cna/bible-boom-why-are-people-buying-so-many-bibles 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/ Today in History - December 8 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-08 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/120824.cfm The Presidential Prayer Team Daily Briefing https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing DECEMBER 8, 1941 Milestone Documents: Joint Address to Congress Leading to a Declaration of War Against Japan (1941) National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/joint-address-to-congress-declaration-of-war-against-japan DECEMBER 8, 1941 President Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" Address to Congress President Roosevelt addressed a Joint Session of Congress on December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt denounced the attack and asked Congress for a declaration of war on Japan. This film was digitally restored by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and the National Archives Motion Picture Lab. Courtesy of the University of South Carolina Moving Image Research Collections. https://www.c-span.org/video/?419693-1/president-roosevelts-day-infamy-address-congress DECEMBER 8, 2008 Blackwater Incident Investigation Officials spoke about the case against five Blackwater Worldwide security guards charged with manslaughter and using a machine gun in a crime of violence for a September 2007 shooting in a busy Baghdad intersection where Iraqis were killed. https://www.c-span.org/video/?282760-1/blackwater-incident-investigation DECEMBER 8, 2014 U.S. House of Representatives: Representative Michele Bachmann Farewell Address Representative Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) gave her farewell address. https://www.c-span.org/video/?323108-11/representative-michele-bachmann-farewell-address DECEMBER 8, 2017 President Trump Rally in Pensacola, Florida President Trump held a rally in Pensacola, Florida, where he talked about the upcoming Alabama Senate special election, the Republican tax reform bill, jobs, and the economy. https://www.c-span.org/video/?438191-1/president-trump-rally-pensacola-florida DECEMBER 8, 2020 Medical Response to COVID-19 The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee heard from medical professionals who advocate for alternative COVID-19 treatments and mitigation measures to those of the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and World Health Organization. Several of the doctors advocated for the use of the drugs hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin to treat patients and questioned the efficacy of masks, social distancing, and quarantining. After Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-MI) made his opening statement criticizing the hearing, no Democratic committee members participated in the proceeding. https://www.c-span.org/video/?507035-1/medical-response-covid-19 December 8, 2024 The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Patronal Feast Day of the United States of America Mary Immaculate, Patroness of the United States of America >>147754 pb https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-solemnity-immaculate-conception https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/m/mary-immaculate-patroness-of-the-united-states-of-america.php December 8, 2024 12:25 AM EST Burial of Pearl Harbor Casualty David Walker. Mess Attendant 3rd Class David Walker of Virginia - a 19-year-old African American sailor killed on the USS California during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 -- was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors. His remains were recently identified, more than 80 years after his death. Over 100 sailors and Marines lost their lives on the California. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538157-1/pearl-harbor-casualty-david-walker-burial December 8, 2024 12:50 AM EST LIVE 83rd Anniversary of 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack World War II veterans observed the 83rd anniversary of the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This event took place at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. https://www.c-span.org/video/?540260-1/83rd-anniversary-1941-pearl-harbor-attack December 8, 2024 1:26 AM EST Marquis de Lafayette and Human Rights. Historians discussed the Marquis de Lafayette's long opposition to slavery, promotion of the rights of women, and relationship with indigenous Americans. This was part of Fairfield University's Lafayette Symposium, held in Fairfield, Connecticut. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538169-4/marquis-de-lafayette-human-rights https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 8, 2024 1:45 AM EST The Civil War: General John Pope and the 1862 Dakota War. Historian Cecily Zander discussed Union General John Pope's command and operations against the Sioux Indians between 1862 and 1864. This was part of the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute's 2024 annual conference in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?536253-1/general-john-pope-1862-dakota-war December 8, 2024 2:45 AM EST Marquis de Lafayette Returns to the United States-1824. Re-enactor Mark Schnieder answers questions about Lafayette's life, actions, and ideas, marking the 200th anniversary of his final visit to America in 1824. This was part of Fairfield University's Lafayette Symposium, held in Fairfield, Connecticut. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538169-2/marquis-de-lafayette-returns-united-states-1824 December 8, 2024 3:11 AM EST Marquis de Lafayette's Biography and the Meaning of His Life Today. Historians discussed how and why the Marquis de Lafayette became an important transatlantic leader during America's Revolutionary War and why his story is still important 190 years after his death. This was part of Fairfield University's Lafayette Symposium, held in Fairfield, Connecticut. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538169-3/marquis-de-lafayettes-biography-meaning-life-today December 8, 2024 3:41 AM EST Debra Bruno, "A Hudson Valley Reckoning". Author Debra Bruno talked about the history of slavery in the northern U.S. states and the thousands of enslaved people brought to Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540120-1/a-hudson-valley-reckoning https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio December 8, 2024 4:30 AM EST Reopening Ceremonies, December 7 and 8 The reopening service, presided over by the Archbishop of Paris, will take place late in the afternoon, in the presence of the President of the Republic, officials, donors, representatives of all the parishes of Paris, members of the cathedral chapter, and the Parisian clergy. Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/reopening/december-7-8/ - The inaugural Mass, with the consecration of the high altar, will take place on Sunday, December 8, at 10:30 AM, presided over by the Archbishop of Paris, with the President of the Republic also in attendance. At the invitation of Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, nearly 170 bishops from France and around the world will participate in the celebration, along with one priest from each of the 106 parishes in the Diocese of Paris, and one priest from each of the seven Eastern Catholic Churches, accompanied by faithful from these communities. https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/reopening/december-7-8/ December 8, 2024 5:43 AM EST Marquis de Lafayette and Human Rights. Historians discussed the Marquis de Lafayette's long opposition to slavery, promotion of the rights of women, and relationship with indigenous Americans. This was part of Fairfield University's Lafayette Symposium, held in Fairfield, Connecticut. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?538169-4/marquis-de-lafayette-human-rights December 8, 2024 8:00 AM EST 2024 Encounter Books Gala Honoring Kevin Roberts and Edward Blum. Publisher Encounter Books held a gala in Washington, DC, to honor Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts and Students for Fair Admissions president Edward Blum for their work advancing American ideals and academic freedom, respectively. This event took place at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539980-2/2024-encounter-books-gala-honoring-kevin-roberts-edward-blum December 8, 2024 9:00 AM EST Sensory-Friendly Sunday USS Constitution Museum https://marinerschurchofdetroit.org/event-details/?ccbpress_event_id=2075 December 8, 2024 9:00 AM EST Family Activity Experiential Learning Center, On-site National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia https://www.thenmusa.org/events/ December 8, 2024 9:15 AM EST 2024 Kirkus Book Prize. Book TV presented coverage of the 11th annual Kirkus Prize, given by the literary publication Kirkus Reviews to authors of nonfiction, fiction, and young readers' books. This event took place at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540219-1/2024-kirkus-book-prize December 8, 2024 10:00 AM EST LIVE from Rome | Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Pope Francis' Homage | December 8th, 2024 EWTN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa13txnJj6Q December 8, 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 8, 2024 10:00 AM EST 191FREE0 - Free Neighbor Day: December 2024 Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania https://www.easternstate.org/visit/events/191free0-Free-Neighbor-Day-December-2024 December 8, 2024 10:00 AM EST After Words: T.J. English Journalist T.J. English talks about the rise and fall of “Los Muchachos,” one of the most successful cocaine empires in U.S. history. https://www.c-span.org/video/?539741-1/after-words-tj-english December 8, 2024 11:00 AM EST 2024 Encounter Books Gala Honoring Kevin Roberts and Edward Blum. Publisher Encounter Books held a gala in Washington, DC, to honor Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts and Students for Fair Admissions president Edward Blum for their work advancing American ideals and academic freedom, respectively. This event took place at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539980-2/2024-encounter-books-gala-honoring-kevin-roberts-edward-blum December 8, 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 8, 2024 12:15 PM EST 2024 Kirkus Book Prize. Book TV presented coverage of the 11th annual Kirkus Prize, given by the literary publication Kirkus Reviews to authors of nonfiction, fiction, and young readers' books. This event took place at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540219-1/2024-kirkus-book-prize December 8, 2024 1:00 PM EST After Words: T.J. English Journalist T.J. English talks about the rise and fall of “Los Muchachos,” one of the most successful cocaine empires in U.S. history. https://www.c-span.org/video/?539741-1/after-words-tj-english December 8, 2024 2:00 PM EST Nicola Twilley, "Frostbite - How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ou. Nicola Twilley, co-host of the Gastropod podcast, discussed how the invention of refrigeration changed the planet and society. This event was part of the 2024 Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539057-2/frostbite-refrigeration-changed-food-planet-ourselves December 8, 2024 2:30 PM EST VIRTUAL: African Art Wall-Painting, Textiles & Body Decoration with The Fitchburg Art Museum Tewksbury Public Library https://www.tewksburypl.org/home/pages/calendar https://tewksburypl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-african-art-wall-painting-textiles-body-decoration-with-the-fitchburg-art-museum/ - 2:30 PM EST Virtual: African Art Series: Learning to Look: Forms and Materials Ashland Public Library https://www.ashlandmass.com/184/Ashland-Public-Library https://www.ashlandmass.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=14092&month=12&year=2024&day=8&calType=0 December 8, 2024 3:00 PM EST Mark Daley, "Safe - A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for. Mark Daley described his experience as a foster parent and some problems with the foster care system. This event was part of the 2024 Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539057-3/safe-memoir-fatherhood-foster-care-risks-family December 8, 2024 3:00 PM EST Chamber Players Series - Alexandria, Virginia U.S. Air Force Band https://www.music.af.mil/bands/the-united-states-air-force-band/events/ December 8, 2024 3:56 PM EST Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz, "The Indian Card". Professor and Lumbee Tribe Member Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz examined what it means to be a Native American and how tribal membership is decided. This event was part of the 2024 Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539057-4/the-indian-card December 8, 2024 4:30 PM EDT Sunday Concert Series: KidSingers concert Richard Nixon Presidential Library - Yorba Linda, California https://www.nixonlibrary.gov/sunday-concert-series December 8, 2024 4:55 PM EST Bill Adair, "Beyond the Big Lie". PolitiFact Founder and Duke University professor Bill Adair explored how politicians lie and why. This event was part of the 2024 Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539057-5/beyond-big-lie December 8, 2024 5:57 PM EST Barbara McQuade, "Attack from Within". MSNBC's legal analyst Barbara McQuade discussed disinformation and its impact on democracy. This event was part of the 2024 Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539057-6/attack-within December 8, 2024 6:55 PM EST Nicole Gelinas, "Movement". Manhattan Institute fellow Nicole Gelinas discussed her book "Movement," about the decades-long fight in New York City between advocates for mass transit and walkable streets and developers who want to make the city more car-friendly. This event was hosted by P&T Knitwear in Manhattan. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539913-1/movement December 8, 2024 8:00 PM EST 2024 Encounter Books Gala Honoring Kevin Roberts and Edward Blum. Publisher Encounter Books held a gala in Washington, DC, to honor Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts and Students for Fair Admissions president Edward Blum for their work advancing American ideals and academic freedom, respectively. This event took place at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539980-2/2024-encounter-books-gala-honoring-kevin-roberts-edward-blum December 8, 2024 8:00 PM EST Q&A: Malcolm Gladwell Malcom Gladwell discusses his book “Revenge of the Tipping Point,” about the downside of social epidemics. It’s a follow-up to his bestseller “The Tipping Point,” published 25 years ago, which looked at the causes of positive change in societies. https://www.c-span.org/video/?539977-1/qa-malcolm-gladwell December 8, 2024 8:00 PM EST Exhibit Closing: Eyes of Freedom Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Simi Valley, California https://www.archives.gov/calendar/event/exhibit-closing-eyes-of-freedom https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/events/82109 December 8, 2024 9:15 PM EST 2024 Kirkus Book Prize. Book TV presented coverage of the 11th annual Kirkus Prize, given by the literary publication Kirkus Reviews to authors of nonfiction, fiction, and young readers' books. This event took place at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?540219-1/2024-kirkus-book-prize December 8, 2024 10:00 PM EST After Words: T.J. English Journalist T.J. English talks about the rise and fall of “Los Muchachos,” one of the most successful cocaine empires in U.S. history. https://www.c-span.org/video/?539741-1/after-words-tj-english December 8, 2024 11:00 PM EST 2024 Encounter Books Gala Honoring Kevin Roberts and Edward Blum. Publisher Encounter Books held a gala in Washington, DC, to honor Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts and Students for Fair Admissions president Edward Blum for their work advancing American ideals and academic freedom, respectively. This event took place at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?539980-2/2024-encounter-books-gala-honoring-kevin-roberts-edward-blum December 8, 2024 11:00 PM EST Q&A: Malcolm Gladwell Malcom Gladwell discusses his book “Revenge of the Tipping Point,” about the downside of social epidemics. It’s a follow-up to his bestseller “The Tipping Point,” published 25 years ago, which looked at the causes of positive change in societies. https://www.c-span.org/video/?539977-1/qa-malcolm-gladwell