[applause] >> and with that, we bring to a close the 2016 abraham lincoln institute symposium. we hope you have enjoyed the day. if you did, there is still time to make a monetary contribution to the abraham lincoln institute to fund next year's symposium. you can see any board member of the ali to make a donation. we are wearing these badges. or, you can visit our website to donate. toonline lincoln-institute.org, and you can look for the date of our next symposium. wish you a safe ride home, whether your journey as long or short, and look forward to seeing you next year. we will reassemble across the street at 5:30. thank you all for coming. [applause] [indiscriminate chatter] >> that concludes our coverage of the live it symposium of the abraham lincoln institute, at the theater where abram lincoln was assassinated in 1865. we will air the entire program again on wednesday, march 30 at 8:00 p.m. on a c-span three. you can watch all of our programs on american history at our website. >> up next, on history bookshop, author jeffrey shuffle talks about his book, "supreme power:

[applause] >> and with that, we bring to a close the 2016 abraham lincoln institute symposium. we hope you have enjoyed the day.

washington. >> president. .nd is bob willard i have been president of the abraham lincoln institute in the past. this is the 17th symposium of my abraham lincoln institute wife and i are now ensconced in southern california. in the past couple of weeks the eyes of the nation were focused on the reagan presidential library. as america said goodbye to nancy reagan to you interests james baker and ron reagan junior both claim to that without mrs. reagan there would've been no president reagan. i'm not a real fan of iunterfactual history conduct have expressed that same view regarding mary lincoln. is underscore this morning by sidney blumenthal. i have attended lots of events like this. i've heard many presentations on mrs. lincoln from friends and foes of this controversial first lady. love her or hate her. there is little doubt in my mind that they love each other deeply and supported each other for better or worse in sickness and in health. her support was an indispensable elements of his ambition. our next speaker knows more about this just about anybody. of this bookthor on mary lincoln. it traces the complex and often

. >> next on american history tv, from recent abraham lincoln symposium on his life, and legacy, thomasr of "lincoln's etc,

." >>> more now from the abraham lincoln symposium. up next, remarks from author and professor thomas carson. his book is "lincoln's ethics." >> good afternoon. my name is michael burlingame. i teach history at the university of illinois springfield, and i bring you greetings from the holy land. when i saw this set, i was startled when i came into the theater because i saw the title of the show that's being done tonight is "110 in the shade," a and i assumed it was a musical about washington, d.c. in august. it is my pleasure to introduce thomas l. carson. he's a graduate of saint olaf college and of brown university. professor carson's teaching and research focus on ethics as the titles of his books suggest. the status of morality, value and the good life, and lying and deception. professor carson has a lifelong interest in history which led him to write his most recent book "lincoln's ethics." i had the privilege of reading it in manuscript, and i commend it to your attention. i must admit i was a bit skeptical when informed that a ph

join c-span for a abraham lincoln symposium. ured speakers include sidney .lumenthal mcdermottr, stacy pat , thomas l carson and terry coffered. the abraham lincoln symposium on american history tv on c-span3. but coverage saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. eastern. >> washington journal continues. continuing our conversation about the nomination of judge merrick garland to the supreme court. let's take a look at president obama making the announcement yesterday. >> i sought the advice of democratic and republican members of congress. out to average qc groups, scholars -- we reached andto advocacy scholars after completing this exhaustive process, i have made my decision. who isselected a nominee widely recognized, not only as one of america's sharpest legal minds, but someone who brings to his work a spirit of decency, modesty, integrity, even handedness and excellence. these qualities and is our commitment to public service have earned him the respect and admiration of leaders from both sides of the aisle. he will ultimate

of the abraham lincoln institute has been to promote research on the live and legacy of abraham lincoln. we do this by sponsoring book and dissertation awards and by organizing annual symposiums that offer the latest in lincoln scholarships presented by the best scholars in the field and made available to the public free of charge. in 1837, abraham lincoln made the toast, all are friends. they are too numerous to be now named individually while there is no one of them whose not too dear to be forgotten or anything zected. like abraham lincoln the ali also has friends too numerous to mention individually but please indulge me while i do mention just a few. first, the ali is indebted to paul and the marvelous staff of the ford's theater society for making it possible for us to meet once again in this historic theater. the ford's staff have expertly handled the complicated logistics of hosting this event and i hope you will join me in giving the staff a hearty round of applause and appreciation. [applause] we are also forte to have good friends and other groups equally promoting the understanding of our 16th president. one of the organizations is aftering a unique lincoln focuse

. >> next on american history tv, from recent abraham lincoln symposium on his life, and legacy, thomas carson, the author of "lincoln's ethic," and a loyola professor. this took place at ford's theater. it is about 50 minutes. >> good afternoon. my name is michael burlingame. i teach at the university of illinois springfield and i bring you greetings from the holy land. when i saw this set, i was startled. when i came into the theater, i saw the title of the show that is being done tonight, 110 in the shade. i assumed it was a musical about washington dc in august. it kind of fit. it is my pleasure to introduce thomas carson, professor of philosophy at loyola university in chicago. he is a graduate of saint olaf college and brown university. professor carson's teaching and research focus on ethics, as his book titles suggest. the status of morality, value and the good life, and "lying and deception." professor carson has a lifelong interest in history, which led him to write his most recent book, "lincoln's ethics." i had the pleasure of reading it in manuscript. i commend it to your a

american history tv, only >> up next on american history tv, a recent abraham lincoln symposium. sidney blumenthal, author of "a self-made man: the political life of abraham lincoln 1809-1849". this took place at ford's d.c. andn washington, is about 40 minutes. [applause] our first speaker is a native of chicago. earned a b.a. degree in sociology and began his career in boston. he moved to washington, d.c. in 1985 and has been here ever since. a journalist with the "washington post," republic, and new yorker, covering various presidents. he was washington, d.c. bureau egularly ontributed r columnist to the guardian and served as senior editor at new republic. served as assistant and senior adviser to bill clinton from 1997 to 2001. his jobs included advising the president on communications and public policy, researching information in the media about the white house. he was a senior adviser to the 2008 hillary clinton presidential campaign. after leaving the white house, he wrote the clinton wars, 2003, about his time in presidential service. the book has been praised for its kee

. >> watch the communicators monday american history tv, from a recent abraham lincoln symposium on his life and career and legacy. stacy pratt mcdermott is the author of mary lincoln southern girl northern woman. this took place at ford's theater in washington. >>

[applause] >> and with that, we bring to a close the 2016 abraham lincoln institute symposium. we hope you have enjoyed the day. if you did, there is still time to make a monetary contribution to the abraham lincoln institute to fund next year's symposium. you can see any board member of the ali to make a donation. we are wearing these badges. or, you can visit our website to donate. toonline lincoln-institute.org, and you can look for the date of our next symposium. wish you a safe ride home, whether your journey as long or short, and look forward to seeing you next year. we will reassemble across the street at 5:30. thank you all for coming. [applause] you don't have to invite me. >>> earlier this month, ford's theater hosted a symposium on the life and legacy of president abraham lincoln. coming up on american history tv, we will hear from sidney blumental, the author of "a self-made man." then remarks from edna greene medford. later, we will hear from the author of "mary lincoln, southern girl, northern woman." >>> c-span's washington journal, live every day with news and po

. >> next on american history tv, from recent abraham lincoln symposium on his life, and legacy, thomasof "lincoln's ethic," and a loyola professor. this took place at ford's theater. it is about 50 minutes. >> good afternoon. my name is michael burling game. i teach at the university of illinois springfield and i bring you greetings from the holy land. when i saw this set, i was startled. when i came

the abraham lincoln symposium on american history tv. live coverage saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.rn. >> washington journal continues. host: we want to hear your voices on public policy issues. you can make a comment via social media. front-page new york times, judge pays visit as gop digs in against the vote. that is about merrick garland visiting capitol hill. democrats move forward with the traditional opening pageantry. two largely ceremonial meetings. mcconnelleader mitch sought to dismiss the fight over the court vacancy. that should be set aside like some routine piece of failed legislation. senator hatch and other suggested republicans might take up garland's nomination should hillary clinton or bernie sanders win the white house. and outraged judiciary committee republicans to consider republicans d duplicitous. from the fed page -- now to your phone calls, gloria is and will retain oklahoma, republican line, high. -- is in oklahoma, republican line. , i forgete attorney himname, i agree with fully, everything he said. ishink that hillary clinton reaping what she has sown.

the's theater along with abraham lincoln institute is hosting an all-day symposium on the life and careerham lincoln. authors will also discuss his views on emancipation and reconstruction. that will be next saturday, live on c-span three. >> this weekend on road to the white house rewind, the 1988 presidential campaign. new york republican congressman jack kemp meets with the editorial board of usa today. >> what are you going to do to win support from the group, the religious right. by president bush is winning converts by talking about his isiefs in god, pat robinson the religious rate -- right. what are you going to do to get that support? >> i have a lot of support. i have tried hard to broaden the base of the party. my campaign is not aimed at the image and call -- evangelical christian, it is aimed at old, young, i do not want a campaign that is narrowly based. of all the campaigns, the one progressive conservative campaign that can reach out to people of all faiths and beliefs and socioeconomic and racial, ethnic differences is my campaign. i will not do anything specifically othe

lincoln symposium from the ford theater in washington, d.c. starting at 9:00 a.m. eastern, featured speakers include sidney blumenthal, the political life of abraham lincoln, author edna major,edford, lewis p stacy pratt mcdermott , thomas l carson and terry all furred - alfored. the abraham lincoln symposium on american history tv on c-span three, live coverage saturday p.m..:00 a.m.-5:00 cordray who heads the consumer financial protection bureau repeatedly defended the agency's mission and action in oversight hearing before the house financial services committee this week. members criticized the agency for overstepping boundaries in overseeing areas like a day loans, mandatory arbitration clauses and dissemination in the auto market. congressman jeff canceling chairs the committee and the ranking democrat is maxine waters of california. mr. hensarling: the committee will come to order. without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recess of the ea committee at any time. i now recognize myself for three minutes to give an opening statement. not that we need a reminder but if there's one thing the presidential campaigns have shown us, the

lincoln symposium from ford's theater in washington, d.c.. featured speakers include sidney blumenthal, author of "a self-made man." lincoln and emancipation. mcdermott, author of "mary lincoln, southern girl, northern woman." alford.arson, and terry abraham lincoln symposium on american history tv on c-span3. live coverage from the clock a.m. until 5:00 p.m. eastern. has power, andt with that power comes responsibly. individual -- the idea that you have a person on the court unfortunate -- unfettered 430, 35 years does not pass the smell test. roth talksight, gabe about changes he will see at the supreme court, including opening up or allotments two cameras, imposing term limits, and requiring justices to hear the same -- adhere the same code of ethics that other justices follow. americans are aware of the third branch of government, and in the last 10, 15 years, it has become so powerful. voting, health care, immigration, marriage -- pregnancy dissemination -- i could go on and on. these issues that 20, 30 is ago, congress and the executive branch would figure out a compromise and put together a bill. that does not happen anymore. the book stops with the supreme court in a way that is unprecedented in our history, and given that the sup

abraham lincoln symposium live saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm eastern. >>> this weekend, the c-span cities tour, hosted by our charter communications cable partners takes you to montgomery, alabama, to explore the city's history and literary culture on book tv. >> we show you a house that was the turning point for scott and zelda. when they moved here, the idea was to regroup. what this house was, was a landing pad. it was a regrouping, as i've said, stage. and it wasn't the sort of place where you're going to find scott and zelda engaging in domestic activities, if you will. it was the sort of place where they were going to be planning their next move. >> and on american history tv -- >> so what happens in the1958 campaign is, you know, wallace really does try to reach this racial moderate and really tries to campaign for the poor and working class alabamaians and gets the support of the naacp initially in his campaign. he loses in significant margin to john patterson and he completely is devastated by this loss. wallace, you know -- all he wants to be is governor. he is really ups

the abraham lincoln symposium on american history tv on c-span3. live coverage saturday from 9 a.m.ntil 5 p.m. eastern. >> biggest sin is about to gavel in for general speeches this morning. this afternoon that chamber will debate a resolution that would hold back page.com ceo in contempt for failing to appear at a hearing to answer questions surrounding human trafficking on its website. the resolution would direct council to bring civil action to enforce a subpoena against back page.com. off the florida supreme court justice merrick garland will hold its first meeting since been nominated yesterday. he is meeting with judiciary committee ranking member patrick leahy at 2:30 p.m. eastern. the chaplain: let us pray. eternal god, you are the shepherd of our souls. because of you, blessings overtake us. thank you for inscribing each of us on the palms of your hands; great is your faithfulness. bless our senators and those who labor with them. give them strength to meet today's challenges with peace that comes from total trust in you. remind them that the way to find life is to lose it

abraham lincoln institute in the past. i'm delighted to be at this, the 17th symposium of the abraham lincoln institute. i've attended almost every one. but it's a little more challenging now after living in and around washington, my wife and i are now happily e sconced in california. as america said good-bye to first lady nancy reagan, two yule gists, secretary jam baker and her son ron jr. both claimed that without mrs. reagan there would have been no president reagan. i'm not a fan of the counter fak churl history discussions but i realize that for as long as i remember, i expressed that same view regarding mary lincoln. and it was underscored this morning by sydney blumenthal. i've heard many presentations on mrs. lincoln from friends and foes of this controversial first lady. love her or hate her, there's little doubt in any mind that abraham and mayry loved each other deeply and supported each other for better and worse, richer and poorer, sickness and in health. and that mary's support was an indispensable element. our next speaker knows more about this relationship than just about anybody. stace

abraham lincoln institute in the past. i am delighted to be at this, the 17th symposium of the abraham lincoln institute. i have attended almost everyone. -- every one. it's a little more challenging these days after living in and around washington, we are now happily ensconced in southern california. i mention that because in the past couple of weeks the eyes of the nation were focused on the reagan presidential library, just a few minutes away from our new home. as america said goodbye to first lady nancy reagan, two you would gists claim that without mrs. reagan there would've been no president reagan. ofm not a real fan counterfactual history forussions, but i realized as long as i can remove or i'd expressed the same view regarding mary lincoln. that was underscored this morning by sidney blumenthal. i've attended lots of attendant -- events like this. i have heard many presentations on mrs. lincoln from friends and foes of this controversial first lady. but love her or hate her, there is little doubt that abraham lincoln, abraham and mary love each other deeply and support each other for better or

lincoln. abraham along with the abraham lincoln ford's theatre along with the abraham lincoln institute is hosting an all-day symposium on the president's life and legacy. and authors will also discuss his views on emancipation and reconstruction. live onext saturday c-span3's american history tv. this year marks the 90th annual black history luncheon. headed by the association for the study of african american life in history. historian carter g. woodson founded the organization in 1915. in 1926, he initiated negro history week, a precursor to black history month. up next, we hear several presentations marking national african-american history month, including by the director of the national parks service, the unveiling of a commemorative stamp, and a keynote address by loyola university maryland professor karsonya wise whitehead. a'lelia: it is my pleasure to introduce broderick johnson. please quiet down and join me in welcoming mr. john jarvis. >> good afternoon. it's a great honor to be here with you at this incredible to celebratecheon the contribution of african-americans to the memory of the united states of a

abraham lincoln. along with the abraham lincoln ford's theatre along with the abraham lincoln institute is hosting an all-day symposium on the president's life and legacy. historians and authors will also discuss his views on emancipation and reconstruction. that's next saturday live on c-span3's american history tv. this year marks the 90th annual black history luncheon. headed by the association for the study of african american life in history. historian carter g. woodson founded the organization in 1915. in 1926, he initiated negro history week, a precursor to black history month. up next, we hear several presentations marking national african-american history month including by the director of the national parks service, the

we will show you a recent symposium on the life, career, and legacy of abraham lincoln.ht in prime time starting at 8:00 p.m. et on c-span2 and c-span3. c-span, then supreme court cases that shaped our history come to life with the c-span series "landmark cases: historic supreme court decisions." our series explores real-life stories and constitutional dramas behind the most significant decisions in american history. >> john marshall and marbury versus madison said this is different. the constitution is a political document, but it is also a law. we have the courts to tell us what it means and that is binding on the other branches. scott apart was that it was the ultimate anti-presidential case. >> who should make the decisions about those debates? theocker versus new york, supreme court said that it should make those decisions. >> tonight we look at the case that limited the -- the newly elected 14 commitment to only those rights explicitly spelled out in the constitution. the slaughterhouse cases. >> c-span's "washington journal," live every day with news and policy is

abraham lincoln in april, 1865. ford's the error the abraham lincoln institute's hold -- is hosting a symposium on the president life legacy. the views oncuss emancipation and reconstruction. that is next saturday live on c-span three's american history tv. what is so unusual is if i can be sassy for a second, to have a professional and personal partnership over more than 15 years is a really unusual thing. temperament and great vision is something i'd don't have and spend time on. to the very closely grand side of the information. "q&a" -- aon discussion about upcoming plans to move to israel. >> we were bureau chiefs in moscow and i've overseen things together before but we have in israelt any time and i think we are looking forward to learning a lot. it is so much of a vital part of today's issues but we have never lived there on the ground. >> i will be changing roles and continuing at political -- politico helping to lead our growth. internationally just this past year, we launched in europe and we are looking at creating and launching new things. i came to start politico i think it has been a really exciting,

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. >>> earlier this month, ford's theater hosted a symposium on the life and legacy of president abraham lincoln. coming up on american history tv, we will hear from sidney blumental, the author of "a self-made man." then remarks from edna greene medford. later, we will hear from the author of "mary lincoln, southern girl, northern woman." >>> c-span's washington journal, live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. coming up thursday morning, sarah warbalo, legal director for the human rights campaign, and tim schultz, president of first amendment partnership will discuss religious freedom laws in several states and the pushback from opponents who view laws as discriminatory. then alex rogers with the national journal will be on to talk about the gop presidential candidates' efforts to woo unbound delegates, a process that could determine whether republicans will need to go past a first ballot at a presidential nominating convention for the first time in more than 70 years. be sure to watch washington journal beginning live at 7:00 a.m. eastern thursday morning. join the discussi

on c-span three, recent symposium on the life, career, and legacy of president abraham lincoln, books and history tonight in primetime, starting at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span2 and c-span3. >> tonight on c-span, the supreme court cases that shaped our history come to life with the c-span series, landmark cases, historic supreme court decisions. our 12 part series explores constitutional dramas behind some of the most significant decisions in american history. >> john marshall said this is different, the constitution is a political document, sets up political structures, but it is also a law. if it is a law, we have the courts to tell what it means. apart isets dred scott that it is the ultimate anti-presidential case. it is exactly what you don't want to do. >> who should make the decisions about those debates. in lochner versus new york, the supreme court said it should make those decisions. the slaughterhouse cases tonight at 10:00 p.m. eastern. next, two experts on student debt issues discussed whether there is a student debt crisis in the united states and who is most affected by

. >>> earlier this month, ford's theater hosted a symposium on the life and legacy of president abraham lincoln. coming up on american history tv, we will hear from sidney blumental, the author of "a self-made man." then remarks from edna greene medford. later, we will hear from the author of "mary lincoln, southern girl, northern woman." >>> c-span's washington journal, live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. coming up thursday morning, sarah warbalo, legal director

we will show 3, you a recent symposium on the live, career, and legacy of president abraham lincoln.books and history tonight in primetime starting at 8:00 eastern on c-span 2 and c-span 3. c-span,r: tonight on the supreme court cases that shaped our history come to light with "landmark cases: historic decisions."t that explores real-life stories and constitutional dramas behind some of the most significant decisions in american history. >> john marshall said this is different. the constitution is a portal document. it sets up the political structures. but it is also a law to if it is a law, we the courts to tell what it means and that is binding on the other branches. >> the fact that it is the --imate anti-presidential anti-presidential race. >> the supreme court said it should make the decision about the debates. announcer: tonight, we will look at limited privileges and immunities of citizenship guaranteed by the 14th amendment . the slaughterhouse cases. announcer: duke university's sociology professor christopher bell is the author of a book called "terrified, how anti-muslim o

theater in washington, d.c., where john wilkes booth shot president abraham lincoln in april of 18 625 -- 1865. we will also be holding a symposium on the presence life career and legacy. att is an saturday, starting 9:05 a.m. to time, live on c-span3's american his television did -- c-span3's american history television. is good, if i can be sappy have officialto partnership -- a professional partnership over 15 years. >> she has great vision in terms of editing, something i don't have, something i never really spent any time on it -- time on. a, chieft on q and white house correspondent peter baker joins us to talk about their careers and their upcoming plans to move to israel. >> it is going to be a great adventure. susan and i have taught for the washington post and done the overseas thing together. but we have never spent any time in jerusalem or israel. we are looking forward to learning a lot. it will be a real adventure. that part of the world has so much history and is part of today's issues. we have never actually lived there and we are looking forward to it. i look forward to changing the world and continuing at politi

[applause] >> and with that, we bring to a close the 2016 abraham lincoln institute symposium. we hope you have enjoyed the day. if you did, there is still time to make a monetary contribution to the abraham lincoln institute to fund next year's symposium. you can see any board member of the ali to make a donation. we are wearing these badges. or, you can visit our website to donate. toonline lincoln-institute.org, and you can look for the date of our next symposium. wish you a safe ride home, whether your journey as long or short, and look forward to seeing you next year. we will reassemble across the street at 5:30. thank you all for coming. [applause] test. test. community? i would hope so. can it get better? absolutely. >> but is it a function in the case that you just laid out of still large numbers of people who are not naturalized and thus don't get counted in the eventual political outcomes, or are these people who haven't yet found their footing politically and said, i want to be on that council? i want to see that council look like my neighborhood? >> i would say that

the abraham lincoln symposium on american history tv. live coverage saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern. >> the supreme court has a lot of power and with that power comes responsibility. you have individuals sitting on the court for 30 or 35 years and that's just not, it just doesn't pass the smell test when it comes to a modern democracy. >> sunday night on q&a, they talk about changes he'd like to see at the supreme court including opening up oral arguments to cameras, imposing term limits on justices and requiring justices to adhere to the same code of ethics that other judges follow. >> these decisions affect all americans. all americans are aware of the third branch of government and in the last ten or 15 years it has become so powerful. the idea that issues on voting and marriage and healthcare and immigration and women's rights, pregnancy discrimination, i could go on and on. these issues that may be 20 or 30 years ago the executive branch and congress would get together and figure out a compromise and put together a bill a bill. that doesn't really happening