this is benjamin harrison's favorite room. it's his library. and how interesting that in his place to be, we have caroline harrison's beautiful little desk. i think that in this room, probably benjamin drew a great deal of strength and comfort from having caroline close by. and maybe she didn't talk to him about what paper he was writing or what bill he was working on, but just looking up from his desk and seeing his carrie was an encouragement to him. he knew that she was there if he needed her, he knew that she loved him and i think that caroline was the kind of wife hat empowered her husband. >> so, we learned that she was very much instrumental in hosting these events that would bring the crowds and campaigned for public office essentially by staying home. >> there were two new ways of -- two different campaign techniques that came in at the end of the 19th century. the front porch campaign was one and the whistle stop was the other and they were sort of that opposite ends of the spectrum. the whistle stop, you know, you got on a train and w

this is benjamin harrison's favorite room. it's his library. and how interesting that in his place to be, we have caroline harrison's beautiful little desk. i think that in this room, probably benjamin drew a great deal of strength and comfort from having caroline close by. and maybe she didn't talk to him about what paper he was writing or what bill he was working on, but just looking up from his desk and seeing his carrie was an encouragement to him. he knew that she was there if he needed her, he knew that she loved him and i think that caroline was the kind of wife that empowered her husband. >> so, we learned that she was very much instrumental in hosting these events that would bring the crowds and campaigned for public office essentially by staying home. >> there were two new ways of -- two different campaign techniques that came in at the end of the 19th century. the front porch campaign was one and the whistle stop was the other and they were sort of that opposite ends of the spectrum. the whistle stop, you know, you got on a train and

this is benjamin harrison's favorite room. it's his library. and how interesting that in his place to be, we have caroline harrison's beautiful little desk. i think that in this room, probably benjamin drew a great deal of strength and comfort from having caroline close by. and maybe she didn't talk to him about what paper he was writing or what bill he was working on, but just looking up from his desk and seeing his carrie was an encouragement to him. he knew that she was there if he needed her, he knew that she loved him and i think that caroline was the kind of wife that empowered her husband. >> so, we learned that she was very much instrumental in hosting these events that would bring the crowds and campaigned for public office essentially by staying home. >> there were two new ways of -- two different campaign techniques that came in at the end of the 19th century. the front porch campaign was one and the whistle stop was the other and they were sort of that opposite ends of the spectrum. the whistle stop, you know, you got on a train and

this is benjamin harrison's favorite room, his library. how interesting, in his place -- we have caroline harrison's beautiful little desk. i think in this room probably benjamin drew a great deal of strength and comfort from having caroline). by.lose maybe she did not talk about what paper he was writing or what bill he was written on, but just looking up from his desk and seeing his carrie was an encouragement. >> a conversation on caroline harrison is available on our website, www.c-span.org/first ladies. tune in monday for next program, first lady ida mckinley. " continues.journal host: we are back. we want to welcome a former congressman allen west, republican of florida and now the programming director at next-generation tv. we will talk about what you're to now here in washington. that's begin first with the military hearing yesterday on sexual assault in the military before the senate armed services committee dared all the top brass lined up at one table. what do you think? we were getting our viewers take of taking the legal author

and their hats and was on the best dressed list for many years in the white house. >> 1892, benjamin harrison is a candidate for re-election. the economy is in tough shape and he is once again in a rematch with former president cleveland, and caroline harrison becomes more and more ill. can you tell the story of her death? >> she just declined and declined. he could have been re-elected but he was so devastated -- >> did he not send her to the adirondacks to recover? >> he did. and they tried to get her to go to montana to recover. >> the whole family went to the adirondacks with her. >> she died in the white house in 1892. >> the second of the only two first ladies to die in the white house. >> leticia tyler was the first. >> was there a big state funeral, one of our viewers want to know. >> it was in the east room but it was not a state funeral. >> the people you have to invite were there, but it was in the east room, there's a photograph of her coffin covered in roses, pink roses. she died and had he worked harder he could have won in that campaign because what he was saying was flavored w

our first ladies series continues with a look at caroline harrison, wife of the 23rd resident, benjamin harrisonshe makes the first speech by a sitting first lady. a new wing that would be billed for women. the life and times of caroline harrison. life on monday at 9 p.m. eastern on c-span and c-span 3 and on c-span radio and c- span.org. our website has more about the first ladies including a special section welcome to the white house. produced by the white house historical association. the association, we are offering a special edition of the book first ladies at the united states of america. featuring about durfee of each frances -- featuring biographies of each first lady. now available for the discounted price of $12.95 plus shipping. go to c-span.org/products. >> c-span, created by cable companies in 1979 and brought to you as a public service by your television provider. next some of this year's commencement speeches by business leaders around the country. we begin with the twitter ceo dick costolo at the university of michigan, ann arbor. and nate silver at the new school university in n

many different groups came to hear benjamin harrison's speed. one group that came was a group that harrison greatly admired very much encourage the black community. when he finished speaking to them coming in by demott to come into his home, which they did didn't shake hands as benjamin harrison and caroline harrison as they walk through the house. >> is his favorite room, his library. how interesting a nice place to be, we've caroline harrison's beautiful little dusk. in this room, probably benjamin jurek great deal of strength and comfort from having caroline close by and maybe she didn't talk to him about what paper he was writing or what bill he was working on, but just looking up from his desk and seeing his kerry was an encouragement to him. >> trio of drought fueled wildfires burned in new mexico and california this past weekend. tuesday and natural resources committee examined whether wired fire prevention programs are underfunded by the above administration. u.s. chief thomas tidwell and others provided strategies for improving wildfire

she was very active with their alma mater. >> the 1892 election was a rematch between benjamin harrisond grover cleveland. the first lady and mrs. harrison died just before the election all stop how did that affect the election? first lady, mrs. harrison, does jive before the election. how did that affect the election? -- just died before the election. how did that effect the election? >> he was never terribly interested in campaigning. it does put a little bit of an impact. it impacted him negatively. he had no gusto. harrison suffered major defeats during his presidency. the economy was going into a tank. there was not anything that he could do about it. the republican party was splintering. his secretary of state resigned right before the end of the presidency. he wanted to see if he could get one last bite at the nomination apple. the democrats are finding a better recipe to call lasts. in the 1892 election, it was the backdrop. the crumbling economy and the crumbling republican party. >> in 1892, frances's production comes true. here was both economic-- prediction comes true. there

. >> carlisle scott harrison bass worn -- caroline scott harrison was born when she met benjamin harrison she grew into an accomplished artist, interested in women's issues. although the harrison presidency has been rated as fairly unsuccessful by some historians, those who tracked first ladies considered carolina harrison as one of the more underrated to serve in this role. we'll learn why in this segment of "first ladies: influence and image" and here to tell us more about the story of carolina harrison, our two guests who know the office well. edie, thanks for coming back.

meet caroline harrison, wife of the 23rd president, benjamin harrison, as we continue our series on first ladies with your questions and comments. monday night, live at 9:00 eastern on c-span, c-span3, c- span radio and c-span.org. >> we are showing some of this year's commencement speeches by business leaders from around the country. next, arianna huffington at the thenege-- smith college. wesley bush at johns hopkins university. after that, former president bill clinton speaking at howard university. arianna huffington was the commencement speaker at graduation ceremonies this year at smith college in massachusetts. she is the head of the "huffington post" an online news site and blog founded in 2005. this is about 25 minutes. >> arianna huffington. [applause] >> thank you so much. thank you so much. numbers of the faculty, devoted fans and friends, and especially the fabulous class of 2013. [applause] congratulations, you have reached the light at the end of the tunnel. when you first arrived four years ago, i am sure you never imagined that at the end of that, we there would be a lady

. >> carlisle scott harrison bass worn -- caroline scott harrison was born when she met benjamin harrison. she grew into an accomplished artist, interested in women's issues. although the harrison presidency has been rated as fairly unsuccessful by some historians, those who tracked first ladies considered carolina harrison as one of the more underrated to serve in this role. we'll learn why in this segment of "first ladies: influence and image" and here to tell us more about the story of carolina harrison, our two guests who know the office well.

wife of the president benjamin harrison. live at 9:00 eastern on c-span, c-span3, c- span radio and c-span.org. president obama urged parents and college students to call, e- mail, or tweet congressional representatives and demand action to prevent government- backed student loan interest rates from increasing in july. from the rose garden, this is just under 15 minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states. >> good morning, everybody. have a seat, have a seat. welcome to the white house. i know it is a little warm. one of my favorite things about this job is that i get to spend some time with remarkable young people from across the country. it inspires me, it makes me feel good. those of you who have had to put on suits and ties and show up at the white house first thing on a friday morning may not feel the same way i do, but i appreciate all of you being here. you cleaned up very well. these students and graduates are here to talk about something that matters to millions of young people and their fam

meet caroline harrison, wife of benjamin harrison, as we continue our series on first ladies.t is tonight live at 9:00 c-ern on c-span, c-span3, .pan radio and www.c-span.org he is the policy committee vice chair. thank you for being here. tor outlining cance a busy june. it is highlighted by a appropriations. we are seeing an assortment of legislative measures. what is on your agenda? guest: jobs, jobs, jobs. .exas has done well most private jobs have been created in texas. we emphasize a lot on the job creation. i think that is what we can do as a country. we do have other issues on immigration reform. it is something we need to do. it is good for the economy. of allopriation bill, the bills we handle we should th thedeal wil appropriation bills in work with the other things. in washington we always do things backwards. host: when congress returns this week there is a competition between controversies. is a politicized word. how should the focus be? are you concerned about the agenda the democrats want to pursue? guest: without a doubt. should be jobs creation. as we meet th

meet caroline harrison, wife of the 23rd president benjamin harrison, as we continue our series on first ladies, with your questions and comments. as well as on facebook and twitter, clive a 9:00 eastern on c-span, c-span3, c-span radio, and c-span.org. >> this morning on washington journal, and national review reporter looks at the republican strategy in congress as it returns from a weeklong recess. then the democrats plan with the texas congressman. and later, the director of transportation for america, discusses how the federal government engages the safety of bridges and funding for repairs and upkeep. washington journal is next. "washington journal" is next. ♪ host: good morning and welcome to "washington journal" on this monday, june 3. the house and senate return to washington today, facing an agenda that includes investigations into the irs, immigration reform, and an agriculture bill. later this week president obama will meet with the china president at a summit in california. we would like to hear from you this morning. what should the u.s. relationship with china be? here are

toy different groups came hear benjamin harrison speak.ne group that came was a group that harrison greatly admired and encouraged. that was the black community in this area. when he finished speaking to them, he invited them all to come into his home, which they did, and they shook hands with engine men and caroline harrison they walked through the house. is his favorite room. it is his library. how interesting that in his place to be we have caroline harrison's beautiful little desk. in this room probably benjamin drew a great deal of strength and comfort from having caroline close by. maybe she did not talk to him about what paper he was writing or what bills he was working on. just looking up from his desk her was an encouragement to him. on carolineation harrison is available on our website www.c-span.org /firstladies. host: john larson is our guest, democrat of netiquette. also a committee member of the ways and means committee. your committee tackles the questions of the scrutiny the irs gate to conservative groups. you will be hear

meet caroline harrison, wife of the 23rd president, benjamin harrison, as we continue our series on first ladies with your questions and comments by phone, facebook, and twitter, tonight and i neglect eastern on c-span, c-span3, c-span radio, and cspan.org. the ethics and public policy center thursday posted a discussion where state legislators talked about clashes between local government and religious groups. some of the issues included the rights that religious organizations on public universities, same-sex couples, and the rights of religious employees. u.s. faith leaders, politicians from both sides of the aisle, and experts in constitutional law took part in this hour-long discussion. >> good morning, everybody. if i could invite everyone to sit down we'll go ahead and start our panel discussion. my name is gene sheer. i'm a lawyer here in washington and have been asked to chair this panel. i'm sure all of you are familiar with the u.s. supreme court luis brandeis, who is famous for lots of reasons, but one of the reasons is that he once had a very memorable analogy about the states

beat caroline harrison, wife of the 23rd president, benjamin harrison. as we continue our series on first ladies with your questions and comments. facebook in twitter tonight live at 9:00 eastern on c-span, c-span radio, and c-span.org. >> at the white house earlier today, press secretary j. carney reacted to this in to be released report on an improper spending by the irs on conferences. here's a look. >> the president seen it the ig reports. it is not a waste. talk about the fact that the irs employees using presidential suite and conferences. does he think that is appropriate? >> well, in answer to your question is us in the report, but, no, it is nothing that conduct is appropriate. i would point you to a savings released by the acting irs commissioner his says, this conference has been an unfortunate vestige from a prior era. taxpayers should take comfort that a conference like this would not take place today. sweeping new spending restrictions had been put in place at the irs. dropped more than 80% and similar large-scale meetings did not take plac

meet caroline harrison, wife of the 23rd president benjamin harrison, as we continue our series on first ladies with your questions and comments. monday night, live and on :00 eastern on c-span, c-span3, c- span radio, and c-span.org. c-span, created by america's cable companies in 1979, brought to you as a public service by your service provider. >> today on c-span, more of this years commencement speeches. first, fbi director robert mueller, followed by denver ben -- followed by bernanke. then governor martin o'malley and governor rick scott. >> robert mueller travel to deliver at this year's robertement address. gates is the chancellor of william and mary and introduce the at guy jerked her. mr. mueller has been jerked her for 24 years. 24 years.ctor for this is about 25 minutes. [applause] >> thank you, president reevly. i have to say here at the outset there are two disadvances to being chancellor of the college. one, i get to march in behind a seven-foot tall rector. [laughter] >> and the other is the regalia. [laughter] >> which i've described as a unique blending of academic, med

meet wife of benjamin harrison as we continue our series on first ladies tonight live at 9:00 eastern on c-span, c-span 3, c-span radio and cspan.org. >> last month the university of colorado hosted the 65th annual conference on world affairs. a debate on top picks ranging from arts media and science to politics and huming rights. coming up technology on human brain and child development. it's about an hour and 15 minutes. >> hello everyone. welcome to panel 1716 this. is your brain on the internet. today is monday april 8 and it's just after 3:00 p.m. my name is allen carmichael. i work with the boulder weekly here in town. at this point i would ask you please to check your cell phone and make sure it's turned off. want to be sure that all cell phones are turned off at this time. thanks for coming. i'll briefly introduce our panelists and we'll get under way here. to my left is a writer and philosopher. he's written many books and published in lots of amazing magazines from wired to the washington post. further down the row is thomas hardaway. he's a army veteran of 31 years. he work

she is the first to have christmas in the white house, wife of benjamin harrison. we continue our first ladies series monday night at 9:00 eastern on c-span, c-span3, c- span radio, and c-span.org. , some more commencement speeches including florida governor rick scott. attorney general eric holder at uc berkeley. and newton, connecticut, patricia llodra at sacred heart university. >> earlier this month governor rick scott deliver the address at ava maria university. governor scott is serving his first term in office. this is under 15 minutes. [applause] >> thank you for that introduction. it is wonderful to be back home. this is a great year for my wife and i. we had our 41st anniversary a we will have two more grandkids this year. nothing better than that. [applause] it is an honor to be here. congratulations to every graduate. a great journey -- you have got a great journey. you will have a great time. i love these speeches. this speech is one of the only few things that is standing in the way of where you are now. you have a great hearty with your family and fr