TV Schedule for C-SPAN 3
Sunday, October 18th TV listings for C-SPAN 3
Reel America A Cowboy's Day - 1966
This 1966 U.S. Information Agency film showcased a working cowboy's day on a California ranch. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Anita McBride on First Lady Bess Truman
Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to First Lady Laura Bush, reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Bess Truman (1945-53). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
The Presidency C-SPAN Tours the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum
C-SPAN tours the presidential library and museum of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States (1929-33), which is located in West Branch, Iowa.
The Presidency C-SPAN Tours the Inaugural Parade Float Museum
C-SPAN tours a museum dedicated to presidential inaugural parade floats from Harry Truman to Donald Trump. The American Celebration on Parade is located in Quicksburg, Virginia.
America 250 Haiti's Role in the American Revolution
Historian Ronald Angelo Johnson tells the story of how Saint-Domingue, the French colony that later became Haiti, helped the American colonies win their independence from Great Britain. He speaks at George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia.
America 250 South Carolina & the American Revolution
Historians examine the Revolutionary War's military and political events in the South at the Francis Marion Symposium in Manning, South Carolina.
America 250 Leader of 1780 Revolutionary War Battle
Historians examine the Revolutionary War's military and political events in the South at the Francis Marion Symposium in Manning, South Carolina.
America 250 Revolutionary War Surgeon James Piney Wilson
Historians examine the Revolutionary War's military and political events in the South at the Francis Marion Symposium in Manning, South Carolina.
America 250 The Making of the U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society, White House Historical Association and U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society feature historians on the creation of our constitutional system.
America 250 Air Force Concert Band on Capitol Steps
The United States Air Force Band performs a concert on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building.
Jimmy Stewart Army Recruitment Film -- 1942
This 1942 United States Army Air Forces film showed actor Lt. James Stewart encouraging men to enlist in the Army Air Forces. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
The Presidency C-SPAN Tours the Inaugural Parade Float Museum
C-SPAN tours a museum dedicated to presidential inaugural parade floats from Harry Truman to Donald Trump. The American Celebration on Parade is located in Quicksburg, Virginia.
Rally to Defend Black History in Museums
Rep. Jonathan Jackson hosts a rally with national faith leaders to defend how black history is showcased in federal museums. The rally takes place outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Military Duty and U.S. Army Reserves -- 1957
This 1957 U.S. Army film showcased how young men could fulfill their military duty by enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserves. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Hillary Clinton and Mitch Daniels Discuss Leadership After 9/11
Fmr. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton, Fmr. Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-Indiana) and CBS News Senior Correspondent Norah O'Donnell discuss leadership after the 9/11 attacks.
America 250 Historian Alexis Coe on President John Kennedy
Historian and author Alexis Coe reflects on the life and legacy of John Kennedy, America's 35th president (1961-63). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Author Nancy Beck Young on First Lady Lou Hoover
Historian and author Nancy Beck Young reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Lou Hoover (1929-33). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned by the organization More Perfect to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Journalist Bret Baier on President Dwight Eisenhower
Bret Baier of Fox News reflects on the life and legacy of Dwight Eisenhower, America's 34th president (1953-61). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 What Did the World Look Like in 1776?
Washington University hosts a series of lectures called 1776-Then and Now. This lecture explores the natural world in which the Revolutionary War (1775-83) was fought.
Reel America A Cowboy's Day - 1966
This 1966 U.S. Information Agency film showcased a working cowboy's day on a California ranch. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Anita McBride on First Lady Bess Truman
Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to First Lady Laura Bush, reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Bess Truman (1945-53). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
The Presidency C-SPAN Tours the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum
C-SPAN tours the presidential library and museum of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States (1929-33), which is located in West Branch, Iowa.
The Presidency C-SPAN Tours the Inaugural Parade Float Museum
C-SPAN tours a museum dedicated to presidential inaugural parade floats from Harry Truman to Donald Trump. The American Celebration on Parade is located in Quicksburg, Virginia.
America 250 Haiti's Role in the American Revolution
Historian Ronald Angelo Johnson tells the story of how Saint-Domingue, the French colony that later became Haiti, helped the American colonies win their independence from Great Britain. He speaks at George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia.
America 250 South Carolina & the American Revolution
Historians examine the Revolutionary War's military and political events in the South at the Francis Marion Symposium in Manning, South Carolina.
America 250 Leader of 1780 Revolutionary War Battle
Historians examine the Revolutionary War's military and political events in the South at the Francis Marion Symposium in Manning, South Carolina.
America 250 Revolutionary War Surgeon James Piney Wilson
Historians examine the Revolutionary War's military and political events in the South at the Francis Marion Symposium in Manning, South Carolina.
America 250 Air Force Concert Band on Capitol Steps
The United States Air Force Band performs a concert on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building.
C-SPAN Tours Milton Hershey Museum
C-SPAN tours the Hershey Story Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which details the life, legacy, and chocolate of Milton Hershey.
America 250 Reenactment -- 1777 Battle of Brandywine
Reenactors mark the 1777 Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford, Pa.; the battle, a British victory, led to Philadelphia's capture; the event recreates one of many fight locations from the historic conflict.
America 250 Reenactment - 1777 Battle of Princeton
Reenactors mark the January 1777 Battle of Princeton during an event held at Princeton Battlefield State Park in New Jersey. The battle is considered a key turning point in the Revolutionary War as it led to a British retreat from New Jersey.
America 250 Life & Legacy of Abigail Adams
Historian Joseph Ellis reflects on the life and legacy of Abigail Adams; his essay is part of a project called "In Pursuit," commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday; it is recorded by historian and content producer Anne Fertig.
America 250 C-SPAN Tours American Revolution Museum's The Declaration's Journey Exhibit
C-SPAN tours the Museum of the American Revolution's Declaration's Journey exhibit, which explores the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today.
Military Duty and U.S. Army Reserves -- 1957
This 1957 U.S. Army film showcased how young men could fulfill their military duty by enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserves. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
America 250 Historian Alexis Coe on President John Kennedy
Historian and author Alexis Coe reflects on the life and legacy of John Kennedy, America's 35th president (1961-63). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Author Nancy Beck Young on First Lady Lou Hoover
Historian and author Nancy Beck Young reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Lou Hoover (1929-33). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned by the organization More Perfect to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Journalist Bret Baier on President Dwight Eisenhower
Bret Baier of Fox News reflects on the life and legacy of Dwight Eisenhower, America's 34th president (1953-61). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.