C-SPAN Recent Events

Mitt Romney Rallies Supporters in Chandler, Arizona

2012-02-22T11:50:00

GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney holds a small lead over former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) in the Arizona primary, according to recent polls. Romney continued his campaign with a speech to supporters at the Tri-City Christian Academy in Chandler, Arizona.

Rick Santorum Rallies Voters in Phoenix

2012-02-22T00:00:00

Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum continues campaigning in Arizona, ahead of the state’s primary next Tuesday.The former Senator won a presidential straw poll held by the Maricopa Republican Party earlier Tuesday, and held a town hall in Phoenix where he was joined by his family.

Washington Journal for Wednesday, February 22

2012-02-21T20:00:00

Our daily Live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events, and legislation.

AEI Debates Constitutionality of the President's Recess Appointments

2012-02-21T13:30:00

A panel of legal experts discussed whether President Obama's recent recess appointments for the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and three members of the National Labor Relations Board were constitutional.

Danica Patrick Speaks About Her Career and Move to NASCAR

2012-02-21T13:00:00

NASCAR Driver Danica Patrick talked about her career and move to NASCAR at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Danica Patrick will race in her first Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 26th. She’s the third woman to race in the Daytona 500’s 54-year history.

State Department Press Briefing

2012-02-21T12:30:00

State Department Spokesman, Victoria Nuland conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.

A Look at the Race for the GOP Presidential Nomination

2012-02-21T09:00:00

AEI commentators and political analysts Michael Barone, Henry Olsen and Norman Ornstein discuss the race for the GOP Presidential nomination. With Rick Santorum's victories in the Colorado and Minnesota caucuses and the Missouri primary, he is now leading the polls in several states.

State Dept. Hosts Global Business Conference

2012-02-21T00:00:00

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the opening luncheon of the first-ever State Department Global Business Conference. According to the State Department, this conference, "will bring together senior officials from U.S. business support organizations from over 100 countries;

President Discusses Recently Passed Payroll Tax Legislation

2012-02-21T00:00:00

Following last week's passage of payroll tax cut legislation by Congress, President Obama held a White House event to elaborate on the legislation. The President thanked Congress for passing the legislation, but said "Don't stop here and go further." The President urged Congress to build on the success of the agreement by taking additional steps to create jobs, grow the economy and help the middle class.

Rick Santorum Keynotes Lincoln Day Lunch in Arizona

2012-02-21T00:00:00

With the February 28th Arizona Primary approaching, GOP Presidential candidate Rick Santorum keynotes the Maricopa County Republican Party Lincoln Day Lunch & Straw Poll. Recent Polls have shown Santorum leading the other GOP candidates in National Polls and in a tight race in Michigan with Mitt Romney. He trails Romney in Arizona.

Washington Journal for Tuesday, February 21

2012-02-20T20:00:00

Our daily Live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events, and legislation.

Hillary Clinton's Endorsement of Barack Obama

2012-02-20T15:30:00

Former first lady and then Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton holds the final rally of her presidential campaign.

Rosalynn Carter Eulogy for Betty Ford

2012-02-20T15:15:00

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter delivers a eulogy for former First Lady Betty Ford. The service was held in Palm Desert, California, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. Among the dignitaries in attendance were first ladies Michelle Obama and Nancy Reagan

The Presidency: Reflections of First Ladies Barbara and Laura Bush

2012-02-20T14:00:00

Barbara Bush and Laura Bush recently sat down for a conversation with historian Richard Norton Smith and talked about their unique family and historical relationships, the stereotypes perpetuated about the president’s spouse, how they handled political criticism, their experiences as wartime first ladies, and their advice to their successors. Held at the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas.

Michelle Obama's Commencement Speech

2012-02-20T13:30:00

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to graduating seniors at Anacostia High School on her family life growing up and the value of education.

Nancy Reagan's Tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

2012-02-20T12:30:00

A look back at Nancy Reagan's 1999 tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

Lady Bird Johnson's White House Tour

2012-02-20T12:30:00

Lady Bird Johnson takes us back to 1968 and shows us the White House she knew.

American Artifacts: Woodrow Wilson House

2012-02-20T11:00:00

In March of 1921 President Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith left the White House at the conclusion of his second term and moved into a home on S Street near Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. Operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Woodrow Wilson House is now a museum. Frank Aucella gave a tour of the 28-room home and discussed the life and presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This is part one of a two-part program. In this portion the lower floors of the home were toured.

Jacqueline Kennedy's Oral Histories

2012-02-20T09:30:00

Caroline Kennedy introduces a discussion about the oral histories recorded in 1964 by her mother, Jacqueline.

White House Tour with Laura Bush

2012-02-20T09:00:00

A tour of the White House with Laura Bush from C-SPAN's White House documentary.