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OCTOBER 11, 1963
Reel America: 1963 Interview with Malcolm X
Nation of Islam leader Malcolm X was interviewed by sociology graduate student Herman Blake and professor John Leggett. Malcolm X argued against racial integration and discussed the right for African Americans to use violence to defend themselves against violent attacks by whites. He also discussed the nature of Islam. This program was courtesy of the Media Resources Center Collection at the University of California, Berkeley.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?318826-1/1963-interview-malcolm
OCTOBER 11, 1984
Presidential Debates: Vice Presidential Candidates Debate
Vice President George H.W. Bush and Representative Geraldine Ferraro (D-NY) met in Philadelphia for the 1984 Vice Presidential Debate. They debated a variety of issues including abortion and the U.S. economy. The first half of the debate was focused on domestic policy and the second half on foreign policy. The debate was moderated by Sander Vanocur. Other panelists were John Mashek, Jack White, Norma Quarles, and Robert Boyd.
The same question was posed to each candidate, who had two-and-a-half minutes to respond. Follow-up questions from panelists were permitted. Candidates were given one minute for rebuttals and four minutes for closing statements.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?33136-1/vice-presidential-candidates-debate
OCTOBER 11, 1991
Thomas Second Hearing Day 1, Part 2
The committee heard testimony from University of Oklahoma Law Professor Anita Hill during the first day of the reopened confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Clarence Thomas. Professor Hill testified on her charges that she had been sexually harassed by Judge Thomas when he was her boss in the Department of Education and the EEOC in the early 1980's. Professor Hill, speaking in level, measured tones, told the committee of her career, her relationship with Judge Thomas, and the behavior of Judge Thomas toward her in the workplace. She said Judge Thomas often asked her for dates, which she turned down, and often instigated discussions of sexual matters which she refused to take part in. She said Judge Thomas explicitly discussed aspects of pornographic movies he had seen, and emphasized his own sexual prowess. Professor Hill said she attempted to avoid opportunities for extended conversations with Judge Thomas, but transferred with him to the....
https://www.c-span.org/video/?22097-1/thomas-hearing-day-1-part-2
OCTOBER 11, 2012
Campaign 2012: Vice Presidential Candidates Debate
Vice President Joe Biden and Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) met at Centre College for the 2012 vice presidential debate. Both foreign and domestic issues were covered, including terrorism and intelligence, Libya, Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Medicare, Social Security, tax policy, unemployment, health care, and abortion. Martha Raddatz moderated the debate, which was presented in a split screen.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?308539-1/vice-presidential-candidates-debate
OCTOBER 11, 2014
Washington Journal: Same-Sex Marriage in the U.S.
Brian Brown and Evan Wolfson talked about legal and political developments in the debate over same-sex marriage, including the Supreme Court’s decision to deny appeals from five states seeking to retain their bans on same-sex marriage, and a ruling overturning some bans in Western states. They also spoke about the politics and public opinions surrounding the issue. Evan Wolfson participated by video link from New York City.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?322045-4/marriage-us
October 11, 2024
International Day of the Girl
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
https://www.unesco.org/en/days/girl-child
October 10, 2024
9:30 PM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in the ASEAN-U.S. Summit
Vientiane, Laos
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-october-11-2024/
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