John E. Splaine examines records. A vault in Normandy, France, houses some of the notes and journals from Alexis de Tocqueville's 1831 visit to America, from which he did the research for his political classic, Democracy in America.

A vault in Normandy, France, houses some of the notes and journals from Alexis de Tocqueville's 1831 visit to America, from which he did the research for his political classic, Democracy in America. Tocqueville's signature is in the middle of the right-hand page of this original government.

John E. Splaine examining records. A vault in Normandy, France, houses some of the notes and journals from Alexis de Tocqueville's 1831 visit to America, from which he did the research for his political classic, Democracy in America.

A wax version of Thomas Paine in the Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle, New York. The cottage was given to Mr. Paine by the state of New York in recognition of his contributions to revolutionary America.

A vault in Normandy, France, houses some of the notes and journals from Alexis de Tocqueville's 1831 visit to America, from which he did the research for his political classic, Democracy in America. Tocqueville's signature is in the middle of the right-hand page of this original government.

A wax figurine of Thomas Paine, accompanied by the following text: "Above: A wax version of Thomas Paine in the Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle, New York. The cottage was given to Mr. Paine by the state of New York in recognition of his contributions to revolutionary America.; Opposite: Hamilton Park in Weehawken, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Manhattan, overlooks the site of the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Behind John Rapetti's bust of Alexander Hamilton is the New York City skyline."

John E. Splaine examining records. A vault in Normandy, France, houses some of the notes and journals from Alexis de Tocqueville's 1831 visit to America, from which he did the research for his political classic, Democracy in America. In the smaller photo below, Tocqueville's signature is in the middle of the right-hand page of this original government.

A wax version of Thomas Paine in the Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle, New York. The cottage was given to Mr. Paine by the state of New York in recognition of his contributions to revolutionary America.

A wax version of Thomas Paine in the Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle, New York. The cottage was given to Mr. Paine by the state of New York in recognition of his contributions to revolutionary America.

A wax version of Thomas Paine in the Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle, New York. The cottage was given to Mr. Paine by the state of New York in recognition of his contributions to revolutionary America.

Hamilton Park in Weehawken, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Manhattan, overlooks the site of the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Behind John Rapetti's bust of Alexander Hamilton is the New York City skyline.

Hamilton Park in Weehawken, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Manhattan, overlooks the site of the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Behind John Rapetti's bust of Alexander Hamilton is the New York City skyline.

James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C.

A statue of James Madison. "James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C." (Caption taken from C0270B434_023)

James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C.

James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C.

James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C.

James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C.

A statue of James Madison, accompanied by the following text: "James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C."

Hamilton Park in Weehawken, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Manhattan, overlooks the site of the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Behind John Rapetti's bust of Alexander Hamilton is the New York City skyline.

James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C.

James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C.

James Madison, fourth President and "father of the Constitution," as depicted by Walker Hancock. The four-ton marble statue--and the Library of Congress's James Madison Memorial building-- were both dedicated on April 24th, 1980. The statue sits inside the library's James Madison Memorial Hall, on Independence avenue in Washington D.C.

Lea Anne Long stands next to a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia. The plaque embedded in the brick sidewalk has "Benjamin Franklin" written on it.

Lea Anne Long stands next to a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia. The plaque embedded in the brick sidewalk has "Benjamin Franklin" written on it.

Carol Hellwig stands next to a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia. The plaque embedded in the brick sidewalk has "Benjamin Franklin" written on it.

Lea Anne Long and Carol Hellwig next to a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia. The plaque embedded in the brick sidewalk has "Benjamin Franklin" written on it.

Lea Anne Long and Carol Hellwig next to a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia. The plaque embedded in the brick sidewalk has "Benjamin Franklin" written on it.

Lea Anne Long looking at a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia.

Lea Anne Long looking at a detail of a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia. The plaque embedded in the brick sidewalk has "Benjamin Franklin" written on it.

Lea Anne Long stands next to a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia. The plaque embedded in the brick sidewalk has "Benjamin Franklin" written on it.

Statesman, scientist, printer and writer Benjamin Franklin, cast in bronze by George Lundeen, at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia.

Lea Anne Long and Carol Hellwig next to a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia. The plaque embedded in the brick sidewalk has "Benjamin Franklin" written on it.

Lea Anne Long posing for a photo next to a bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia. The plaque embedded in the brick sidewalk has "Benjamin Franklin" written on it.

Statesman, scientist, printer and writer Benjamin Franklin, cast in bronze by George Lundeen, at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia.

Statesman, scientist, printer and writer Benjamin Franklin, cast in bronze by George Lundeen, at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia.

In the 1940s and 1950s, children who lived in this leafy and historic section of Lafayette, Indiana -- among them, Brian Lamb-- dubbed this bridge which links two neighborhoods, "the bicycle bridge." Crossing it held the promise of undiscovered lands for adventurous children and gave the author a lifelong metaphor for the learning experience.

In the 1940s and 1950s, children who lived in this leafy and historic section of Lafayette, Indiana -- among them, Brian Lamb-- dubbed this bridge which links two neighborhoods, "the bicycle bridge." Crossing it held the promise of undiscovered lands for adventurous children and gave the author a lifelong metaphor for the learning experience.

Statue of Benjamin Franklin accompanied by following text: "Above: Statesman, scientist, printer and writer Benjamin Franklin, cast in bronze by George Lundeen, at headquarters of the Printing Industries of America in Alexandria, Virginia.; Previous page: In the 1940s and 1950s, children who lived in this leafy and historic section of Lafayette, Indiana -- among them, Brian Lamb-- dubbed this bridge which links two neighborhoods, 'the bicycle bridge.' Crossing it held the promise of undiscovered lands for adventurous children and gave the author a lifelong metaphor for the learning experience."

In the 1940s and 1950s, children who lived in this leafy and historic section of Lafayette, Indiana -- among them, Brian Lamb-- dubbed this bridge which links two neighborhoods, "the bicycle bridge." Crossing it held the promise of undiscovered lands for adventurous children and gave the author a lifelong metaphor for the learning experience.

In the 1940s and 1950s, children who lived in this leafy and historic section of Lafayette, Indiana -- among them, Brian Lamb-- dubbed this bridge which links two neighborhoods, "the bicycle bridge." Crossing it held the promise of undiscovered lands for adventurous children and gave the author a lifelong metaphor for the learning experience.

In the 1940s and 1950s, children who lived in this leafy and historic section of Lafayette, Indiana -- among them, Brian Lamb-- dubbed this bridge which links two neighborhoods, "the bicycle bridge." Crossing it held the promise of undiscovered lands for adventurous children and gave the author a lifelong metaphor for the learning experience.

Dr. Michael R. Kelley, founder of the Capitol Connection, which is a leading provider of public affairs and news cable TV to associations around Washington, D.C. Capitol Connection is a telecommunication service of The George Mason University Instructional Foundation.

Barry Katz stands by a C-SPAN camera as he films the Congressional baseball game for the first time.

Brian Lockman stands by a C-SPAN camera as he films the Congressional baseball game for the first time.

C-SPAN broadcasts its first Congressional baseball game.

C-SPAN broadcasts its first Congressional baseball game.

A Cable ACE Award stands in front of a C-SPAN camera. C-SPAN won two Cable ACE awards in 1981 for their coverage of the 1980 election.

Nominee to serve as Secretary of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige, Jr. appears before the Senate for his confirmation hearing.

Brian Lockman wears a headset and looks at several screens while producing C-SPAN's simulcast of the "Larry King Show"