Documenting C-SPAN: The First Four Decades (1979-2015)

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• George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis debate
  
  A still of 1988 Presidential candidates George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis standing at podiums, participating in a debate.
• George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis shake hands
  
  A still of 1988 Presidential candidates George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis shake hands during a debate held at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• Queen Elizabeth addresses Parliament
  
  A still of Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg sitting on thrones as part of the proceedings surrounding the Queen's speech to Parliament.
• Anne Preloh, 10 Downing Street
  
  C-SPAN crew member Anne Preloh stands with her camera in front of 10 Downing Street in London.
• House of Lords
  
  A still of the House of Lords, taken by C-SPAN during a trip to London.
• Brian Lamb and C-SPAN staff, London
  
  C-SPAN staff, including Brian Lamb, pose while holding newspapers. This trip was taken as part of C-SPAN's first trip to London.
• Text for "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall"
  
  A block of text, which reads "C-SPAN profiled 104 of its viewers in the 1988 book 'America's Town Hall.' It was an effort to answer the oft-asked question 'Who watches C-SPAN?' and to document the effect of televised government proceedings on Americans everywhere."
• "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall"
  
  A photograph of the book "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall."
• Text, James Wright praising C-SPAN
  
  A block of text quoting House of Representatives Speaker James C. Wright (D-TX) which applauds C-SPAN.
• "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall" title page
  
  The title page of the book "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall."
• Text, James Wright praising C-SPAN
  
  A block of text quoting House of Representatives Speaker James C. Wright (D-TX) which applauds C-SPAN.
• "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall" advertisement
  
  An advertisement for the book "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall," which features small biographies of notable figures, as well as a summary of the book.
• Howard Baker, "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall"
  
  A photograph of Howard Baker, pulled from the book "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall."
• Ronald Reagan, Close Up appearance
  
  Ronald Reagan speaks to students and audience members after filming his Close Up appearance on C-SPAN.
• Brian Lamb interviews Tip O'Neill
  
  Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill speaks while participating in an interview with Brian Lamb on C-SPAN.
• Jack Cole, WJNO Radio
  
  Jack Cole smokes a pipe while sitting by a microphone for the radio channel WJNO in Florida.
• Marian Norby, "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall"
  
  Feminist activist Marian Norby, as featured in the C-SPAN program "America's Town Hall."
• Richard Armey, "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall"
  
  Representative Richard Armey (R-TX) sits at his desk, as featured in C-SPAN's "America's Town Hall."
• Albert Gore, Jr., "C-SPAN: America's Town Hall"
  
  Albert Gore, Jr. sitting in a chair, as featured in C-SPAN's "America's Town Hall."
• Keith Knautz with "Congressional Record" booklet
  
  Keith Knautz holds a "Congressional Record" booklet. Photograph by Mike Schmidt.
• James Hood
  
  Civil rights leader James Hood gestures while speaking. This photograph was taken in Madison, Wisconsin by Brent Nicastro.
• E. Bruce Berman
  
  Film executive E. Bruce Berman sits holding two television remote controls. Photograph by Michael Ramanos.
• Gary Greene
  
  Gary Greene stands by a C-SPAN satellite while holding a C-SPAN mug. This photograph was taken in Holland, Michigan by Drew Torres.
• Nancy Reddin Kienholz and Edward Kienholz work on "Double Cross"
  
  Nancy Reddin Kienholz and Edward Kienholz work on a series of unique TV's "Double Cross" at Gemini's studios. This photograph was taken by Sidney B. Felsen.
• Frank McCourt at chalkboard
  
  Frank McCourt standing in front of a chalkboard that has written on it, "Mr. McCourt; English 7-1; Aim: To explore why Hamlet was mean to Ophelia."
• Frank McCourt at chalkboard
  
  Frank McCourt standing in front of a chalkboard that has written on it, "Mr. McCourt; English 7-1; Aim: To explore why Hamlet was mean to Ophelia."
• Frank McCourt at chalkboard
  
  Frank McCourt pointing to a chalkboard that has written on it, "Mr. McCourt; English 7-1; Aim: To explore why Hamlet was mean to Ophelia."
• Frank McCourt at desk
  
  Frank McCourt sitting at a desk in a classroom.
• Frank McCourt at desk
  
  Frank McCourt posing for a photo while sitting at a desk.
• Frank McCourt at desk
  
  Frank McCourt sitting at a desk in a classroom.