C-SPAN
C-SPAN (/ˈsiːspæn/; an acronym for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) is a private, not-for-profit cable television network in the United States. It was created in 1979 by the cable television industry as a public service. It televises many proceedings of the U.S. federal government, as well as other programs related to public affairs.
Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network | |
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Owned by | National Cable Satellite Corporation (nonprofit) |
Slogan | Created by Cable. Offered as a Public Service. |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Headquarters | Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. |
Website | www |
C-SPAN Media
Sen. Robert Byrd (right), C-SPAN's founder Brian Lamb (left) and Paul FitzPatrick flip the switch for C-SPAN2 on June 2, 1986. FitzPatrick was C-SPAN president at the time.
C-SPAN's HDTV coverage of the beginning of the 112th Congress on January 5, 2011. The on-screen design seen here was used from April 19, 2010, to January 17, 2016.
Sources
Other websites
- Official website
- C-SPAN Video Library Archived 2013-12-11 at the Wayback Machine
- Viewer FAQ Archived 2013-12-11 at the Wayback Machine
- C-SPAN Classroom – Educator resources