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The National Archives launches Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation, a traveling exhibition bringing original, Founding Era documents to eight American cities.
A National Park Service film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.
A highlight from a recent House session.
Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.
This U.S. Army film follows a special forces member of the Military Assistance Advisory Group through his training and two-year assignment in Iran.
Author Michael Vorenberg explores the debate over when the Civil War ended and how eventual peace was achieved.
Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
The Smithsonian Institution National Air & Space Museum's Jennifer Levasseur discusses the history of the 135-mission Space Shuttle program (1981-2011), its accomplishments, and two tragic failures that led to the deaths of 14 shuttle astronauts.
Historian and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on the life and legacy of Martin Van Buren. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Jon Meacham, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, American Lion, reflects on the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
George Washington Presidential Library Executive Director Lindsay Chervinsky reflects on the life and legacy of John Quincy Adams. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Historian and screenwriter Kirk Ellis discusses 1930s outlaws Bonnie and Clyde, the 1967 Hollywood biographical film about the couple, and how they shaped the image of outlaws, guns, and violence in American culture.
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) discusses his book on American ideals and the leadership qualities of prominent figures throughout the nation's history.
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, author of the memoir Streetwise, discusses his upbringing in public housing in Brooklyn, being educated at Harvard, and rising through the ranks of one of the world's largest investment banks.
Authors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg discuss the benefits of industrial food. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.
Author Michael Kimmel discusses the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who manufactured now-famous children's toys.
Sociologist Laura Mauldin describes the role of caregiving for chronically ill family members. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.
Author Jason Green discusses family, faith and the history of a black church in the rural Maryland community in which he was raised.
Jonathan Mann Burkham, who studies Midwest immigration, offers potential reforms to bolster communities facing reduced migration and decline.
American West historian Mark Lee Gardner discusses the friendship between legendary gunfighters Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.
Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.
Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.
Author and Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the science of happiness, his path to becoming an expert on happiness and how people can lead happier lives.
Author Arthur Brooks and America's Book Club host David M. Rubenstein view artifacts from the Library of Congress.
Historian and screenwriter Kirk Ellis discusses 1930s outlaws Bonnie and Clyde, the 1967 Hollywood biographical film about the couple, and how they shaped the image of outlaws, guns, and violence in American culture.
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) discusses his book on American ideals and the leadership qualities of prominent figures throughout the nation's history.
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, author of the memoir Streetwise, discusses his upbringing in public housing in Brooklyn, being educated at Harvard, and rising through the ranks of one of the world's largest investment banks.
Authors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg discuss the benefits of industrial food. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.
Author Michael Kimmel discusses the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who manufactured now-famous children's toys.
Sociologist Laura Mauldin describes the role of caregiving for chronically ill family members. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.
Author Jason Green discusses family, faith and the history of a black church in the rural Maryland community in which he was raised.
Jonathan Mann Burkham, who studies Midwest immigration, offers potential reforms to bolster communities facing reduced migration and decline.
American West historian Mark Lee Gardner discusses the friendship between legendary gunfighters Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.
Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.
Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.
Author and Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the science of happiness, his path to becoming an expert on happiness and how people can lead happier lives.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
The Senate returns from its two-week district work period over the Easter and Passover holidays amid the partial DHS shutdown. Senators will vote today to advance the nomination of John Thomas Shepherd to be U.S. District Court judge for Western Ark.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
The British Prime Minister answers questions from members of Parliament in the House of Commons.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Historian and screenwriter Kirk Ellis discusses 1930s outlaws Bonnie and Clyde, the 1967 Hollywood biographical film about the couple, and how they shaped the image of outlaws, guns, and violence in American culture.
George Washington Presidential Library Executive Director Lindsay Chervinsky reflects on the life and legacy of John Quincy Adams. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Jon Meacham, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, American Lion, reflects on the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Historian and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on the life and legacy of Martin Van Buren. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
The Smithsonian Institution National Air & Space Museum's Jennifer Levasseur discusses the history of the 135-mission Space Shuttle program (1981-2011), its accomplishments, and two tragic failures that led to the deaths of 14 shuttle astronauts.
Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Author Michael Vorenberg explores the debate over when the Civil War ended and how eventual peace was achieved.
This U.S. Army film follows a special forces member of the Military Assistance Advisory Group through his training and two-year assignment in Iran.
Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.
A highlight from a recent House session.
A National Park Service film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.
The National Archives launches Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation, a traveling exhibition bringing original, Founding Era documents to eight American cities.
C-SPAN tours Harry Truman's Presidential Library & Museum in Independence, Missouri, to learn about the life and legacy of the 33rd President of the United States.
On Presidents Day, Harry Truman and George Washington reenactors discuss the life and legacies of the former presidents. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum hosts this event.
C-SPAN tours Harry Truman's homesite in Independence, Missouri, to learn about the personal and family life of the 33rd President of the United States.
University of Florida professor Allen Guelzo teaches a class on Abraham Lincoln's intellectual interests and how the 16th president was more than just a talented politician.