45 YEARS OF COVERING CONGRESS LIKE NO OTHER

On March 19, 1979, it started as a bold experiment: the cable industry first brought C-SPAN's gavel-to-gavel coverage of the House of Representatives into America’s living rooms. Since then, C-SPAN has been documenting political history with a unique approach — unfiltered and without commentary — from Congress to the White House to the courts, on the campaign trail, and beyond.

45 years later, the technology has changed but our mission continues. Now with a multi-platform presence — three TV networks, C-SPAN Now app, C-SPAN Radio, C-SPAN.org , our new connected-TV streaming app, C-SPAN Select, social media, podcasts and newsletters — C-SPAN remains the go-to resource for coverage of the U.S. Congress and so much more.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 45 YEARS

The events featured below represent notable political events covered by C-SPAN during the past 45 years. Enjoy reviewing these events and visit us regularly to discover other historical gems or today's top news events.