Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates went behind-the-scenes of the George W. Bush White House with presidential scholars from the University of Virginia's Miller Center. The scholars are editors of the Miller Center book, "43: Inside the George W. Bush Presidency." Robert Gates served Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama -- the only defense secretary retained by an incoming president.
Author Bob Calhoun looked at 170 years of San Francisco's history through the crimes that marked each era. The California Historical Society hosted this virtual event.
Carl Smith, professor of history emeritus at Northwestern University, talks about the 1871 fire that destroyed over three square miles of city of Chicago. This event was part of Chicago's 2021 Printers Row Lit Fest.
In 1844, parts of Philadelphia burned as a result of an anti-Irish Catholic mob. Zachary Schrag described the political turmoil, use of force by the militia and the aftermath of the fires. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives.
Author Stephanie Schorow discussed the Great Boston Fire of 1872, which still ranks as one of the costliest fire-related property devastations in American history. The Boston Public Library hosted this event.
Wayne State University professor Kidada Williams talked about the daily existence of formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction. This program was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan.
This NASA video from 1975 described advancements in tornado research and the importance of information from early warning satellites. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
This U.S. Bureau of Aeronautics video from 1943 shows salvage operations after a disastrous fire and flooding on the U.S.S. Lafayette troopship, which began as a French ocean liner and was seized by the U.S. Navy during World War II. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century.
Author Bob Calhoun looked at 170 years of San Francisco's history through the crimes that marked each era. The California Historical Society hosted this virtual event.
Carl Smith, professor of history emeritus at Northwestern University, talks about the 1871 fire that destroyed over three square miles of city of Chicago. This event was part of Chicago's 2021 Printers Row Lit Fest.
In 1844, parts of Philadelphia burned as a result of an anti-Irish Catholic mob. Zachary Schrag described the political turmoil, use of force by the militia and the aftermath of the fires. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives.
Author Stephanie Schorow discussed the Great Boston Fire of 1872, which still ranks as one of the costliest fire-related property devastations in American history. The Boston Public Library hosted this event.
Wayne State University professor Kidada Williams talked about the daily existence of formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction. This program was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan.
This NASA video from 1975 described advancements in tornado research and the importance of information from early warning satellites. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
This U.S. Bureau of Aeronautics video from 1943 shows salvage operations after a disastrous fire and flooding on the U.S.S. Lafayette troopship, which began as a French ocean liner and was seized by the U.S. Navy during World War II. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century.
Author Bob Calhoun looked at 170 years of San Francisco's history through the crimes that marked each era. The California Historical Society hosted this virtual event.
Carl Smith, professor of history emeritus at Northwestern University, talks about the 1871 fire that destroyed over three square miles of city of Chicago. This event was part of Chicago's 2021 Printers Row Lit Fest.
In 1844, parts of Philadelphia burned as a result of an anti-Irish Catholic mob. Zachary Schrag described the political turmoil, use of force by the militia and the aftermath of the fires. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives.
Author Stephanie Schorow discussed the Great Boston Fire of 1872, which still ranks as one of the costliest fire-related property devastations in American history. The Boston Public Library hosted this event.
Wayne State University professor Kidada Williams talked about the daily existence of formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction. This program was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan.
This NASA video from 1975 described advancements in tornado research and the importance of information from early warning satellites. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
This U.S. Bureau of Aeronautics video from 1943 shows salvage operations after a disastrous fire and flooding on the U.S.S. Lafayette troopship, which began as a French ocean liner and was seized by the U.S. Navy during World War II. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century.
Author Bob Calhoun looked at 170 years of San Francisco's history through the crimes that marked each era. The California Historical Society hosted this virtual event.
Carl Smith, professor of history emeritus at Northwestern University, talks about the 1871 fire that destroyed over three square miles of city of Chicago. This event was part of Chicago's 2021 Printers Row Lit Fest.
In 1844, parts of Philadelphia burned as a result of an anti-Irish Catholic mob. Zachary Schrag described the political turmoil, use of force by the militia and the aftermath of the fires. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives.
Author Stephanie Schorow discussed the Great Boston Fire of 1872, which still ranks as one of the costliest fire-related property devastations in American history. The Boston Public Library hosted this event.
Wayne State University professor Kidada Williams talked about the daily existence of formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction. This program was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan.
