Senator Barry Goldwater (R-AZ) accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco. His remarks were considered a watershed moment for the conservative movement and the Republican Party.
This 1963 U.S. Information Agency film followed young African American Clarence Carter Jr. as he makes a car for the Washington, D.C., Soap Box Derby. This film was originally called "The Draggin' Wagon." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX) and economist John Early discussed their book "The Myth of American Inequality," winner of the 2024 Hayek Prize, named after economist Fredrich Hayek. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute, which awards the prize.
George Stephanopoulos spoke about the White House Situation Room & described key crisis moments in the room during previous administrations. This event was hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Former New York Times editor Lawrence Ingrassia spoke about cancer research and his own family's rare medical history with the disease. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal health and science reporter Amy Dockser Marcus.
Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX) and economist John Early discussed their book "The Myth of American Inequality," winner of the 2024 Hayek Prize, named after economist Fredrich Hayek. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute, which awards the prize.
George Stephanopoulos spoke about the White House Situation Room & described key crisis moments in the room during previous administrations. This event was hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Former New York Times editor Lawrence Ingrassia spoke about cancer research and his own family's rare medical history with the disease. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal health and science reporter Amy Dockser Marcus.
Brown University's Keisha Blain shared the thoughts of Black women intellectuals, politicians & activists on America's political future. The Boston Museum of African American History hosted this event.
Stella Morabito, senior contributor to The Federalist, argues that elites use our fear of loneliness to enforce social conformity. This event was hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia.
Historian Nell Irvin Painter reflected on culture and identity in America through a collection of her essays and artwork. Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event.
Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka argued that the American left has embraced a form of radical Marxism that threatens the future of the United States. This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp, Scholastic CEO Peter Warwick and other publishing industry leaders discuss how they are guiding their companies through a period of rapid change in the book industry. This event took place at the 2024 U.S. Book Show in New York.
Hampton Sides talked about the final voyage of famed British explorer Captain James Cook, who was killed by native Hawaiians in 1779. This event was held at the Explorers Club in New York City.
Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein discussed his book on freedom of speech and how it applies to students, professors, and administrators on college campuses. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX) and economist John Early discussed their book "The Myth of American Inequality," winner of the 2024 Hayek Prize, named after economist Fredrich Hayek. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute, which awards the prize.
George Stephanopoulos spoke about the White House Situation Room & described key crisis moments in the room during previous administrations. This event was hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Former New York Times editor Lawrence Ingrassia spoke about cancer research and his own family's rare medical history with the disease. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal health and science reporter Amy Dockser Marcus.
Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX) and economist John Early discussed their book "The Myth of American Inequality," winner of the 2024 Hayek Prize, named after economist Fredrich Hayek. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute, which awards the prize.
George Stephanopoulos spoke about the White House Situation Room & described key crisis moments in the room during previous administrations. This event was hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Former New York Times editor Lawrence Ingrassia spoke about cancer research and his own family's rare medical history with the disease. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal health and science reporter Amy Dockser Marcus.
Brown University's Keisha Blain shared the thoughts of Black women intellectuals, politicians & activists on America's political future. The Boston Museum of African American History hosted this event.
Stella Morabito, senior contributor to The Federalist, argues that elites use our fear of loneliness to enforce social conformity. This event was hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia.
Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp, Scholastic CEO Peter Warwick and other publishing industry leaders discuss how they are guiding their companies through a period of rapid change in the book industry. This event took place at the 2024 U.S. Book Show in New York.
Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka argued that the American left has embraced a form of radical Marxism that threatens the future of the United States. This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Historian Nell Irvin Painter reflected on culture and identity in America through a collection of her essays and artwork. Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event.
Hampton Sides talked about the final voyage of famed British explorer Captain James Cook, who was killed by native Hawaiians in 1779. This event was held at the Explorers Club in New York City.
