C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Books That Shaped America: "Common Sense"
1 hour, 36 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored "Common Sense," a 1776 pamphlet authored by Thomas Paine which urged the American colonies to declare independence from Great Britain. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: "The Federalist"
1 hour, 31 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored "The Federalist," an 1788 collection of essays authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay under the pseudonym "Publius" to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: Journals of Lewis & Clark
1 hour, 31 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored the Journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, which were published in 1814 and recorded the 1804-1806 expedition they led through the western United States following the Louisiana Purchase. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"
1 hour, 32 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored the "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," authored by Frederick Douglass after his escape from slavery and published in 1845.
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Books That Shaped America: "The Common Law"
1 hour, 34 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored "The Common Law," an 1881 book authored by legal scholar and jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. who later went on to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
1 hour, 30 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," a book authored by Mark Twain first published in 1884 which is often called The Great Ameican Novel. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: "My Antonia"
1 hour, 33 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored "My Antonia," a 1918 novel authored by Willa Cather which tells the story of the friendship between an orphaned boy from Virginia and the daughter of Bohemian immigrants who were brought to Nebraska at the end of the 19th century to be pioneers. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
1 hour, 36 minutesBooks That Shaped America examined "Their Eyes Were Watching God," a 1937 novel authored by Zora Neale Hurston which explores a southern woman's identify, along with gender roles and race, and was influential on both African American literature and women's literature. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: "Free to Choose"
1 hour, 33 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored "Free to Choose," a 1980 book authored by Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman and his wife, fellow economist Rose Friedman. The book advocates free market principles and limited government intervention and was accompanied by a TV series of the same name. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: "The Words of Cesar Chavez"
1 hour, 30 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored "The Words of Cesar Chavez," a 2002 anthology edited by Richard J. Jensen and John C. Hammerback which presents major speeches and writings by labor leader Cesar Chavez and discusses their impact on the farm workers' movement starting in the early 1960's. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: Books That Shaped America Series Preview
1 hour, 11 minutesLibrarian of Congress Carla Hayden and author and historian Douglas Brinkley previewed the new C-SPAN series, "Books That Shaped America." This event is part of the Library of Congress's ongoing series, "LIVE at the Library."
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Books That Shaped America: "Common Sense"
1 hour, 34 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored "Common Sense," a 1776 pamphlet authored by Thomas Paine which urged the American colonies to declare independence from Great Britain. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: Journals of Lewis & Clark
1 hour, 32 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored the Journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, which were published in 1814 and recorded the 1804-1806 expedition they led through the western United States following the Louisiana Purchase. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Books That Shaped America: "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"
1 hour, 34 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored the "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," authored by Frederick Douglass after his escape from slavery and published in 1845.
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Books That Shaped America: "Free to Choose"
1 hour, 34 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored "Free to Choose," a 1980 book authored by Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman and his wife, fellow economist Rose Friedman. The book advocates free market principles and limited government intervention and was accompanied by a TV series of the same name. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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After Words: Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation"
59 minutesNYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.
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U.S. Senate: 07/05/2024
60 secondsThe Senate is holding a brief pro forma session. No legislative business or votes will take place until the Senate returns from its 2-week state work period over the July 4th holiday on Monday, July 8th.
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Liz Truss, "Ten Years to Save the West"
1 hour, 3 minutesFormer British Prime Minister Liz Truss argued that globalism, socialism, and the liberal establishment are threatening the future of Western civilization. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.