On "Lectures in History," Shepherd University professor Benjamin Bankhurst teaches a class on Appalachia in the American imagination. He describes how the regional stereotype has changed over time, from being viewed as "backwards hillbillies" during the Industrial Revolution, to a people respected for their folk culture in the early 20th century.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon launched the Scottish National Party's election platform to supporters at event in Perth, Scotland. She announced to supporters that a vote on Scottish independence should take place at the end of the Brexit negotiations and that there's too much at stake with Brexit for Scotland not to be part of the process. She urged supporters to re-elect Scottish National Party members in order to have a stronger voice during the Brexit negotiations. She's introduced by SNP Parliamentary leader Angus Robertson and later took questions from the media.
Corporate executives testified at a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee on the potential impacts and supposed benefits of new tax policy on jobs and the economy.
Former President Bill Clinton spoke about ongoing efforts to combat childhood obesity at the annual summit of the Partnership for a Healthier America in Washington, DC.
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine the regulations for the sale, use and distribution of pesticide products. The committee examined how pesticide registration under the Environmental Protection Agency impacts agriculture, endangered species protections and farm worker protection standards.
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine the regulations for the sale, use and distribution of pesticide products. The committee examined how pesticide registration under the Environmental Protection Agency impacts agriculture, endangered species protections and farm worker protection standards.
House Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry (R-TX) sat down with the Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon for a discussion on military readiness, defense spending, and ongoing force modernization efforts.
A panel of historians discusses President Woodrow Wilson's controversial legacy, his diplomatic skills, views on imperialism, and the tension between Wilson's progressive ideas and his opposition to civil rights. The Organization of American Historians hosted this 90 minute event at their annual meeting in New Orleans.
We hear a panel of historians discuss their roles as experts for court cases on subjects such as abortion, Native Americn treaties, gay rights, and affirmative action. They also examine how the courts value history and evaluate sources. The Organization of American Historians hosted this event at their annual meeting in New Orleans.
A panel of historians discusses President Woodrow Wilson's controversial legacy, his diplomatic skills, views on imperialism, and the tension between Wilson's progressive ideas and his opposition to civil rights. The Organization of American Historians hosted this 90 minute event at their annual meeting in New Orleans.
We hear a panel of historians discuss their roles as experts for court cases on subjects such as abortion, Native Americn treaties, gay rights, and affirmative action. They also examine how the courts value history and evaluate sources. The Organization of American Historians hosted this event at their annual meeting in New Orleans.
A panel of historians discusses President Woodrow Wilson's controversial legacy, his diplomatic skills, views on imperialism, and the tension between Wilson's progressive ideas and his opposition to civil rights. The Organization of American Historians hosted this 90 minute event at their annual meeting in New Orleans.
We hear a panel of historians discuss their roles as experts for court cases on subjects such as abortion, Native Americn treaties, gay rights, and affirmative action. They also examine how the courts value history and evaluate sources. The Organization of American Historians hosted this event at their annual meeting in New Orleans.
A panel of historians discusses President Woodrow Wilson's controversial legacy, his diplomatic skills, views on imperialism, and the tension between Wilson's progressive ideas and his opposition to civil rights. The Organization of American Historians hosted this 90 minute event at their annual meeting in New Orleans.
