Retired Lt. Col. Marilla Cushman led a tour of the Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, covering women who served in the Revolutionary War through World War II. This was the first of a two-part program.
Retired Lt. Col. Marilla Cushman led a tour of the Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, covering women who served in the Korean War through the War on Terror. This is the second of a two-part program.
Historians Richard Norton Smith, Douglas Brinkley, and Edna Greene Medford talked about C-SPAN's The Presidents, each of whom contributed to the new book.
Inspired by Mount Rushmore, sculptor David Adickes created 42 giant busts of American presidents for a Williamsburg, Virginia "Presidents Park" that opened in 2004. After the park closed in 2010, the 15-18 foot, 18,000-20,000 pound statues were transported twelve miles to private property, where they have been decaying ever since. We met photographer, author and storyteller John Plashal, who leads walking tours and photography clinics at the location, to learn more.
Then White House curator William Allman talked about first lady Jacqueline Kennedy's extensive White House restoration and the evolution of the Executive Mansion's collection. This 2012 presentation at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum marked the 50th anniversary of her televised February 14, 1962 guided tour, which was watched by millions and later awarded an honorary Emmy. This video is courtesy of the Kennedy library.
This U.S. government newsreel documents the funeral of President Franklin Roosevelt, who died on April 12, 1945, and also includes biographical information about the new President, Harry Truman, and scenes of his first speech to congress.
Historians Richard Norton Smith, Douglas Brinkley, and Edna Greene Medford talked about C-SPAN's The Presidents, each of whom contributed to the new book.
Inspired by Mount Rushmore, sculptor David Adickes created 42 giant busts of American presidents for a Williamsburg, Virginia "Presidents Park" that opened in 2004. After the park closed in 2010, the 15-18 foot, 18,000-20,000 pound statues were transported twelve miles to private property, where they have been decaying ever since. We met photographer, author and storyteller John Plashal, who leads walking tours and photography clinics at the location, to learn more.
Then White House curator William Allman talked about first lady Jacqueline Kennedy's extensive White House restoration and the evolution of the Executive Mansion's collection. This 2012 presentation at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum marked the 50th anniversary of her televised February 14, 1962 guided tour, which was watched by millions and later awarded an honorary Emmy. This video is courtesy of the Kennedy library.
This U.S. government newsreel documents the funeral of President Franklin Roosevelt, who died on April 12, 1945, and also includes biographical information about the new President, Harry Truman, and scenes of his first speech to congress.
Historians analyzed the correlation between violence and U.S. political change, from the time of the American Revolution to present day. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
Historians discussed the effect of media and technology on 20th century politics. Topics included the government's impact on Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence and cable television. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
Biographers talked about their subjects and political history. They included Sammy Davis Jr., Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Muhammad Ali. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
This was a discussion on policymaking and presidential commissions in political history. This talk from Purdue University was part of a two-day conference called "Remaking American Political History."
Historians analyzed the correlation between violence and U.S. political change, from the time of the American Revolution to present day. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
Historians discussed the effect of media and technology on 20th century politics. Topics included the government's impact on Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence and cable television. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
Biographers talked about their subjects and political history. They included Sammy Davis Jr., Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Muhammad Ali. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
This was a discussion on policymaking and presidential commissions in political history. This talk from Purdue University was part of a two-day conference called "Remaking American Political History."
