A Herbert Hoover Presidential Library conference reconsidered the 31st president's World War II-era views and politics. Mr. Hoover's Cold War views were the subject of a talk by UCLA history professor Kevin Kim. The Hoover Presidential Library is in West Branch, Iowa.
The National Constitution Center looked at how the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution evolved and its role in the American democratic system. This event was held at the Constitution Center's Philadelphia headquarters.
Martin DiCaro, host of the Washington Times "History As It Happens" podcast, talked to historian David Silverman about challenges educators face when teaching about colonialism and the first Thanksgiving. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast.
Author Peter Cozzens talked about the 1813 Creek War, Andrew Jackson's role in this conflict and the subsequent removal of Native Americans on the Trail of Tears. The Army & Navy Club in Washington, DC, hosted this program.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, Holocaust survivors shared their stories at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC.
Professor Chelsea Teale talked about the climate history in New Amsterdam (New York), including periods of cooling in the North Atlantic extending from the 16th to 18th centuries, that presented challenges to Dutch colonists. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
Historian Robert O'Neill talked about Confederate General Jeb Stuart's 1862 Christmas raid and plans for a raid on Washington, DC, later in 1863. The latter raid was thought to be for the capture of President Lincoln and other prominent figures. The Lovettsville Historical Society in Lovettsville, Virginia, hosted this event.
Florida State professor Kurt Piehler discussed how the U.S. military sought to meet the spiritual needs of the millions who served in uniform during World War II. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans hosted this event.
Author David Silverman talked about the history of Thanksgiving and the relationship between the Wampanoag Indians and Plymouth Colony. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this virtual event.
Santa Clara University professor Meg Eppel Gudgeirsson discussed the spread of Catholicism and role of missions in 18th and early 19th century Spanish California. Santa Clara University is a Jesuit university located in California.
This 1956 Western Union Telegraph Company film featured the history of the telegram, current use, and developing communication technology. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Author Jean Pfaelzer discussed the history of forced labor in California and argued that California owes its origins and prosperity to slavery. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event.
Author Samuel Freedman explored Hubert Humphrey's early political career and his advocacy for civil rights at the 1948 Democratic National Convention. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
Douglas Brunt recounted the life of Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine, and his disappearance in the lead up to World War I. Corner Bookstore in New York City hosted this event.
Historian H.W. Brands looked at Gerald Ford in the context of the 1970s - when he served as House Minority Leader, vice president and then president. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event.
Martin DiCaro, host of the Washington Times "History As It Happens" podcast, talked to historian David Silverman about challenges educators face when teaching about colonialism and the first Thanksgiving. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast.
Author Peter Cozzens talked about the 1813 Creek War, Andrew Jackson's role in this conflict and the subsequent removal of Native Americans on the Trail of Tears. The Army & Navy Club in Washington, DC, hosted this program.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, Holocaust survivors shared their stories at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC.
Professor Chelsea Teale talked about the climate history in New Amsterdam (New York), including periods of cooling in the North Atlantic extending from the 16th to 18th centuries, that presented challenges to Dutch colonists. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
Historian Robert O'Neill talked about Confederate General Jeb Stuart's 1862 Christmas raid and plans for a raid on Washington, DC, later in 1863. The latter raid was thought to be for the capture of President Lincoln and other prominent figures. The Lovettsville Historical Society in Lovettsville, Virginia, hosted this event.
Florida State professor Kurt Piehler discussed how the U.S. military sought to meet the spiritual needs of the millions who served in uniform during World War II. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans hosted this event.
Author David Silverman talked about the history of Thanksgiving and the relationship between the Wampanoag Indians and Plymouth Colony. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this virtual event.
Santa Clara University professor Meg Eppel Gudgeirsson discussed the spread of Catholicism and role of missions in 18th and early 19th century Spanish California. Santa Clara University is a Jesuit university located in California.
This 1956 Western Union Telegraph Company film featured the history of the telegram, current use, and developing communication technology. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Author Jean Pfaelzer discussed the history of forced labor in California and argued that California owes its origins and prosperity to slavery. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event.
Author Samuel Freedman explored Hubert Humphrey's early political career and his advocacy for civil rights at the 1948 Democratic National Convention. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
Douglas Brunt recounted the life of Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine, and his disappearance in the lead up to World War I. Corner Bookstore in New York City hosted this event.
Historian H.W. Brands looked at Gerald Ford in the context of the 1970s - when he served as House Minority Leader, vice president and then president. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event.
