Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) argued that bringing back the 'talking' filibuster will fix the problem of stalled legislation in the Senate. The Center for American Progress in Washington, DC, hosted this event.
Author Daniel Paisner discussed his ghostwriting career and the recent National Convention of Ghostwriters. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
University of Montana history professor Leif Fredrickson discussed the 1909 labor protests in Missoula, Montana, that sparked a high profile fight over free speech and police violence. The University of Montana is located in Missoula.
This 1958 National Association of Broadcasters' film depicted the history of radio and the role it has played in American life. It was released as "Hear and Now." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine justices -- and did the court reflect his wartime vision? Author Cliff Sloan provided some answers. He is a constitutional law and criminal justice professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledged supporters as he and Mrs. McCain walked to the stage. Senator Thompson and former Republican candidate Gary Bauer both spoke in support of Senator McCain's candidacy. Senator McCain spoke to the cheering crowd about his campaign and his policy positions. Afterwards he greeted members of the audience.
University of Montana history professor Leif Fredrickson discussed the 1909 labor protests in Missoula, Montana, that sparked a high profile fight over free speech and police violence. The University of Montana is located in Missoula.
This 1944 Office of War Information film showed how a small town in Alabama, crowded with war industry workers, comes together to build a community. It followed town committees working to find rooms for new workers, organizing shifts for packed public swimming pools, and hosting education and recreation events. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine justices -- and did the court reflect his wartime vision? Author Cliff Sloan provided some answers. He is a constitutional law and criminal justice professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
Historian Ronald White talked about Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, an unlikely Civil War General who became a hero of the 1863 Union victory in Gettysburg. This event was part the 2023 Lincoln Forum held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historian Kate Masur talked about the fight for African American freedom and equality, from the Revolutionary War to Reconstruction, with a focus on Black Laws in antebellum Illinois. This event was part the 2023 Lincoln Forum held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historian Craig Symonds talked about the similarities and differences in leadership between Civil War Admiral David Farragut and World War II-era Admiral Chester Nimitz. This event was part the 2023 Lincoln Forum held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Author Fergus Bordewich discusses President Ulysses Grant's efforts to dismantle the KKK and other Reconstruction-era white supremist groups.The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
Authors Kate Masur and Dylan Penningroth discussed the role of African Americans in the civil rights movement prior to the 1950s and 1960s. The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman advocated for free market principles in the 1980 public TV series "Free to Choose." Episode six was titled "What's Wrong With Our Schools?"
University of Montana history professor Leif Fredrickson discussed the 1909 labor protests in Missoula, Montana, that sparked a high profile fight over free speech and police violence. The University of Montana is located in Missoula.
This 1958 National Association of Broadcasters' film depicted the history of radio and the role it has played in American life. It was released as "Hear and Now." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine justices -- and did the court reflect his wartime vision? Author Cliff Sloan provided some answers. He is a constitutional law and criminal justice professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledged supporters as he and Mrs. McCain walked to the stage. Senator Thompson and former Republican candidate Gary Bauer both spoke in support of Senator McCain's candidacy. Senator McCain spoke to the cheering crowd about his campaign and his policy positions. Afterwards he greeted members of the audience.
University of Montana history professor Leif Fredrickson discussed the 1909 labor protests in Missoula, Montana, that sparked a high profile fight over free speech and police violence. The University of Montana is located in Missoula.
This 1944 Office of War Information film showed how a small town in Alabama, crowded with war industry workers, comes together to build a community. It followed town committees working to find rooms for new workers, organizing shifts for packed public swimming pools, and hosting education and recreation events. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine justices -- and did the court reflect his wartime vision? Author Cliff Sloan provided some answers. He is a constitutional law and criminal justice professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
Historian Ronald White talked about Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, an unlikely Civil War General who became a hero of the 1863 Union victory in Gettysburg. This event was part the 2023 Lincoln Forum held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historian Kate Masur talked about the fight for African American freedom and equality, from the Revolutionary War to Reconstruction, with a focus on Black Laws in antebellum Illinois. This event was part the 2023 Lincoln Forum held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Historian Craig Symonds talked about the similarities and differences in leadership between Civil War Admiral David Farragut and World War II-era Admiral Chester Nimitz. This event was part the 2023 Lincoln Forum held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Author Fergus Bordewich discusses President Ulysses Grant's efforts to dismantle the KKK and other Reconstruction-era white supremist groups.The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
Authors Kate Masur and Dylan Penningroth discussed the role of African Americans in the civil rights movement prior to the 1950s and 1960s. The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
