Harry Albert of theWorcester Historical Museum, talked about the life and legacy of Andrew Haswell Green, the "Father of Greater New York." Haswell lived in the late 19th century and was largely responsible for Central Park, the New York Public Library, and the Metropolitan Museums of Art and Natural History, among other projects. Preservation Worcester in Massachusetts hosted this event.
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.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County lecturer Jae Yang discussed the history of emergency medical services from the pre-industrial era through the development of 911 and modern state EMS agencies.
From the earliest slave-holding first ladies to later champions of civil rights, there is a complicated history of American first ladies and race relations. The White House Historical Association hosted a conversation on first ladies from slave owner Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, the first African American to hold the position.
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.
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.
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.
This 1943 Office of War Information film showed how historically black colleges contributed to the WW II effort by training scientists, doctors, nurses, and soldiers. It featured Tuskegee Institute, Prairie View College, Howard University, and Hampton Institute and was released as "Negro Colleges in War Time." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County lecturer Jae Yang discussed the history of emergency medical services from the pre-industrial era through the development of 911 and modern state EMS agencies.
From the earliest slave-holding first ladies to later champions of civil rights, there is a complicated history of American first ladies and race relations. The White House Historical Association hosted a conversation on first ladies from slave owner Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, the first African American to hold the position.
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.
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.
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.
This 1943 Office of War Information film showed how historically black colleges contributed to the WW II effort by training scientists, doctors, nurses, and soldiers. It featured Tuskegee Institute, Prairie View College, Howard University, and Hampton Institute and was released as "Negro Colleges in War Time." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County lecturer Jae Yang discussed the history of emergency medical services from the pre-industrial era through the development of 911 and modern state EMS agencies.
From the earliest slave-holding first ladies to later champions of civil rights, there is a complicated history of American first ladies and race relations. The White House Historical Association hosted a conversation on first ladies from slave owner Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, the first African American to hold the position.
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.
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.
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.
This 1943 Office of War Information film showed how historically black colleges contributed to the WW II effort by training scientists, doctors, nurses, and soldiers. It featured Tuskegee Institute, Prairie View College, Howard University, and Hampton Institute and was released as "Negro Colleges in War Time." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County lecturer Jae Yang discussed the history of emergency medical services from the pre-industrial era through the development of 911 and modern state EMS agencies.
From the earliest slave-holding first ladies to later champions of civil rights, there is a complicated history of American first ladies and race relations. The White House Historical Association hosted a conversation on first ladies from slave owner Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, the first African American to hold the position.
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.
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.
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.
