In 1958, former President Harry Truman and artist Pablo Picasso spent time in each other's company during a Mediterranean vacation. Author Matthew Algeo detailed what happened next - a story involving Cold War-era politics, modern art, communism, and two men who forged an unlikely bond. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, hosted this event.
Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed President Biden's decision to not seek reelection and the historic parallels with other presidents who chose to end their public careers.
Hillsdale College Professor Richard Gamble taught a class on American churches and religion during World War I. He discussed how American pastors, ministers and rabbis spoke about the Great War before and after the U.S. entered the conflict. This lecture was part of a course titled "The U.S. from the Great War to the Cold War." Hillsdale College is located in Hillsdale, Michigan.
This 1944 RCA film followed two brothers who enlist and apply their amateur radio skills to wartime communication during World War II. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
In 1958, former President Harry Truman and artist Pablo Picasso spent time in each other's company during a Mediterranean vacation. Author Matthew Algeo detailed what happened next - a story involving Cold War-era politics, modern art, communism, and two men who forged an unlikely bond. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, hosted this event.
Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed President Biden's decision to not seek reelection and the historic parallels with other presidents who chose to end their public careers.
Carnegie Mellon University professor Edda Fields-Black talked about Harriet Tubman's role in the 1863 Combahee River raid, a secret military mission against Confederates in South Carolina which rescued over 700 former slaves. The Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore hosted this event.
This 1953 U.S. Information Service film followed an overnight cargo loader as he helps get things ready for one of San Francisco's wholesale produce markets. It was released as "As the City Sleeps." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Vanderbilt University professor Joshua Clinton talked about the rise of public polling on political issues, from the 19th century to today. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage in Nashville, Tennessee, hosted this program.
The National Archives hosted a July 4th celebration featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence by actors portraying historical characters including Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. This event was held just off the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Stacy Schiff talked about the life and legacy of American Revolution leader Samuel Adams. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation hosted this event.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder Jesse Jackson spoke at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta after losing the party's nomination to Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis. While endorsing Gov. Dukakis for president, Mr. Jackson told delegates that "the only time that we win is when we come together."
Hillsdale College Professor Richard Gamble taught a class on American churches and religion during World War I. He discussed how American pastors, ministers and rabbis spoke about the Great War before and after the U.S. entered the conflict. This lecture was part of a course titled "The U.S. from the Great War to the Cold War." Hillsdale College is located in Hillsdale, Michigan.
This 1944 RCA film followed two brothers who enlist and apply their amateur radio skills to wartime communication during World War II. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
In 1958, former President Harry Truman and artist Pablo Picasso spent time in each other's company during a Mediterranean vacation. Author Matthew Algeo detailed what happened next - a story involving Cold War-era politics, modern art, communism, and two men who forged an unlikely bond. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, hosted this event.
Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed President Biden's decision to not seek reelection and the historic parallels with other presidents who chose to end their public careers.
Hillsdale College Professor Richard Gamble taught a class on American churches and religion during World War I. He discussed how American pastors, ministers and rabbis spoke about the Great War before and after the U.S. entered the conflict. This lecture was part of a course titled "The U.S. from the Great War to the Cold War." Hillsdale College is located in Hillsdale, Michigan.
This 1944 RCA film followed two brothers who enlist and apply their amateur radio skills to wartime communication during World War II. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
In 1958, former President Harry Truman and artist Pablo Picasso spent time in each other's company during a Mediterranean vacation. Author Matthew Algeo detailed what happened next - a story involving Cold War-era politics, modern art, communism, and two men who forged an unlikely bond. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, hosted this event.
Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed President Biden's decision to not seek reelection and the historic parallels with other presidents who chose to end their public careers.
Carnegie Mellon University professor Edda Fields-Black talked about Harriet Tubman's role in the 1863 Combahee River raid, a secret military mission against Confederates in South Carolina which rescued over 700 former slaves. The Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore hosted this event.
This 1953 U.S. Information Service film followed an overnight cargo loader as he helps get things ready for one of San Francisco's wholesale produce markets. It was released as "As the City Sleeps." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Vanderbilt University professor Joshua Clinton talked about the rise of public polling on political issues, from the 19th century to today. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage in Nashville, Tennessee, hosted this program.
The National Archives hosted a July 4th celebration featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence by actors portraying historical characters including Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. This event was held just off the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Stacy Schiff talked about the life and legacy of American Revolution leader Samuel Adams. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation hosted this event.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder Jesse Jackson spoke at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta after losing the party's nomination to Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis. While endorsing Gov. Dukakis for president, Mr. Jackson told delegates that "the only time that we win is when we come together."
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, political science professor William Blake discussed early 20th century Supreme Court cases on laws regulating minimum wages and maximum hours for female workers.
Virginia Center for Civil War Studies director Paul Quigley talked about the role newspapers played in dispersing information and serving as a forum for the national debate over slavery in antebellum America. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg hosted this event.