American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of June 27 through July 4

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, June 29
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 19 min.Lectures in History Army Explorers of the WestTexas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's ... Texas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's efforts to explore and control the American west from the early 1800's through the Civil War. Texas Woman's University is located in Denton. 9:19 AM EDTApprox. 13 min.FBI Historian John FoxJohn Fox talked about his role as the FBI historian and discussed how the FBI was formed and the ... John Fox talked about his role as the FBI historian and discussed how the FBI was formed and the legacy of J. Edgar Hoover. C-SPAN conducted this interview at the Organization of American Historians meeting in New Orleans. 9:32 AM EDTApprox. 54 min.Edward O'Keefe, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt"Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation CEO Edward O'Keefe talked about the women who ... Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation CEO Edward O'Keefe talked about the women who shaped Theodore Roosevelt's character, life, and politics. Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
10:26 AM EDTApprox. 34 min.Reel America "Tunnel Destruction" - 1969This 1969 U.S. Army film showed how teams of soldiers can destroy enemy tunnels through grenades, ... This 1969 U.S. Army film showed how teams of soldiers can destroy enemy tunnels through grenades, special charges, and other explosives. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Lectures in History Army Explorers of the WestTexas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's ... Texas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's efforts to explore and control the American west from the early 1800's through the Civil War. Texas Woman's University is located in Denton. 12:17 PM EDTApprox. 14 min.FBI Historian John FoxJohn Fox talked about his role as the FBI historian and discussed how the FBI was formed and the ... John Fox talked about his role as the FBI historian and discussed how the FBI was formed and the legacy of J. Edgar Hoover. C-SPAN conducted this interview at the Organization of American Historians meeting in New Orleans.
12:31 PM EDTApprox. 54 min.Edward O'Keefe, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt"Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation CEO Edward O'Keefe talked about the women who ... Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation CEO Edward O'Keefe talked about the women who shaped Theodore Roosevelt's character, life, and politics. Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. 1:25 PM EDTApprox. 35 min.Reel America "Tunnel Destruction" - 1969This 1969 U.S. Army film showed how teams of soldiers can destroy enemy tunnels through grenades, ... This 1969 U.S. Army film showed how teams of soldiers can destroy enemy tunnels through grenades, special charges, and other explosives. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.The Civil War Lieber Code and the Modern Law of WarMarquette University law professor Paul Finkelman talked about Abraham Lincoln's "General Order ... Marquette University law professor Paul Finkelman talked about Abraham Lincoln's "General Order No. 100," which was commonly known as the Lieber Code. This updated codification of the laws of war governed soldier conduct, prisoner of war treatment, and civilian rights. This program was part of the 2024 Civil War Institute conference at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
3:10 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America American Industry During World War II - 1943This 1943 War Department film showed how America's industrial labor force supported the Word War ... This 1943 War Department film showed how America's industrial labor force supported the Word War II effort and contrasts it with the subjugated labor forced under Axis powers. It was released as "The Arm Behind Army." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 3:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Johnette Howard on Billie Jean KingAuthor and journalist Johnette Howard talked about the life and career of tennis player Billie ... Author and journalist Johnette Howard talked about the life and career of tennis player Billie Jean King. Howard co-wrote King's 2021 autobiography, "All In." This talk was part of the University of Mary Washington's "Great Lives" lecture series in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Women's History in Historical RecordsThis discussion looked at the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the ... This discussion looked at the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the Nixon administration through the late 20th century and how women's history is documented in historical records - including the substantive role played by America's first ladies. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event.
6:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Recruiting Women in Presidential AdministrationsThis conference considered the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the ... This conference considered the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the Nixon administration through the late 20th century - including the substantive role played by America's first ladies. This session focused on efforts to bring women into presidential administrations. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event. 7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Historic Convention Speeches Jimmy Carter - 1976Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter accepted his party's nomination at the 1976 Democratic ... Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter accepted his party's nomination at the 1976 Democratic National Convention in New York City. Following the Watergate & Vietnam War eras, Governor Carter said "we have been a nation adrift too long." 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Lectures in History Army Explorers of the WestTexas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's ... Texas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's efforts to explore and control the American west from the early 1800's through the Civil War. Texas Woman's University is located in Denton.
9:17 PM EDTApprox. 14 min.FBI Historian John FoxJohn Fox talked about his role as the FBI historian and discussed how the FBI was formed and the ... John Fox talked about his role as the FBI historian and discussed how the FBI was formed and the legacy of J. Edgar Hoover. C-SPAN conducted this interview at the Organization of American Historians meeting in New Orleans. 9:31 PM EDTApprox. 54 min.Edward O'Keefe, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt"Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation CEO Edward O'Keefe talked about the women who ... Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation CEO Edward O'Keefe talked about the women who shaped Theodore Roosevelt's character, life, and politics. Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. 10:25 PM EDTApprox. 35 min.Reel America "Tunnel Destruction" - 1969This 1969 U.S. Army film showed how teams of soldiers can destroy enemy tunnels through grenades, ... This 1969 U.S. Army film showed how teams of soldiers can destroy enemy tunnels through grenades, special charges, and other explosives. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Lectures in History Army Explorers of the WestTexas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's ... Texas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's efforts to explore and control the American west from the early 1800's through the Civil War. Texas Woman's University is located in Denton.
Sunday, June 30
12:17 AM EDTApprox. 13 min.FBI Historian John FoxJohn Fox talked about his role as the FBI historian and discussed how the FBI was formed and the ... John Fox talked about his role as the FBI historian and discussed how the FBI was formed and the legacy of J. Edgar Hoover. C-SPAN conducted this interview at the Organization of American Historians meeting in New Orleans. 12:30 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Edward O'Keefe, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt"Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation CEO Edward O'Keefe talked about the women who ... Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation CEO Edward O'Keefe talked about the women who shaped Theodore Roosevelt's character, life, and politics. Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. 1:25 AM EDTApprox. 35 min.Reel America "Tunnel Destruction" - 1969This 1969 U.S. Army film showed how teams of soldiers can destroy enemy tunnels through grenades, ... This 1969 U.S. Army film showed how teams of soldiers can destroy enemy tunnels through grenades, special charges, and other explosives. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.The Civil War Lieber Code and the Modern Law of WarMarquette University law professor Paul Finkelman talked about Abraham Lincoln's "General Order ... Marquette University law professor Paul Finkelman talked about Abraham Lincoln's "General Order No. 100," which was commonly known as the Lieber Code. This updated codification of the laws of war governed soldier conduct, prisoner of war treatment, and civilian rights. This program was part of the 2024 Civil War Institute conference at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. 3:10 AM EDTApprox. 11 min.Reel America American Industry During World War II - 1943This 1943 War Department film showed how America's industrial labor force supported the Word War ... This 1943 War Department film showed how America's industrial labor force supported the Word War II effort and contrasts it with the subjugated labor forced under Axis powers. It was released as "The Arm Behind Army." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 3:21 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.Johnette Howard on Billie Jean KingAuthor and journalist Johnette Howard talked about the life and career of tennis player Billie ... Author and journalist Johnette Howard talked about the life and career of tennis player Billie Jean King. Howard co-wrote King's 2021 autobiography, "All In." This talk was part of the University of Mary Washington's "Great Lives" lecture series in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
4:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Women's History in Historical RecordsThis discussion looked at the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the ... This discussion looked at the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the Nixon administration through the late 20th century and how women's history is documented in historical records - including the substantive role played by America's first ladies. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event. 6:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Recruiting Women in Presidential AdministrationsThis conference considered the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the ... This conference considered the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the Nixon administration through the late 20th century - including the substantive role played by America's first ladies. This session focused on efforts to bring women into presidential administrations. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event. 7:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Historic Convention Speeches Jimmy Carter - 1976Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter accepted his party's nomination at the 1976 Democratic ... Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter accepted his party's nomination at the 1976 Democratic National Convention in New York City. Following the Watergate & Vietnam War eras, Governor Carter said "we have been a nation adrift too long."
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Ali Velshi, "Small Acts of Courage - A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy"MSNBC host Ali Velshi talked about social justice and reflected on his own family's journey in ... MSNBC host Ali Velshi talked about social justice and reflected on his own family's journey in advocacy & public service. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event. 9:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Carl Higbie, "Profiles in Freedom"Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or ... Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or demonize those who don't live up to contemporary progressive standards. This event was hosted by the Metropolitan Republican Club in New York City. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words Ruchir Sharma, "What Went Wrong with Capitalism"Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with ... Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with capitalism and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh.
11:02 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 8 min.Ali Velshi, "Small Acts of Courage - A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy"MSNBC host Ali Velshi talked about social justice and reflected on his own family's journey in ... MSNBC host Ali Velshi talked about social justice and reflected on his own family's journey in advocacy & public service. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event. 12:10 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Carl Higbie, "Profiles in Freedom"Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or ... Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or demonize those who don't live up to contemporary progressive standards. This event was hosted by the Metropolitan Republican Club in New York City. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.After Words Ruchir Sharma, "What Went Wrong with Capitalism"Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with ... Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with capitalism and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh.
2:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Meghan Elizabeth Kallman & Josephine Ferorelli, "The Conceivable Future"Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli discussed how climate change is impacting ... Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli discussed how climate change is impacting people's decision to have children or not. Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago hosted this event. Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli discussed how climate change is impacting people's decision to have children or not. Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago hosted this event. 3:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Ellen Galinsky, "The Breakthrough Years - A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens"Ellen Galinsky offered a new look at the inner workings of the teenage mind & provided ... Ellen Galinsky offered a new look at the inner workings of the teenage mind & provided recommendations on how to better support adolescents. The Bank Street College of Education in New York City hosted this event. 4:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.SC CC 'Saul Perlmutter, John Campbell, Robert MacCoun, "Third Millenium Thinking - Creating Sense in a World of NonsensePhysicist Saul Perlmutter, philosophy professor John Campbell, and psychologist Rober MacCoun ... Physicist Saul Perlmutter, philosophy professor John Campbell, and psychologist Rober MacCoun offered their advice on how to interpret information in the internet age. This event was provided by Smithsonian Associates.
5:50 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Zoë Schlanger, "The Light Eaters"Atlantic staff writer Zoë Schlanger looked at the study of plants and how they have a different ... Atlantic staff writer Zoë Schlanger looked at the study of plants and how they have a different kind of intelligence from animals. This event was hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in New York City. 6:50 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Tom Steyer, "Cheaper, Faster, Better"Businessman and environmentalist Tom Steyer argued the United States can take advantage of new ... Businessman and environmentalist Tom Steyer argued the United States can take advantage of new technologies to become a leader in combating climate change. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, hosted this event. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Ali Velshi, "Small Acts of Courage - A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy"MSNBC host Ali Velshi talked about social justice and reflected on his own family's journey in ... MSNBC host Ali Velshi talked about social justice and reflected on his own family's journey in advocacy & public service. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event.
9:05 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Carl Higbie, "Profiles in Freedom"Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or ... Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or demonize those who don't live up to contemporary progressive standards. This event was hosted by the Metropolitan Republican Club in New York City. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words Ruchir Sharma, "What Went Wrong with Capitalism"Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with ... Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with capitalism and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh. 11:02 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 8 min.Ali Velshi, "Small Acts of Courage - A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy"MSNBC host Ali Velshi talked about social justice and reflected on his own family's journey in ... MSNBC host Ali Velshi talked about social justice and reflected on his own family's journey in advocacy & public service. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event.
Monday, July 1
12:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Carl Higbie, "Profiles in Freedom"Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or ... Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or demonize those who don't live up to contemporary progressive standards. This event was hosted by the Metropolitan Republican Club in New York City. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.After Words Ruchir Sharma, "What Went Wrong with Capitalism"Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with ... Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with capitalism and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh. 2:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Meghan Elizabeth Kallman & Josephine Ferorelli, "The Conceivable Future"Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli discussed how climate change is impacting ... Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli discussed how climate change is impacting people's decision to have children or not. Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago hosted this event. Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli discussed how climate change is impacting people's decision to have children or not. Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago hosted this event.
3:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Ellen Galinsky, "The Breakthrough Years - A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens"Ellen Galinsky offered a new look at the inner workings of the teenage mind & provided ... Ellen Galinsky offered a new look at the inner workings of the teenage mind & provided recommendations on how to better support adolescents. The Bank Street College of Education in New York City hosted this event. 4:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.SC CC 'Saul Perlmutter, John Campbell, Robert MacCoun, "Third Millenium Thinking - Creating Sense in a World of NonsensePhysicist Saul Perlmutter, philosophy professor John Campbell, and psychologist Rober MacCoun ... Physicist Saul Perlmutter, philosophy professor John Campbell, and psychologist Rober MacCoun offered their advice on how to interpret information in the internet age. This event was provided by Smithsonian Associates. 5:50 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Zoë Schlanger, "The Light Eaters"Atlantic staff writer Zoë Schlanger looked at the study of plants and how they have a different ... Atlantic staff writer Zoë Schlanger looked at the study of plants and how they have a different kind of intelligence from animals. This event was hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in New York City.
6:50 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Tom Steyer, "Cheaper, Faster, Better"Businessman and environmentalist Tom Steyer argued the United States can take advantage of new ... Businessman and environmentalist Tom Steyer argued the United States can take advantage of new technologies to become a leader in combating climate change. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, hosted this event.