American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of August 25 through September 1

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, August 31
6:49 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.First Lady Pat NixonThis 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 role played by America's first ladies. This session looked at first lady Pat Nixon's contributions and legacy. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum hosted the event. 8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Lectures in History Rise of American Industry in the Gilded AgeCollege of the Ozarks professor David Dalton, who teaches a class on 19th Century American ... College of the Ozarks professor David Dalton, who teaches a class on 19th Century American history, discussed the rise of American industry in the Gilded Age. College of the Ozarks is located in Point Lookout, Missouri. 9:02 AM EDTApprox. 28 min.Reel America "History of the Military Police Corps" - 1979This 1979 U.S. Army film tracked the evolution of the military police from the American Revolution ... This 1979 U.S. Army film tracked the evolution of the military police from the American Revolution through the Vietnam War. It described how their duties expanded and changed in each war and they can also be deployed in domestic civil disturbances such as crowd control and protests. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
9:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.Society of Presidential Descendants ForumThe Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, ... The Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida, to reflect on how their ancestors exerted political influence during their presidencies. Participating were descendants of William McKinley, William Howard Taft, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and Jimmy Carter. 11:10 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History Rise of American Industry in the Gilded AgeCollege of the Ozarks professor David Dalton, who teaches a class on 19th Century American ... College of the Ozarks professor David Dalton, who teaches a class on 19th Century American history, discussed the rise of American industry in the Gilded Age. College of the Ozarks is located in Point Lookout, Missouri. 12:10 PM EDTApprox. 6 min.The Archives at Elvis Presley's GracelandThe Archives at Elvis Presley's Graceland contains over 1.5 million artifacts from the singer's ... The Archives at Elvis Presley's Graceland contains over 1.5 million artifacts from the singer's personal life to music career. Archivist Angie Marchese showcased some of their more unique items.
12:16 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 44 min.Society of Presidential Descendants ForumThe Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, ... The Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida, to reflect on how their ancestors exerted political influence during their presidencies. Participating were descendants of William McKinley, William Howard Taft, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and Jimmy Carter. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.The Civil War Confederate Starvation PartiesAshley Whitehead Luskey, assistant director of the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute, talked ... Ashley Whitehead Luskey, assistant director of the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute, talked about elite families in Richmond, Virginia, who hosted parties without refreshments as a symbol of solidarity with the Confederate soldiers during the war. This program was part of Gettysburg College's 2023 Civil War Institute conference. 3:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Nixon Administration 1970s Women's InitiativesThis discussion addressed the 1970s programs and legislation aimed at improving women's lives, ... This discussion addressed the 1970s programs and legislation aimed at improving women's lives, from the Equal Rights Amendment to Title IX to the Equal Opportunity Credit Act of 1974. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event.
4:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Robin Bernstein, "Freeman's Challenge"Harvard University professor Robin Bernstein talked about the rise of the for-profit prisons in ... Harvard University professor Robin Bernstein talked about the rise of the for-profit prisons in 19th century New York and of former inmate William Freeman, who challenged the system. The American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, hosted this program. 5:12 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Christopher Minty, "Unfriendly to Liberty"Author Christopher Minty talked about the organization and political culture of loyalists in New ... Author Christopher Minty talked about the organization and political culture of loyalists in New York during the lead up to the American Revolution. George Washington's Mount Vernon hosted this event. 6:15 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Brilliant Exiles Exhibit - American Women in Paris, 1900-1939American History TV toured the National Portrait Gallery exhibit "Brilliant Exiles," which tells ... American History TV toured the National Portrait Gallery exhibit "Brilliant Exiles," which tells the story of American women who went to Paris in the early 20th century hoping to make their mark on the arts while breaking gender and racial barriers they encountered in the United States. Robyn Asleson - the gallery's prints and drawings curator - was our guide.
7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Historic Convention Speeches George W. Bush - 2000Texas Governor George W. Bush accepted his party's nomination at the 2000 Republican National ... Texas Governor George W. Bush accepted his party's nomination at the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Gov. Bush told delegates "I come from a different place, and it has made me a different leader." 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History Rise of American Industry in the Gilded AgeCollege of the Ozarks professor David Dalton, who teaches a class on 19th Century American ... College of the Ozarks professor David Dalton, who teaches a class on 19th Century American history, discussed the rise of American industry in the Gilded Age. College of the Ozarks is located in Point Lookout, Missouri. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Reel America "History of the Military Police Corps" - 1979This 1979 U.S. Army film tracked the evolution of the military police from the American Revolution ... This 1979 U.S. Army film tracked the evolution of the military police from the American Revolution through the Vietnam War. It described how their duties expanded and changed in each war and they can also be deployed in domestic civil disturbances such as crowd control and protests. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
9:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.Society of Presidential Descendants ForumThe Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, ... The Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida, to reflect on how their ancestors exerted political influence during their presidencies. Participating were descendants of William McKinley, William Howard Taft, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and Jimmy Carter. 11:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History Rise of American Industry in the Gilded AgeCollege of the Ozarks professor David Dalton, who teaches a class on 19th Century American ... College of the Ozarks professor David Dalton, who teaches a class on 19th Century American history, discussed the rise of American industry in the Gilded Age. College of the Ozarks is located in Point Lookout, Missouri.
Sunday, September 1
12:10 AM EDTApprox. 6 min.The Archives at Elvis Presley's GracelandThe Archives at Elvis Presley's Graceland contains over 1.5 million artifacts from the singer's ... The Archives at Elvis Presley's Graceland contains over 1.5 million artifacts from the singer's personal life to music career. Archivist Angie Marchese showcased some of their more unique items. 12:16 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 44 min.Society of Presidential Descendants ForumThe Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, ... The Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida, to reflect on how their ancestors exerted political influence during their presidencies. Participating were descendants of William McKinley, William Howard Taft, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and Jimmy Carter. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.The Civil War Confederate Starvation PartiesAshley Whitehead Luskey, assistant director of the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute, talked ... Ashley Whitehead Luskey, assistant director of the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute, talked about elite families in Richmond, Virginia, who hosted parties without refreshments as a symbol of solidarity with the Confederate soldiers during the war. This program was part of Gettysburg College's 2023 Civil War Institute conference.
3:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Nixon Administration 1970s Women's InitiativesThis discussion addressed the 1970s programs and legislation aimed at improving women's lives, ... This discussion addressed the 1970s programs and legislation aimed at improving women's lives, from the Equal Rights Amendment to Title IX to the Equal Opportunity Credit Act of 1974. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum hosted this event. 4:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Robin Bernstein, "Freeman's Challenge"Harvard University professor Robin Bernstein talked about the rise of the for-profit prisons in ... Harvard University professor Robin Bernstein talked about the rise of the for-profit prisons in 19th century New York and of former inmate William Freeman, who challenged the system. The American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, hosted this program. 5:12 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Christopher Minty, "Unfriendly to Liberty"Author Christopher Minty talked about the organization and political culture of loyalists in New ... Author Christopher Minty talked about the organization and political culture of loyalists in New York during the lead up to the American Revolution. George Washington's Mount Vernon hosted this event.
6:15 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Brilliant Exiles Exhibit - American Women in Paris, 1900-1939American History TV toured the National Portrait Gallery exhibit "Brilliant Exiles," which tells ... American History TV toured the National Portrait Gallery exhibit "Brilliant Exiles," which tells the story of American women who went to Paris in the early 20th century hoping to make their mark on the arts while breaking gender and racial barriers they encountered in the United States. Robyn Asleson - the gallery's prints and drawings curator - was our guide. 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Historic Convention Speeches George W. Bush - 2000Texas Governor George W. Bush accepted his party's nomination at the 2000 Republican National ... Texas Governor George W. Bush accepted his party's nomination at the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Gov. Bush told delegates "I come from a different place, and it has made me a different leader." 8:01 AM EDTApprox. 54 min.Jamie Stiehm, "The War Within"Creators Syndicate columnist Jamie Stiehm recounted the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot through ... Creators Syndicate columnist Jamie Stiehm recounted the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot through her experience of that day. In her book of collected essays, she compiled reflections written just before January 6th together with pieces published in the aftermath of those events. The Woman's National Democratic Club in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
8:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jack Cashill, "Ashli"Journalist Jack Cashill talked about Ashli Babbitt and the other women who participated in the ... Journalist Jack Cashill talked about Ashli Babbitt and the other women who participated in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. He spoke at Next Chapter Bookstore in Fredonia, New York. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Turley, "The Indispensable Right"Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right ... Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right to free speech throughout U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and American Civil Liberties Union former president Nadine Strossen. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Jamie Stiehm, "The War Within"Creators Syndicate columnist Jamie Stiehm recounted the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot through ... Creators Syndicate columnist Jamie Stiehm recounted the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot through her experience of that day. In her book of collected essays, she compiled reflections written just before January 6th together with pieces published in the aftermath of those events. The Woman's National Democratic Club in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
11:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jack Cashill, "Ashli"Journalist Jack Cashill talked about Ashli Babbitt and the other women who participated in the ... Journalist Jack Cashill talked about Ashli Babbitt and the other women who participated in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. He spoke at Next Chapter Bookstore in Fredonia, New York. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Turley, "The Indispensable Right"Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right ... Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right to free speech throughout U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and American Civil Liberties Union former president Nadine Strossen. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Steven Hale, "Death Row Welcomes You - Visiting Hours in the Shadow of the Execution Chamber"Writer Steven Hale retraced the lives of inmates on death row & the people who visit them at the ... Writer Steven Hale retraced the lives of inmates on death row & the people who visit them at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Tennessee. Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville hosted this event.
3:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Isaac Arnsdorf, "Finish What We Started - The MAGA Movement's Ground War to End Democracy"The Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf reported on the origin and future of the MAGA Movement and ... The Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf reported on the origin and future of the MAGA Movement and the Republican Party. PowerHouse Arena in New York City hosted this event. 4:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Dana Fisher, "Saving Ourselves - From Climate Shocks to Climate Action"American University professor Dana Fisher looked at the role of activism in combating climate ... American University professor Dana Fisher looked at the role of activism in combating climate change. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event. 5:15 PM EDTApprox. 26 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Thomas Woods, "Diary of a Psychosis"Mises Institute senior fellow Thomas Woods questioned whether the U.S. government's response to ... Mises Institute senior fellow Thomas Woods questioned whether the U.S. government's response to COVID-19 was good for the American people. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas.
5:41 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Author Discussion on Myths of the American DreamAuthors Alissa Quart, Hyeseung Song, Adelle Waldman and Kelly McMasters offered their views on ... Authors Alissa Quart, Hyeseung Song, Adelle Waldman and Kelly McMasters offered their views on what they call the myths of the American dream. PowerHouse Arena in New York City hosted this event. 6:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Tulsi Gabbard, "For Love of Country"Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) talked about why she left the Democratic party. She ... Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) talked about why she left the Democratic party. She spoke at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Jamie Stiehm, "The War Within"Creators Syndicate columnist Jamie Stiehm recounted the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot through ... Creators Syndicate columnist Jamie Stiehm recounted the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot through her experience of that day. In her book of collected essays, she compiled reflections written just before January 6th together with pieces published in the aftermath of those events. The Woman's National Democratic Club in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
8:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jack Cashill, "Ashli"Journalist Jack Cashill talked about Ashli Babbitt and the other women who participated in the ... Journalist Jack Cashill talked about Ashli Babbitt and the other women who participated in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. He spoke at Next Chapter Bookstore in Fredonia, New York. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Turley, "The Indispensable Right"Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right ... Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right to free speech throughout U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and American Civil Liberties Union former president Nadine Strossen. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Jamie Stiehm, "The War Within"Creators Syndicate columnist Jamie Stiehm recounted the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot through ... Creators Syndicate columnist Jamie Stiehm recounted the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot through her experience of that day. In her book of collected essays, she compiled reflections written just before January 6th together with pieces published in the aftermath of those events. The Woman's National Democratic Club in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
11:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jack Cashill, "Ashli"Journalist Jack Cashill talked about Ashli Babbitt and the other women who participated in the ... Journalist Jack Cashill talked about Ashli Babbitt and the other women who participated in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. He spoke at Next Chapter Bookstore in Fredonia, New York.
Monday, September 2
1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Turley, "The Indispensable Right"Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right ... Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right to free speech throughout U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and American Civil Liberties Union former president Nadine Strossen. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Steven Hale, "Death Row Welcomes You - Visiting Hours in the Shadow of the Execution Chamber"Writer Steven Hale retraced the lives of inmates on death row & the people who visit them at the ... Writer Steven Hale retraced the lives of inmates on death row & the people who visit them at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Tennessee. Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville hosted this event. 3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Isaac Arnsdorf, "Finish What We Started - The MAGA Movement's Ground War to End Democracy"The Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf reported on the origin and future of the MAGA Movement and ... The Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf reported on the origin and future of the MAGA Movement and the Republican Party. PowerHouse Arena in New York City hosted this event.
4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Dana Fisher, "Saving Ourselves - From Climate Shocks to Climate Action"American University professor Dana Fisher looked at the role of activism in combating climate ... American University professor Dana Fisher looked at the role of activism in combating climate change. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event. 5:15 AM EDTApprox. 25 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Thomas Woods, "Diary of a Psychosis"Mises Institute senior fellow Thomas Woods questioned whether the U.S. government's response to ... Mises Institute senior fellow Thomas Woods questioned whether the U.S. government's response to COVID-19 was good for the American people. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 5:40 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Author Discussion on Myths of the American DreamAuthors Alissa Quart, Hyeseung Song, Adelle Waldman and Kelly McMasters offered their views on ... Authors Alissa Quart, Hyeseung Song, Adelle Waldman and Kelly McMasters offered their views on what they call the myths of the American dream. PowerHouse Arena in New York City hosted this event.
6:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Tulsi Gabbard, "For Love of Country"Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) talked about why she left the Democratic party. She ... Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) talked about why she left the Democratic party. She spoke at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California.