Fifty years after the conflict ended in 1975, the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C., hosts a discussion on the Vietnam War and its legacy.

Fifty years after the conflict ended in 1975, the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C., hosts a discussion on the Vietnam War and its legacy.

Fifty years after the conflict ended in 1975, the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C., hosts a discussion on the Vietnam War and its legacy.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Eighty years after his death, FDR is remembered at his presidential library in Hyde Park, New York; historian David Woolner reflects on the outpouring of grief and what it reveals about Franklin Roosevelt's place in the American story.

Eighty years after his death, FDR is remembered at his presidential library in Hyde Park, New York; historian David Woolner reflects on the outpouring of grief and what it reveals about Franklin Roosevelt's place in the American story.

In 1987, House and Senate select committees jointly examine the clandestine operation of selling missiles to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages in Lebanon, with proceeds going to Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

In 1987, House and Senate select committees jointly examine the clandestine operation of selling missiles to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages in Lebanon, with proceeds going to Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

Author Bruce Dorsey talks about the 1832 crime that captivated America, the murder of a young pregnant woman in New England.

Author Bruce Dorsey talks about the 1832 crime that captivated America, the murder of a young pregnant woman in New England.

Military history professor Richard Faulkner discusses the technological changes that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that led to the development of new weapons deployed during World War I.

Military history professor Richard Faulkner discusses the technological changes that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that led to the development of new weapons deployed during World War I.

Author James Fichter talks about the role and politics of tea leading up to the American Revolution.

Author James Fichter talks about the role and politics of tea leading up to the American Revolution.

Eighty years after his death, FDR is remembered at his presidential library in Hyde Park, New York; historian David Woolner reflects on the outpouring of grief and what it reveals about Franklin Roosevelt's place in the American story.

Eighty years after his death, FDR is remembered at his presidential library in Hyde Park, New York; historian David Woolner reflects on the outpouring of grief and what it reveals about Franklin Roosevelt's place in the American story.

In 1987, House and Senate select committees jointly examine the clandestine operation of selling missiles to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages in Lebanon, with proceeds going to Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

In 1987, House and Senate select committees jointly examine the clandestine operation of selling missiles to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages in Lebanon, with proceeds going to Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

George Washington University Law School professor Jonathan Turley discusses the history of free speech in America and the people who advanced it; he argues that the right to free speech is a basic human right that protects all the others.

The George Washington Presidential Library highlights research with discussions ranging from how Washington is remembered to the American historic preservation movement.

A 1963 U.S. Information Department film, capturing the spirit of Americana at the Texas State Fair.

Ross Douthat and Jonathan Rauch talk about the decline of religiosity in America and what it means for the health of American democracy.

In the 1940s, a Senate committee led by senator and future President Harry Truman examines the national defense program and whether there was corruption in defense contracting.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

George Washington University Law School professor Jonathan Turley discusses the history of free speech in America and the people who advanced it; he argues that the right to free speech is a basic human right that protects all the others.

The George Washington Presidential Library highlights research with discussions ranging from how Washington is remembered to the American historic preservation movement.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

A 1963 U.S. Information Department film, capturing the spirit of Americana at the Texas State Fair.

Ross Douthat and Jonathan Rauch talk about the decline of religiosity in America and what it means for the health of American democracy.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

In the 1940s, a Senate committee led by senator and future President Harry Truman examines the national defense program and whether there was corruption in defense contracting.

George Washington University Law School professor Jonathan Turley discusses the history of free speech in America and the people who advanced it; he argues that the right to free speech is a basic human right that protects all the others.

The George Washington Presidential Library highlights research with discussions ranging from how Washington is remembered to the American historic preservation movement.

A 1963 U.S. Information Department film, capturing the spirit of Americana at the Texas State Fair.

Ross Douthat and Jonathan Rauch talk about the decline of religiosity in America and what it means for the health of American democracy.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

In the 1940s, a Senate committee led by senator and future President Harry Truman examines the national defense program and whether there was corruption in defense contracting.

George Washington University Law School professor Jonathan Turley discusses the history of free speech in America and the people who advanced it; he argues that the right to free speech is a basic human right that protects all the others.

The George Washington Presidential Library highlights research with discussions ranging from how Washington is remembered to the American historic preservation movement.

A 1963 U.S. Information Department film, capturing the spirit of Americana at the Texas State Fair.

Ross Douthat and Jonathan Rauch talk about the decline of religiosity in America and what it means for the health of American democracy.

In the 1940s, a Senate committee led by senator and future President Harry Truman examines the national defense program and whether there was corruption in defense contracting.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Savannah Book Festival with author discussions on Marie Curie, big tech, an FBI sting operation and more.

In 1871, a joint House-Senate committee investigates conditions in the Southern states following a wave of violence against freed slaves and others.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman makes the case for why she believes the Supreme Court isn't making rulings based on legal principles.

Wall Street Journal chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov talks about the history of Ukraine and its current war with Russia.

Historians discuss the operational challenges that American, British, French, and German military forces faced during the American Revolution.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Savannah Book Festival with author discussions on Marie Curie, big tech, an FBI sting operation and more.

In 1871, a joint House-Senate committee investigates conditions in the Southern states following a wave of violence against freed slaves and others.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman makes the case for why she believes the Supreme Court isn't making rulings based on legal principles.

Wall Street Journal chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov talks about the history of Ukraine and its current war with Russia.

Historians discuss the operational challenges that American, British, French, and German military forces faced during the American Revolution.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

In 1871, a joint House-Senate committee investigates conditions in the Southern states following a wave of violence against freed slaves and others.

The National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, VA hosts authors and historians to discuss the Revolutionary War.

Bard College history professor Sean McMeekin talks about his book To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism, which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2025 Conservative Book of the Year.

American University professor Kate Haulman talks about how George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, is remembered after the Revolutionary War era.

Refugees International director Yael Schacher and history professors Hidetaka Hirota and Ana Minian examine the history of deportation policies in the United States.

Former senator Phil Gramm and economist Donald Boudreaux talk about the history of government involvement in the U.S. economy and argue that it has had an overall negative effect.

Former senator Phil Gramm and economist Donald Boudreaux talk about the history of government involvement in the U.S. economy and argue that it has had an overall negative effect.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Independent Institute senior fellow Richard Vedder argues that the U.S. government needs to get out of the higher education business and allow American universities to be guided by the private sector.

The National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, VA hosts authors and historians to discuss the Revolutionary War.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Bard College history professor Sean McMeekin talks about his book To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism, which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2025 Conservative Book of the Year.

American University professor Kate Haulman talks about how George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, is remembered after the Revolutionary War era.

Refugees International director Yael Schacher and history professors Hidetaka Hirota and Ana Minian examine the history of deportation policies in the United States.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Former senator Phil Gramm and economist Donald Boudreaux talk about the history of government involvement in the U.S. economy and argue that it has had an overall negative effect.

Independent Institute senior fellow Richard Vedder argues that the U.S. government needs to get out of the higher education business and allow American universities to be guided by the private sector.

The National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, VA hosts authors and historians to discuss the Revolutionary War.

Bard College history professor Sean McMeekin talks about his book To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism, which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2025 Conservative Book of the Year.

American University professor Kate Haulman talks about how George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, is remembered after the Revolutionary War era.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Refugees International director Yael Schacher and history professors Hidetaka Hirota and Ana Minian examine the history of deportation policies in the United States.

Former senator Phil Gramm and economist Donald Boudreaux talk about the history of government involvement in the U.S. economy and argue that it has had an overall negative effect.

Refugees International director Yael Schacher and history professors Hidetaka Hirota and Ana Minian examine the history of deportation policies in the United States.

Independent Institute senior fellow Richard Vedder argues that the U.S. government needs to get out of the higher education business and allow American universities to be guided by the private sector.

The National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, VA hosts authors and historians to discuss the Revolutionary War.

Bard College history professor Sean McMeekin talks about his book To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism, which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2025 Conservative Book of the Year.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

American University professor Kate Haulman talks about how George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, is remembered after the Revolutionary War era.

Former senator Phil Gramm and economist Donald Boudreaux talk about the history of government involvement in the U.S. economy and argue that it has had an overall negative effect.

Independent Institute senior fellow Richard Vedder argues that the U.S. government needs to get out of the higher education business and allow American universities to be guided by the private sector.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews artist Peter Waddell, who has created a series of large paintings depicting significant moments in White House history.

Author Edward Tenner examines the unintended effects of science and technological developments; the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia hosts this event.

The American Civil War Museum in Richmond, Va., hosts authors and historians discussing Civil War topics.

Isabel Allende discusses identity & resilience in her historical novel set in the 19th century against a backdrop of civil war in Chile.

Historian Martin Dugard discusses the Battle of Midway in June 1942, highlighting U.S. and Japanese intelligence operations before the engagement and how the battle changed naval warfare.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

A look at the glamorous Cond Nast publishing empire, the people who crafted its publications and the standards they set for American culture.

A guest host who shares an interest in the subject matter and a non-fiction author pair up to discuss the author's writings.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

A look at the glamorous Cond Nast publishing empire, the people who crafted its publications and the standards they set for American culture.

A guest host who shares an interest in the subject matter and a non-fiction author pair up to discuss the author's writings.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

Journalist Bonnie Tsui and members of the DC Retro Jumpers discuss muscles and their importance in overall health; Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. hosts the event.

Author Sam Kean highlights the work of experimental archaeologists who try to recreate the experiences of ancient peoples; Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.

Mark Joseph, producer of the biopic "Reagan," talks about the 20-year effort to make the movie starring Dennis Quaid, and its divergent reception by critics and the public.

New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos discusses his collection of articles focusing on the ultrarich and how they operate in the world.

A forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation.

"New York Times" reporter Jonah Bromwich, who was in the courtroom for the case of New York v. Donald J. Trump, recounts how the trial unfolded, from the charges to the characters to the verdict.

Author Stacey Abrams, a one-time Georgia state legislator and gubernatorial candidate, talks with former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden about her latest fictionalized thriller.

A look at the glamorous Cond Nast publishing empire, the people who crafted its publications and the standards they set for American culture.

A guest host who shares an interest in the subject matter and a non-fiction author pair up to discuss the author's writings.

A guest host who shares an interest in the subject matter and a non-fiction author pair up to discuss the author's writings.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

A look at the glamorous Cond Nast publishing empire, the people who crafted its publications and the standards they set for American culture.

A guest host who shares an interest in the subject matter and a non-fiction author pair up to discuss the author's writings.

Ethics and Public Policy Center fellow Clare Morell shares her views on how to protect children from the harms of smart phones and other digital technologies.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

Journalist Bonnie Tsui and members of the DC Retro Jumpers discuss muscles and their importance in overall health; Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. hosts the event.

Author Sam Kean highlights the work of experimental archaeologists who try to recreate the experiences of ancient peoples; Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.

Mark Joseph, producer of the biopic "Reagan," talks about the 20-year effort to make the movie starring Dennis Quaid, and its divergent reception by critics and the public.

New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos discusses his collection of articles focusing on the ultrarich and how they operate in the world.

A forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation.

"New York Times" reporter Jonah Bromwich, who was in the courtroom for the case of New York v. Donald J. Trump, recounts how the trial unfolded, from the charges to the characters to the verdict.

Classroom lectures on American history.

George Mason University law professor Joyce Lee Malcolm discusses her book, The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold: An American Life.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

An exploration and examination of the breakthroughs in military night vision technology and its tactical advantages.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Unprecedented coverage of the U.S. semiquincentennial with live events, expert insights, and exclusive access to historic sites, documents, and reenactments-celebrating 250 years of American history and democracy.

Classroom lectures on American history.

America250 Commission Chair Rosie Rios announces the kickoff of Our American Story, a project designed to collect and preserve thousands of personal stories from across the country as it heads toward its 250th birthday in 2026.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historian and author H.W. Brands talks about Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Gerald Ford and what their presidencies reveal about the country during the World War II and Vietnam War eras.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

An exploration and examination of the breakthroughs in military night vision technology and its tactical advantages.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

David Kramer, Stephanie Streett, Alice Yates and Mark Updegrove talk about preserving the legacies of U.S. presidents.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Author Marcus Rediker talks about the many journeys of enslaved people who escaped on the Underground Railroad not by land, but by sea.

Becky Aikman profiles the American women pilots who volunteered to ferry warplanes for the British military during World War II.

This 1945 U.S. Office of War Information United News newsreel shows an overview of Japan at war in the Pacific since 1931 through the celebration of Japan's surrender and the end of World War II in Times Square.

An exploration of why educators might teach the controversial subject of communism.

Unprecedented coverage of the U.S. semiquincentennial with live events, expert insights, and exclusive access to historic sites, documents, and reenactments-celebrating 250 years of American history and democracy.

America250 Commission Chair Rosie Rios announces the kickoff of Our American Story, a project designed to collect and preserve thousands of personal stories from across the country as it heads toward its 250th birthday in 2026.

National Archives curator Jessie Kratz gives C-SPAN's American History TV an exclusive look at the Japanese Instrument of Surrender that ended World War II.

George Mason University law professor Joyce Lee Malcolm discusses her book, The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold: An American Life.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

An exploration and examination of the breakthroughs in military night vision technology and its tactical advantages.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Unprecedented coverage of the U.S. semiquincentennial with live events, expert insights, and exclusive access to historic sites, documents, and reenactments-celebrating 250 years of American history and democracy.

America250 Commission Chair Rosie Rios announces the kickoff of Our American Story, a project designed to collect and preserve thousands of personal stories from across the country as it heads toward its 250th birthday in 2026.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historian and author H.W. Brands talks about Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Gerald Ford and what their presidencies reveal about the country during the World War II and Vietnam War eras.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

An exploration and examination of the breakthroughs in military night vision technology and its tactical advantages.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

David Kramer, Stephanie Streett, Alice Yates and Mark Updegrove talk about preserving the legacies of U.S. presidents.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Author Marcus Rediker talks about the many journeys of enslaved people who escaped on the Underground Railroad not by land, but by sea.

Becky Aikman profiles the American women pilots who volunteered to ferry warplanes for the British military during World War II.

This 1945 U.S. Office of War Information United News newsreel shows an overview of Japan at war in the Pacific since 1931 through the celebration of Japan's surrender and the end of World War II in Times Square.

An exploration of why educators might teach the controversial subject of communism.

Unprecedented coverage of the U.S. semiquincentennial with live events, expert insights, and exclusive access to historic sites, documents, and reenactments-celebrating 250 years of American history and democracy.

America250 Commission Chair Rosie Rios announces the kickoff of Our American Story, a project designed to collect and preserve thousands of personal stories from across the country as it heads toward its 250th birthday in 2026.

National Archives curator Jessie Kratz gives C-SPAN's American History TV an exclusive look at the Japanese Instrument of Surrender that ended World War II.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

A.J. Baime recalls the challenges that President Harry Truman faced during his first four months in office.

Susan Southard talks about the effects of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki on the city and its people from her book, "Nagasaki: Life After Nuclear War.".

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Eighty years after his death, FDR is remembered at his presidential library in Hyde Park, New York; historian David Woolner reflects on the outpouring of grief and what it reveals about Franklin Roosevelt's place in the American story.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Author Sam Kean highlights the work of experimental archaeologists who try to recreate the experiences of ancient peoples; Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.

New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos discusses his collection of articles focusing on the ultrarich and how they operate in the world.

Unprecedented coverage of the U.S. semiquincentennial with live events, expert insights, and exclusive access to historic sites, documents, and reenactments-celebrating 250 years of American history and democracy.

Angelo State University professor Bruce Bechtol talks about the relationship between North Korea and Iran and argues that those two nations are working to destabilize the current world order.

Jonthan Horn recounts Japan's invasion of the Philippines during World War II, the surrender of American forces in May 1942, Gen. Douglas MacArthur's vow to return to the islands, and the imprisonment of Gen. Jonathan Mayhew Wainright.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.