Videos

The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were presented in a special 107-minute version of The Capitol. The documentary featured the imp…

The Brumidi Corridors are some of the most highly decorated spaces inside the U.S. Capitol. Designed in the late 1850s by Italian painter Constantino Brumidi, these five corridors in the nor…

In the twenty-third in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Benjamin Harrison. Among the issues discussed were his two marriages, his mil…

Donald Ritchie talked about his book Electing FDR: The New Deal Campaign of 1932, published by University Press of Kansas. In his book Mr. Ritchie recounted the presidential election of 1932…

Don Ritchie spoke by phone on Senator Edward Kennedy’s legacy in the Senate.

Don Ritchie talked about the relationship between Congress and the presidency, focusing on President Truman. He talked about the official and unofficial lobbying that President Truman did to…

Mr. Ritchie discussed the career of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives after his term as president. He also focused on Adams' death and his temporary interment in the Congress…

Don Ritchie talked about the creation of the President Garfield Memorial in Washington, D.C. Date of interview unknown.

Participants talked about the historical use of the investigatory powers of Congress and oversight roles of various committees. Among the topics they addressed were the influence of partisan…

Julian Zelizer talked about the book he edited, The American Congress: The Building of Democracy, published by Houghton Mifflin. He gathered 40 essays by renowned historians to capture the l…

Donald Ritchie talked about the history of presidential inaugurations with students. Clips of past inaugural addresses were shown.

Prior to the start of the Inauguration Day ceremonies, various events and activities were shown. Mr. Ritchie spoke about the history of presidential inaugurations, members of the public gath…

Don Ritchie talked about presidential cabinet nominations and the committee confirmation process.

Don Ritchie talked about how the role of Vice President has evolved.

Don Ritchie talked about how presidents-elect announce cabinet appointments.

Don Ritchie talked about the history of Congressional transitions.

Don Ritchie talked about the history of convicted senators.

Don Ritchie talked about the history of one-party domination.

Don Ritchie talked on the history of the filibuster.

Don Ritchie talked about examples of outgoing Administration officials remaining in place for incoming Administrations.