Journalist Evan Hughes looked at how the pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics developed, marketed and profited from selling fentanyl, the most potent opioid, and the subsequent criminal case brought against the drugmaker. Powerhouse Arena in New York City hosted this program.
Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV. In this episode we talked to Thomas Spence, president and publisher of Regnery Publishing.
Black Hills State University professor Thomas Weyant taught a class about Native American treaties and interactions with the federal government during the 19th century. He described the Trail of Tears, the Long Walk, and how a gold rush in Georgia impacted local tribes. Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
American History TV looked back to see what the 9 justices who currently sit on the Supreme Court had to say about abortion and the 1973 Roe v Wade case in their confirmation hearings.
National Park Service Ranger Kate Marks Hardy talked about women living in the Chesapeake Bay region during the War of 1812. This virtual event was hosted by the Pride of Baltimore.
Black Hills State University professor Thomas Weyant taught a class about Native American treaties and interactions with the federal government during the 19th century. He described the Trail of Tears, the Long Walk, and how a gold rush in Georgia impacted local tribes. Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
American History TV looked back to see what the 9 justices who currently sit on the Supreme Court had to say about abortion and the 1973 Roe v Wade case in their confirmation hearings.
National Park Service Ranger Kate Marks Hardy talked about women living in the Chesapeake Bay region during the War of 1812. This virtual event was hosted by the Pride of Baltimore.
The University of Virginia's Miller Center compiles and analyzes the secret White House recordings of several presidents -- including John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon. The center's Presidential Recordings Program chair, Marc Selverstone, talked about the project and what the tapes reveal. The UVA Club of Fairfield/Westchester, Virginia, hosted this virtual event.
Historians looked back at the year 1862 and discussed Native Americans and the American West, including the U.S-Dakota Wars and the Sand Creek Massacre. This program was part of the Organization of American Historians annual conference in Boston.
Historians discussed the year 1862, examining the state of native nations, public lands, black education, and West coast immigration. This program was part of the Organization of American Historians annual conference in Boston.
Historians discussed soldier recruitment, forced labor and the use of horses and mules during the Civil War. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies hosted this program.
This Academy Award-winning short documentary takes viewers on a tour through the Library's reading rooms and facilities, highlighting how the institution benefits the public and scholars worldwide. The U.S. Office of War Information Overseas Branch, which included many Hollywood veterans, created this film and dozens of others which were designed to showcase American society and institutions for foreign audiences.
Black Hills State University professor Thomas Weyant taught a class about Native American treaties and interactions with the federal government during the 19th century. He described the Trail of Tears, the Long Walk, and how a gold rush in Georgia impacted local tribes. Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
American History TV looked back to see what the 9 justices who currently sit on the Supreme Court had to say about abortion and the 1973 Roe v Wade case in their confirmation hearings.
National Park Service Ranger Kate Marks Hardy talked about women living in the Chesapeake Bay region during the War of 1812. This virtual event was hosted by the Pride of Baltimore.
Black Hills State University professor Thomas Weyant taught a class about Native American treaties and interactions with the federal government during the 19th century. He described the Trail of Tears, the Long Walk, and how a gold rush in Georgia impacted local tribes. Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
American History TV looked back to see what the 9 justices who currently sit on the Supreme Court had to say about abortion and the 1973 Roe v Wade case in their confirmation hearings.
National Park Service Ranger Kate Marks Hardy talked about women living in the Chesapeake Bay region during the War of 1812. This virtual event was hosted by the Pride of Baltimore.
The University of Virginia's Miller Center compiles and analyzes the secret White House recordings of several presidents -- including John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon. The center's Presidential Recordings Program chair, Marc Selverstone, talked about the project and what the tapes reveal. The UVA Club of Fairfield/Westchester, Virginia, hosted this virtual event.
Historians looked back at the year 1862 and discussed Native Americans and the American West, including the U.S-Dakota Wars and the Sand Creek Massacre. This program was part of the Organization of American Historians annual conference in Boston.
Historians discussed the year 1862, examining the state of native nations, public lands, black education, and West coast immigration. This program was part of the Organization of American Historians annual conference in Boston.
Historians discussed soldier recruitment, forced labor and the use of horses and mules during the Civil War. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies hosted this program.
This Academy Award-winning short documentary takes viewers on a tour through the Library's reading rooms and facilities, highlighting how the institution benefits the public and scholars worldwide. The U.S. Office of War Information Overseas Branch, which included many Hollywood veterans, created this film and dozens of others which were designed to showcase American society and institutions for foreign audiences.
Larry Schweikart, professor of history at the University of Dayton, talked about six presidents - Lincoln, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, JFK, Reagan, and Trump - who he says took on the Washington "swamp" after taking office. This event was hosted by the Heartland Institute in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
The University of Virginia's Miller Center compiles and analyzes the secret White House recordings of several presidents -- including John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon. The center's Presidential Recordings Program chair, Marc Selverstone, talked about the project and what the tapes reveal. The UVA Club of Fairfield/Westchester, Virginia, hosted this virtual event.
Jeffrey Frank revisited Harry Truman's presidency - including the end of World War II, the beginning of the Cold War, and the dropping of the first nuclear bombs, among other topics. The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago hosted this virtual event.
How do presidential libraries, homes, and historic sites interpret stories of tragedy and death? Speakers included representatives of the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, which documents the assassination of President John Kennedy.
Dwight Chapin talked about his years with Richard Nixon. He worked on Mr. Nixon's 1962 California campaign for governor and was with him in the White House until the Watergate scandal led to prison time. The Nixon Foundation hosted this event at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California.
This virtual tour of the John Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum's exhibit on the Kennedy children, Caroline and John Jr., looked at the public's fascination with them, their media image, and the life they led in the White House.
First Ladies from Lady Bird Johnson to Melania Trump talked about the role of the First Lady, their time in the White House, and the issues important to them.
Larry Schweikart, professor of history at the University of Dayton, talked about six presidents - Lincoln, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, JFK, Reagan, and Trump - who he says took on the Washington "swamp" after taking office. This event was hosted by the Heartland Institute in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
The University of Virginia's Miller Center compiles and analyzes the secret White House recordings of several presidents -- including John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon. The center's Presidential Recordings Program chair, Marc Selverstone, talked about the project and what the tapes reveal. The UVA Club of Fairfield/Westchester, Virginia, hosted this virtual event.
Jeffrey Frank revisited Harry Truman's presidency - including the end of World War II, the beginning of the Cold War, and the dropping of the first nuclear bombs, among other topics. The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago hosted this virtual event.
How do presidential libraries, homes, and historic sites interpret stories of tragedy and death? Speakers included representatives of the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, which documents the assassination of President John Kennedy.
Dwight Chapin talked about his years with Richard Nixon. He worked on Mr. Nixon's 1962 California campaign for governor and was with him in the White House until the Watergate scandal led to prison time. The Nixon Foundation hosted this event at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California.
This virtual tour of the John Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum's exhibit on the Kennedy children, Caroline and John Jr., looked at the public's fascination with them, their media image, and the life they led in the White House.
First Ladies from Lady Bird Johnson to Melania Trump talked about the role of the First Lady, their time in the White House, and the issues important to them.
Larry Schweikart, professor of history at the University of Dayton, talked about six presidents - Lincoln, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, JFK, Reagan, and Trump - who he says took on the Washington "swamp" after taking office. This event was hosted by the Heartland Institute in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
The University of Virginia's Miller Center compiles and analyzes the secret White House recordings of several presidents -- including John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon. The center's Presidential Recordings Program chair, Marc Selverstone, talked about the project and what the tapes reveal. The UVA Club of Fairfield/Westchester, Virginia, hosted this virtual event.
Jeffrey Frank revisited Harry Truman's presidency - including the end of World War II, the beginning of the Cold War, and the dropping of the first nuclear bombs, among other topics. The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago hosted this virtual event.
How do presidential libraries, homes, and historic sites interpret stories of tragedy and death? Speakers included representatives of the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, which documents the assassination of President John Kennedy.
Dwight Chapin talked about his years with Richard Nixon. He worked on Mr. Nixon's 1962 California campaign for governor and was with him in the White House until the Watergate scandal led to prison time. The Nixon Foundation hosted this event at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California.
This virtual tour of the John Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum's exhibit on the Kennedy children, Caroline and John Jr., looked at the public's fascination with them, their media image, and the life they led in the White House.
Larry Schweikart, professor of history at the University of Dayton, talked about six presidents - Lincoln, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, JFK, Reagan, and Trump - who he says took on the Washington "swamp" after taking office. This event was hosted by the Heartland Institute in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
The University of Virginia's Miller Center compiles and analyzes the secret White House recordings of several presidents -- including John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon. The center's Presidential Recordings Program chair, Marc Selverstone, talked about the project and what the tapes reveal. The UVA Club of Fairfield/Westchester, Virginia, hosted this virtual event.
Jeffrey Frank revisited Harry Truman's presidency - including the end of World War II, the beginning of the Cold War, and the dropping of the first nuclear bombs, among other topics. The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago hosted this virtual event.
How do presidential libraries, homes, and historic sites interpret stories of tragedy and death? Speakers included representatives of the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, which documents the assassination of President John Kennedy.
First Ladies from Lady Bird Johnson to Melania Trump talked about the role of the First Lady, their time in the White House, and the issues important to them.
Taylor University professor Benjamin Wetzel taught a class on Theodore Roosevelt's life and political career. He looked at Roosevelt's rise in New York politics, his presidency, and his international explorations post-presidency. Taylor University is located in Upland, Indiana.
George Mason University professor John Nye taught a class about the economic history of the Industrial Revolution in the United States and Great Britain. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Black Hills State University professor Thomas Weyant taught a class about Native American treaties and interactions with the federal government during the 19th century. He described the Trail of Tears, the Long Walk, and how a gold rush in Georgia impacted local tribes. Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Saint Vincent College professor Timothy Kelly taught a class about the New Deal Community of Norvelt in Pennsylvania. Named in part for Eleanor Roosevelt, it was built during the Great Depression to house unemployed miners and provide a model for a new way of living that accorded greater independence. Saint Vincent College is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Notre Dame University professor Laurel Daen taught a class about how disability was defined after the American Revolution and how federal laws impacted disabled people.
Taylor University professor Benjamin Wetzel taught a class on Theodore Roosevelt's life and political career. He looked at Roosevelt's rise in New York politics, his presidency, and his international explorations post-presidency. Taylor University is located in Upland, Indiana.
George Mason University professor John Nye taught a class about the economic history of the Industrial Revolution in the United States and Great Britain. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Black Hills State University professor Thomas Weyant taught a class about Native American treaties and interactions with the federal government during the 19th century. He described the Trail of Tears, the Long Walk, and how a gold rush in Georgia impacted local tribes. Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Saint Vincent College professor Timothy Kelly taught a class about the New Deal Community of Norvelt in Pennsylvania. Named in part for Eleanor Roosevelt, it was built during the Great Depression to house unemployed miners and provide a model for a new way of living that accorded greater independence. Saint Vincent College is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Notre Dame University professor Laurel Daen taught a class about how disability was defined after the American Revolution and how federal laws impacted disabled people.
Taylor University professor Benjamin Wetzel taught a class on Theodore Roosevelt's life and political career. He looked at Roosevelt's rise in New York politics, his presidency, and his international explorations post-presidency. Taylor University is located in Upland, Indiana.
George Mason University professor John Nye taught a class about the economic history of the Industrial Revolution in the United States and Great Britain. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Black Hills State University professor Thomas Weyant taught a class about Native American treaties and interactions with the federal government during the 19th century. He described the Trail of Tears, the Long Walk, and how a gold rush in Georgia impacted local tribes. Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Saint Vincent College professor Timothy Kelly taught a class about the New Deal Community of Norvelt in Pennsylvania. Named in part for Eleanor Roosevelt, it was built during the Great Depression to house unemployed miners and provide a model for a new way of living that accorded greater independence. Saint Vincent College is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Notre Dame University professor Laurel Daen taught a class about how disability was defined after the American Revolution and how federal laws impacted disabled people.
Taylor University professor Benjamin Wetzel taught a class on Theodore Roosevelt's life and political career. He looked at Roosevelt's rise in New York politics, his presidency, and his international explorations post-presidency. Taylor University is located in Upland, Indiana.
George Mason University professor John Nye taught a class about the economic history of the Industrial Revolution in the United States and Great Britain. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Black Hills State University professor Thomas Weyant taught a class about Native American treaties and interactions with the federal government during the 19th century. He described the Trail of Tears, the Long Walk, and how a gold rush in Georgia impacted local tribes. Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Saint Vincent College professor Timothy Kelly taught a class about the New Deal Community of Norvelt in Pennsylvania. Named in part for Eleanor Roosevelt, it was built during the Great Depression to house unemployed miners and provide a model for a new way of living that accorded greater independence. Saint Vincent College is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Notre Dame University professor Laurel Daen taught a class about how disability was defined after the American Revolution and how federal laws impacted disabled people.
American History TV looked back to see what the 9 justices who currently sit on the Supreme Court had to say about abortion and the 1973 Roe v Wade case in their confirmation hearings.
Christopher McKnight Nichols looked back to the 1918-19 influenza pandemic for lessons as 2022 America continues to confront COVID-19. Pandemic fatigue, virus surges, rising infections and new protective mandates were all experienced a century ago. Mr. Nichols is an Oregon State University history professor and director of the school's Center for the Humanities. The Oregon Historical Society and WorldOregon hosted this virtual event.
John Jay College criminal justice professor Erin Thompson provided a history of America's public monuments and examines the current debates over whether they should remain standing. This was a virtual program hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.