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Author Catherine Clinton talked about her book, Confederate Statues and Memorialization. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2020 LCV Cities Tour” in San Antonio,…

Author Lewis Fisher talked about the arrival of Spanish explorers and the settlement of San Antonio in his book, Saving San Antonio: The Preservation of a Heritage. C-SPAN’s Local Content…

Founded by Willie Velasquez in 1974, the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project was created to increase minority participation in elections. Amy Rushing, head of special collections …

The San Antonio River Walk is a major attraction for the city. Historian Lewis Fisher talked about how this depression era project became an oasis in the in the heart of the city’s downtown.…

Once known as the "Showplace of the Air Force", Randolph Air Force Base is located in the northeast corner of San Antonio. Gary Boyd, command historian, and Bill Manchester, director of the …

The Spanish Governor’s Palace in San Antonio is the last visual remnants of the Presidio San Antonio de Bejar. Colleen Swain, director of the San Antonio World Heritage Office, and museum as…

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discussed the city’s natural resources, Latino heritage, and stance on immigration. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2020 LCV C…

National Park Service Park ranger Anna Martinez-Amos gave a tour of the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park and shared the history of the site and the influence the Spanish Missions …

Richard Oliver of Visit San Antonio explained the history of the city’s Pearl District and the influence of German immigrants C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “…

Richard Oliver of Visit San Antonio discussed the city’s rich culinary culture. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2020 LCV Cities Tour” in San Antonio, Texas, f…

C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2020 LCV Cities Tour” in San Antonio, Texas, from January 11-15, 2020, to feature the history and literary life of the community.…

Founded by Willie Velasquez in 1974, the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project was created to increase minority participation in elections. Amy Rushing, Head of Special Collections …

Born and raised in San Antonio, author John Phillip Santos told the story of his family’s migration to San Antonio including the history and culture of Latinos in the area. Mr. Santos is the…

In his book, From Inclusion to Influence: Latino Representation in Congress and Latino Political Incorporation, author Walter Wilson explored the efforts of Latinos in Congress and the impor…

C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2020 LCV Cities Tour” in San Antonio, Texas, from January 11-15, 2020, to feature the history and literary life of the community.…