Videos

History Professor, David Grimstead, joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal and discussed Andrew Jackson’s foreign policy. Mr. Grimstead responded to audience questions and comments.

Lawrence Kaplan, History Professor at Georgetown University, talked about how Thomas Jefferson’s foreign policy was developed and practiced. He responded to audience telephone calls. T…

Cynthia Harrison, Associate Professor of History and Women’s Studies at George Washington University, discussed how World War II brought women into the workplace, and she also talked about t…

Participating by video connection from New York City, Professor Powers talked about his book, Secrecy and Power: The Life of J. Edgar Hoover. He talked about the life and political influenc…

This is the first program in the May series looking at four Secretaries of State, the times they served, and the effect they had on shaping foreign policy. Professor Chace talked about Secre…

As part of a series on twentieth century wars, Professor Clodfelter described the history, origins and events of the Korean War. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electroni…

Guest David Corbin, Author of the biography of Mother Jones, "Life, Work and Rebellion", talked about the career of Mother Jones and her impact as a labor leader in the United States.

Timothy Nenninger, Chief of Modern Military Records at the National Archives, described the military career of General John “Black Jack” Pershing and responded to audience telephone calls, f…

Mr. Edelman, the author of Searching for America’s Heart: RFK and the Renewal of Hope, talked about the influence of Robert F. Kennedy on U.S. politics and history. Mr. Edelman was an aide t…

Bob Carns, Historical Interpreter for the National Park Service, talked about the history of Clara Barton and how she founded the American Red Cross. He responded to audience telephone calls…

General Edwin Simmons talks about the causes and impact of the Korean War. A special call-in line will be open for Korean War veterans.

Emory Campbell and Veronica Gerald discussed the Gullah culture, made up of the descendants of former slaves who live on the islands off South Carolina’s Atlantic coast. They also responded …