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In this National History Center congressional briefing, speakers discussed the role of Middle East oil in American foreign policy since the end of World War II, especially the importance of…

This National History Center briefing from Capitol Hill featured a political scientist and a historian who have spent their careers studying American-Iranian relations. In light of current tensions between…

Noting the anniversary of the Aug. 6, 1965 signing of the Voting Rights Act, with a discussion about the Act and voting rights.

Two historians discussed the history of health care policy since World War I. Topics included the roots of the modern health care system, the medical field’s transformation into a business,…

This was a discussion about congressional oversight of presidential misconduct. University of Texas at Austin Professor Jeremi Suri and Purdue University Professor Kathryn Brownell talked…

Two historians discussed the history of health care policy since World War I. Topics included the roots of the modern health care system, the medical field’s transformation into a business,…

The National History Center hosted a briefing on the history of congressional reform and rule changes since 1789. A panel of three historians presented perspectives on how these…

In a Capitol Hill panel discussion that was titled, “Historical Perspectives on Federal Agricultural Policy,” three agricultural historians discussed the history of U.S. farm bills,…

Panelists talked about the history of U.S. trade policy and discussed ways to approach current foreign trade. The National History Center in Washington, D.C. hosted this event.

A group of historians talked about major American infrastructure projects of the past in the areas of aviation and surface transportation, and how they influenced current development. They also gave…

This National History Center congressional briefing on automation and the workforce was presented by three historians who specialize in the topic. Beginning with early twentieth century…

Representatives from a variety of museums and history and public policy centers discussed the importance of these institutions and their methods for educating and offering information to…

Professor Jason Parker talked about U.S. diplomacy during the Cold War. He is the author of Hearts, Minds, Voices: U.S. Cold War Public Diplomacy and the Formation of the Third World.

Professors spoke about the history and effectiveness of executive orders. They discussed the major orders presidents have created in the last 80 years and explained how presidential directives and…

Amanda Moniz talked about her book, From Empire to Humanity: The American Revolution and the Origins of Humanitarianism. She spoke about the motivations and charity work of mid-18th century…

Historians discussed former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s relationship with U.S. presidents during his tenure. “Churchill and the Presidents” was a panel at the Churchill Centre’s 33rd…

Professors Julian Zelizer and Orville Vernon Burton talked about the factors that led to the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and challenges to voter’s rights after the Supreme…

Panelists talked about the history of incarceration and prison reform in the Unites States. The panelists examined different trends in prison structure and inmate control from the early…

Experts discussed their recent research on German, Mexican, and Asian immigrant entrepreneurship. This “Congressional Briefing on Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Historical Perspective” was…