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Kathleen Neumann shares the story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s life inside the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and the influence Portland had on the poet. Built in 1785 by his grandfather, the…

Panelists analyzed recent federal court rulings concerning offensive language and freedom of speech. They discussed cases involving Flying Dog Brewery; NFL team the Washington Redskins; and …

Craig Symonds talked about the contemporary allies and enemies of Confederate General Joseph Johnston, highlighting his rocky relationship with Confederate President Jefferson Davis. This ta…

Historian John Hennessy talked about Union General Joseph Hooker, describing him as ambitious and aggressive on the battlefield, but also as one who tried to get ahead by diminishing the acc…

Jeanne Gross talked about the history of Maine’s oldest light house. Portland Head Light was completed in 1791 and guided ships safely into Portland Harbor. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicl…

Professor Catherine Rymph talked about her book, Raising Government Children: A History of Foster Care and the American Welfare State. She focused her study on the decades between the 1930's…

Stephen Hood, author of John Bell Hood: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of a Confederate General, talked about some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the general. He discussed his…

Professor George Rable talked about Union General George McClellan, who commanded the Union Army of the Potomac in the early stages of the Civil War. Professor Rable talked about McClellan’s…

Charlotte Henry was a U.S. Air Force dog handler during the Vietnam War. She remembered some of the dogs she trained and nights patrolling the base perimeter. She also discussed her struggle…

Panelists talked about the historical context in which Civil War monuments were constructed and what they came to symbolize.

Historians answered audience questions about Civil War generals, including which ones have been the most loved and hated through history. They also talked about which generals had the best a…

Former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama participated in a hurricane relief concert in College Station, Texas. Lee Greenwood emceed the…

President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Army combat medic Captain Michael Rose in a ceremony in the White House’s East Room. Captain Rose was honored for his service in the Vie…

The House approved several bills under suspension of the rules, including one dealing with the security of Cuba’s international airports.

Alessa Wylie gave a tour of the Portland Observatory and shows off its views of Portland, Maine. The Portland Observatory is a maritime signal tower built in 1807. C-SPAN’s Local Content…

Senate Armed Services Committee member Lindsey Graham said that with counterterrorism operations expanding around the world, Congress needs to know more about these operations and exercise m…

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) talked about U.S. policy toward Iran. He spoke at a Hudson Institute conference that focused on countering violent extremism.

Former presidents Carter, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama participated in a hurricane relief concert in College Station, Texas. Lee Greenwood emceed the event featuring p…

Jamil Jaffer talked about the future of the Iran nuclear agreement.

Telephones and social media were open for viewer calls and comments on the question: What are your thoughts on the “fallen soldier” controversy? Earlier in the week, controversy arose wh…