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    The Fifties

    TIME Magazine former managing editor James Gaines profiled social and political activists of the 1950s, who he argued upends the notion that the decade was synonymous with conformity. This was…

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    Recessional

    Playwright and screenwriter David Mamet discussed his book of essays on free speech, the culture wars, religion, and other topics. This event was held at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi…

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    Open Forum, Part 2

    Viewers responded to the question “How will you celebrate Memorial Day?”

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    Writing About Sports and Culture

    Father and son authors David and Andrew Maraniss discussed their combined eight books about sports and culture and how athletics can impact American politics. This interview took place at…

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    The Bald Eagle

    Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jack Davis looked at America’s national symbol, which has twice faced extinction. He spoke at Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.

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    The Shattering

    National Book Award-winning author Kevin Boyle provided a social and political history of the United States during the 1960s. This was a virtual event hosted by the National Archives in…

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    The White House Easter Egg Roll

    American History TV interviewed landscape historian Jonathan Pliska about his book, The White House Easter Egg Roll: A History for All Ages. He described how presidents and first families…

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    Politics and Culture in Early America

    Suffolk University professor Kathryn Lasdow taught a class on politics and culture in the United States from 1800 through the 1830s. She described how the country changed during the period…

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    Enlightenment Era in America

    Messiah College professor John Fea taught a class on 18th century enlightenment movement, which included principles of natural rights, reason, and self-improvement. He also explored the…

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    Q&A with Alex Prud'homme

    Journalist Alex Prud’homme, author of Dinner with the President, talked about how food and the culinary tastes of U.S. presidents have impacted American culture and history.

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    1876

    Author Steve Wiegand discussed the post-Civil War Wild West, including stories of real-life legends and the aftermath and legacies they left behind. Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix,…

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    After Words with Christine Emba

    Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal attitudes toward sex in the 21st century. She was interviewed by author Donna Freitas.

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    White House Easter Egg Roll

    President Biden was joined by first lady Jill Biden in greeting the families participating in the 2023 White House Easter Egg Roll. Both welcomed families to the South Lawn, then officiated…

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    Open Forum, Part 1

    Viewers responded to the question “What does ‘Woke’ mean to you?”

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    Vice President Harris Hosts St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

    Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to a Saint Patrick’s Day breakfast reception at the vice presidential residence.

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    First Lady Jill Biden Inaugural Dresses Donation to Smithsonian

    First lady Jill Biden donated her inaugural dresses to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

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    Meet Me by the Fountain

    Architect and design Critic Alexandra Lange talked about the history or American shopping malls. This event was part of the annual Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison.

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    Last Rites

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the evolution of the American funeral and how President Lincoln contributed to American traditions of mourning. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted…

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    Bottled Goodbyes

    Author Ric Mixter discussed famous messages-in-a-bottle notes from shipwrecks and how the invention of the radio stopped floating farewells. The Leelanau Historical Society Museum in…

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    White House Lunar New Year Reception

    President Biden vowed to get another assault weapons ban passed through Congress during remarks at a Lunar New Year celebration at the White House. His remarks followed deadly mass…

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