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…
533 viewsTIME 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…
533 viewsPlaywright 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…
1,095 viewsViewers responded to the question “How will you celebrate Memorial Day?”
487 viewsFather 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…
94 viewsPulitzer 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.
192 viewsNational 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…
811 viewsAmerican 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…
740 viewsSuffolk 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…
1,105 viewsMessiah 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…
1,085 viewsJournalist 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.
464 viewsAuthor 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,…
498 viewsWashington 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.
1,582 viewsPresident 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…
1,345 viewsViewers responded to the question “What does ‘Woke’ mean to you?”
962 viewsVice President Kamala Harris welcomed Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to a Saint Patrick’s Day breakfast reception at the vice presidential residence.
819 viewsFirst lady Jill Biden donated her inaugural dresses to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
622 viewsArchitect 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.
255 viewsMortician 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…
331 viewsAuthor 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…
215 viewsPresident 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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