American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of September 19 through September 26

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, September 25
7:24 AM EDTApprox. 37 min.Republican Nat'l Lawyers Assn. Holds Policy Conference - Part 2Former Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker (2018-19) delivered remarks on immigration ... Former Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker (2018-19) delivered remarks on immigration policy at the Republican National Lawyers Association's 2021 National Policy Conference. He spoke on immigration policy differences between the Trump and Biden administrations. 8:01 AM EDTApprox. 34 min.Lectures in History 1863 New York City Draft RiotsCity University of New York professor emeritus Joshua Brown taught a class on the 1863 New York ... City University of New York professor emeritus Joshua Brown taught a class on the 1863 New York City Draft Riots and Civil War newspapers. He described how citizens across the country saw drawings and read articles chronicling the events. This class was part of a National Endowment for the Humanities institute for college and university teachers hosted by the City University of New York Graduate Center. 8:35 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Winifred Gallagher, "New Women in the Old West"Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America's westward expansion. ... Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America's westward expansion. This was a virtual event hosted by Smithsonian Associates.
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.History of the 1944 GI BillHistorians Jeffery Seiken and Katie Delacenserie discussed the impact of the 1944 GI Bill, which ... Historians Jeffery Seiken and Katie Delacenserie discussed the impact of the 1944 GI Bill, which allocated funds for education and housing to World War II veterans. This was a virtual event hosted by the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 35 min.Lectures in History 1863 New York City Draft RiotsCity University of New York professor emeritus Joshua Brown taught a class on the 1863 New York ... City University of New York professor emeritus Joshua Brown taught a class on the 1863 New York City Draft Riots and Civil War newspapers. He described how citizens across the country saw drawings and read articles chronicling the events. This class was part of a National Endowment for the Humanities institute for college and university teachers hosted by the City University of New York Graduate Center. 11:35 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Winifred Gallagher, "New Women in the Old West"Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America's westward expansion. ... Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America's westward expansion. This was a virtual event hosted by Smithsonian Associates.
1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.History of the 1944 GI BillHistorians Jeffery Seiken and Katie Delacenserie discussed the impact of the 1944 GI Bill, which ... Historians Jeffery Seiken and Katie Delacenserie discussed the impact of the 1944 GI Bill, which allocated funds for education and housing to World War II veterans. This was a virtual event hosted by the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 54 min.The Presidency Nancy Reagan Centennial TributeOn the 100th anniversary of former first lady Nancy Reagan's birth, the Ronald Reagan Presidential ... On the 100th anniversary of former first lady Nancy Reagan's birth, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum hosted a tribute featuring, among others, former California Governor Pete Wilson. 2:54 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 36 min.The Presidency Reagan Tax Cuts 40th AnniversaryArthur Laffer, Steve Forbes, and Edwin Meese III, among others, looked back 40 years at President ... Arthur Laffer, Steve Forbes, and Edwin Meese III, among others, looked back 40 years at President Ronald Reagan's tax cuts and economic agenda. The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. co-hosted the event wth the Committee to Unleash Prosperity and the Reagan Alumni Association.
4:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Elise Lemire, "Battle Green Vietnam"SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam ... SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend that resulted in the largest mass arrest in Massachusetts history. This was a virtual event hosted by the Concord Museum in Massachusetts. 5:35 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.The Civil War Fallen Leaders - Confederate General P.G.T. BeauregardCivil War author Sean Chick talked about Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard at the annual ... Civil War author Sean Chick talked about Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard at the annual "Emerging Civil War" blog symposium. He described General Beauregard's relationship with Confederate president Jefferson Davis and other Confederate generals, some of the major battles where Beauregard saw action, and his reputation after the war. 6:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Oral Histories Mercury Seven Astronaut Alan ShepardAlan Shepard was interviewed about his career. He was the first American in space, and also was ... Alan Shepard was interviewed about his career. He was the first American in space, and also was the fifth person to walk on the moon. This interview was part of an oral history collection at the NASA Johnson Space Center. He was interviewed at his home in Pebble Beach, California, by Roy Neal on February 20, 1998, five months before his death from leukemia.
8:00 PM EDTApprox. 36 min.Lectures in History 1863 New York City Draft RiotsCity University of New York professor emeritus Joshua Brown taught a class on the 1863 New York ... City University of New York professor emeritus Joshua Brown taught a class on the 1863 New York City Draft Riots and Civil War newspapers. He described how citizens across the country saw drawings and read articles chronicling the events. This class was part of a National Endowment for the Humanities institute for college and university teachers hosted by the City University of New York Graduate Center. 8:36 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.Winifred Gallagher, "New Women in the Old West"Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America's westward expansion. ... Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America's westward expansion. This was a virtual event hosted by Smithsonian Associates. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.History of the 1944 GI BillHistorians Jeffery Seiken and Katie Delacenserie discussed the impact of the 1944 GI Bill, which ... Historians Jeffery Seiken and Katie Delacenserie discussed the impact of the 1944 GI Bill, which allocated funds for education and housing to World War II veterans. This was a virtual event hosted by the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
11:01 PM EDTApprox. 35 min.Lectures in History 1863 New York City Draft RiotsCity University of New York professor emeritus Joshua Brown taught a class on the 1863 New York ... City University of New York professor emeritus Joshua Brown taught a class on the 1863 New York City Draft Riots and Civil War newspapers. He described how citizens across the country saw drawings and read articles chronicling the events. This class was part of a National Endowment for the Humanities institute for college and university teachers hosted by the City University of New York Graduate Center. 11:36 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.Winifred Gallagher, "New Women in the Old West"Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America's westward expansion. ... Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America's westward expansion. This was a virtual event hosted by Smithsonian Associates.
Sunday, September 26
1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.History of the 1944 GI BillHistorians Jeffery Seiken and Katie Delacenserie discussed the impact of the 1944 GI Bill, which ... Historians Jeffery Seiken and Katie Delacenserie discussed the impact of the 1944 GI Bill, which allocated funds for education and housing to World War II veterans. This was a virtual event hosted by the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency Nancy Reagan Centennial TributeOn the 100th anniversary of former first lady Nancy Reagan's birth, the Ronald Reagan Presidential ... On the 100th anniversary of former first lady Nancy Reagan's birth, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum hosted a tribute featuring, among others, former California Governor Pete Wilson. 2:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.The Presidency Reagan Tax Cuts 40th AnniversaryArthur Laffer, Steve Forbes, and Edwin Meese III, among others, looked back 40 years at President ... Arthur Laffer, Steve Forbes, and Edwin Meese III, among others, looked back 40 years at President Ronald Reagan's tax cuts and economic agenda. The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. co-hosted the event wth the Committee to Unleash Prosperity and the Reagan Alumni Association.
4:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Elise Lemire, "Battle Green Vietnam"SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam ... SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend that resulted in the largest mass arrest in Massachusetts history. This was a virtual event hosted by the Concord Museum in Massachusetts. 5:35 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.The Civil War Fallen Leaders - Confederate General P.G.T. BeauregardCivil War author Sean Chick talked about Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard at the annual ... Civil War author Sean Chick talked about Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard at the annual "Emerging Civil War" blog symposium. He described General Beauregard's relationship with Confederate president Jefferson Davis and other Confederate generals, some of the major battles where Beauregard saw action, and his reputation after the war. 6:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Oral Histories Mercury Seven Astronaut Alan ShepardAlan Shepard was interviewed about his career. He was the first American in space, and also was ... Alan Shepard was interviewed about his career. He was the first American in space, and also was the fifth person to walk on the moon. This interview was part of an oral history collection at the NASA Johnson Space Center. He was interviewed at his home in Pebble Beach, California, by Roy Neal on February 20, 1998, five months before his death from leukemia.
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Qian Wang, "Beautiful Country - A Memoir"Qian Wang reflected on her journey as an undocumented child in America. Book Soup and Bookshop ... Qian Wang reflected on her journey as an undocumented child in America. Book Soup and Bookshop Bookstores, and Doubleday Publishing and Kepler's Literary Foundation hosted this virtual program. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bob Woodward & Robert Costa, "Peril"Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward and national political reporter Robert Costa ... Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward and national political reporter Robert Costa discussed what went on behind-the-scenes during the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Michelle Easton, "How to Raise a Conservative Daughter"Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offered her thoughts on ... Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offered her thoughts on how to pass down conservative values to young women. She was interviewed by Independent Women's Forum president Carrie Lukas.
11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Qian Wang, "Beautiful Country - A Memoir"Qian Wang reflected on her journey as an undocumented child in America. Book Soup and Bookshop ... Qian Wang reflected on her journey as an undocumented child in America. Book Soup and Bookshop Bookstores, and Doubleday Publishing and Kepler's Literary Foundation hosted this virtual program. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Bob Woodward & Robert Costa, "Peril"Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward and national political reporter Robert Costa ... Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward and national political reporter Robert Costa discussed what went on behind-the-scenes during the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. 1:01 PM EDTApprox. 56 min.After Words Michelle Easton, "How to Raise a Conservative Daughter"Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offered her thoughts on ... Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offered her thoughts on how to pass down conservative values to young women. She was interviewed by Independent Women's Forum president Carrie Lukas.
1:57 PM EDTApprox. 46 min.Rick Perlstein, "Reaganland"Historian Rick Perlstein discussed his book "Reaganland" that looks at conservatism in modern ... Historian Rick Perlstein discussed his book "Reaganland" that looks at conservatism in modern American politics. This event was part of Chicago's Printers Row Lit Fest. 2:43 PM EDTApprox. 46 min.Geraldo Cadava, "The Hispanic Republican"Northwestern University Latino Studies professor Geraldo Cadava talked about his book "The ... Northwestern University Latino Studies professor Geraldo Cadava talked about his book "The Hispanic Republican" an exploration of the relationship between Latinos and the Republican Party over the past forty years. This event was part of Chicago's Printers Row Lit Fest. 3:29 PM EDTApprox. 43 min.Miles Harvey, "The King of Confidence"DePaul University professor Miles Harvey discussed his book "The King of Confidence" about James ... DePaul University professor Miles Harvey discussed his book "The King of Confidence" about James Strang, a con man who convinced a group of Mormons that he was the chosen successor to founder Joseph Smith. This event was part of the Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago.
4:12 PM EDTApprox. 41 min.Marcia Chatelain, "Franchise"Georgetown University professor Marcia Chatelain talked about her Pulitzer Prize-winning book ... Georgetown University professor Marcia Chatelain talked about her Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Franchise" which examines the role that fast food franchises have played in African American entrepreneurship and economic empowerment since the late 1960s. This event was part of the Printers Row Lit Fest held in Chicago. 4:53 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Kate Masur, "Until Justice Be Done" & Tamika Nunley, "At the Threshold of Liberty"Northwestern University professor Kate Masur, author of "Until Justice Be Done," and Cornell ... Northwestern University professor Kate Masur, author of "Until Justice Be Done," and Cornell University associate professor Tamika Nunley, author of "At the Threshold of Liberty," talked about the fight for civil rights prior to the Civil War. This event was part of the Printers Row Lit Fest held in Chicago. 5:38 PM EDTApprox. 56 min.Elly Fishman, "Refugee High"Investigative reporter Elly Fishman discussed her book "Refugee High" about the 2017-2018 school ... Investigative reporter Elly Fishman discussed her book "Refugee High" about the 2017-2018 school year at Roger C. Sullivan High School in Chicago, where nearly half the students are immigrants. This program was part of Chicago's Printers Row Lit Fest.
6:34 PM EDTApprox. 46 min.Roy Grinker, "Nobody's Normal" & Jonathan Foiles, "MisDiagnosed"George Washington University professor Roy Richard Grinker, author of "Nobody's Normal," and ... George Washington University professor Roy Richard Grinker, author of "Nobody's Normal," and University of Chicago lecturer Jonathan Foiles, author of "(Mis)Diagnosed," talked about the stigma associated with mental health and the inner-workings of the mental health profession. This event was part of Chicago's Printers row Lit Fest. 7:20 PM EDTApprox. 41 min.Amy Stanley, "Stranger in the Shogun's City"Northwestern University history professor Amy Stanley discussed her biography "Stranger in the ... Northwestern University history professor Amy Stanley discussed her biography "Stranger in the Shogun's City," about a Japanese woman's life in Edo (now Toyko) during the 19th Century, just prior to the city's encounters with Commodore Matthew Perry and the United States Navy in 1853. The book was a National Book Critics Award winner and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Biography. This event was part of Chicago's Printers Row Lit Fest. 8:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Qian Wang, "Beautiful Country - A Memoir"Qian Wang reflected on her journey as an undocumented child in America. Book Soup and Bookshop ... Qian Wang reflected on her journey as an undocumented child in America. Book Soup and Bookshop Bookstores, and Doubleday Publishing and Kepler's Literary Foundation hosted this virtual program.
9:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bob Woodward & Robert Costa, "Peril"Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward and national political reporter Robert Costa ... Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward and national political reporter Robert Costa discussed what went on behind-the-scenes during the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. 10:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Michelle Easton, "How to Raise a Conservative Daughter"Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offered her thoughts on ... Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offered her thoughts on how to pass down conservative values to young women. She was interviewed by Independent Women's Forum president Carrie Lukas. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Qian Wang, "Beautiful Country - A Memoir"Qian Wang reflected on her journey as an undocumented child in America. Book Soup and Bookshop ... Qian Wang reflected on her journey as an undocumented child in America. Book Soup and Bookshop Bookstores, and Doubleday Publishing and Kepler's Literary Foundation hosted this virtual program.
Monday, September 27
12:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bob Woodward & Robert Costa, "Peril"Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward and national political reporter Robert Costa ... Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward and national political reporter Robert Costa discussed what went on behind-the-scenes during the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. 1:01 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.After Words Michelle Easton, "How to Raise a Conservative Daughter"Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offered her thoughts on ... Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offered her thoughts on how to pass down conservative values to young women. She was interviewed by Independent Women's Forum president Carrie Lukas. 1:58 AM EDTApprox. 46 min.Rick Perlstein, "Reaganland"Historian Rick Perlstein discussed his book "Reaganland" that looks at conservatism in modern ... Historian Rick Perlstein discussed his book "Reaganland" that looks at conservatism in modern American politics. This event was part of Chicago's Printers Row Lit Fest.
2:44 AM EDTApprox. 46 min.Geraldo Cadava, "The Hispanic Republican"Northwestern University Latino Studies professor Geraldo Cadava talked about his book "The ... Northwestern University Latino Studies professor Geraldo Cadava talked about his book "The Hispanic Republican" an exploration of the relationship between Latinos and the Republican Party over the past forty years. This event was part of Chicago's Printers Row Lit Fest. 3:30 AM EDTApprox. 43 min.Miles Harvey, "The King of Confidence"DePaul University professor Miles Harvey discussed his book "The King of Confidence" about James ... DePaul University professor Miles Harvey discussed his book "The King of Confidence" about James Strang, a con man who convinced a group of Mormons that he was the chosen successor to founder Joseph Smith. This event was part of the Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago. 4:13 AM EDTApprox. 41 min.Marcia Chatelain, "Franchise"Georgetown University professor Marcia Chatelain talked about her Pulitzer Prize-winning book ... Georgetown University professor Marcia Chatelain talked about her Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Franchise" which examines the role that fast food franchises have played in African American entrepreneurship and economic empowerment since the late 1960s. This event was part of the Printers Row Lit Fest held in Chicago.
4:54 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Kate Masur, "Until Justice Be Done" & Tamika Nunley, "At the Threshold of Liberty"Northwestern University professor Kate Masur, author of "Until Justice Be Done," and Cornell ... Northwestern University professor Kate Masur, author of "Until Justice Be Done," and Cornell University associate professor Tamika Nunley, author of "At the Threshold of Liberty," talked about the fight for civil rights prior to the Civil War. This event was part of the Printers Row Lit Fest held in Chicago. 5:39 AM EDTApprox. 56 min.Elly Fishman, "Refugee High"Investigative reporter Elly Fishman discussed her book "Refugee High" about the 2017-2018 school ... Investigative reporter Elly Fishman discussed her book "Refugee High" about the 2017-2018 school year at Roger C. Sullivan High School in Chicago, where nearly half the students are immigrants. This program was part of Chicago's Printers Row Lit Fest. 6:35 AM EDTApprox. 46 min.Roy Grinker, "Nobody's Normal" & Jonathan Foiles, "MisDiagnosed"George Washington University professor Roy Richard Grinker, author of "Nobody's Normal," and ... George Washington University professor Roy Richard Grinker, author of "Nobody's Normal," and University of Chicago lecturer Jonathan Foiles, author of "(Mis)Diagnosed," talked about the stigma associated with mental health and the inner-workings of the mental health profession. This event was part of Chicago's Printers row Lit Fest.
7:21 AM EDTApprox. 39 min.Amy Stanley, "Stranger in the Shogun's City"Northwestern University history professor Amy Stanley discussed her biography "Stranger in the ... Northwestern University history professor Amy Stanley discussed her biography "Stranger in the Shogun's City," about a Japanese woman's life in Edo (now Toyko) during the 19th Century, just prior to the city's encounters with Commodore Matthew Perry and the United States Navy in 1853. The book was a National Book Critics Award winner and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Biography. This event was part of Chicago's Printers Row Lit Fest.