American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of April 23 through April 30

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, April 27
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History Reagan's 1982 Address to ParliamentPresident Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught ... President Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught by University of Kansas political communication professor Robert Rowland. The University of Kansas is in Lawrence. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.The Presidency President Reagan's First Press Conference - 1981Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January ... Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January 20, 1981. Questions about the recently resolved Iranian hostage crisis and its aftermath dominated a discussion that ranged from domestic affairs to the new administration's foreign policy priorities. President Reagan met with the press in the Old Executive Office Building next door to the White House. This video is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. 9:30 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency Talmage Boston, "How the Best Did It"What can we learn about leadership from our most successful presidents? Author Talmage Boston ... What can we learn about leadership from our most successful presidents? Author Talmage Boston shared his own takeaways from Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, T.R., FDR, Ike, JFK, and Reagan.
10:25 AM EDTApprox. 20 min.Author Stacy Schiff on Benjamin Franklin as a DiplomatAmerican History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV ... American History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV series about his life and career, with author Stacy Schiff. 10:45 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Little Smokey" - 1953This U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a ... This U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a 1950 forest fire in New Mexico's Capitan Mountains to his life at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. This short fire prevention film is hosted by Hopalong Cassidy, a popular mid-twentieth century Hollywood cowboy played by actor William Boyd. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History Reagan's 1982 Address to ParliamentPresident Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught ... President Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught by University of Kansas political communication professor Robert Rowland. The University of Kansas is in Lawrence.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.The Presidency President Reagan's First Press Conference - 1981Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January ... Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January 20, 1981. Questions about the recently resolved Iranian hostage crisis and its aftermath dominated a discussion that ranged from domestic affairs to the new administration's foreign policy priorities. President Reagan met with the press in the Old Executive Office Building next door to the White House. This video is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. 12:30 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency Talmage Boston, "How the Best Did It"What can we learn about leadership from our most successful presidents? Author Talmage Boston ... What can we learn about leadership from our most successful presidents? Author Talmage Boston shared his own takeaways from Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, T.R., FDR, Ike, JFK, and Reagan. 1:25 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.Author Stacy Schiff on Benjamin Franklin as a DiplomatAmerican History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV ... American History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV series about his life and career, with author Stacy Schiff.
1:45 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Little Smokey" - 1953This U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a ... This U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a 1950 forest fire in New Mexico's Capitan Mountains to his life at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. This short fire prevention film is hosted by Hopalong Cassidy, a popular mid-twentieth century Hollywood cowboy played by actor William Boyd. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.The Civil War Howell Raines, "Silent Cavalry"Author and journalists Howell Raines talked about Union soldiers from Alabama who aided General ... Author and journalists Howell Raines talked about Union soldiers from Alabama who aided General Sherman in his 1864 March to the Sea during the Civil War. The Montclair Public Library in New Jersey sponsored this program. 3:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Atomic AgeHistorian and biographer Allen Pietrobon looked at J. Robert Oppenheimer and the other ... Historian and biographer Allen Pietrobon looked at J. Robert Oppenheimer and the other personalities behind the Manhattan project as well as the state of scientific research during World War II. This event was provided by Smithsonian Associates.
4:50 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Reel America "Columbia Revolt" - 1968On April 23, 1968, several hundred Columbia University students gathered to protest the Vietnam ... On April 23, 1968, several hundred Columbia University students gathered to protest the Vietnam War and the university's plan to build a gym on a public park. After tearing down a construction fence and battling with police, the group occupied several campus buildings. Negotiations between the university and the students failed and, six days later, New York City police were called in. Protesters and bystanders were beaten and seven hundred were arrested. The New York Newsreel film collective documented these events from the student protesters' point of view, including scenes with access inside the occupied buildings, shots of police beating students, and negotiations with campus authorities. 5:40 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Use of Force Model" - 1993This U.S. Justice Department instructional video uses a dramatized protest to show police how and ... This U.S. Justice Department instructional video uses a dramatized protest to show police how and when to respond. The "Use of Force Model" is a scale that shows the proper level of force to be used in various scenarios. 5:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.High School Advanced Placement - U.S. History Exam 2024Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and ... Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and Sources, for the AP US History Course," talked about the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. They explained how this year's exam is structured, provided strategies for answering questions and analyzing historical documents.
7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Congress Investigates 1973-74 Watergate HearingsIn 1973-74, lawmakers examined events surrounding the 1972 break-in at Democratic National ... In 1973-74, lawmakers examined events surrounding the 1972 break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC. The investigation led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History Reagan's 1982 Address to ParliamentPresident Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught ... President Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught by University of Kansas political communication professor Robert Rowland. The University of Kansas is in Lawrence. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.The Presidency President Reagan's First Press Conference - 1981Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January ... Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January 20, 1981. Questions about the recently resolved Iranian hostage crisis and its aftermath dominated a discussion that ranged from domestic affairs to the new administration's foreign policy priorities. President Reagan met with the press in the Old Executive Office Building next door to the White House. This video is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
9:30 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency Talmage Boston, "How the Best Did It"What can we learn about leadership from our most successful presidents? Author Talmage Boston ... What can we learn about leadership from our most successful presidents? Author Talmage Boston shared his own takeaways from Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, T.R., FDR, Ike, JFK, and Reagan. 10:25 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.Author Stacy Schiff on Benjamin Franklin as a DiplomatAmerican History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV ... American History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV series about his life and career, with author Stacy Schiff. 10:45 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Little Smokey" - 1953This U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a ... This U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a 1950 forest fire in New Mexico's Capitan Mountains to his life at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. This short fire prevention film is hosted by Hopalong Cassidy, a popular mid-twentieth century Hollywood cowboy played by actor William Boyd.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History Reagan's 1982 Address to ParliamentPresident Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught ... President Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught by University of Kansas political communication professor Robert Rowland. The University of Kansas is in Lawrence.
Sunday, April 28
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.The Presidency President Reagan's First Press Conference - 1981Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January ... Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January 20, 1981. Questions about the recently resolved Iranian hostage crisis and its aftermath dominated a discussion that ranged from domestic affairs to the new administration's foreign policy priorities. President Reagan met with the press in the Old Executive Office Building next door to the White House. This video is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. 12:30 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency Talmage Boston, "How the Best Did It"What can we learn about leadership from our most successful presidents? Author Talmage Boston ... What can we learn about leadership from our most successful presidents? Author Talmage Boston shared his own takeaways from Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, T.R., FDR, Ike, JFK, and Reagan. 1:25 AM EDTApprox. 20 min.Author Stacy Schiff on Benjamin Franklin as a DiplomatAmerican History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV ... American History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV series about his life and career, with author Stacy Schiff.
1:45 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Little Smokey" - 1953This U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a ... This U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a 1950 forest fire in New Mexico's Capitan Mountains to his life at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. This short fire prevention film is hosted by Hopalong Cassidy, a popular mid-twentieth century Hollywood cowboy played by actor William Boyd. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.The Civil War Howell Raines, "Silent Cavalry"Author and journalists Howell Raines talked about Union soldiers from Alabama who aided General ... Author and journalists Howell Raines talked about Union soldiers from Alabama who aided General Sherman in his 1864 March to the Sea during the Civil War. The Montclair Public Library in New Jersey sponsored this program. 3:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Atomic AgeHistorian and biographer Allen Pietrobon looked at J. Robert Oppenheimer and the other ... Historian and biographer Allen Pietrobon looked at J. Robert Oppenheimer and the other personalities behind the Manhattan project as well as the state of scientific research during World War II. This event was provided by Smithsonian Associates.
4:50 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Reel America "Columbia Revolt" - 1968On April 23, 1968, several hundred Columbia University students gathered to protest the Vietnam ... On April 23, 1968, several hundred Columbia University students gathered to protest the Vietnam War and the university's plan to build a gym on a public park. After tearing down a construction fence and battling with police, the group occupied several campus buildings. Negotiations between the university and the students failed and, six days later, New York City police were called in. Protesters and bystanders were beaten and seven hundred were arrested. The New York Newsreel film collective documented these events from the student protesters' point of view, including scenes with access inside the occupied buildings, shots of police beating students, and negotiations with campus authorities. 5:40 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Use of Force Model" - 1993This U.S. Justice Department instructional video uses a dramatized protest to show police how and ... This U.S. Justice Department instructional video uses a dramatized protest to show police how and when to respond. The "Use of Force Model" is a scale that shows the proper level of force to be used in various scenarios. 5:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.High School Advanced Placement - U.S. History Exam 2024Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and ... Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and Sources, for the AP US History Course," talked about the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. They explained how this year's exam is structured, provided strategies for answering questions and analyzing historical documents.
7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Congress Investigates 1973-74 Watergate HearingsIn 1973-74, lawmakers examined events surrounding the 1972 break-in at Democratic National ... In 1973-74, lawmakers examined events surrounding the 1972 break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC. The investigation led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Alexander Ward, "The Internationalists"Politico national security reporter Alexander Ward talked about the Biden administration's efforts ... Politico national security reporter Alexander Ward talked about the Biden administration's efforts to restore America's influence globally following the Trump administration's America First approach. This event was hosted by People's Book in Takoma Park, Maryland. 8:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Timothy Carney, "Family Unfriendly"Timothy Carney argued that modern parenting is producing a generation of children with record ... Timothy Carney argued that modern parenting is producing a generation of children with record rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness and says a more old-fashioned approach is needed. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Susan Page, "The Rulebreaker - The Life and Times of Barbara Walters"USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by ... USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Alexander Ward, "The Internationalists"Politico national security reporter Alexander Ward talked about the Biden administration's efforts ... Politico national security reporter Alexander Ward talked about the Biden administration's efforts to restore America's influence globally following the Trump administration's America First approach. This event was hosted by People's Book in Takoma Park, Maryland. 11:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Timothy Carney, "Family Unfriendly"Timothy Carney argued that modern parenting is producing a generation of children with record ... Timothy Carney argued that modern parenting is producing a generation of children with record rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness and says a more old-fashioned approach is needed. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Susan Page, "The Rulebreaker - The Life and Times of Barbara Walters"USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by ... USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.David Finkel, "An American Dreamer - Life in a Divided Country"The Washington Post's David Finkel looked at what's dividing Americans through the lens of the ... The Washington Post's David Finkel looked at what's dividing Americans through the lens of the life & experiences of Iraq War veteran Brent Cummings. Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, hosted this program. 3:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Barbara McQuade, "Attack from Within - How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America"MSNBC's legal analyst Barbara McQuade discussed disinformation and its impact on democracy in the ... MSNBC's legal analyst Barbara McQuade discussed disinformation and its impact on democracy in the U.S. and globally. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event.
4:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Cesar Hernandez, "Welcome the Wretched"Ohio State University law professor Cesar Hernandez argued that U.S. immigration enforcement ... Ohio State University law professor Cesar Hernandez argued that U.S. immigration enforcement should be separated from the criminal legal system. This event was hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. 5:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Michael Kimmage, "Collisions"Catholic University Professor Michael Kimmage discussed the origins of the war in Ukraine and the ... Catholic University Professor Michael Kimmage discussed the origins of the war in Ukraine and the global dimensions of the conflict. Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, DC, hosted this event. 6:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea, "We Win, They Lose"Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea argued that the U.S. needs to be more aggressive towards Russia and ... Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea argued that the U.S. needs to be more aggressive towards Russia and China and called for a foreign policy more in line with that of the Reagan and Trump administrations. This event was hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC.
7:30 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.About Books Publishing Analyst Brenna Connor on Book Sales in 2024Publishing industry analyst Brenna Connor discussed sales trends and bestsellers in the first ... Publishing industry analyst Brenna Connor discussed sales trends and bestsellers in the first quarter of 2024, as well as predictions for the remainder of the year. About Books also reported on the latest publishing news and new releases. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Alexander Ward, "The Internationalists"Politico national security reporter Alexander Ward talked about the Biden administration's efforts ... Politico national security reporter Alexander Ward talked about the Biden administration's efforts to restore America's influence globally following the Trump administration's America First approach. This event was hosted by People's Book in Takoma Park, Maryland. 8:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Timothy Carney, "Family Unfriendly"Timothy Carney argued that modern parenting is producing a generation of children with record ... Timothy Carney argued that modern parenting is producing a generation of children with record rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness and says a more old-fashioned approach is needed. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Susan Page, "The Rulebreaker - The Life and Times of Barbara Walters"USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by ... USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Alexander Ward, "The Internationalists"Politico national security reporter Alexander Ward talked about the Biden administration's efforts ... Politico national security reporter Alexander Ward talked about the Biden administration's efforts to restore America's influence globally following the Trump administration's America First approach. This event was hosted by People's Book in Takoma Park, Maryland. 11:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Timothy Carney, "Family Unfriendly"Timothy Carney argued that modern parenting is producing a generation of children with record ... Timothy Carney argued that modern parenting is producing a generation of children with record rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness and says a more old-fashioned approach is needed. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
Monday, April 29
1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Susan Page, "The Rulebreaker - The Life and Times of Barbara Walters"USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by ... USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.David Finkel, "An American Dreamer - Life in a Divided Country"The Washington Post's David Finkel looked at what's dividing Americans through the lens of the ... The Washington Post's David Finkel looked at what's dividing Americans through the lens of the life & experiences of Iraq War veteran Brent Cummings. Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, hosted this program. 3:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Barbara McQuade, "Attack from Within - How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America"MSNBC's legal analyst Barbara McQuade discussed disinformation and its impact on democracy in the ... MSNBC's legal analyst Barbara McQuade discussed disinformation and its impact on democracy in the U.S. and globally. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event.
4:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Cesar Hernandez, "Welcome the Wretched"Ohio State University law professor Cesar Hernandez argued that U.S. immigration enforcement ... Ohio State University law professor Cesar Hernandez argued that U.S. immigration enforcement should be separated from the criminal legal system. This event was hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. 5:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Michael Kimmage, "Collisions"Catholic University Professor Michael Kimmage discussed the origins of the war in Ukraine and the ... Catholic University Professor Michael Kimmage discussed the origins of the war in Ukraine and the global dimensions of the conflict. Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, DC, hosted this event. 6:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea, "We Win, They Lose"Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea argued that the U.S. needs to be more aggressive towards Russia and ... Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea argued that the U.S. needs to be more aggressive towards Russia and China and called for a foreign policy more in line with that of the Reagan and Trump administrations. This event was hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC.
7:30 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.About Books Publishing Analyst Brenna Connor on Book Sales in 2024Publishing industry analyst Brenna Connor discussed sales trends and bestsellers in the first ... Publishing industry analyst Brenna Connor discussed sales trends and bestsellers in the first quarter of 2024, as well as predictions for the remainder of the year. About Books also reported on the latest publishing news and new releases.