The Civil War Schedule

Week of May 17 through May 24

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, May 21
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History State ConstitutionsOhio State University professor Margaret Newell taught a class about state sovereignty during the ... Ohio State University professor Margaret Newell taught a class about state sovereignty during the early republic and examines three examples of state constitutions. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.LIVE Washington Journal Lincoln Memorial CentennialOn the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial's dedication, Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold ... On the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial's dedication, Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer talks about the 16th president, the memorial's creation and 1922 dedication, and the democratic ideals the memorial has come to represent. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer James FortenA first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black ... A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
11:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History State ConstitutionsOhio State University professor Margaret Newell taught a class about state sovereignty during the ... Ohio State University professor Margaret Newell taught a class about state sovereignty during the early republic and examines three examples of state constitutions. 12:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal Lincoln Memorial CentennialOn the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial's dedication, Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold ... On the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial's dedication, Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer talked about the 16th president, the memorial's creation and construction from 1914 to 1922, and the democratic ideals the memorial has come to represent. Mr. Holzer spoke from the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 1:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer James FortenA first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black ... A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.The Presidency Irwin Gellman, "Campaign of the Century"Irwin Gellman re-examined the 1960 presidential campaign, candidates Richard Nixon and John ... Irwin Gellman re-examined the 1960 presidential campaign, candidates Richard Nixon and John Kennedy, and the close outcome of the election. The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California. 3:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Sarah Silkey, "Black Woman Reformer"Lycoming College history professor Sarah Silkey recounted journalist and civil rights activist ... Lycoming College history professor Sarah Silkey recounted journalist and civil rights activist Ida. B. Well's 1893-94 anti-lynching campaigns and her attempts to gain support from abolitionists in Britain. This talk was part of the University of Mary Washington's "Great Lives" lecture series in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4:16 PM EDTApprox. 52 min.Hugh Howard, "Architects of an American Landscape"Author Hugh Howard talked about the collaboration between Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Henry ... Author Hugh Howard talked about the collaboration between Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Henry Hobson Richardson, and horticulturist Charles Sprague Sargent and their impact on American cities and parks. This virtual event was co-hosted by the National Association for Olmsted Parks and Olmsted 200.
5:08 PM EDTApprox. 22 min.Reel America "Movies at War" - 1943This "Film Bulletin" produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps shows how training, informational, and ... This "Film Bulletin" produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps shows how training, informational, and Hollywood films were distributed by ship, airplane, train, truck, and sometimes camel to theaters during World War II. The film also shows a variety of improvised mobile theaters in Europe and the Pacific and includes scenes from some of the motion pictures shown to U.S. troops. 5:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Civil War News and CorrespondenceHistorians addressed ways the American public coped with the Civil War - by seeking information, ... Historians addressed ways the American public coped with the Civil War - by seeking information, writing letters and sharing memories. This event was hosted by the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech. 7:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Bancroft Prize for HistoryColumbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2022 winners, authors Mia Bay, ("Traveling ... Columbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2022 winners, authors Mia Bay, ("Traveling Black") and Mae Ngai, ("The Chinese Question").
8:05 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Lectures in History State ConstitutionsOhio State University professor Margaret Newell taught a class about state sovereignty during the ... Ohio State University professor Margaret Newell taught a class about state sovereignty during the early republic and examines three examples of state constitutions. 9:04 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal Lincoln Memorial CentennialOn the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial's dedication, Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold ... On the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial's dedication, Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer talked about the 16th president, the memorial's creation and construction from 1914 to 1922, and the democratic ideals the memorial has come to represent. Mr. Holzer spoke from the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 10:04 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer James FortenA first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black ... A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
11:04 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History State ConstitutionsOhio State University professor Margaret Newell taught a class about state sovereignty during the ... Ohio State University professor Margaret Newell taught a class about state sovereignty during the early republic and examines three examples of state constitutions.
Sunday, May 22
12:04 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal Lincoln Memorial CentennialOn the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial's dedication, Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold ... On the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial's dedication, Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer talked about the 16th president, the memorial's creation and construction from 1914 to 1922, and the democratic ideals the memorial has come to represent. Mr. Holzer spoke from the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 1:04 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer James FortenA first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black ... A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. 2:04 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.The Presidency Irwin Gellman, "Campaign of the Century"Irwin Gellman re-examined the 1960 presidential campaign, candidates Richard Nixon and John ... Irwin Gellman re-examined the 1960 presidential campaign, candidates Richard Nixon and John Kennedy, and the close outcome of the election. The Richard Nixon Foundation hosted this event at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California.
3:04 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Sarah Silkey, "Black Woman Reformer"Lycoming College history professor Sarah Silkey recounted journalist and civil rights activist ... Lycoming College history professor Sarah Silkey recounted journalist and civil rights activist Ida. B. Well's 1893-94 anti-lynching campaigns and her attempts to gain support from abolitionists in Britain. This talk was part of the University of Mary Washington's "Great Lives" lecture series in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4:19 AM EDTApprox. 52 min.Hugh Howard, "Architects of an American Landscape"Author Hugh Howard talked about the collaboration between Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Henry ... Author Hugh Howard talked about the collaboration between Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Henry Hobson Richardson, and horticulturist Charles Sprague Sargent and their impact on American cities and parks. This virtual event was co-hosted by the National Association for Olmsted Parks and Olmsted 200. 5:11 AM EDTApprox. 23 min.Reel America "Movies at War" - 1943This "Film Bulletin" produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps shows how training, informational, and ... This "Film Bulletin" produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps shows how training, informational, and Hollywood films were distributed by ship, airplane, train, truck, and sometimes camel to theaters during World War II. The film also shows a variety of improvised mobile theaters in Europe and the Pacific and includes scenes from some of the motion pictures shown to U.S. troops.
5:34 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Civil War News and CorrespondenceHistorians addressed ways the American public coped with the Civil War - by seeking information, ... Historians addressed ways the American public coped with the Civil War - by seeking information, writing letters and sharing memories. This event was hosted by the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech. 7:04 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Bancroft Prize for HistoryColumbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2022 winners, authors Mia Bay, ("Traveling ... Columbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2022 winners, authors Mia Bay, ("Traveling Black") and Mae Ngai, ("The Chinese Question"). 8:08 AM EDTApprox. 46 min.Donald Cohen, "The Privatization of Everything"Donald Cohen, co-founder of In the Public Interest, talked about the privatization of public goods ... Donald Cohen, co-founder of In the Public Interest, talked about the privatization of public goods in the United States since the 1980s. This event was hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
8:54 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Matthew Continetti, "The Right"Journalist Matthew Continetti talked about the history of the American right wing since the early ... Journalist Matthew Continetti talked about the history of the American right wing since the early 20th century and the populist strain that challenged mainstream conservatism over that period, triumphing with the election of President Trump. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. 10:11 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Mark Esper, "A Sacred Oath - Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times"Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump Administration. ... Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump Administration. He was interviewed by National Defense Industrial Association chairman Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret). 11:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Donald Cohen, "The Privatization of Everything"Donald Cohen, co-founder of In the Public Interest, talked about the privatization of public goods ... Donald Cohen, co-founder of In the Public Interest, talked about the privatization of public goods in the United States since the 1980s. This event was hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Will Hurd, "American Reboot"Former Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) argued that America needs a "reboot" to address the challenges ... Former Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) argued that America needs a "reboot" to address the challenges of the 21st century and offered his thoughts on how to move the country forward. He was interviewed by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT). 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Mark Esper, "A Sacred Oath - Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times"Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump Administration. ... Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump Administration. He was interviewed by National Defense Industrial Association chairman Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret). 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 45 min.Book TVNon-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors.
3:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.History DiscussionUniversity of Texas at Austin history professor H.W. Brands, "Our First Civil War," Thomas ... University of Texas at Austin history professor H.W. Brands, "Our First Civil War," Thomas Jefferson's Monticello public relations and community engagement officer Gayle Jessup White, "Reclamation," and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Zucchino, "Wilmington's Lie," discussed their respective history books. They spoke at the 2022 Tucson Festival of Books held at the University of Arizona. 4:45 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.William Neuman, "Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse"William Neuman, former New York Times Andes Region Bureau Chief, talked about the collapse of ... William Neuman, former New York Times Andes Region Bureau Chief, talked about the collapse of Venezuela under Hugo Chavez. This virtual event was hosted by the Americas Society and Council of the Americas. 5:30 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Harlan Ullman, "The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD"Strategic thinker Harlan Ullman, principal architect of the concept of "shock and awe," argued ... Strategic thinker Harlan Ullman, principal architect of the concept of "shock and awe," argued that MAD - massive attacks of disruption (the COVID-19 pandemic for example) - are bigger threats to the U.S. than those posed by China or Russia. This virtual event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Security in Washington, DC.
6:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Juliette Kayyem, "The Devil Never Sleeps - Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters"Juliette Kayyem, a former Obama administration official and chair of Harvard's Kennedy School of ... Juliette Kayyem, a former Obama administration official and chair of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Homeland Security and Global Health Projects offered her thoughts on how the government can better address natural and manmade disasters. The Family Action Network in Evanston, Illinois, hosted this virtual event. 7:15 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Discussion on Critical Race Theory and VictimhoodThe Heritage Foundation's Jonathan Butcher ("Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive ... The Heritage Foundation's Jonathan Butcher ("Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth") and the American Enterprise Institute's Ian Rowe ("Agency") discussed their books. This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 46 min.Donald Cohen, "The Privatization of Everything"Donald Cohen, co-founder of In the Public Interest, talked about the privatization of public goods ... Donald Cohen, co-founder of In the Public Interest, talked about the privatization of public goods in the United States since the 1980s. This event was hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
8:46 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.After Words Steve Forbes, "Inflation"Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes offered his thoughts on what's causing inflation in the U.S. ... Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes offered his thoughts on what's causing inflation in the U.S. and how to fix it. He was interviewed by New York Times economics reporter Jeanna Smialek. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Mark Esper, "A Sacred Oath - Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times"Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump Administration. ... Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump Administration. He was interviewed by National Defense Industrial Association chairman Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret). 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Donald Cohen, "The Privatization of Everything"Donald Cohen, co-founder of In the Public Interest, talked about the privatization of public goods ... Donald Cohen, co-founder of In the Public Interest, talked about the privatization of public goods in the United States since the 1980s. This event was hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
11:45 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.About Books Librarian of Congress Carla HaydenPublishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured ... Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV for the week of May 1.
Monday, May 23
12:05 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.After Words Will Hurd, "American Reboot"Former Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) argued that America needs a "reboot" to address the challenges ... Former Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) argued that America needs a "reboot" to address the challenges of the 21st century and offered his thoughts on how to move the country forward. He was interviewed by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT). 1:03 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.After Words Mark Esper, "A Sacred Oath - Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times"Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump Administration. ... Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump Administration. He was interviewed by National Defense Industrial Association chairman Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret). 2:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 44 min.Book TVNon-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors.
3:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.History DiscussionUniversity of Texas at Austin history professor H.W. Brands, "Our First Civil War," Thomas ... University of Texas at Austin history professor H.W. Brands, "Our First Civil War," Thomas Jefferson's Monticello public relations and community engagement officer Gayle Jessup White, "Reclamation," and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Zucchino, "Wilmington's Lie," discussed their respective history books. They spoke at the 2022 Tucson Festival of Books held at the University of Arizona. 4:45 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.William Neuman, "Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse"William Neuman, former New York Times Andes Region Bureau Chief, talked about the collapse of ... William Neuman, former New York Times Andes Region Bureau Chief, talked about the collapse of Venezuela under Hugo Chavez. This virtual event was hosted by the Americas Society and Council of the Americas. 5:30 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Harlan Ullman, "The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD"Strategic thinker Harlan Ullman, principal architect of the concept of "shock and awe," argued ... Strategic thinker Harlan Ullman, principal architect of the concept of "shock and awe," argued that MAD - massive attacks of disruption (the COVID-19 pandemic for example) - are bigger threats to the U.S. than those posed by China or Russia. This virtual event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Security in Washington, DC.
6:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Juliette Kayyem, "The Devil Never Sleeps - Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters"Juliette Kayyem, a former Obama administration official and chair of Harvard's Kennedy School of ... Juliette Kayyem, a former Obama administration official and chair of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Homeland Security and Global Health Projects offered her thoughts on how the government can better address natural and manmade disasters. The Family Action Network in Evanston, Illinois, hosted this virtual event. 7:15 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Discussion on Critical Race Theory and VictimhoodThe Heritage Foundation's Jonathan Butcher ("Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive ... The Heritage Foundation's Jonathan Butcher ("Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth") and the American Enterprise Institute's Ian Rowe ("Agency") discussed their books. This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.