American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of May 26 through June 2

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, May 27
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Lectures in History The Vietnam War, 1965-75San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at ... San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at the conflict from U.S. escalation in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. He described the tactics of both sides and outlined how the South Vietnamese were supported by American forces, while the North Vietnamese received supplies from both China and the Soviet Union. He argued that the United States was in Vietnam to prove the viability of capitalism and the American system of government. 9:20 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.Paul Edwards "The Mistaken History of the Korean War"In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes ... In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes are some of the misconceptions about the war and how these misconceptions have affected Korean War veterans today. 9:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 21 min.The Presidency Richard Norton Smith, "An Ordinary Man"Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald ... Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald Ford and his assessment of the man and his presidency, based on new interviews and thousands of documents. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event.
10:51 AM EDTApprox. 11 min.Reel America "Duck and Cover" - 1951American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 ... American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 public awareness campaign video produced by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century. 11:02 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 18 min.Lectures in History The Vietnam War, 1965-75San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at ... San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at the conflict from U.S. escalation in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. He described the tactics of both sides and outlined how the South Vietnamese were supported by American forces, while the North Vietnamese received supplies from both China and the Soviet Union. He argued that the United States was in Vietnam to prove the viability of capitalism and the American system of government. 12:20 PM EDTApprox. 11 min.Paul Edwards "The Mistaken History of the Korean War"In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes ... In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes are some of the misconceptions about the war and how these misconceptions have affected Korean War veterans today.
12:31 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.The Presidency Richard Norton Smith, "An Ordinary Man"Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald ... Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald Ford and his assessment of the man and his presidency, based on new interviews and thousands of documents. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event. 1:51 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America "Duck and Cover" - 1951American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 ... American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 public awareness campaign video produced by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century. 2:01 PM EDTApprox. 54 min.The Civil War 1862 Virginia Peninsula CampaignVirginia Center for Civil War Studies director Paul Quigley talked about the soldier experience ... Virginia Center for Civil War Studies director Paul Quigley talked about the soldier experience during the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, a Union attempt to capture the Confederate capitol of Richmond. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion.
2:55 PM EDTApprox. 16 min.Reel America Teaching Combat Surgery - 1958This 1958 Department of Defense video, using simulated combat conditions, showed how surgeons were ... This 1958 Department of Defense video, using simulated combat conditions, showed how surgeons were taught to handle wounds. It was released as "A Method of Teaching Combat Surgery." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 3:11 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Racism in the U.S. Military during WWIIGeorge Washington University professor Thomas Guglielmo gave the keynote address on racism during ... George Washington University professor Thomas Guglielmo gave the keynote address on racism during World War II at the Texas Christian University military history conference in Fort Worth, Texas. 4:25 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor TestimonySurvivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre appeared at a Congressional hearing marking the centennial of ... Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre appeared at a Congressional hearing marking the centennial of the 1921 attack in which a white mob attacked residents, homes, and businesses in a predominantly Black Tulsa, Oklahoma, neighborhood. This event took place in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
5:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.François-Jean de Chastellux and American IndependenceHistorian Iris De Rode talked about François-Jean de Chastellux, a French major general and ... Historian Iris De Rode talked about François-Jean de Chastellux, a French major general and cousin to the Marquis de Lafayette, who played a role in the Franco-American alliance during the Revolutionary War. This program was hosted by the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati in Washington, D.C. 6:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Washington Journal 50th Anniversary of Senate Watergate HearingsAssociate U.S. Senate Historian Katherine Scott discussed the 50th anniversary of the Senate ... Associate U.S. Senate Historian Katherine Scott discussed the 50th anniversary of the Senate Watergate Hearings, which took place during the summer of 1973 and led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon a year later. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Lectures in History The Vietnam War, 1965-75San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at ... San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at the conflict from U.S. escalation in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. He described the tactics of both sides and outlined how the South Vietnamese were supported by American forces, while the North Vietnamese received supplies from both China and the Soviet Union. He argued that the United States was in Vietnam to prove the viability of capitalism and the American system of government.
9:20 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.Paul Edwards "The Mistaken History of the Korean War"In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes ... In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes are some of the misconceptions about the war and how these misconceptions have affected Korean War veterans today. 9:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 21 min.The Presidency Richard Norton Smith, "An Ordinary Man"Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald ... Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald Ford and his assessment of the man and his presidency, based on new interviews and thousands of documents. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event. 10:51 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America "Duck and Cover" - 1951American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 ... American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 public awareness campaign video produced by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century.
11:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 19 min.Lectures in History The Vietnam War, 1965-75San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at ... San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin taught a class on the Vietnam War, looking at the conflict from U.S. escalation in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. He described the tactics of both sides and outlined how the South Vietnamese were supported by American forces, while the North Vietnamese received supplies from both China and the Soviet Union. He argued that the United States was in Vietnam to prove the viability of capitalism and the American system of government.
Sunday, May 28
12:20 AM EDTApprox. 11 min.Paul Edwards "The Mistaken History of the Korean War"In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes ... In his book "The Mistaken History of the Korean War," Veteran Paul Edwards shared what he believes are some of the misconceptions about the war and how these misconceptions have affected Korean War veterans today. 12:31 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.The Presidency Richard Norton Smith, "An Ordinary Man"Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald ... Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about his decade-long look into the life of President Gerald Ford and his assessment of the man and his presidency, based on new interviews and thousands of documents. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event. 1:51 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America "Duck and Cover" - 1951American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 ... American students learned safety and preparedness in case of an atomic bomb explosion in this 1951 public awareness campaign video produced by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century.
2:01 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.The Civil War 1862 Virginia Peninsula CampaignVirginia Center for Civil War Studies director Paul Quigley talked about the soldier experience ... Virginia Center for Civil War Studies director Paul Quigley talked about the soldier experience during the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, a Union attempt to capture the Confederate capitol of Richmond. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion. 2:56 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America Teaching Combat Surgery - 1958This 1958 Department of Defense video, using simulated combat conditions, showed how surgeons were ... This 1958 Department of Defense video, using simulated combat conditions, showed how surgeons were taught to handle wounds. It was released as "A Method of Teaching Combat Surgery." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 3:11 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Racism in the U.S. Military during WWIIGeorge Washington University professor Thomas Guglielmo gave the keynote address on racism during ... George Washington University professor Thomas Guglielmo gave the keynote address on racism during World War II at the Texas Christian University military history conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
4:25 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor TestimonySurvivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre appeared at a Congressional hearing marking the centennial of ... Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre appeared at a Congressional hearing marking the centennial of the 1921 attack in which a white mob attacked residents, homes, and businesses in a predominantly Black Tulsa, Oklahoma, neighborhood. This event took place in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. 5:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.François-Jean de Chastellux and American IndependenceHistorian Iris De Rode talked about François-Jean de Chastellux, a French major general and ... Historian Iris De Rode talked about François-Jean de Chastellux, a French major general and cousin to the Marquis de Lafayette, who played a role in the Franco-American alliance during the Revolutionary War. This program was hosted by the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati in Washington, D.C. 6:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Washington Journal 50th Anniversary of Senate Watergate HearingsAssociate U.S. Senate Historian Katherine Scott discussed the 50th anniversary of the Senate ... Associate U.S. Senate Historian Katherine Scott discussed the 50th anniversary of the Senate Watergate Hearings, which took place during the summer of 1973 and led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon a year later.
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bethany Mandel, "Stolen Youth"Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young ... Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jody Heymann and Aleta Sprague, "Equality Within Our Lifetimes"Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more ... Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more evidence-based solutions to close them. The Better Life Lab at New America in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Angela Saini, "The Patriarchs - The Origins of Inequality"Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies ... Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly.
11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bethany Mandel, "Stolen Youth"Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young ... Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jody Heymann and Aleta Sprague, "Equality Within Our Lifetimes"Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more ... Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more evidence-based solutions to close them. The Better Life Lab at New America in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Angela Saini, "The Patriarchs - The Origins of Inequality"Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies ... Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly.
2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Gabrielle Blair, "Ejaculate Responsibly - A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion"DesignMom.com founder Gabrielle Blair argued that the abortion debate should focus more on the ... DesignMom.com founder Gabrielle Blair argued that the abortion debate should focus more on the lack of accountability by men in preventing unwanted pregnancies. The Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this program. 3:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Kate Zernike, "The Exceptions"Journalist Kate Zernike recounted the efforts of women MIT faculty to expose discrimination ... Journalist Kate Zernike recounted the efforts of women MIT faculty to expose discrimination against them at the university. Symphony Space in New York City hosted this conversation. 4:26 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Discussion on Feminism with Authors Erika Bachiochi & Mary HarringtonEthics and Public Policy Center fellow Erika Bachiochi ("The Rights of Women") and UnHerd ... Ethics and Public Policy Center fellow Erika Bachiochi ("The Rights of Women") and UnHerd contributing editor Mary Harrington ("Feminism Against Progress") took a critical look at the feminist movement in the United States. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
5:30 PM EDTApprox. 2 hr.2023 NBCC Awards CeremonyBook TV presented coverage of the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Awards, held in New York City. ... Book TV presented coverage of the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Awards, held in New York City. Awards for fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography and other categories were presented. Recipients made brief remarks. 7:30 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.The "Chatter on Books" PodcastAuthor and former Defense Department spokeswoman Torie Clarke discussed how she went from a career ... Author and former Defense Department spokeswoman Torie Clarke discussed how she went from a career in politics to starting a podcast focusing on her love of books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bethany Mandel, "Stolen Youth"Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young ... Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia.
9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jody Heymann and Aleta Sprague, "Equality Within Our Lifetimes"Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more ... Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more evidence-based solutions to close them. The Better Life Lab at New America in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Angela Saini, "The Patriarchs - The Origins of Inequality"Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies ... Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bethany Mandel, "Stolen Youth"Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young ... Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia.
Monday, May 29
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jody Heymann and Aleta Sprague, "Equality Within Our Lifetimes"Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more ... Jody Heymann & Aleta Sprague examined gaps in gender equality & discussed how to utilize more evidence-based solutions to close them. The Better Life Lab at New America in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Angela Saini, "The Patriarchs - The Origins of Inequality"Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies ... Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Gabrielle Blair, "Ejaculate Responsibly - A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion"DesignMom.com founder Gabrielle Blair argued that the abortion debate should focus more on the ... DesignMom.com founder Gabrielle Blair argued that the abortion debate should focus more on the lack of accountability by men in preventing unwanted pregnancies. The Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
3:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Kate Zernike, "The Exceptions"Journalist Kate Zernike recounted the efforts of women MIT faculty to expose discrimination ... Journalist Kate Zernike recounted the efforts of women MIT faculty to expose discrimination against them at the university. Symphony Space in New York City hosted this conversation. 4:25 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Discussion on Feminism with Authors Erika Bachiochi & Mary HarringtonEthics and Public Policy Center fellow Erika Bachiochi ("The Rights of Women") and UnHerd ... Ethics and Public Policy Center fellow Erika Bachiochi ("The Rights of Women") and UnHerd contributing editor Mary Harrington ("Feminism Against Progress") took a critical look at the feminist movement in the United States. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. 5:30 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr.2023 NBCC Awards CeremonyBook TV presented coverage of the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Awards, held in New York City. ... Book TV presented coverage of the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Awards, held in New York City. Awards for fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography and other categories were presented. Recipients made brief remarks.
7:30 AM EDTApprox. 29 min.The "Chatter on Books" PodcastAuthor and former Defense Department spokeswoman Torie Clarke discussed how she went from a career ... Author and former Defense Department spokeswoman Torie Clarke discussed how she went from a career in politics to starting a podcast focusing on her love of books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.