Reel America Schedule

Week of June 27 through July 4

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, July 2
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Lectures in History American Military in the Revolutionary WarBaylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the ... Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces. 9:11 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Michael Meyer, "Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet"At the end of his life, Benjamin Franklin set up a loan program for tradesmen in Boston and ... At the end of his life, Benjamin Franklin set up a loan program for tradesmen in Boston and Philadelphia to help start their careers. Author Michael Meyer talked about the legacy Franklin left behind and how it impacted future generations. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives in Washington, DC. 10:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Reel America "Discover America" - 1967This United Airlines film narrated by actor Burgess Meredith takes a bird's eye journey across the ... This United Airlines film narrated by actor Burgess Meredith takes a bird's eye journey across the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific. "Discover America" was also the name of a public-private Johnson administration initiative which encouraged Americans to explore their country and foreigners to travel to the United States.
11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History American Military in the Revolutionary WarBaylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the ... Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces. 12:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Michael Meyer, "Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet"At the end of his life, Benjamin Franklin set up a loan program for tradesmen in Boston and ... At the end of his life, Benjamin Franklin set up a loan program for tradesmen in Boston and Philadelphia to help start their careers. Author Michael Meyer talked about the legacy Franklin left behind and how it impacted future generations. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives in Washington, DC. 1:10 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Reel America "Discover America" - 1967This United Airlines film narrated by actor Burgess Meredith takes a bird's eye journey across the ... This United Airlines film narrated by actor Burgess Meredith takes a bird's eye journey across the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific. "Discover America" was also the name of a public-private Johnson administration initiative which encouraged Americans to explore their country and foreigners to travel to the United States.
2:00 PM EDTApprox. 52 min.The Presidency First Lady Nancy Reagan - LegacyThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy ... The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy Reagan's life, work and legacy. Among the topics discussed were Nancy Reagan's impact on the country and her husband's presidency, a look at her time in the White House through the photographer's lens, and recollections from White House insiders. 2:52 PM EDTApprox. 47 min.The Presidency First Lady Nancy Reagan - PhotographyThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy ... The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy Reagan's life, work and legacy. Among the topics discussed were Nancy Reagan's impact on the country and her husband's presidency, a look at her time in the White House through the photographer's lens, and recollections from White House insiders. 3:39 PM EDTApprox. 57 min.The Presidency First Lady Nancy Reagan - Working for Mrs. ReaganThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy ... The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy Reagan's life, work and legacy. Among the topics discussed were Nancy Reagan's impact on the country and her husband's presidency, a look at her time in the White House through the photographer's lens, and recollections from White House insiders.
4:36 PM EDTApprox. 18 min.The Presidency First Lady Nancy Reagan Postage StampFirst lady Jill Biden participated in the unveiling of former first lady Nancy Reagan's postage ... First lady Jill Biden participated in the unveiling of former first lady Nancy Reagan's postage stamp at the White House. She spoke about the late Mrs. Reagan's grace and dedication to the role and nation. Mrs. Reagan was in the White House from 1981 to 1989. She passed away in March 2016 at the age of 94. Anne Peterson, Reagan's niece, also delivered remarks. 4:54 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.2022 George Washington Book PrizeThe 2022 winner of the George Washington Book Prize, Bruce Ragsdale for "Washington at the Plow," ... The 2022 winner of the George Washington Book Prize, Bruce Ragsdale for "Washington at the Plow," was honored at a ceremony held at George Washington's Mount Vernon. The George Washington Book Prize is awarded to the year's best works on the nation's founding era and sponsored by Washington College, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and George Washington's Mount Vernon. 6:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the "Merrill's Marauders" of World War IIThe Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to five veterans of the U.S. Army special operations unit ... The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to five veterans of the U.S. Army special operations unit known as Merrill's Marauders, who fought in the China-Burma-Indian Theater during World War II.
7:10 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Reel America "Our Heritage" - 1966"Our Heritage" is a 1966 episode from the U.S. Army's "Big Picture" series marking the July 4th ... "Our Heritage" is a 1966 episode from the U.S. Army's "Big Picture" series marking the July 4th holiday by telling the story of the Declaration of Independence. Hosted by Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Frank Baxter, the half-hour program visits historic sites in Philadelphia and Washington, DC and uses animated sequences to illustrate several key moments in the American Revolution. 7:40 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.American Artifacts Colonial Williamsburg - Dissolving the House of BurgessesWatch a street scene where Colonial Williamsburg interpreters portray, May 26, 1774, the day ... Watch a street scene where Colonial Williamsburg interpreters portray, May 26, 1774, the day Governor Dunmore dissolved the Virginia House of Burgesses. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History American Military in the Revolutionary WarBaylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the ... Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces.
9:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Michael Meyer, "Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet"At the end of his life, Benjamin Franklin set up a loan program for tradesmen in Boston and ... At the end of his life, Benjamin Franklin set up a loan program for tradesmen in Boston and Philadelphia to help start their careers. Author Michael Meyer talked about the legacy Franklin left behind and how it impacted future generations. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives in Washington, DC. 10:10 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Reel America "Discover America" - 1967This United Airlines film narrated by actor Burgess Meredith takes a bird's eye journey across the ... This United Airlines film narrated by actor Burgess Meredith takes a bird's eye journey across the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific. "Discover America" was also the name of a public-private Johnson administration initiative which encouraged Americans to explore their country and foreigners to travel to the United States. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History American Military in the Revolutionary WarBaylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the ... Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces.
Sunday, July 3
12:10 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Michael Meyer, "Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet"At the end of his life, Benjamin Franklin set up a loan program for tradesmen in Boston and ... At the end of his life, Benjamin Franklin set up a loan program for tradesmen in Boston and Philadelphia to help start their careers. Author Michael Meyer talked about the legacy Franklin left behind and how it impacted future generations. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives in Washington, DC. 1:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Reel America "Discover America" - 1967This United Airlines film narrated by actor Burgess Meredith takes a bird's eye journey across the ... This United Airlines film narrated by actor Burgess Meredith takes a bird's eye journey across the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific. "Discover America" was also the name of a public-private Johnson administration initiative which encouraged Americans to explore their country and foreigners to travel to the United States. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 51 min.The Presidency First Lady Nancy Reagan - LegacyThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy ... The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy Reagan's life, work and legacy. Among the topics discussed were Nancy Reagan's impact on the country and her husband's presidency, a look at her time in the White House through the photographer's lens, and recollections from White House insiders.
2:51 AM EDTApprox. 47 min.The Presidency First Lady Nancy Reagan - PhotographyThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy ... The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy Reagan's life, work and legacy. Among the topics discussed were Nancy Reagan's impact on the country and her husband's presidency, a look at her time in the White House through the photographer's lens, and recollections from White House insiders. 3:38 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.The Presidency First Lady Nancy Reagan - Working for Mrs. ReaganThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy ... The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy Reagan's life, work and legacy. Among the topics discussed were Nancy Reagan's impact on the country and her husband's presidency, a look at her time in the White House through the photographer's lens, and recollections from White House insiders. 4:35 AM EDTApprox. 20 min.The Presidency First Lady Nancy Reagan Postage StampFirst lady Jill Biden participated in the unveiling of former first lady Nancy Reagan's postage ... First lady Jill Biden participated in the unveiling of former first lady Nancy Reagan's postage stamp at the White House. She spoke about the late Mrs. Reagan's grace and dedication to the role and nation. Mrs. Reagan was in the White House from 1981 to 1989. She passed away in March 2016 at the age of 94. Anne Peterson, Reagan's niece, also delivered remarks.
4:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.2022 George Washington Book PrizeThe 2022 winner of the George Washington Book Prize, Bruce Ragsdale for "Washington at the Plow," ... The 2022 winner of the George Washington Book Prize, Bruce Ragsdale for "Washington at the Plow," was honored at a ceremony held at George Washington's Mount Vernon. The George Washington Book Prize is awarded to the year's best works on the nation's founding era and sponsored by Washington College, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and George Washington's Mount Vernon. 6:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the "Merrill's Marauders" of World War IIThe Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to five veterans of the U.S. Army special operations unit ... The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to five veterans of the U.S. Army special operations unit known as Merrill's Marauders, who fought in the China-Burma-Indian Theater during World War II. 7:10 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Reel America "Our Heritage" - 1966"Our Heritage" is a 1966 episode from the U.S. Army's "Big Picture" series marking the July 4th ... "Our Heritage" is a 1966 episode from the U.S. Army's "Big Picture" series marking the July 4th holiday by telling the story of the Declaration of Independence. Hosted by Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Frank Baxter, the half-hour program visits historic sites in Philadelphia and Washington, DC and uses animated sequences to illustrate several key moments in the American Revolution.
7:40 AM EDTApprox. 19 min.American Artifacts Colonial Williamsburg - Dissolving the House of BurgessesWatch a street scene where Colonial Williamsburg interpreters portray, May 26, 1774, the day ... Watch a street scene where Colonial Williamsburg interpreters portray, May 26, 1774, the day Governor Dunmore dissolved the Virginia House of Burgesses. 7:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 36 min.Douglas Murray, "The War on the West" & Yoram Hazony, "Conservatism"Douglas Murray, associate editor of the Spectator and author of "The War on the West," and Yoram ... Douglas Murray, associate editor of the Spectator and author of "The War on the West," and Yoram Hazony, chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation and author of "Conservatism: A Rediscovery," discussed whether Western civilization is worth defending. This event was hosted by the Common Sense Society in Alexandria, Virginia. 9:35 AM EDTApprox. 25 min.Tom Nichols, "Our Own Worst Enemy"US Naval War College national security affairs professor Tom Nichols offers his thoughts on the ... US Naval War College national security affairs professor Tom Nichols offers his thoughts on the state of democracy in the United States. He spoke to Book TV at the 2022 Tucson Festival of Books held at the University of Arizona.
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.After Words Deborah Birx, "Silent Invasion"Dr. Deborah Birx provides her first-hand account of the Trump Administration's response to the ... Dr. Deborah Birx provides her first-hand account of the Trump Administration's response to the COVID-19 health crisis and discusses preventing the next pandemic. She's interviewed by Georgetown University law professor and Director of the Institute for National and Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin. 11:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Sen. Mike Lee, "Saving Nine"Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) talked about his book, "Saving Nine," in which he argues against adding seats ... Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) talked about his book, "Saving Nine," in which he argues against adding seats to the Supreme Court. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 59 min.LIVE In Depth Carol AndersonAuthor and Emory University professor Carol Anderson joins Book TV to talk and take calls about ... Author and Emory University professor Carol Anderson joins Book TV to talk and take calls about voting rights, gun regulation, and race in America. Her books include "White Rage" and "The Second," about the history and impact of the Second Amendment.
1:59 PM EDTApprox. 2 hr. 1 min.In Depth Carol AndersonAuthor and Emory University professor Carol Anderson joined Book TV to talk and take calls about ... Author and Emory University professor Carol Anderson joined Book TV to talk and take calls about voting rights, gun regulation, and race in America. Her books include "White Rage" and "The Second," about the history and impact of the Second Amendment. 4:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Judge Victoria Pratt, "The Power of Dignity- How Transforming Justice Can Heal Our Communities"Judge Victoria Pratt spoke about her time serving as the chief judge on the Newark Municipal Court ... Judge Victoria Pratt spoke about her time serving as the chief judge on the Newark Municipal Court in New Jersey and offered her thoughts on how to transform the criminal justice system. The Newark Public Library hosted this event. 5:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Evaggelos Vallianatos, "The Antikythera Mechanism"Historian Evaggelos Vallianatos discussed what is believed to be the world's oldest computer, the ... Historian Evaggelos Vallianatos discussed what is believed to be the world's oldest computer, the 2000 year old Antikythera Mechanism, which was discovered by divers off the coast of Antikythera, Greece, in 1901. This virtual event was hosted by the University of Chicago.
6:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Q&A Mark Clague, "O Say Can You Hear"University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague talked about the ... University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague talked about the history of the Star-Spangled Banner, its widespread use at sporting events, and renditions of it by Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Roseanne Barr, and others. 7:51 PM EDTApprox. 9 min.About Books With Rich RubinoPublishing 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 November 28, 2021. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Douglas Murray, "The War on the West" & Yoram Hazony, "Conservatism"Douglas Murray, associate editor of the Spectator and author of "The War on the West," and Yoram ... Douglas Murray, associate editor of the Spectator and author of "The War on the West," and Yoram Hazony, chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation and author of "Conservatism: A Rediscovery," discussed whether Western civilization is worth defending. This event was hosted by the Common Sense Society in Alexandria, Virginia.
9:35 PM EDTApprox. 25 min.Tom Nichols, "Our Own Worst Enemy"US Naval War College national security affairs professor Tom Nichols offers his thoughts on the ... US Naval War College national security affairs professor Tom Nichols offers his thoughts on the state of democracy in the United States. He spoke to Book TV at the 2022 Tucson Festival of Books held at the University of Arizona. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.After Words Deborah Birx, "Silent Invasion"Dr. Deborah Birx provides her first-hand account of the Trump Administration's response to the ... Dr. Deborah Birx provides her first-hand account of the Trump Administration's response to the COVID-19 health crisis and discusses preventing the next pandemic. She's interviewed by Georgetown University law professor and Director of the Institute for National and Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin. 11:10 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Sen. Mike Lee, "Saving Nine"Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) talked about his book, "Saving Nine," in which he argues against adding seats ... Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) talked about his book, "Saving Nine," in which he argues against adding seats to the Supreme Court. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Monday, July 4
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr.In Depth Carol AndersonAuthor and Emory University professor Carol Anderson joined Book TV to talk and take calls about ... Author and Emory University professor Carol Anderson joined Book TV to talk and take calls about voting rights, gun regulation, and race in America. Her books include "White Rage" and "The Second," about the history and impact of the Second Amendment. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr.In Depth Carol AndersonAuthor and Emory University professor Carol Anderson joined Book TV to talk and take calls about ... Author and Emory University professor Carol Anderson joined Book TV to talk and take calls about voting rights, gun regulation, and race in America. Her books include "White Rage" and "The Second," about the history and impact of the Second Amendment. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Judge Victoria Pratt, "The Power of Dignity- How Transforming Justice Can Heal Our Communities"Judge Victoria Pratt spoke about her time serving as the chief judge on the Newark Municipal Court ... Judge Victoria Pratt spoke about her time serving as the chief judge on the Newark Municipal Court in New Jersey and offered her thoughts on how to transform the criminal justice system. The Newark Public Library hosted this event.
5:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Evaggelos Vallianatos, "The Antikythera Mechanism"Historian Evaggelos Vallianatos discussed what is believed to be the world's oldest computer, the ... Historian Evaggelos Vallianatos discussed what is believed to be the world's oldest computer, the 2000 year old Antikythera Mechanism, which was discovered by divers off the coast of Antikythera, Greece, in 1901. This virtual event was hosted by the University of Chicago. 6:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Q&A Mark Clague, "O Say Can You Hear"University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague talked about the ... University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague talked about the history of the Star-Spangled Banner, its widespread use at sporting events, and renditions of it by Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Roseanne Barr, and others. 7:51 AM EDTApprox. 9 min.About Books With Rich RubinoPublishing 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 November 28, 2021.