CSPAN2 Santa Clara University music professor Christina Zanfagna teaches a class about the relationship between race and music throughout history. 2026-08-30 On Presidents Day, Harry Truman and George Washington reenactors discuss the life and legacies of the former presidents. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum hosts this event. 2026-08-30 Historians and arts leaders explore how artists, architecture, people, and institutions collaborated in 1776 and 1876 to help build the city's reputation as a revolutionary center. The event is held at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution. 2026-08-30 Historian Keith Muchowski explores the life of Richard Varick, a Continental Army officer who served as private secretary to General George Washington. He speaks at an event in Hackensack, New Jersey. 2026-08-30 Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites. 2026-08-30 A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction. 2026-08-30 C-SPAN gets unique access to the United States Marine Corps barracks in Washington, DC, for its weekly Friday evening parade. 2026-08-30 Attorney Frank Gorman debunks conspiracy theories about John Wilkes Booth, including that he escaped justice in 1865. 2026-08-30 C-SPAN walks through the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines in advance of opening day. 2026-08-30 The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas hosts a leadership forum titled The Heart of America, which includes a look at how the United States has sustained its democracy throughout a 250-year history. 2026-08-30 The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas hosts a leadership forum titled The Heart of America, which includes a look at how the United States has sustained its democracy throughout a 250-year history. 2026-08-30 The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas hosts a leadership forum titled The Heart of America, which includes a look at how the United States has sustained its democracy throughout a 250-year history. 2026-08-30 Robert Costa of CBS News reflects on the life and legacy of Warren Harding, America's 29th president (1921-23). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026. 2026-08-30 Journalist Jennifer Taylor reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Florence Harding (1921-23). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026. 2026-08-30 Author Evaggelos Vallianatos argues that climate change and factory farming contribute to pandemics. The University of La Verne in California hosts this event. 2026-08-30 Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton talks about her Imagination Library book gifting program and reads from her book, "Coat of Many Colors," which she donated to the Library of Congress. 2026-08-30 From the Supreme Court of the United States, Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses his children's book, Heroes of 1776, about the signers of the Declaration of Independence and other, lesser known, revolutionaries who fought for independence from the Brit. 2026-08-30 Journalist Annie Jacobsen explores how the release of a biological weapon could play out. Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida, hosts this event. 2026-08-30 A segment from a recent Washington Journal. 2026-08-30 Journalist Geoffrey Cain examines Steve Jobs' time at NeXT, which he founded after being ousted from Apple in 1985. The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, provided this event. 2026-08-30 Technology reporter Joanna Stern describes the year she spent using artificial intelligence and robots in all aspects of her life. The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, provided this event. 2026-08-30 Author Robert Wright looks at the impact of artificial intelligence will have on society. Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosts this event. 2026-08-30 Discovery Institute senior fellow John G. West talks about the Bible's influence on the Declaration of Independence. 2026-08-30 Americans know the Declaration of Independence for its poetic prose - but what about the list of 27 grievances leveled against King George III? 2026-08-30 Author and activist Cory Doctorow offers guidance on handling the introduction of AI into our lives and work. Strand Bookstore in New York City hosts this event. 2026-08-30 Author and Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the science of happiness, his path to becoming an expert on happiness and how people can lead happier lives. 2026-08-30 Author Arthur Brooks and America's Book Club host David M. Rubenstein view artifacts from the Library of Congress. 2026-08-30 Chris Pope argues for policies that he believes would improve the current welfare system in the United States. The Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., hosts this event. 2026-08-31 Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton talks about her Imagination Library book gifting program and reads from her book, "Coat of Many Colors," which she donated to the Library of Congress. 2026-08-31 Writer Lori Carlson-Hijuelos memorializes her life with Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Oscar Hijuelos. This memoir features excerpts from her husband's last book, Blue Antiquity, which was left unfinished at his 2013 death. 2026-08-31 Journalist Annie Jacobsen explores how the release of a biological weapon could play out. Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida, hosts this event. 2026-08-31 Kathryn Jezer-Morton argues social media has changed how we think about our lives and history. McNally Jackson Books in New York City hosts this event. 2026-08-31 Theoretical physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein highlights what we currently know about the cosmos and what we still have to learn. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosts this event. 2026-08-31 Author and activist Cory Doctorow offers guidance on handling the introduction of AI into our lives and work. Strand Bookstore in New York City hosts this event. 2026-08-31 Americans know the Declaration of Independence for its poetic prose - but what about the list of 27 grievances leveled against King George III? 2026-08-31 The 2026 San Antonio Book Festival hosts a day-long public event to highlight ideas, books, libraries, and literary culture. 2026-08-31 The 2026 San Antonio Book Festival hosts a day-long public event to highlight ideas, books, libraries, and literary culture. 2026-08-31 The 2026 San Antonio Book Festival hosts a day-long public event to highlight ideas, books, libraries, and literary culture. 2026-08-31 The 2026 San Antonio Book Festival hosts a day-long public event to highlight ideas, books, libraries, and literary culture. 2026-08-31 The 2026 San Antonio Book Festival hosts a day-long public event to highlight ideas, books, libraries, and literary culture. 2026-08-31 The 2026 San Antonio Book Festival hosts a day-long public event to highlight ideas, books, libraries, and literary culture. 2026-08-31 The 2026 San Antonio Book Festival hosts a day-long public event to highlight ideas, books, libraries, and literary culture. 2026-08-31 Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2026-08-31 Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2026-08-31 Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2026-08-31 Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2026-08-31 Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2026-08-31 Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2026-08-31 Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2026-09-01