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Ronald Reagan, a Republican and former California governor, is sworn in as the 40th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 1981; viewers see him take the oath of office and deliver his inaugural address.

Hillsdale College professor Richard Gamble teaches a class on civic faith and how nationalism incorporated religious elements and symbolism during the Cold War.

A visit to The Henry Ford museum complex in Dearborn, Mich., to learn about the automobile industrialist's life, to tour the presidential vehicles collection, and to look at changes to cars and trains in the United States.

Heath Hardage Lee recounts first lady Pat Nixon's time in the White House, 1969-74, including her support for the Equal Rights Amendment, a woman on the Supreme Court and more women in mid to high level government jobs.

Astronauts McDivitt, Scott and Schweickart test lunar module docking in Earth orbit; the spacecraft will land astronauts on the moon during Apollo 11.

Hillsdale College professor Richard Gamble teaches a class on civic faith and how nationalism incorporated religious elements and symbolism during the Cold War.

A visit to The Henry Ford museum complex in Dearborn, Mich., to learn about the automobile industrialist's life, to tour the presidential vehicles collection, and to look at changes to cars and trains in the United States.

Heath Hardage Lee recounts first lady Pat Nixon's time in the White House, 1969-74, including her support for the Equal Rights Amendment, a woman on the Supreme Court and more women in mid to high level government jobs.

Astronauts McDivitt, Scott and Schweickart test lunar module docking in Earth orbit; the spacecraft will land astronauts on the moon during Apollo 11.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

Historians discuss the Battle of Ayacucho, a crucial battle on Dec. 9, 1824, that won South America its independence from Spain.

Author Nathan Perl-Rosenthal discusses the period of political transition from the 1760s to 1820s during which many of the world's empires became nation states, including the United States.

American History TV takes a rare behind-the-scenes tour of George Washington's Mt. Vernon mansion as the house undergoes extensive work to preserve the 18th century structure, which draws one million visitors a year.

Ronald Reagan, a Republican and former California governor, is sworn in as the 40th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 1981; viewers see him take the oath of office and deliver his inaugural address.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.