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Historian Paul Quigley takes a personal look at South Carolina Congressman Preston Brooks, who viciously attacked Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner in the U.S. Capitol with a cane in 1856 over the issue of slavery.

The First Ladies Association for Research and Education hosts discussions with authors & historians on the women who have lived in the White House.

The First Ladies Association for Research and Education hosts discussions with authors & historians on the women who have lived in the White House.

Authors Dorothy Denetclaw and Matt Fitzsimons reexamine the 1919 killing of an Indian trader in the Navajo Nation and the subsequent murder trial.

Curator Abeer Saha walks C-SPAN's American History TV through an exhibition of more than 30 iconic objects brought together to explore the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C.

The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia holds its annual Patriotic Pet Show in the historic flag maker's courtyard.

Political strategist and William McKinley biographer Karl Rove reflects on the life & legacy of America's 25th president (1897-1901). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Curator Michelle Gullion of the National First Ladies Library and Museum reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Ida McKinley (1897-1901). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian & author Nancy K. Smith reflects on the life & legacy of First Lady Caroline Harrison. Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026. It is recorded by In Pursuit Co-CEO Anita McBrid.

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.