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This 1961 U.S. Army Pictorial Center film explained the ideological differences between the U.S. and USSR. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.

Historian Wesley Moody discusses the life of Robert Anderson, the Union officer whose stand at Fort Sumter in April 1861 became a defining moment in the lead-up to the Civil War.

The University of Virginia's Miller Center examines Barack Obama's presidency with White House officials who worked in the 44th president's administration (2009-2017).

The University of Virginia's Miller Center examines Barack Obama's presidency with White House officials who worked in the 44th president's administration (2009-2017).

The University of Virginia's Miller Center examines Barack Obama's presidency with White House officials who worked in the 44th president's administration (2009-2017).

C-SPAN receives special access to the new Obama Presidential Center museum in Chicago before it opens to the public. Exhibits chronicle America's history from the founding in 1776 to Barack & Michelle Obama's time in the White House (2009-17).

Historian H.W. Brands reflects on the life and legacy of Chester Arthur, the 21st U.S. president (1881-85). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian and James Garfield biographer C.W. Goodyear reflects on the life and legacy of the 20th U.S. president (March-September 1881). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Vice President JD Vance makes a special appearance at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in California to talk about his faith journey to Catholicism.

Former University of Southern California president Max Nikias talks about his life and leadership at the Los Angeles-based institution.

The Library of Congress opens its new youth experiential research gallery, The Source.

New York Times White House correspondents Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan discuss their just-published bestseller about the first year of the second Trump administration.

Author David Silverman argues that White identity in America was first defined in opposition to Native Americans.

Investigative reporter Michael Edison Hayden - formerly of the Southern Poverty Law Center - tells the tale of the white supremacists who roiled the West Virginia town of Berkeley Springs.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 Gold Coast Book Fair.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 Gold Coast Book Fair.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 Gold Coast Book Fair.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Kathleen Duval examines how Native Americans, enslaved people, individuals on the Gulf Coast and others outside colonial society shaped the Revolutionary War.

Literary agent Lynn Nesbit, who has represented Toni Morrison, Hunter S. Thompson, Tom Wolfe, Anne Rice and many others, talks about her life and career.

Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her memoir, novels and early career as a war correspondent.

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Geraldine Brooks views artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library's archive.

Vice President JD Vance makes a special appearance at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in California to talk about his faith journey to Catholicism.

Former University of Southern California president Max Nikias talks about his life and leadership at the Los Angeles-based institution.

The Library of Congress opens its new youth experiential research gallery, The Source.

New York Times White House correspondents Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan discuss their just-published bestseller about the first year of the second Trump administration.

Author David Silverman argues that White identity in America was first defined in opposition to Native Americans.

Investigative reporter Michael Edison Hayden - formerly of the Southern Poverty Law Center - tells the tale of the white supremacists who roiled the West Virginia town of Berkeley Springs.