American History TV
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Discover the people and events that document the American story. Saturdays on C-SPAN 2 starting at 8 am ET or online anytime at https://t.co/s2ITvuWQye.
Videos
Duke University professor Cecilia Marquez discusses Latino migration trends in the 20th and early 21st centuries & how Latinos shaped aspects of the American South. Watch 'Lectures in History: History of Latinos in the South' on 1/25 at 8pm ET on #CSPAN2:
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.American History TV toured the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, which tells its 150+ year horseracing tradition. In this portion, you’ll see the “Winner’s Circle.” Watch the full tour this Saturday at 8 PM ET on CSPAN 2. After the program airs, watch the full tour online on our website: #kentuckyderby #history #americanhistory #museum
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#OnThisDay in 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed on his way to a speaking engagement at a Dallas Trade Mart. Listen to news coverage of the moment the president was shot from the film "The Last Two Days"...JFK Library Foundation #History #JFK #Presidency
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How did "whiteness" play a role in U.S. citizenship throughout history? USC's Nora Lessersohn explores how racial classifications were used during the naturalization process in America. Watch the full #college lecture this Saturday at 8 PM ET on CSPAN 2 CSPANhistory. After the program airs, you can watch the full program on our website here:
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Who was the man behind the gun? Historians delve into John Wilkes Booth and his motivations for killing President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. Watch the full discussion this Saturday at 5 PM ET on CSPAN 2 CSPANhistory. After it airs, watch the full program on our website here:
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What is Abraham Lincoln's true political leaning? Author of "Boss Lincoln," Matthew Pinsker, explores Abraham Lincoln's politics as he rose to the presidency. Watch the full event this Saturday at 9:30 AM ET on CSPAN 2 CSPANhistory. After the program airs, watch the program on our website here:
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"There's never been an America without the United States Marine Corps." Lieutenant General Roberta L. Shea speaks about the fighting force of the Marines. Tomorrow at 11 AM ET on CSPAN 2, Josh Shapiro, Governor Phil Murphy, and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker all speak at the U.S. Navy & U.S. Marines #250th birthday celebration in #Philadelphia.
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More than 300,000 African Americans served in WWI and one of the most decorated units was just given the Congressional Gold Medal. The 369th Infantry Regiment, known as "The Harlem Hellfighters," were honored for their service at the front lines. Watch the entire ceremony Saturday at 3 PM ET on CSPAN 2. CSPANhistory
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In his first address to the UN General Assembly nearly two months after 9/11, President George W. Bush discussed the global threat of terrorism. Tomorrow on CSPAN 2 CSPANhistory, we're airing historic UN speeches from President Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" speech to Ukrainian President Zelensky asking for support in the war against Russia.
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During #reconstruction, a campaign to overthrow the South Carolina government succeeded, triggering a constitutional crisis. UNC-Chapel Hill and author of "Sedition," Marcus Gadson, analyzes the history behind this event on CSPAN 2 CSPANhistory Saturday at 8 PM ET. #History #AmericanHistory #SouthCarolina
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