American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of February 22 through March 1

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, February 25
6:41 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Charlayne Hunter-Gault, "My People"Charlayne Hunter-Gault talked about her 50 years as a reporter and the Black Americans she wrote ... Charlayne Hunter-Gault talked about her 50 years as a reporter and the Black Americans she wrote about over that time. This event was hosted by the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta. 8:01 AM ESTApprox. 49 min.Lectures in History Black Women During ReconstructionUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore history Professor Arlisha Norwood taught a class on the role ... University of Maryland Eastern Shore history Professor Arlisha Norwood taught a class on the role of black women played during the Reconstruction Era. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is an historically black university located in Princess Anne, Maryland. 8:50 AM ESTApprox. 25 min.Reel America Southern Folk Art with Photographer Roland Freeman - 1983In this 1983 U.S. Information Agency film, photographer Roland Freeman recounted his experience ... In this 1983 U.S. Information Agency film, photographer Roland Freeman recounted his experience documenting African American folk arts in the South and a trip to Nigeria. This film was originally called "Country Roads and City Pavements with Roland L. Freeman." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
9:15 AM ESTApprox. 15 min.Reel America An African American Farmer During World War IIThis short 1942 U.S. Agriculture Department film is a World War II propaganda effort celebrating ... This short 1942 U.S. Agriculture Department film is a World War II propaganda effort celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the war effort. Narrated by actor and civil rights activist Canada Lee, the film was nominated for an Academy Award. 9:30 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency "The President's Responsibility is Inescapable"Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower both presided over the early years of the Cold War. ... Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower both presided over the early years of the Cold War. This selection of their speeches included Mr. Truman's 1949 inaugural address, and Ike's 1957 and 1961 speeches -- on school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the growing "military-industrial complex." 10:25 AM ESTApprox. 10 min.Reel America United States Elects President TrumanIntended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of ... Intended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of President Truman and documents his 1948 campaign victory over Republican Thomas Dewey.
10:35 AM ESTApprox. 25 min.Reel America Dwight Eisenhower 1952 Campaign FilmThis biographical film was produced by Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and featured ... This biographical film was produced by Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and featured his accomplishments during World War II and his role in the formation of NATO. This film was originally titled, "Mister America, Dwight D. Eisenhower." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 11:00 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.Lectures in History Black Women During ReconstructionUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore history Professor Arlisha Norwood taught a class on the role ... University of Maryland Eastern Shore history Professor Arlisha Norwood taught a class on the role of black women played during the Reconstruction Era. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is an historically black university located in Princess Anne, Maryland. 11:50 AM ESTApprox. 25 min.Reel America Southern Folk Art with Photographer Roland Freeman - 1983In this 1983 U.S. Information Agency film, photographer Roland Freeman recounted his experience ... In this 1983 U.S. Information Agency film, photographer Roland Freeman recounted his experience documenting African American folk arts in the South and a trip to Nigeria. This film was originally called "Country Roads and City Pavements with Roland L. Freeman." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
12:15 PM ESTApprox. 15 min.Reel America An African American Farmer During World War IIThis short 1942 U.S. Agriculture Department film is a World War II propaganda effort celebrating ... This short 1942 U.S. Agriculture Department film is a World War II propaganda effort celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the war effort. Narrated by actor and civil rights activist Canada Lee, the film was nominated for an Academy Award. 12:30 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency "The President's Responsibility is Inescapable"Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower both presided over the early years of the Cold War. ... Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower both presided over the early years of the Cold War. This selection of their speeches included Mr. Truman's 1949 inaugural address, and Ike's 1957 and 1961 speeches -- on school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the growing "military-industrial complex." 1:25 PM ESTApprox. 10 min.Reel America United States Elects President TrumanIntended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of ... Intended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of President Truman and documents his 1948 campaign victory over Republican Thomas Dewey.
1:35 PM ESTApprox. 24 min.Reel America Dwight Eisenhower 1952 Campaign FilmThis biographical film was produced by Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and featured ... This biographical film was produced by Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and featured his accomplishments during World War II and his role in the formation of NATO. This film was originally titled, "Mister America, Dwight D. Eisenhower." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 1:59 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.The Civil War 2022 Lincoln Forum - Civil War FinancingHistorians Roger Lowenstein and Frank Williams discussed how the Lincoln administration employed ... Historians Roger Lowenstein and Frank Williams discussed how the Lincoln administration employed economic innovations to fund the Civil War. The Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. 2:58 PM ESTApprox. 43 min.The Civil War 2022 Lincoln Forum - Salmon ChaseAuthor Walter Stahr discussed Salmon Chase, President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury and his ... Author Walter Stahr discussed Salmon Chase, President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury and his rival for the Republican Presidential nomination in 1860. The Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event.
3:41 PM ESTApprox. 48 min.The Civil War 2022 Lincoln Forum - White Supremacy & Lincoln AssassinationAuthor John Rhodehamel argued that John Wilkes Booth's primary motivation for assassinating ... Author John Rhodehamel argued that John Wilkes Booth's primary motivation for assassinating Lincoln was white supremacy, acting in response to the President's commitment to emancipation and racial equality. The Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. 4:29 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.The Civil War 2022 Lincoln Forum - Rep. Benjamin Butler & ReconstructionHistorian Elizabeth Leonard discussed Benjamin Butler, who served as a Congressman and Chairman ... Historian Elizabeth Leonard discussed Benjamin Butler, who served as a Congressman and Chairman for the House Committee on Reconstruction after the Civil War. The Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. 5:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal 30th Anniversary of Waco, Texas SiegeAuthor Jeff Guinn discussed the 30th anniversary of the deadly siege at the Branch Davidian ... Author Jeff Guinn discussed the 30th anniversary of the deadly siege at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas.
6:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.2022 NEH Jefferson Lecture - Slavery ReparationsColumbia University American Studies professor Andrew Delbanco looked at slavery reparations from ... Columbia University American Studies professor Andrew Delbanco looked at slavery reparations from a variety of perspectives. This was the annual Jefferson Lecture hosted by the National Endowment for the Humanities, which marked the lecture's 50th year in 2022. 8:00 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.Lectures in History Black Women During ReconstructionUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore history Professor Arlisha Norwood taught a class on the role ... University of Maryland Eastern Shore history Professor Arlisha Norwood taught a class on the role of black women played during the Reconstruction Era. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is an historically black university located in Princess Anne, Maryland. 8:50 PM ESTApprox. 26 min.Reel America Southern Folk Art with Photographer Roland Freeman - 1983In this 1983 U.S. Information Agency film, photographer Roland Freeman recounted his experience ... In this 1983 U.S. Information Agency film, photographer Roland Freeman recounted his experience documenting African American folk arts in the South and a trip to Nigeria. This film was originally called "Country Roads and City Pavements with Roland L. Freeman." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
9:16 PM ESTApprox. 14 min.Reel America An African American Farmer During World War IIThis short 1942 U.S. Agriculture Department film is a World War II propaganda effort celebrating ... This short 1942 U.S. Agriculture Department film is a World War II propaganda effort celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the war effort. Narrated by actor and civil rights activist Canada Lee, the film was nominated for an Academy Award. 9:30 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency "The President's Responsibility is Inescapable"Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower both presided over the early years of the Cold War. ... Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower both presided over the early years of the Cold War. This selection of their speeches included Mr. Truman's 1949 inaugural address, and Ike's 1957 and 1961 speeches -- on school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the growing "military-industrial complex." 10:25 PM ESTApprox. 10 min.Reel America United States Elects President TrumanIntended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of ... Intended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of President Truman and documents his 1948 campaign victory over Republican Thomas Dewey.
10:35 PM ESTApprox. 25 min.Reel America Dwight Eisenhower 1952 Campaign FilmThis biographical film was produced by Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and featured ... This biographical film was produced by Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and featured his accomplishments during World War II and his role in the formation of NATO. This film was originally titled, "Mister America, Dwight D. Eisenhower." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 51 min.Lectures in History Black Women During ReconstructionUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore history Professor Arlisha Norwood taught a class on the role ... University of Maryland Eastern Shore history Professor Arlisha Norwood taught a class on the role of black women played during the Reconstruction Era. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is an historically black university located in Princess Anne, Maryland. 11:51 PM ESTApprox. 24 min.Reel America Southern Folk Art with Photographer Roland Freeman - 1983In this 1983 U.S. Information Agency film, photographer Roland Freeman recounted his experience ... In this 1983 U.S. Information Agency film, photographer Roland Freeman recounted his experience documenting African American folk arts in the South and a trip to Nigeria. This film was originally called "Country Roads and City Pavements with Roland L. Freeman." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Sunday, February 26
12:15 AM ESTApprox. 16 min.Reel America An African American Farmer During World War IIThis short 1942 U.S. Agriculture Department film is a World War II propaganda effort celebrating ... This short 1942 U.S. Agriculture Department film is a World War II propaganda effort celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the war effort. Narrated by actor and civil rights activist Canada Lee, the film was nominated for an Academy Award. 12:31 AM ESTApprox. 54 min.The Presidency "The President's Responsibility is Inescapable"Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower both presided over the early years of the Cold War. ... Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower both presided over the early years of the Cold War. This selection of their speeches included Mr. Truman's 1949 inaugural address, and Ike's 1957 and 1961 speeches -- on school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the growing "military-industrial complex." 1:25 AM ESTApprox. 10 min.Reel America United States Elects President TrumanIntended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of ... Intended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of President Truman and documents his 1948 campaign victory over Republican Thomas Dewey.
1:35 AM ESTApprox. 25 min.Reel America Dwight Eisenhower 1952 Campaign FilmThis biographical film was produced by Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and featured ... This biographical film was produced by Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign and featured his accomplishments during World War II and his role in the formation of NATO. This film was originally titled, "Mister America, Dwight D. Eisenhower." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 2:00 AM ESTApprox. 58 min.The Civil War 2022 Lincoln Forum - Civil War FinancingHistorians Roger Lowenstein and Frank Williams discussed how the Lincoln administration employed ... Historians Roger Lowenstein and Frank Williams discussed how the Lincoln administration employed economic innovations to fund the Civil War. The Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. 2:58 AM ESTApprox. 44 min.The Civil War 2022 Lincoln Forum - Salmon ChaseAuthor Walter Stahr discussed Salmon Chase, President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury and his ... Author Walter Stahr discussed Salmon Chase, President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury and his rival for the Republican Presidential nomination in 1860. The Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event.
3:42 AM ESTApprox. 47 min.The Civil War 2022 Lincoln Forum - White Supremacy & Lincoln AssassinationAuthor John Rhodehamel argued that John Wilkes Booth's primary motivation for assassinating ... Author John Rhodehamel argued that John Wilkes Booth's primary motivation for assassinating Lincoln was white supremacy, acting in response to the President's commitment to emancipation and racial equality. The Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. 4:29 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.The Civil War 2022 Lincoln Forum - Rep. Benjamin Butler & ReconstructionHistorian Elizabeth Leonard discussed Benjamin Butler, who served as a Congressman and Chairman ... Historian Elizabeth Leonard discussed Benjamin Butler, who served as a Congressman and Chairman for the House Committee on Reconstruction after the Civil War. The Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. 5:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal 30th Anniversary of Waco, Texas SiegeAuthor Jeff Guinn discussed the 30th anniversary of the deadly siege at the Branch Davidian ... Author Jeff Guinn discussed the 30th anniversary of the deadly siege at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas.
6:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.2022 NEH Jefferson Lecture - Slavery ReparationsColumbia University American Studies professor Andrew Delbanco looked at slavery reparations from ... Columbia University American Studies professor Andrew Delbanco looked at slavery reparations from a variety of perspectives. This was the annual Jefferson Lecture hosted by the National Endowment for the Humanities, which marked the lecture's 50th year in 2022. 8:01 AM ESTApprox. 54 min.Arthur Laffer et al., "Taxes Have Consequences"Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic ... Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic and Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield argued that tax rates and policy affect economic growth and productivity. This author talk was sponsored by FreedomWorks in Washington, D.C. 8:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jessica Lander, "Making Americans"High School teacher Jessica Lander looked at how America educates immigrant students by visiting ... High School teacher Jessica Lander looked at how America educates immigrant students by visiting classrooms and students across the country. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
10:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Todd Bensman, "Overrun - How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History"Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues ... Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues at the U.S. southern border. He was interviewed by Daily Caller investigative immigration reporter Jennie Taer. 11:00 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Arthur Laffer et al., "Taxes Have Consequences"Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic ... Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic and Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield argued that tax rates and policy affect economic growth and productivity. This author talk was sponsored by FreedomWorks in Washington, D.C. 11:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jessica Lander, "Making Americans"High School teacher Jessica Lander looked at how America educates immigrant students by visiting ... High School teacher Jessica Lander looked at how America educates immigrant students by visiting classrooms and students across the country. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
1:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Todd Bensman, "Overrun - How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History"Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues ... Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues at the U.S. southern border. He was interviewed by Daily Caller investigative immigration reporter Jennie Taer. 2:00 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.Rev. Jonathan Augustine, "Called to Reconciliation"Rev. Jonathan Augustine argued that the church is called and equipped to serve as a model for ... Rev. Jonathan Augustine argued that the church is called and equipped to serve as a model for reconciliation for the larger society. 2:55 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jason Riley, "The Black Boom"Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that the policies during the Trump administration ... Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that the policies during the Trump administration improved the economic lives of black people. He was interviewed by Trump Administration former Acting Chairman of the Council on Economic Advisers Tomas Philipson.
3:55 PM ESTApprox. 48 min.Author Discussion on AmericaAuthors Emily Bingham and Renee Harrison spoke about America's selective memory on slavery and the ... Authors Emily Bingham and Renee Harrison spoke about America's selective memory on slavery and the contributions made by the enslaved. 4:43 PM ESTApprox. 57 min.Author Discussion on The American South and Jim CrowAuthors Margaret Burnham and Imani Perry discussed the American South and Jim Crow. Authors Margaret Burnham and Imani Perry discussed the American South and Jim Crow. 5:40 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Vince Ellison, "25 Lies"Vince Ellison argued Democratic party leaders and their progressive policies are purposely ... Vince Ellison argued Democratic party leaders and their progressive policies are purposely misleading the American public and destroying the country. He was interviewed by syndicated columnist and television host Armstrong Williams.
6:40 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Donald Yacovone, "Teaching White Supremacy"Harvard professor Donald Yacovone explored white supremacy ideology in the U.S. from its inception ... Harvard professor Donald Yacovone explored white supremacy ideology in the U.S. from its inception to present day. The Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, Massachusetts, hosted this program. 8:00 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.Arthur Laffer et al., "Taxes Have Consequences"Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic ... Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic and Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield argued that tax rates and policy affect economic growth and productivity. This author talk was sponsored by FreedomWorks in Washington, D.C. 8:55 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jessica Lander, "Making Americans"High School teacher Jessica Lander looked at how America educates immigrant students by visiting ... High School teacher Jessica Lander looked at how America educates immigrant students by visiting classrooms and students across the country. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Todd Bensman, "Overrun - How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History"Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues ... Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues at the U.S. southern border. He was interviewed by Daily Caller investigative immigration reporter Jennie Taer. 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 54 min.Arthur Laffer et al., "Taxes Have Consequences"Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic ... Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic and Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield argued that tax rates and policy affect economic growth and productivity. This author talk was sponsored by FreedomWorks in Washington, D.C. 11:54 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Jessica Lander, "Making Americans"High School teacher Jessica Lander looked at how America educates immigrant students by visiting ... High School teacher Jessica Lander looked at how America educates immigrant students by visiting classrooms and students across the country. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
Monday, February 27
1:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Todd Bensman, "Overrun - How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History"Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues ... Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues at the U.S. southern border. He was interviewed by Daily Caller investigative immigration reporter Jennie Taer. 2:00 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Rev. Jonathan Augustine, "Called to Reconciliation"Rev. Jonathan Augustine argued that the church is called and equipped to serve as a model for ... Rev. Jonathan Augustine argued that the church is called and equipped to serve as a model for reconciliation for the larger society. 2:55 AM ESTApprox. 56 min.After Words Jason Riley, "The Black Boom"Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that the policies during the Trump administration ... Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that the policies during the Trump administration improved the economic lives of black people. He was interviewed by Trump Administration former Acting Chairman of the Council on Economic Advisers Tomas Philipson.
3:51 AM ESTApprox. 48 min.Author Discussion on AmericaAuthors Emily Bingham and Renee Harrison spoke about America's selective memory on slavery and the ... Authors Emily Bingham and Renee Harrison spoke about America's selective memory on slavery and the contributions made by the enslaved. 4:39 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Author Discussion on The American South and Jim CrowAuthors Margaret Burnham and Imani Perry discussed the American South and Jim Crow. Authors Margaret Burnham and Imani Perry discussed the American South and Jim Crow. 5:40 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Vince Ellison, "25 Lies"Vince Ellison argued Democratic party leaders and their progressive policies are purposely ... Vince Ellison argued Democratic party leaders and their progressive policies are purposely misleading the American public and destroying the country. He was interviewed by syndicated columnist and television host Armstrong Williams.
6:40 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Donald Yacovone, "Teaching White Supremacy"Harvard professor Donald Yacovone explored white supremacy ideology in the U.S. from its inception ... Harvard professor Donald Yacovone explored white supremacy ideology in the U.S. from its inception to present day. The Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, Massachusetts, hosted this program.