TV Schedule for C-SPAN 2
Saturday, May 9th TV listings for C-SPAN 2
Lectures in History Immigration in America
Does the portrayal of immigrants in Grand Theft Auto reflect reality? University of Tennessee professor Tore Olsson discusses the video game while chronicling the history of immigration policy in the United States.
People and events that help document the American story.
The Presidency First Lady Bess Truman
Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of First Lady Bess Truman (1945-53), joins historians to discuss her life and legacy. The Truman Little White House in Key West hosts this event.
Reel America China Enters Korean War - 1950
This 1956 United States Army Signal Corps film explained China's entrance into the Korean War in 1950. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Classroom lectures on American history.
People and events that help document the American story.
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
People and events that help document the American story.
The Civil War The Past, Present, and Future of Civil War Studies
Historians discuss the field of Civil War studies.
Author Hollis Palmer discusses the season in Saratoga Springs in the late-1800s and what it was like to spend a day at the spas in the Gilded Age.
People and events that help document the American story.
Unprecedented coverage of the U.S. semi-quincentennial with live events, expert insights and exclusive access to historic sites, documents and re-enactments celebrating 250 years of American history and democracy.
America 250 Historian Amy Greenberg on First Lady Sarah Polk
Historian Amy Greenberg reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Sarah Polk (1845-49). Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.
America 250 Historian Matthew Costello on President James Polk
Matthew Costello, chief education officer for the White House Historical Association, reflects on the life & legacy of President James Polk. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday.
Lectures in History Immigration in America
Does the portrayal of immigrants in Grand Theft Auto reflect reality? University of Tennessee professor Tore Olsson discusses the video game while chronicling the history of immigration policy in the United States.
People and events that help document the American story.
The Presidency First Lady Bess Truman
Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of First Lady Bess Truman (1945-53), joins historians to discuss her life and legacy. The Truman Little White House in Key West hosts this event.
Reel America China Enters Korean War - 1950
This 1956 United States Army Signal Corps film explained China's entrance into the Korean War in 1950. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Classroom lectures on American history.
People and events that help document the American story.
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
People and events that help document the American story.
The Civil War The Past, Present, and Future of Civil War Studies
Historians discuss the field of Civil War studies.
Author Hollis Palmer discusses the season in Saratoga Springs in the late-1800s and what it was like to spend a day at the spas in the Gilded Age.
People and events that help document the American story.
People and events that help document the American story.
America 250 Historian Amy Greenberg on First Lady Sarah Polk
Historian Amy Greenberg reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Sarah Polk (1845-49). Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.
America 250 Historian Matthew Costello on President James Polk
Matthew Costello, chief education officer for the White House Historical Association, reflects on the life & legacy of President James Polk. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday.
Non-fiction books and authors.