TV Schedule for C-SPAN 2
Saturday, August 8th TV listings for C-SPAN 2
Lectures in History Why Did America Declare Independence?
Washington University hosts a series of lectures called 1776: Then and Now. This lecture examines the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence.
Reel America A Cowboy's Day - 1966
This 1966 U.S. Information Agency film showcased a working cowboy's day on a California ranch. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
America 250 President Bill Clinton on President Theodore Roosevelt New
Former President Bill Clinton reflects on the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th president (1901-09). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
The Presidency George Washington
Historian H.W. Brands discusses his book American Patriarch, which looks at George Washington and how he became known as the Father of His Country.
Reel America A Tale of Two Cities New
A film tells about the destruction and death caused by atomic bombs dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, on August 6 and 9, 1945.
Reel America Effects of the Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Author and historian Greg Mitchell discusses a collection of films from the U.S. National Archives documenting the aftermath of the atomic bombs of August, 1945.
America 250 C-SPAN Tours National Archives Vault
C-SPAN's American History TV receives rare access inside the National Archives vault in Washington, D.C.
America 250 C-SPAN Tours U.S. Army Museum Call to Arms Exhibit
Museum of the U.S. Army Chief Curator Paul Morando gives C-SPAN's American History TV a tour of the museum's Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War special exhibit.
America 250 C-SPAN's Up-Close Look at Star-Spangled Banner
Smithsonian National Museum of American History Curator Jennifer Jones gives C-SPAN a rare, up-close look at the original Star-Spangled Banner, the flag flown over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
Wesley Moody, Hero of Fort Sumter
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 Presidency What is Barack Obama's Legacy?
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 Presidency Barack Obama & the 2008 Economic Crisis
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 Presidency Barack Obama & National Security
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).
Inside Look at the Obama Presidential Center Museum
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).
America 250 President Bill Clinton on President Theodore Roosevelt
Former President Bill Clinton reflects on the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th president (1901-09). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Roosevelt Library CEO on First Lady Edith Roosevelt New
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library CEO Ed O'Keefe reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Edith Roosevelt (1901-09). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Lectures in History Why Did America Declare Independence?
Washington University hosts a series of lectures called 1776: Then and Now. This lecture examines the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence.
Reel America A Cowboy's Day - 1966
This 1966 U.S. Information Agency film showcased a working cowboy's day on a California ranch. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
The Presidency George Washington
Historian H.W. Brands discusses his book American Patriarch, which looks at George Washington and how he became known as the Father of His Country.
America 250 President Bill Clinton on President Theodore Roosevelt
Former President Bill Clinton reflects on the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th president (1901-09). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Delaware's Role in the American Revolution
Joe Sullivan of the Delaware Public Archives examines Delaware's role in the American Revolution. He speaks as part of a Tavern Talk historical program in Milton, Delaware.
America 250 C-SPAN Tours National Archives Vault
C-SPAN's American History TV receives rare access inside the National Archives vault in Washington, D.C.
Reel America Effects of the Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Author and historian Greg Mitchell discusses a collection of films from the U.S. National Archives documenting the aftermath of the atomic bombs of August, 1945.
Wesley Moody, Hero of Fort Sumter
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 Presidency What is Barack Obama's Legacy?
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 Presidency Barack Obama & the 2008 Economic Crisis
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 Presidency Barack Obama & National Security
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).
Inside Look at the Obama Presidential Center Museum
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).
America 250 President Bill Clinton on President Theodore Roosevelt
Former President Bill Clinton reflects on the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th president (1901-09). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Roosevelt Library CEO on First Lady Edith Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library CEO Ed O'Keefe reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Edith Roosevelt (1901-09). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author & Historian Rick Atkinson Home Office Tour
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Rick Atkinson - author of trilogies on World War II and the American Revolution - gives a tour of his home office and talks about his research process.