TV Schedule for C-SPAN 2
Saturday, September 26th TV listings for C-SPAN 2
America 250 C-SPAN Tours DAR Museum's Revolution in Their Words New
C-SPAN tours the Revolution in Their Words exhibit at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum in Washington, D.C.
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
People and events that help document the American story.
America 250 Archaeology of the American Revolution New
An archaeologist, anthropologist and author explore new interpretations of the American Revolution based on updated research methods. They speak at the Museum of the American Revolution in Washington, D.C.
1960 Presidential Debate - Kennedy vs. Nixon
On Road to the White House Rewind, from the 1960 campaign, Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy and incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon square off in the first-ever televised presidential debate.
C-SPAN Tours a 19th Century Drugstore Museum
C-SPAN tours the Hook's Drugstore Museum, a fully furnished 1890s-era Indiana drugstore located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
The Civil War Federal Signal Corps at Antietam - 1862 New
Historian Cory Pfarr discusses the use of the Army's signal corps at the Battle of Antietam in 1862.
People and events that help document the American story.
People and events that help document the American story.
C-SPAN Tours Fort Knox's Gen. George Patton Museum New
C-SPAN tours the Gen. George Patton Museum's exhibitions on military history and leadership located at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
C-SPAN Tours the Arabia Steamboat Museum New
C-SPAN tours a museum of artifacts recovered from the Steamboat Arabia, which sank in the Missouri River in 1856 and was excavated in 1988.
Retired Admiral William McRaven on President Harry Truman New
Retired Admiral William McRaven reflects on the life and legacy of Harry Truman, America's 33rd president (1945-1953). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Anita McBride on First Lady Bess Truman New
Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to First Lady Laura Bush, reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Bess Truman (1945-53). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250 Ken Burns & Historian Geoff Ward on President Franklin Roosevelt
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and historian Geoff Ward reflect on the life and legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt (1933-45). Their essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Lectures in History Comparing Federal & State Constitutions
Did you know there were state constitutions before the federal Constitutions was ratified in 1787? Edward Blum of San Diego State University examines the differences.
A World War I Veteran with Disabilities - 1944
This 1944 United States Army Signal Corps film followed Charles McGonegal, a disabled World War I veteran, through his daily routine. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
America 250 C-SPAN Tours DAR Museum's Revolution in Their Words
C-SPAN tours the Revolution in Their Words exhibit at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum in Washington, D.C.
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
Reel America We the People - 1972
Narrated by actor Burgess Meredith, this U.S. Census Bureau film details the demographic changes evident from the 1970 census and shows footage of Americans in cities, suburbs and rural areas.
America 250 Archaeology of the American Revolution
An archaeologist, anthropologist and author explore new interpretations of the American Revolution based on updated research methods. They speak at the Museum of the American Revolution in Washington, D.C.
1960 Presidential Debate - Kennedy vs. Nixon
On Road to the White House Rewind, from the 1960 campaign, Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy and incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon square off in the first-ever televised presidential debate.
C-SPAN Tours a 19th Century Drugstore Museum
C-SPAN tours the Hook's Drugstore Museum, a fully furnished 1890s-era Indiana drugstore located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
The Civil War Federal Signal Corps at Antietam - 1862
Historian Cory Pfarr discusses the use of the Army's signal corps at the Battle of Antietam in 1862.
Government and Business in Early 20th Century America
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation gathered scholars at the Library of Congress to examine how the country has reacted to economic crises throughout history.
The New Deal, World War II and Business
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation gathered scholars at the Library of Congress to examine how the country has reacted to economic crises throughout history.
Harold Hamm on the 2008 Financial Crisis
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation gathered scholars at the Library of Congress to examine how the country has reacted to economic crises throughout history.
Lyndon Johnson's Great Society Programs
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation gathered scholars at the Library of Congress to examine how the country has reacted to economic crises throughout history.
Retired Admiral William McRaven on President Harry Truman
Retired Admiral William McRaven reflects on the life and legacy of Harry Truman, America's 33rd president (1945-1953). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Non-fiction books and authors.