A statue of Senator Jack Brooks is located in the Central Plaza of the University. He helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964. View this C-SPAN American History TV video for more info Подробнее.
The special collections of the Lamar University Library include a series of WWII photographs taken by army nurse, Dorothy Baker. View this C-SPAN Book TV video for more info Подробнее.
About 70% of all general aviation aircraft has been constructed in Wichita, making it the air capital of the world. Check out this C-SPAN video for more information about the Museum. Подробнее.
C-SPAN will broadcast from this spot leading up the January 10 New Hampshire Primary. Find the videos online in the C-SPAN Video Library. Подробнее.
There was a courthouse at this intersection and the site of the Battle of Charlotte on September 26, 1780. Watch this C-SPAN American History TV video for more history of the battle. Подробнее.
Buffalo Trace Distillery was the first American distillery to be named “Distillery of the Year.” Learn more about the distillery and prohibition in this C-SPAN American History TV YouTube video. Подробнее.
Gen. P.G.T.B. Beauregard was a confederate defender of Charleston during the Civil War. Learn more about Beauregard in this C-SPAN AHTV video. Подробнее.
During the 1850s, cotton was the key export in Savannah, GA. Check out this C-SPAN’s American History TV video to learn more about the imports and exports of the Savannah harbor in 1850-1860s. Подробнее.
On Jan 16, 1985, General William Sherman issued Special Field Order #15 in which land along the Atlantic Coast was given to freed slave families. Hear the story of why these military orders were issue Подробнее.
The 2012 Democratic National Convention will take place here September 3-6, 2012. Watch complete coverage on the C-SPAN Networks. Подробнее.
The 2012 Republican National Convention will take place here August 27-30, 2012. Watch complete coverage on the C-SPAN Networks. Подробнее.
Grant statue is 17 ft tall (on 20 ft pedestal). The sculptor, Henry M. Shrady, used his face in the cavalry statue. He died 2 weeks prior to the statue’s dedication in 1922. See video for more info Подробнее.
Check out this video preview of C-SPAN’s American History TV’s visit to Monocacy National Battlefield. Подробнее.
Helen Rittelmeyer, associate editor at National Review, along with Todd Seavey, internet columnist, were recently on a panel covered by BookTV. Check out the video: Подробнее.
The 2010 Campus Progress National Conference was held here. From this conference, watch this video of Van Jones comments on working in the White House. Подробнее.
Check out C-SPAN’s documentary: “The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home” (Trailer here on YouTube) Подробнее.
The oldest lighthouse in Michigan, this historic destination provides picturesque views of Lake Huron. Learn more by watching this video http://cs.pn/2caJyvS
Up until the early 20th century, all ice used for consumption in America came from frozen rivers and lakes. Learn more about the tradition of ice harvesting by watching this video http://cs.pn/2cx6AJd
Explore the USCGC Bramble, a WWII era vessel that was involved in the testing of atomic bombs. Learn more by watching this video http://cs.pn/2c8NLv1
Learn more about the Mint and its place in history during the Gold Rush. http://cs.pn/2cauCts
The hot springs in Arrowhead were once believed to have healing powers. To learn more about the history of Arrowhead and its influence on San Bernardino watch this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
The dam was built during the Great Depression and provided flood control, crop irrigation, and hydroelectric power for the southwestern states, and many jobs. To learn more watch this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Eight United States Presidents have had ties to Ohio and are featured in the museum. Learn about these connections by watching this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
The museum's building was once Columbia Mills, which manufactured cotton duck cloth. Learn about the milling system by watching this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Fort Sherman's three remaining buildings are the oldest in Coeur d'Alene. Learn more about the Fort's origins by watching this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Jesse Grant was the first mayor of Georgetown. Learn about the house he built and raised his son, President Ulysses S. Grant, in by watching this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Learn about the Trail of Tears through two Tennessee locations- Ross' Landing and a piece of the Federal Road at the Chattanooga History Center. Learn more by watching this CSPAN video. Подробнее.
General Robert E. Lee began growing his famous white beard while staying here in Charleston. Learn more about the house he stayed in by watching this CSPAN video. Подробнее.
Institute Hall is a replica of the building that housed the 1860 Democratic Convention. Learn more about the historic site by watching this CSPAN video. Подробнее.
