The most recent programs for the Early American History (1600-1850) Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=158 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 20:33:04 GMT Ruma Chopra talked about her book [Unnatural Rebellion: Loyalists in New York City During the Revolution]. Thousands of colonists rejected the War for American Independence and many fled to the British stronghold of New York City. The loyalists looked upon the British as natural allies in religion, language, and blood and thought the violence of rebellion was unnecessary and unlawful. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311548-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Reed toured the Adam Thoroughgood House, and talked about the history of Mr. Thoroughgood, a colonist and community leader in the Virginia Colony who helped settle the area of South Hampton Roads, now known as Virginia Beach, Virginia. For many years it was believed the house was built by Adam Thoroughgood himself. Today, architectural historians agree the house was built in 1719 by Adam's great-grandson, Argall. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 18-22 to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311943-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about how slavery is represented and reconstructed at places like Thomas Jefferson's estate, Monticello, and James Monroe's home, Ash Lawn-Highland. They also discussed the problems of excavation, restoration, and historic interpretation at these sites. This event was hosted by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311026-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311026-2 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edna Greene Medford and Taylor Stoermer talked about the life and influence of first ladies Anna Harrison, Letitia Tyler, and Julia Tyler. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.*Among the topics addressed were the short presidency of William Henry Harrison, the death of Letitia Taylor in the White House, and the president's marriage to Julia Gardiner and her role as first lady. Julia Gardiner Tyler was known as an outwardly social first lady who brought European dancing to the White House and cultivated a public image as a trend-setter. She also helped in her husband's efforts to annex Texas. Christopher Leahy spoke by telephone about his work editing her papers. Video was shown from Colonial Williamsburg and the Tyler's Sherwood Forest plantation home in Charles City, Virginia. Harrison Tyler and his wife Payne spoke in videos recorded at Sherwood Forest. This was the sixth installment in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310730-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the 1790 s Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton held conflicting views ro the role and size of the new federal government. Hamilton believed in an active, powerful central government that would nurture commerce, while Jefferson thought that the states must retain enough power to check the central government. Assuming the roles of Jefferson and Hamilton, two University of Maryland history professors debated the nature of federalism in the new republic. This is about 1 hour and 30 minutes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310574-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310574-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jennifer L. Anderson talked about her book, [Mahogany: The Costs of Luxury in Early America], in which she explores why Colonial Americans were infatuated with mahogany. Imported from the West Indies, mahogany was used to create expensive furniture that quickly became popular in the Colonies. Ms. Anderson spoke about the cultural, economic and environmental costs of this obsession. The New York Public Library hosted this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310265-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310265-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Denver Brunsman talked about his book, [The Evil Necessity: British Naval Impressment in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic World], in which the author discusses the British Navy and the role of impressment in gathering of British soldiers. He also spoke about the impact of the British Navy in the War of 1812. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Alexandria, Virginia, to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Comcast Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311413-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311413-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Guests talked about the life and influence of First Lady Dolley Madison, focusing on her role in Washington society, her years as first lady (1809-1817), and activities in Washington after her husband's death. Locations for filming were the Red Room of the White House to hear the stories of her political parties, the Blue Room where she watched the smoke of British troops on the horizon as they advanced to the White House in 1814, her Virginia country estate of Montpelier, and the Dolley Todd house in Philadelphia. Guests also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from viewers. This was the third presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310726-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310726-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edith Gelles and Jim Taylor talked about the life and influence of first lady Abigail Adams and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Others spoke in videos from several building in the Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts, and from the archives of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston. Topics included her relationship with and influence upon her husband, the story of her life and raising her family, the importance to history of her letters, and her role in the history of America and of women. This was the second presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310725-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Douglas Bradburn of Binghamton University in New York contrasted British and American politics in the 18th century. He examined why Colonial America was unable to duplicate England's political system in the new world because of the multitude of differences, including wealth, culture and infrastructure, between the newly formed colonies and their mother nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309179-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309179-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Guests talked about the life and influence of first lady Martha Washington. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Among the topics addressed were her early life in Williamsburg, Virginia; Mount Vernon and her relationship with George Washington; her role in the Revolutionary War; life during the presidency and after retirement; and her relationships with other notable figures such as Abigail Adams. This was the first presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310724-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT New York University's Richard Sylla talks about Alexander Hamilton's legacy, focusing on his ideas about economics and finance, and how they are relevant to the present day. Alexander Hamilton served as the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. The Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society hosted this event at Trinity Church in New York City http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310345-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Peter Andreas talked about his book, [Smuggler Nation: How Illicit Trade Made America], in which he reveals the long history of smuggling in the U.S., which, prior to the Revolutionary War, was driven by a desire to grow domestic industries and bypass import taxes to the British. Today, the U.S. is the leading market in the world for illicitly traded goods, while at the same time being one of the leading voices for reform. Professor Andreas spoke at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311073-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Damon toured Boston's Christ Church, better known as Old North Church. The church, built in 1723, is best-known for its steeple, where in 1775 patriots hung two lanterns to signal that British troops were moving by water out of Boston, leading to the first shots of the American Revolutionary War. This is the second of a two-part program on the Old North Church. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310882-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian Richard Norton Smith tours the Daniel Webster Memorial, located beside Washington, DC's Scott Circle. Sculpted by Gaetano Trentanove, the statue was a gift of [Washington Post] founder Stilson Hutchins, and was dedicated in 1900. Webster twice served as U.S. Secretary of State, and represented both New Hampshire and Massachusetts in Congress, serving in the House of Representatives for the former, and the Senate for the latter. With Henry Clay of Kentucky and John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, Webster was one third of the "Great Triumvirate" in the mid-19th century's "Golden Age" of the U.S. Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310945-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Damon toured Boston's Christ Church, better known as Old North Church. The church, built in 1723, is best-known for its steeple, where in 1775 patriots hung two lanterns to signal that British troops were moving by water out of Boston, leading to the first shots of the American Revolutionary War. This is the first of a two-part program on the Old North Church. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310706-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Frances Levine talked about the history of the Palace of Governors and some of the figures who have lived in the building. She also toured several of the building's rooms and exhibits. The Palace of the Governors was originally constructed in the early 17th century as Spain's seat of government for what is today the American Southwest. This adobe structure, now the state's history museum, was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1960 and an American Treasure in 1999. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Santa Fe, New Mexico to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Comcast Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310647-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Evelyn Roybal talked about the Santa Fe's San Miguel Mission, which many claim is the oldest church in the United States. Built between 1610 and 1626, the church was damaged during the Pueblo Revolt in 1680, but was rebuilt in 1710 following the Spanish reconquest. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Santa Fe, New Mexico to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Comcast Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310649-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Michael Austin talked about his book, [That's Not What They Meant!: Reclaiming the Founding Fathers from America's Right Wing], in which he analyzes dozens of speeches, books and articles by conservative commentators to expose what he called the "deep historical flaws in their use of America's founding history." He also examined the founders' quotes in context to present what he believed was a more accurate picture of their meaning. He discussed his findings with David Fontana. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309876-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT History Professor Stanley Lemons talked about about the founding of the First Baptist Church in Providence, Rhode Island, as well as its founder Roger Williams. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Providence, Rhode Island to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310172-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John McNiff talked about the [Gaspee], a British ship that patrolled the waterways off of Providence. In 1772 several prominent Providence residents snuck out during the middle of the night and burned the [Gaspee] to protest new taxes that had been levied by the British. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Providence, Rhode Island to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Cox Communications local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310170-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rhode Island Historical Society Executive Director C. Morgan Grefe toured the society library's special collections, which included volumes by and related to Roger Williams, and books printed in 18th and 19th century Rhode Island. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Providence, Rhode Island to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Cox Communications local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310156-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310156-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian and commentator Kevin Phillips talked about his book, [1775: A Good Year for Revolution], in which he suggests that the year 1775 was a critical launching point of both the Revolutionary War and American independence from Britain. He argued that the year 1776 has incorrectly emerged as a watershed year due to historical hype and confusion. He detailed American colonial successes such as importing vital cannon and gunpowder, enlisting Indian tribes as allies, and launching a trade war with Britain through the Continental Association as examples of 1775's historical significance. Mr. Phillips listed some of his favorite colonial leaders such as Samuel Adams, and ventured his opinions on modern day presidents as well. He also discussed his career in politics and portions of his fourteen other books, including [American Theocracy] and [Bad Money]. A video clip of his appearance on "Booknotes" was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309802-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Economist and author Mark Skousen talked about the life of his ancestor Benjamin Franklin as a successful businessman and entrepreneur. Mr. Skousen has studied the founding father for years and is the author of several books about him including [The Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309206-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309206-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colorado State history professor Ann Little talked about the clothing worn by some Colonial American women, with a focus on stays, which are similar to corsets. Both male and female children of the time wore stays until around the age of seven, when males would cease wearing them, while females would continue to wear them throughout their adult lives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308644-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fredericksburg, Virginia businessman Charles McDaniel, Sr. talked about the history of the 1786 Sentry Box home, which he has owned for fifty years. He also talked about events that took place there in December of 1862 when Union forces crossed the Rappahannock river nearby under fire from Confederate snipers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309922-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talks about his book, [Victory at Yorktown], the second book in his historical fiction series on George Washington. Mr. Gingrich spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309748-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Starlyn D'Angelo, director of the Albany Shaker Heritage Society and historic site, talked about the history of Shakers in Albany. The site was home to the very first Shaker settlement in the U.S. The Shakers and their leader Ann Lee came to America in the late 18th century from England. Known for their charismatic worship styles, this Christian sect also promoted communal living and the equality of the sexes, which they institutionalized in their teachings as early as 1780. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Albany, New York to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309614-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author and filmmaker Tom Shachtman talked about the science of the founding fathers. He looked at ways in which the founders used their backgrounds in science to address national problems, and the development of scientific studies in America. Mr. Shachtman has written or co-authored over 30 books. The New York Public Library hosted the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308912-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308912-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shanna Daniel, a conservator on the [Queen Anne's Revenge] project, talked about the history of the ship and some of the artifacts recovered. [Queen Anne's Revenge] was the flagship of Edward Teach, a pirate commonly known as "Blackbeard." While sailing along the Atlantic coast in the early 18th century, Blackbeard and his crew ran aground off North Carolina and abandoned the ship. The vessel was finally discovered in 1996, and soon after the state of North Carolina began excavating the site. The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina hosted the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308401-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT University of Missouri history professor John Bullion spoke to students about the debt incurred by the British government in fighting the Seven Years' War in the 1750s and 60s, and efforts to recoup some of that cost by taxing the American colonies, including the Stamp Act of 1765. That law required that some printed material in the colonies such as legal documents be on paper produced in England and have a revenue stamp. He answered questions from students during the lecture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307860-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307860-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bard College History Professor Christian Ayne Crouch talked about the roots of the War of 1812, which she traced back to the Seven Years' War (also known as the French and Indian War) in the 1750s and 1760s. She presented the War of 1812 as a war over empire in the American West and beyond. She also focused on the role of Native American tribes in the conflict. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308908-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308908-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT History professor Richard Bell, in his class at the University of Maryland, described the tension in Boston between British troops and the colonists, and Britain's efforts to reassert control over the increasingly disloyal colony. In October of 1768, a fleet of warships carrying British infantry regiments anchored in Boston Harbor. He also responded to questions from students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308041-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308041-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about former Kentucky congressman Henry Clay. Among the topics he addressed were early partisan debates in Congress, the legislative process, and important issues addressed while Clay served in Congress. He responded to questions. This was the second in a series of speeches of prominent Kentuckians in the U.S. Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307973-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307973-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian Richard Norton Smith described the 10-foot tall statue of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones. Sculpted by Charles H. Niehaus, and dedicated in 1912, the memorial was the first to be erected in Washington, DC's Potomac Park. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309248-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Henry Wiencek discussed his book, [Master of the Mountain: Thomas Jefferson and His Slaves], in which he reports that Jefferson sought financial gain through the ownership and labor of his slaves, what America's third president called "silent profits." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308504-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308504-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Ray Raphael chronicled the debate at the Constitutional Convention over who should elect the U.S. president. He also described the arguments made by George Washington, James Madison, and lesser-known delegates on the scope of the president's power. He also responded to questions from the audience. Raphael's most recent book is [Mr. President: How and Why the Founders Created a Chief Executive]. The David Library of the American Revolution in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania hosted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308285-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308285-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Ann Durkin Keating presents an illustrated lecture based on her latest book, [Rising Up from Indian Country: The Battle of Fort Dearborn and the Birth of Chicago]. She talked about the early history of the area that would become Chicago, the role that the 1812 massacre at Fort Dearborn played in the settling of the territories, and the early life of Chicago. She also responded to questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308108-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308108-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Maine State Historian Earle Shettleworth talked about Maine's governor's mansion and its namesake James G. Blaine, an American political figure during the mid to late 19th century. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308507-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Maine State Museum officials talked about artifacts removed from the underwater wreckage of the [Defense], a small American privateer ship that took part in the Penobscot Expedition in 1779. The expedition was considered the worst U.S. naval defeat until Pearl Harbor. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308506-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alexander Tsesis talked about his book [For Liberty and Equality: The Life and Times of the Declaration of Independence], a history of the Declaration of Independence from its creation in 1776 to the present. The book examined the numerous ways the document had influenced American politics, laws, and society. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307992-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historic Interpreter Roger Collins spoke about Fort Western in Maine, its role as a Colonial defensive structure, and its role in the growth of the city of Augusta, Maine. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308509-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Leonard talked about her 2012 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize winning book [Lincoln's Forgotten Ally: Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt of Kentucky]. She focused on Joseph Holt's background and involvement in the Lincoln administration, the politics of the Antebellum Era, military jurisprudence, and C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308560-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT History professor John Thomas Scott discussed the American Colonial Resistance Movement that evolved into the American Revolution. Professor Scott examines the growing tensions between Britain and the American Colonies in late 1760s and early 1770s, as Britain attempted to retain control of the colonies. This class took place at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305118-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT University of Hartford history professor Laurel Clark Shire looked at government policies towards Native Americans living in the southeastern United States from the late 1700s until the mid-1800s. She examined the factors that led to the removal of Indian tribes west to territories in what is today Oklahoma, and talked about how some tribes attempted to avoid removal by changing their culture to be more like that of white settlers. She also looked at armed resistance to removal by the Seminoles in Florida. This class was an hour and 25 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305059-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jefferson Morley, Washington correspondent for Salon recounts the first race riot in Washington, D.C. in August 1835. The riotswere followed by two criminaltrialstried by the City's district attorney, Francis Scott Key, the author of The Star Spangled Banner. Key defended slavery in his prosecution and sought capital punishment, only to be thwarted by the alleged victim, Anna Thornton; whose late husband William Thornton, designed the United States Capitol. Jefferson Morley speaks at Magers &Quinn Booksellers in Minneapolis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307792-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author and historian David Johnson talked about his book [John Randolph of Roanoke]. Randolph was elected to the U.S. House to represent Virginia in 1799, and quickly became known for his quick wit and commitment to republicanism. This hour long program was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307276-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the Fall of 2011, American History TV visited Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts, a "living history" museum that depicts early New England life from 1790 to 1840. Now, on American Artifacts, we hear from costumed historians who present what is was like to live and work in 19th-century New England. Curator Tom Kelleher serves as our guide. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304833-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304833-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Daughn talked about his book [If by Sea: The Forging of the American Navy, from the Revolution to the War of 1812]. He contended that several Founding Fathers rejected the creation of a navy as overly expensive and increasing the likelihood that the U.S. would be drawn into the military conflicts of other nations. He said that these criticisms ended after the Navy proved its value in the War of 1812. Mr. Daughn then answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205613-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and the origins of the name. The settlement, founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark, was named after King Louis XVI of France, due to his support of the American Revolution. He was interviewed at the statue of King Louis XVI outside the Jefferson County Courthouse in downtown Louisville. The statue by French sculptor Achille-Joseph Valois was commissioned by the king's daughter, Marie-Therese, and originally unveiled in Montpellier, France, about 1829. It was given to the city of Louisville by Montpellier, its French sister city, in 1967. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307315-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT