Klan War
Author Fergus Bordewich discussed President Ulysses Grant’s efforts to dismantle the KKK and other Reconstruction-era white supremist groups. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this …
134 viewsAuthor Fergus Bordewich discussed President Ulysses Grant’s efforts to dismantle the KKK and other Reconstruction-era white supremist groups. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this …
134 viewsHistorian Ronald White talked about Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, an unlikely Civil War General who became a hero of the 1863 Union victory in Gettysburg. This event was part the 2023 Lincoln…
280 viewsGrio columnist Michael Harriot provided a retelling of American history which highlights the experiences and perspectives of Black Americans. Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, host…
649 viewsGeneral B. Chance Saltzman, the U.S. Space Force’s space operations chief, said there has been “dramatic growth in the use of space since 2008,” and expressed the importance for the U.S. to …
128 viewsHistorian Craig Symonds talked about the similarities and differences in leadership between Civil War Admiral David Farragut and World War II-era Admiral Chester Nimitz. This event was part …
197 viewsAlex Tapscott described how blockchain decentralization might change the internet. This event was hosted at Huntington Place in Detroit.
491 viewsFrom the earliest slave-holding first ladies to later champions of civil rights, there is a complicated history of American first ladies and race relations. The White House Historical Associ…
147 viewsThe Heritage Foundation held a discussion with its in-house experts on U.S. policy on Taiwan and U.S. interests in preventing a Chinese invasion of the country.
37 viewsFormer investment banker Carol Roth argued that global elites desire a future world where average citizens don’t own any assets or accumulate wealth. This virtual event was hosted by the Pac…
1,624 viewsUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County lecturer Jae Yang discussed the history of emergency medical services from the pre-industrial era through the development of 911 and modern state EMS…
409 viewsBoston College nursing professor Lindsey Camp discussed the individuals and events that shaped the American and global public health systems.
260 views100 year-old World War II veteran John “Lucky” Luckadoo, discussed his time as a bomber pilot in the 8th Air Force, when he flew 25 combat missions over France and Germany. This event took p…
1,857 viewsAuthor Rachel Swarns talked about the 272 enslaved people who were sold by Jesuit priests in 1838 to benefit what is now Georgetown University. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.…
458 viewsHarry Albert of the Worcester Historical Museum, talked about the life and legacy of Andrew Haswell Green, the “Father of Greater New York.” Haswell lived in the late 19th century and was la…
149 viewsAmerican History TV toured the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s “1898” exhibit -- which brings together portraits of the major players in the Spanish-American War, and illustrates the…
318 viewsGreek-American entrepreneur and radio talk show host John Catsimatidis discussed his upbringing and his success in the grocery business. The event was hosted by Gotham Government Relations i…
173 viewsMiddle East analysts discussed the latest on the impact of the Israel-Hamas war. Topics included the Biden administration’s handling of the war amid President Biden’s reelection prospects, S…
141 viewsAuthor and U.S. Marine Corps Major General Jason Bohm talked about the origins of the Marine Corps, including strategic decisions that shaped the formation of the Continental Marines in the …
207 viewsAuthor Leila Philip described the role the beaver played in America’s environmental and cultural development. Barnes and Noble - Upper West Side in New York City hosted this conversation.
391 viewsBritish Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce and others discussed Northern European security amid the Russia-Ukraine war at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute. Topics included NATO defen…
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