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In celebration of Constitution Day, dignitaries and faculty and students of Georgetown University participate in a dramatic reading of the U.S. Constitution, which was signed on September 17…

Historians, participants and spectators talked about the significance of the debates, especially the fifth debate in Galesburg Illinois. Telephone lines were also opened for viewer comments.…

Historians and participants discussed the historical context of the Lincoln-Douglas debates and their significance, especially the second debate in Freeport, Illinois. Senator Simon, who wro…

The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were featured through taped segments on the various public and private spaces in the building, …

A national task force, Campaign for America’s Future, announced its education policy recommendations, entitled “Getting Smarter, Becoming Fairer: A Progressive Education Agenda for a Strong…

Professor Wilkins talked about his book, Jefferson’s Pillow: The Founding Fathers and the Dilemma of Black Patriotism, published by Beacon Press. The book demythologizes the four Virginian f…

Panelists discussed the book Defining a Nation: Our America and the Sources of Its Strength, published by National Geographic. Contributor and editor David Halberstam and contributors Amy C…

Author and civil rights journalist Roger Wilkins discussed the topic of his recent book, Jefferson’s Pillow, published by Beacon Press. Mr. Wilkins expounds on slavery, the founding fathers …

In opening remarks on a day-long meeting on the Democratic Party civil rights agenda, Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) and others outlined the purpose and function of the meeting.

As part of a black-tie dinner, NPC President John Aubuchon presented the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award to Brian Lamb, the CEO of C-SPAN television networks. The award is for life…

Participants talked about whether convicted felons should be allowed to vote. Among the topics were differences in disenfranchisement practices in different states, methods used by organizat…

Dr. Roger Wilkins, History Professor at George Mason University, talked about the life and political influence of Martin Luther King, Jr., with emphasis on civil rights. He responded to audi…

Participants talked about the impact and legacy of the Brown v. Board of Education case. Among the topics they addressed were the civil rights movement immediately after the decision, the qu…

In a panel discussion titled “What Patriotism Means Today,” panelists talked about the history of patriotism in the U.S., the impact of terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on patriotic e…

Guests examined the history of the nation’s founding through an examination of the writings of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, and much…

Journalists talked about race in America and how journalists have treated the issue of race relations over the years. Among the topics they addressed were media coverage of the civil rights …

Participants talked about how the next president might approach bridging the divide created by the presidential election contest in Florida. In their remarks they looked to past presidencies…

The NAACP held a meeting to open their convention. After opening with musical numbers, a variety of speakers opened a number of issues to be addressed during the convention. They noted the a…

Mr. Wilkins reflected on his career in the Lyndon Johnson administration. He also focused on the Civil Rights Acts passed during the Johnson administration. He responded to viewer telephone …

Author and Historian Roger Wilkins addressed attendees of the Virginia Festival of the Book. He spoke on a variety of topics concerning the Founding Fathers, including slavery, the American …