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Congressional Research Services defense policy analyst Daniel Else explored the relationship between government-supported scientific research and the U.S. military from the Civil War through…

Author and historian Jill Lepore offered her thoughts on the historical legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.

Historian Patricia O’Toole chronicled the political career of President Woodrow Wilson at the 18th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

A panel of historians discussed how the Founders envisioned the three branches of government and why the idea of a separation of powers has been important for the survival and success of the…

Panelists discussed author John LeCarre and spy work from the 18th annual National Book Festival. Panelists included Kai Bird, The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames; David Ignatius…

Speakers talked about the history of committees in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1789 until the beginning of the Civil War. This program focuses on three papers by political scienti…

Cokie Roberts talked about her book Capital Dames: The Civil War and the Women of Washington, in which she looks at Washington, D.C., during the Civil War through the lives of women who live…

Scholars talked about a report, The Evolving Congress, the Congressional Research Service made as part of its centennial celebration. The panelists analyzed the evolution of Congress over th…

Georgetown University Senior Fellow John Haskell talked about the history, role and responsibilities of the top leadership positions in both chambers of Congress. The first Speaker of the Ho…