The vaulted collection includes valuable documents such as the Carolina Charter of 1663. Learn more about the "crowned jewels" of the State Archives in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leia mais.
Sonny Bono had a knack for helping people loosen up, even after becoming a politician. Learn more about his political career in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leia mais.
Sunnylands has been referred to as the "Camp David of the West." Learn a brief history about the property and its famous visitors in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leia mais.
The locals were known to call Yuma Territorial Prison the "country club on the Colorado River." Find out more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leia mais.
The Quartermaster Depot was established in the 1850's as storage for 6 months worth of supplies for all Arizona forts. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leia mais.
Each of the settlers Adam Thoroughgood brought to the Virginia Beach area received 50 acres of land through the King's headright system. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leia mais.
Naval Air Station Oceana is the Master Jet Base for all East Coast Strike Fighters in the US Navy. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leia mais.
In the 1970's, the Lee-Fendall House was added to the National Register of Historic Places because of architectural significance rather than historical connections. Learn more in this C-SPAN video. Leia mais.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado was a young man in his 30's and member of the city council in Mexico City. Learn about his Spanish expedition in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leia mais.
Albuquerque is the hot air balloon capital of the world! Find out why in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leia mais.
Wendy Ross sculpted the bust to the former Supreme Court associate justice and avid outdoorsman. Justice Douglas led a campaign to preserve the C & O Canal in the 1950's. More info in C-SPAN video. Leia mais.
Get complete gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Republican National Convention at C-SPAN's Convention Hub. Leia mais.
“The Bloody Book,” found in the Hill Memorial Library, is said to contain blood drops from Jean-Paul Marat, a radical journalist of the French revolution. Watch C-SPAN video for more info Leia mais.
The Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley collection has original documents from William Claiborne, the man appointed to receive Louisiana from the French. See C-SAN video for more info Leia mais.
The Dixie Hotel was, until 1960, an exclusive brothel frequented by the local elite. For more information on the hotel and its madam, Miss Rita Ainsworth, view this C-SPAN American History TV video Leia mais.
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 Leia mais.
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 Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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 Leia mais.
The 2012 Democratic National Convention will take place here September 3-6, 2012. Watch complete coverage on the C-SPAN Networks. Leia mais.
The 2012 Republican National Convention will take place here August 27-30, 2012. Watch complete coverage on the C-SPAN Networks. Leia mais.
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 Leia mais.
Check out this video preview of C-SPAN’s American History TV’s visit to Monocacy National Battlefield. Leia mais.
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: Leia mais.