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.
Named for Joseph Gurney Cannon (R-IL) Speaker of the House (1903-1911), the second longest continuously serving Republican Speaker in history, surpassed by Dennis Hastert in 2006.
Among those with offices here in Cannon is Rep. Peter King(R-NY). Here’s a video including King during a debate on the House floor on Medical Care for 9/11 Emergency Responders. Leia mais.
The 2010 Campus Progress National Conference was held here. From this conference, watch this video of Van Jones comments on working in the White House. Leia mais.
Check out C-SPAN’s documentary: “The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home” (Trailer here on YouTube) Leia mais.
The oldest lighthouse in Michigan, this historic destination provides picturesque views of Lake Huron. Learn more by watching this video http://cs.pn/2caJyvS
Up until the early 20th century, all ice used for consumption in America came from frozen rivers and lakes. Learn more about the tradition of ice harvesting by watching this video http://cs.pn/2cx6AJd
Explore the USCGC Bramble, a WWII era vessel that was involved in the testing of atomic bombs. Learn more by watching this video http://cs.pn/2c8NLv1
Learn more about the Mint and its place in history during the Gold Rush. http://cs.pn/2cauCts
The hot springs in Arrowhead were once believed to have healing powers. To learn more about the history of Arrowhead and its influence on San Bernardino watch this C-SPAN video. Leia mais.
The dam was built during the Great Depression and provided flood control, crop irrigation, and hydroelectric power for the southwestern states, and many jobs. To learn more watch this C-SPAN video. Leia mais.
Eight United States Presidents have had ties to Ohio and are featured in the museum. Learn about these connections by watching this C-SPAN video. Leia mais.
The museum's building was once Columbia Mills, which manufactured cotton duck cloth. Learn about the milling system by watching this C-SPAN video. Leia mais.
Fort Sherman's three remaining buildings are the oldest in Coeur d'Alene. Learn more about the Fort's origins by watching this C-SPAN video. Leia mais.
Jesse Grant was the first mayor of Georgetown. Learn about the house he built and raised his son, President Ulysses S. Grant, in by watching this C-SPAN video. Leia mais.
Learn about the Trail of Tears through two Tennessee locations- Ross' Landing and a piece of the Federal Road at the Chattanooga History Center. Learn more by watching this CSPAN video. Leia mais.
General Robert E. Lee began growing his famous white beard while staying here in Charleston. Learn more about the house he stayed in by watching this CSPAN video. Leia mais.
Institute Hall is a replica of the building that housed the 1860 Democratic Convention. Learn more about the historic site by watching this CSPAN video. Leia mais.
In the 1870s Nevada had more foreign born people per capita than any other state because of the gold rush. Learn more about the gold rush by watching this CSPAN video. Leia mais.
Formerly a collection of abandoned grain elevators, these massive structures are now used for art, performance, and history tours. Learn about the history of these silos by watching this CSPAN video. Leia mais.
The United States has only had four instances in which a president has been inaugurated outside of the Capitol Building. Learn more about the site by watching this CSPAN video. Leia mais.
Learn more about this bicentennial recreation of Gladys City by watching this CSPAN video. Leia mais.
Pioneer Village is a unique collection of over 50 buildings representing the history of Kern County through the 19th century. To learn more watch this C-SPAN video. Leia mais.
The Greenwood District was virtually destroyed in a race riot on May 31, 1921, but Tulsa's African American community was able to rebuild the region by the 1930s. Watch this video for more info. Leia mais.
Known as the “Ellis Island of the West,” the Port of Galveston was founded in 1839. In the early years, cotton was the most common export. Watch this video for more info. Leia mais.
The Blandwood Mansion is the oldest structure in Greensboro, NC. A national historic landmark, Blandwood Mansion was home to Governor Morehead from 1841 to 1845. Watch this video for more info. Leia mais.
The Texas State Capitol sports a sunset-red granite dome topped by the Goddess of Liberty. This icon, finished in 1888, towers even higher than Washington DC's Capitol. Watch this video for more info. Leia mais.
