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The War Hero Who Introduced Edison’s Phonograph to Europe
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ George Gouraud begins life in tragedy but becomes the great promoter of American technology.
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Harriet Cany Peale: Artist of the Hudson River School
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,' a student of Rembrandt Peale enters the Peale artistic dynasty.
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Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ a portraitist immortalizes the men and women who left their mark on the nation’s early history.
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Panic, Innovation, and the Building of America’s First World’s Fair
In ‘This Week in History,’ architects, inventors, and political leaders converge to produce a most memorable 100th birthday for America.
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Tune in Today: John Philip Sousa’s Legacy
A valid history of American music must the composer John Philip Sousa, known as ‘The March King.’
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Standing Tall: One Man’s Moral Courage During the Vietnam War
This installment of ‘When Courage Counted’ features Hugh Thompson Jr. and his heroic crewmates who helped end the My Lai Massacre.
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Forged in Iron: Eliphalet Remington II and the Weight of a Name
The popular brand has gone beyond its initial scope and endures long after its maker.
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Stephen Foster: The Father of American Music
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ Stephen Foster brings his popular songs to the common people.
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Russell Senate Office Building: A Complement to the Capitol
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we admire a beaux arts building used by U.S. Senators and staff.
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An Impressive Study on the History of America’s Defense Strategies
From the Revolution to today, Michael O’Hanlon’s ‘To Dare Mighty Things’ presents the whys and hows of the country’s defense doctrines and actions.
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Byrd, Amundsen, and the Pursuit of the North Pole Flyover
In ‘This Week in History,’ two polar explorers faced off against each other to become the first to fly over the North Pole.
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Gerald Ford: Presidents, Principles, and a Pardon
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ reveals the painful cost that sometimes comes with doing the right thing.
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From Books to Beauty: David McConnell’s Fragrant Pivot to Avon
How a door-to-door book salesman turned a free perfume sample into the global Avon empire.
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Polk: A Detailed Look at America’s 11th President
‘Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America’ is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on the one-term president.
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They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
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Don Schlitz Songs That Shaped Country Music
The late songwriter was one of Nashville’s beloved musicians.
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Caesar Rodney’s Courageous Ride for Independence
Though not as well known or applauded as Paul Revere’s, this Founding Father’s own midnight ride is no less important.
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A Poetry for the Time Capsule: ‘This Far Country’ by Joseph Bottum
In a just world, Joseph Bottum would be our US Poet Laureate.
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Pepsi: Caleb Bradham’s Unfinished Invention
From a small pharmacy in North Carolina, a global consumer brand is launched.
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The War Hero Who Introduced Edison’s Phonograph to Europe
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ George Gouraud begins life in tragedy but becomes the great promoter of American technology.
|
Harriet Cany Peale: Artist of the Hudson River School
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,' a student of Rembrandt Peale enters the Peale artistic dynasty.
|
Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ a portraitist immortalizes the men and women who left their mark on the nation’s early history.
|
Panic, Innovation, and the Building of America’s First World’s Fair
In ‘This Week in History,’ architects, inventors, and political leaders converge to produce a most memorable 100th birthday for America.
|
Tune in Today: John Philip Sousa’s Legacy
A valid history of American music must the composer John Philip Sousa, known as ‘The March King.’
|
Standing Tall: One Man’s Moral Courage During the Vietnam War
This installment of ‘When Courage Counted’ features Hugh Thompson Jr. and his heroic crewmates who helped end the My Lai Massacre.
|
Forged in Iron: Eliphalet Remington II and the Weight of a Name
The popular brand has gone beyond its initial scope and endures long after its maker.
|
Stephen Foster: The Father of American Music
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ Stephen Foster brings his popular songs to the common people.
|
Russell Senate Office Building: A Complement to the Capitol
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we admire a beaux arts building used by U.S. Senators and staff.
|
An Impressive Study on the History of America’s Defense Strategies
From the Revolution to today, Michael O’Hanlon’s ‘To Dare Mighty Things’ presents the whys and hows of the country’s defense doctrines and actions.
|
Byrd, Amundsen, and the Pursuit of the North Pole Flyover
In ‘This Week in History,’ two polar explorers faced off against each other to become the first to fly over the North Pole.
|
Gerald Ford: Presidents, Principles, and a Pardon
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ reveals the painful cost that sometimes comes with doing the right thing.
|
From Books to Beauty: David McConnell’s Fragrant Pivot to Avon
How a door-to-door book salesman turned a free perfume sample into the global Avon empire.
|
Polk: A Detailed Look at America’s 11th President
‘Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America’ is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on the one-term president.
|
They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
|
Don Schlitz Songs That Shaped Country Music
The late songwriter was one of Nashville’s beloved musicians.
|
Caesar Rodney’s Courageous Ride for Independence
Though not as well known or applauded as Paul Revere’s, this Founding Father’s own midnight ride is no less important.
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A Poetry for the Time Capsule: ‘This Far Country’ by Joseph Bottum
In a just world, Joseph Bottum would be our US Poet Laureate.
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Pepsi: Caleb Bradham’s Unfinished Invention
From a small pharmacy in North Carolina, a global consumer brand is launched.
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