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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.

Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots
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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.

Panic, Innovation, and the Building of America’s First World’s Fair
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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.

Tune in Today: John Philip Sousa’s Legacy
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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.’

Standing Tall: One Man’s Moral Courage During the Vietnam War
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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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The War Hero Who Introduced Edison’s Phonograph to Europe

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The War Hero Who Introduced Edison’s Phonograph to Europe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.