While many American military institutions were established by Congress, The Naval Academy was established by the Secretary of the Navy in 1845. For more info check out this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
General William T. Sherman ordered the construction of the fort in the 1870s. The current site still contains three of the original buildings. To learn more about the fort check out this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
The mines around Coeur d'Alene produce more silver than any other places in the country. To learn more about the state of mining in the American West check out this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
The Sacred Encounters Exhibit tells the story of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. The Coeur d'Alene Tribe has lived on these lands for thousands of years. For more info check out this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
The museum houses The Memphis Belle, a b-17 Flying Fortress that is famous for being the 1st USAF heavy bomber to complete 25 missions and return to the US. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Leggi tutto.
Bellingham produced more warships during WWII than any other city. Check out this C-SPAN video to learn more about Bellingham's rich maritime history. Leggi tutto.
The library houses the papers of John T. Wilder. Wilder was among the first officers to mount his troops and to supply them with Spencer Repeating Rifles. To learn more watch this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
John Gilmore Riley was born a slave, was emancipated at the age of nine, and went on to become one of the most prosperous African-Americans in town. Learn more about him through this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
Florida's Historic Capitol building was originally built in 1839 and is now restored to its 1902 appearance. To learn more check out this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
At Atelier 6000 local authors and printmakers come together to combine literature and art. To learn more about Atelier 6000 check out this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
Ogden hosted one of the largest POW camps for German soldiers during World War II. Learn more about the camp and the upcoming documentary through this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
John Hay served 3 U.S. presidents beginning with Abraham Lincoln. Watch this C-SPAN American History TV video to learn more about Hay and the collections housed in this library. Leggi tutto.
Prior to becoming the glamorous destination it is today, Palm Springs was a Native American settlement for thousands of years. Learn more about Palm Springs history in this C-SPAN AHTV video. Leggi tutto.
The SC Department of Rare Books is home to the Robert B. Ariail Collection of Historical Astronomy. This collection is made up of over 5300 books. Learn more in this C-SPAN Book TV video. Leggi tutto.
About 30 years ago this center began as a single bookshelf. Learn more about its background and growth in this C-SPAN American History TV video Leggi tutto.
On a busy day at the San Luis Port of Entry, there will already be over 10,000 people across the border by 6am. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
In 1862, President Lincoln gave the Pojoaque Pueblos a cane recognizing their sovereignty. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
Watch the Inaugural, gavel-to-gavel, LIVE on C-SPAN and available afterwards online at c-span.org Leggi tutto.
Designed and sculpted by Thomas Ball and funded by money donated by freed African Americans. Frederick Douglass spoke at the monument's dedication in 1876. More info in this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
Louisiana State University students and Stanley Nelson, Concordia Sentinel editor, reopened on the murder of Frank Morris by KKK members. See case records & investigation details in this C-SPAN video Leggi tutto.
The Munger House served as the residence for Wichita’s founder, David Munger, as well as the headquarters for the Wichita Town & Land Company. See C-SPAN video for more info about museum landmarks Leggi tutto.
More than $5 million of gold was struck at the Charlotte Mint. The building was designed by Philadelphia architect William Strickland. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
In 1799, 12-year-old Conrad Reed discovered a 17-pound gold nugget here. His father sold it for $3.50 in Fayetteville. It was worth about $3,600. Learn more in this American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
Rosedale was built in 1815 by Archibald Frew. Watch this C-SPAN BookTV interview with Karen Cox, author of "Dreaming of Dixie" for more information on how the South is portrayed in pop culture. Leggi tutto.
James K. Polk was born here on November 2, 1795 and stayed there until the fall of 1806. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan ran and lost to Lincoln in 1864 Presidential Race. This 14ft statue, designed by Frederick MacMonnies was dedicated in 1907 by Teddy Roosevelt. More in this video. Leggi tutto.
Daniel Boone is buried here in Frankfort Cemetery. Watch this C-SPAN American History TV interview with Russell Hatter, Assistant Curator of Historic Sites of the City of Frankfort for more info. Leggi tutto.
In 1907, the Bonaventure Cemetary became a public cemetary. Savannah now owns & operates 5 cemeteries, and Bonaventure is the largest of those. Learn more from this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
Officer Joe Thompson from Savannah, GA commanded an artillery battery in the American Civil War. Learn more about Thompson in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
The First American to Lie in State in the Capitol Rotunda: Senator Henry Clay (1852); 11 Presidents have lied in State in the Capitol Rotunda (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Harding, Taft, Kennedy, Hoov
