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A Scottish Blockade Runner in the American Civil War: Joannes Wyllie of the Steamer Ad-Vance
John F. Messner's book describes the Civil War blockade of the South and explores the story of how one British mariner came to command the steamer "Ad-Vance," one of the most successful runners of the war.
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: A Century of Honor
Philip Bigler tells the dramatic story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's most cherished and revered military shrine.
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Cokie: A Life Well Lived
In his new book, Steve Roberts pays tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of his wife, legendary journalist Cokie Roberts.
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Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present
Author Adrienne Keene will share biographies from her young adult book, Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present.
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Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II
Christian Blauvelt’s book "Hollywood Victory" tells how the film industry enlisted in the Allied effort during the second World War. Presented in partnership with Turner Classic Movies (TCM).
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Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Jeff Gottesfeld, author of "Twenty-One Steps," and a Tomb guard discuss the significance of the Tomb.
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Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet―And Our Mission to Protect It
NASA astronaut Nicole Stott imparts essential lessons in problem-solving, survival, and crisis response that each of us can practice to make change.
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Slavery and the Constitutional Convention
Using clips from a new documentary series, scholars will discuss the 1787 debates, compromises that led to the protections, and present-day controversies over how we teach the creation of the Constitution.
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Travels with George
Author Nathaniel Philbrick took to the road to follow George Washington’s Presidential excursions across the newly formed United States of America.
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A Nation of Descendants: Politics and the Practice of Genealogy in U.S. History
Author Francesca Morgan traces Americans’ fascination with tracking family lineage through three centuries and explores how genealogy has always mattered in the United States.