American History TV

#FlashbackFriday - 56 years ago, #Apollo11 mission astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were heading toward the moon. Apollo 11 landed on the moon July 20, 1969.

A famous female evangelist, a mysterious 1926 disappearance, and a nationwide media frenzy. Historian @clairedhoffman discusses the rise and fame of Aimee Semple McPherson, Saturday on @cspan 2 at 4pm ET

In 1969, Mr. Rogers testified before a Senate Committee to advocate for educational programming and public broadcasting funding. #ThrowbackThursday

It's back - #FacialHairFriday! Who bearded best? RT for J.E.B. Stuart & ❤️ for Edwin Stanton. Want more Civil War history? Watch @cspan 2 everyday Saturday at 2pm ET: c-span.org/ahtv/?theCivil…

Look for this airing on @cspan American History TV soon - part of our coverage of all things #America250

"Sir, I hasten to inform you that an attempt is to be made on your life." Daniel Feller, Andrew Jackson Papers editor, looks at the consequential events in 1834 (including this threatening letter) during Jackson's presidency. Watch more, Saturday at 9:30pm ET on @cspan 2

#DYK The stars on the original American flag were in a circle so all the colonies would appear equal? Watch programs about the American Revolution in our @cspan video library: c-span.org/search/basic/?…

1775 - Lead up to Revolution. Saturday, starting at 1pm ET historians and authors examine events of 1775 and daily life for colonists on the eve of the American Revolution. Hosted by @MHS1791, @AmPhilSociety, and the Concord Museum. #America250 #July4th

How is the American president depicted on film and TV -- and what does that mean for how we understand the office? Filmmaker and screenwriter Rod Lurie shares his perspective at @WJCLibrary42. Watch more, Saturday at 9:30am/pm ET on @cspan 2

#DYK that @Harvard's first female professor Alice Hamilton attempted to expose the dangers of leaded gasoline? Hear more from @DanEnRoute, author of "American Poison," Saturday at 4pm ET on @cspan 2

#OnThisDay in 1948, U.S and British air forces began the Berlin Airlift - delivering food and supplies past the Soviet Union blockade to West Berlin.

"This was the most shocking event...of the late 19th century." The Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, occurred #OnThisDay in 1876.

#OnThisDay in 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Texas when Union Gen Granger announced the end of the #CivilWar - now known & celebrated as #Juneteenth.

African American Lloyd Gaines, petitioned the Supreme Court for entry into a whites-only law school at the University of Missouri. SCOTUS ruled in his favor in 1938, but months later Mr. Gaines disappeared and was never seen again. 🤔 Learn more, Saturday at 7pm ET on @cspan 2