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It has to do with the role of congress during the civil war, and in the decade after. During the civil war, there was a group of radicals in congress, radicals because they believed in the equality of africanamericans, and wanted to create a society in the south after the war that was a multiracial society. These were radicals in the house like thaddeus stevens, the chairman of the ways and means committee. A very powerful leader. Also people like henry winter davis, eliza washburn. In the senat...

Their friends got together and bought them a house which was , a very, veryold nice street, and that is where he lived his last years, and that is where he died. Announcer talk about those years. How long was it, and what was he doing at that time . Le he died in 1924, and he mainly took care of himself. He was in terrible physical shape after the stroke he suffered, and many went to see him, as much as she would allow, because his doctor did not want him over taxed with visitors, and he was a v...

The history of the United States through objects. Up next, we visit capitol hill to talk to house historian Matthew Wasniewski and house curator Farar Elliott about the history of africanamericans in congress in the 19th century. And to see a selection of artifacts from the house collection. The story of how africanamericans come to congress in the 19th century is not one that a lot of people are familiar with. We actually had 22 africanamericans serve between 1870 and 19 01. 20 in the house, 2 ...

Selection of artifacts from the house collection. The story of how africanamericans come to congress in the 19th century is not one that a lot of people are familiar with. We actually had 22 africanamericans serve between 1870 and 1901. 20 in the house, 2 in the senate, largely a house story. And it has to do with the role of congress during the civil war, and in the decade after. During the civil war there were a group of radicals in congress, radicals because they believed in the equality of a...

You can watch this, or any other american artifacts programs, at any time by visiting our website, cspan. Org history. American history tv airs on cspan3 every weekend telling the american story through events, interviews and visits to historic locations. This month American History tv is in prime time to introduce you to programs you could see every weekend on cspan3. Our features include lectures in history, visits to College Classrooms across the country to hear lectures by top history profes...

Thats live at 6 00 p. M. Eastern also on cspan. American history tv on cspan3, features programs that tell the american story. This weekend we continue our special series on the 1966 vietnam hearings, 50 years later. We will hear a special consultant to president johnson followed by Committee Member questions. Our purpose is equally clear and easily defined. In his speech of april 7, 1965, president johnson did so in the following terms. Our objective is the independence of South Vietnam and its...

Perception of citizenship changed after the civil war. Road to the white house coverage continues wednesday from South Carolina. Donald trump will address supporters at a rally. We will take you there live at 5 00 p. M. Eastern. Then to chapin, where marco rubio talks to voters. Thats live at 6 00 p. M. Eastern also on cspan. American history tv on cspan3, features programs that tell the american story. This weekend we continue our special series on the 1966 vietnam hearings, 50 years later. We ...

Than most people. Well, im happy to welcome all of you to this i guess its the third in our series of lectures named after the former president of the Supreme Court Historical Society. And this lecture is as you have heard, its the third in a fourpart series on the Supreme Court and the civil war revisited. The Historical Society has an Educational Outreach mission that includes these lectures. It includes Training Programs for teachers. It includes the publication of such publications as court ...

Lincoln had campaigned for both men. 850 and harrisons Vice President mp. John tyler undid all of president John Harrisons policies and he was not a whig, and he kicked over everything. This is something every x. Whig remembers. Cked over so lincolns choice of johnsonhe i know why he did it. He wanted a unique immigrant. Wi he didnt think he was going to win his reelection so it is a very dicey thing. Hes looking for a way toection broaden the ticket, broaden theg space. And johnson was a brave ...

Richard brookhiser come Senior Editor of National Review, recounts Abraham Lincolns affinity for the Founding Fathers. This program from the New York Historical Society Newark city is about one hour. Save we are i absolutely thrilled to welcome back Richard Brookhiserpr to the New York Historical society. Il as you know he is renowned e historian author, Senior Editor of National Review aris well as a columnist for americannationa history. Review bledsoe is a columnist for american history. Befo...