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Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Brangham congress is getting back to work with only a few days left before the year ends, and taxes are tops on the agenda. But it was clear today that lawmakers a...

Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Brangham congress is getting back to work with only a few days left before the year ends, and taxes are tops on the agenda. But it was clear today that lawmakers a...

Taking your calls, tweets, facebook posts for curators. Were joined inside with Robert Wilkins to talk about how this museum came about. He is the author of the book long road to hard truth. Thanks very much for being with us. Thank you. Its a pleasure to be here. So talk of this museum began back in 1916. It took a century to be built. Walk us through the process. Back in early 1916, in march or so, gentleman named ferdinand de soto lee, created a nonprofit called the National Memorial association, and its goal was to construct a physical memorial here in the Nations Capital to honor the cont...

Member of congress from connecticut. This evening we pay tribute to ly Linmanuel Miranda, an extraordinarily talented composer, ly cyricist and actor. Last year we honored david mu mccull low. This year we honor hip hop score, catchy lyrics and contemporary corography, americans are learning all about Alexander Hamilton and aaron beurre and how their conviction shaped our young country. Thank you, linmanuel for making history come alive through the performing arts. Now, this evening were honored to have the democratic leader with us, and former speaker of the house, nancy pelosi. Madam speaker...

Culture. We look at exhibits and artifacts chronicling the africanamerican story from slavery through the inauguration of the first africanamerican president. And we talk to Museum Specialists. This is American History tv, only on cspan3. You are looking at the National Museum of africanAmerican History and culture on the mall in washington, d. C. It is the newest Smithsonian Museum opening back in september. And this week it welcomed its 1 millionth visitor through these doors. Tonight we will take you through the doors of this museum that for artifacts that chronicled the africanamerican exp...