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Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment

From the Milwaukee meeting of the Organization of American Historians, Columbia University history professor Eric... More »

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1862 & the 37th U.S. Congress

Time Magazine Editor-at-Large David Von Drehle talks about 1862 and the 37th U.S. Congress.  While... More »

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American Artifacts: Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion

We tour the restored 1892 mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sea... More »

Washington Journal for Sunday, May 20

Our daily Live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events, and legislation. More »

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Sen. Marco Rubio Speaks at South Carolina Republican Fundraiser

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who has been mentioned as a possible running mate with Republican Presidential Candidate... More »

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Lectures in History: Immigration & Pluralism in the United States

Ball State University history professor James Connolly looks at Immigration and the Roots of Pluralism... More »

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Civil War Legacies

Historians and authors discuss ongoing legacies of the Civil War — the issues and controversies... More »

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President Obama Closes G8 Summit

Leaders from the G8 nations met at Camp David this weekend for wide-ranging discussions on... More »

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Encore Q&A: Douglas Brinkley (Part 1)

Author and historian Douglas Brinkley talks about his book "The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and... More »

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History Bookshelf: John Nagy

John Nagy talks about espionage during the American Revolution.  He's the author of "Invisible Ink: Spycraft... More »

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Oral Histories: Scott Carpenter

Mercury Seven astronaut Scott Carpenter – one of America’s first men in space – was interviewed... More »

Washington Journal for Saturday, May 19

Our daily Live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events, and legislation. More »

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) Delivers Weekly Republican Address

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson delivers this week's Republican address. He focuses on the budget, urging... More »

President Obama Delivers Weekly Address

President Obama delivers his weekly address, asking congress to move forward on Wall Street reform... More »

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G8 and NATO Summits Bring World Leaders to U.S.

President Obama hosts G8 leaders at Camp David Friday and Saturday before traveling to Chicago... More »

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Mitt Romney's First General Election Ad Hits the Air Waves

Mitt Romney’s first general election ad hit the airwaves in battleground states Friday. “Day One”... More »

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Secretary Sebelius Addresses Georgetown Grads Amid Controversy

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke at an awards ceremony for Georgetown graduate... More »

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Conference Looks at Global Agriculture and Food Security

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs' Global Agricultural Development Initiative holds a symposium on global... More »

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House Agriculture Subcmte. Examines 2012 Farm Bill

A House Agriculture Subcommittee holds a hearing to examine sections of the 2012 House Farm Bill dealing... More »

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Congress Examines Countries That Sponsor Terrorism

While Al Qaeda remains the preeminent terrorist threat to the U.S., a House Subcommittee heard... More »