Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal reflected on the life and legacy of President Ulysses Grant (1869-77). Before becoming president, Grant was Commanding General of the U.S. Army (1864-69) under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Gen. McChrystal’s essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
Category: History
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U.S. Marine Corps Barracks Parade July 10, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps Barracks Parade
C-SPAN covered the United States Marine Corps barracks in Washington, D.C., for their weekly Friday evening parade. There were performances by “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.Show Less -
Michelle Obama Remarks at Obama Presidential Center Dedication Former first lady Michelle Obama gives remarks at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Chicag
Michelle Obama Remarks at Obama Presidential Center Dedication
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The Crooked Places Made Straight
Georgia Senator and Rev. Raphael Warnock discussed social issues affecting Americans, such as religious freedom, artificial intelligence, and the Iran conflict. The Washington National Cathedral hosted this event.
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The Lost Cities of El Norte
The Lost Cities of El Norte
Author Peter Stark discussed the 1540 expedition of Francisco Coronado, exploring what later became the American West. The Autrey Museum of the American West in Los Angeles hosted this event.
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After the Riot
Photographer and NBC News reporter Frank Thorp documented the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol in photos, portraits, and first-person accounts. This event took place at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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The Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War
University of Louisville history professor Matthew Goldberg chronicled the 1898 Spanish-American War. Beginning with the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, the war lasted from April to December. The 1898 Treaty of Paris ended the war with an American victory and the Spanish losing control of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
