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Commander Florencia Martinez welcomes C-SPAN aboard the Uruguayan schooner Capitan Miranda while docked in Baltimore Harbor for America's 250th birthday celebrations; Lt. Junior Grade Camilla Santoro gives a tour of the vessel.

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C-SPAN Tours Historic Uruguayan Schooner Capitan Miranda

Author Amity Shlaes reflects on the life and legacy of Calvin Coolidge, America's 30th president (1923-29). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Author Amity Shlaes on President Calvin Coolidge

George Mason University in Virginia hosts a discussion exploring the legacy of founding father George Mason.

Legacy of George Mason

In Pursuit CEO Colleen Shogan reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Grace Coolidge (1923-29). In Pursuit is an essay project commissioned by the organization More Perfect to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

In Pursuit CEO Colleen Shogan on First Lady Grace Coolidge

Historian Andrew O'Shaughnessy examines the 18th century British Empire and the long-term causes of the American Revolution. He speaks at the American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC.

British Empire & American Revolution

Historian Robert Feeney explores medical care during the Revolutionary War at an event held at the Boca Raton Historical Society in Florida.

Medical Care During Revolutionary War

Americans know the Declaration of Independence for its poetic prose - but what about the list of 27 grievances leveled against King George III?

Robert Parkinson, Tyrants & Rogues

Scholars discuss the legacy of the Declaration of Independence 250 years after it was written in 1776.

Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

Educator and author Rebecca Roberts reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson (1915-21). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Author Rebecca Roberts on First Lady Edith Wilson

Robert Costa of CBS News reflects on the life and legacy of Warren Harding, America's 29th president (1921-23). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Journalist Robert Costa on President Warren Harding

Journalist Jennifer Taylor reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Florence Harding (1921-23). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Journalist Jennifer Taylor on First Lady Florence Harding

Historian Keith Muchowski explores the life of Richard Varick, a Continental Army officer who served as private secretary to General George Washington. He speaks at an event in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Washington's Private Secretary Richard Varick

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