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Joe Sullivan of the Delaware Public Archives examines Delaware's role in the American Revolution. He speaks as part of a Tavern Talk historical program in Milton, Delaware.

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Delaware's Role in the American Revolution

Historian H.W. Brands reflects on the life and legacy of Chester Arthur, the 21st U.S. president (1881-85). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian H.W. Brands on President Chester Arthur

C-SPAN tours the National Archives' Free & Independent Exhibit, which explores the origins and inspiration for the Declaration of Independence.

C-SPAN Tours National Archives

C-SPAN tours an exhibit of artifacts that were part of Martha Washington's 1802 estate sale at Mount Vernon.

C-SPAN Tours Martha Washington's Estate Sale Exhibit

Historian and James Garfield biographer C.W. Goodyear reflects on the life and legacy of the 20th U.S. president (March-September 1881). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Author C.W. Goodyear on President James Garfield

Yale University political science professor Stephen Skowronek reflects on the life & legacy of Rutherford Hayes, the 19th U.S. president (1877-81). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 20.

Yale's Stephen Skowronek on President Rutherford Hayes

Smithsonian National Museum of American History Curator Jennifer Jones gives C-SPAN a rare, up-close look at the original Star-Spangled Banner, the flag flown over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.

C-SPAN's Up-Close Look at Star-Spangled Banner

Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal reflects on the life and legacy of President Ulysses Grant. His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal on President Ulysses Grant

C-SPAN's American History TV receives rare access inside the National Archives vault in Washington, D.C.

C-SPAN Tours National Archives Vault

The Lewis & Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution hosts a dedication ceremony for a Revolutionary War memorial in Beaverton, Oregon.

Revolutionary War Memorial in Beaverton, Oregon

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