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C-SPAN tours the Museum of the American Revolution's Declaration's Journey exhibit, which explores the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today.

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C-SPAN Tours American Revolution Museum's The Declaration's Journey Exhibit

Historian Joseph Ellis reflects on the life and legacy of Abigail Adams; his essay is part of a project called "In Pursuit," commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday; it is recorded by historian and content producer Anne Fertig.

Life & Legacy of Abigail Adams

Reenactors mark the January 1777 Battle of Princeton during an event held at Princeton Battlefield State Park in New Jersey. The battle is considered a key turning point in the Revolutionary War as it led to a British retreat from New Jersey.

Reenactment - 1777 Battle of Princeton

Reenactors mark the 1777 Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford, Pa.; the battle, a British victory, led to Philadelphia's capture; the event recreates one of many fight locations from the historic conflict.

Reenactment -- 1777 Battle of Brandywine

The 2026 George Washington Book Prize is awarded to University of Maryland history professor Richard Bell, author of The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.

2026 George Washington Book Prize Winner

Historian and author Michael Beschloss reflects on the life and legacy of Lyndon Johnson, America's 36th president (1963-69). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian Michael Beschloss on President Lyndon Johnson

C-SPAN tours the Pentagon attack tribute room on the U.S.S. Arlington, one of three 9/11 memorial ships, as it makes its way to Baltimore for America's 250th birthday celebrations.

Tour of the U.S.S. Arlington Tribute Room

Author John Rees describes the role of black soldiers in the Revolutionary War. He speaks at the Bergen County Revolutionary War roundtable in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Black Soldiers in the Revolutionary War

Historian Mark Anderson examines the effort to bring Quebec into the Continental confederation as the fourteenth colony during the Revolutionary War. He speaks at the American Revolution Institute in Washington, D.C.

Quebec & the American Revolution

Former First Lady Laura Bush reflects on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, who was first lady from 1963-69. Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.

Laura Bush on Lady Bird Johnson

Historians examine the Revolutionary War's military and political events in the South at the Francis Marion Symposium in Manning, South Carolina.

Leader of 1780 Revolutionary War Battle

Washington University hosts a series of lectures called 1776-Then and Now. This lecture explores the natural world in which the Revolutionary War (1775-83) was fought.

What Did the World Look Like in 1776?

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Curator Abeer Saha walks C-SPAN's American History TV through an exhibition of more than 30 iconic objects brought together to explore the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C.

S1 | Smithsonian Castle American Aspirations Exhibit Tour