Starting soon at 8pm ET on CSPAN 2, Congress Investigates: Watergate. In 1973-74, lawmakers examined events surrounding the 1972 break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. The investigation led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

"One guy changes his vote." On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified by a 50-49 vote in Tennessee, last state needed to add women's right to vote to the Constitution. Saturday at 3pm ET on CSPAN 2, learn more about women's fight for the vote from Rebecca Roberts.

#OnThisDay in 1945 - surrender of Japan during World War II, known as VJ Day. Here's a look at a newsreel from the time. Watch our archival series "Reel America:" every Saturday on CSPAN 2 c-span.org/ahtv/?reelAmer…

August 15th is the anniversary of the 1945 surrender of Japan during #WWII, known as VJ Day. Saturday, on CSPAN 2, American History TV will air several programs on the war in the Pacific including veteran interviews, newsreels and book talks. Watch it all starting at 4:15pm ET.

#OnThisDay during the War of 1812, USS CONSTITUTION defeated HMS Guerrière, earning it the name Old Ironsides. Launched as part of the Naval Act of 1794, you can see it in Boston - now the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. Learn more: c-span.org/video/?179522-…

This Saturday on CSPAN 2 we will be LIVE from the #NatBookFest. Check out book talks on everything from Native American history, to the Civil War, to the Reagan era. Our usual American History TV schedule will resume on August 31.

#ThrowbackThursday - here's a look at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. From a full field of candidates, Vice President Hubert Humphrey emerged as the nominee. Watch the full U.S. Information Agency film in CSPAN's video library: c-span.org/video/?450767-…

"Fair winds and following seas to Brian. We'll miss you." Tribute to C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb on his last day in the office. He will continue to host Booknotes+ podcast: c-span.org/podcasts/subpa…

#FlashBackFriday - as we wrap up our "Historic Convention Speeches" series, we look back to 2000 when Texas Governor George W. Bush accepted his party's nomination at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Watch more, Saturday 8/31 at 7pm ET on CSPAN 2

In the early 20th century, scores of American women went to Paris, hoping to make their mark on the arts while breaking gender and racial barriers they encountered in the US. Join us for a tour of the National Portrait Gallery USA's exhibit, Saturday, 8/31 at 6:15pm ET on CSPAN 2

"We shouldn't teach it in isolation." Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ohio State history professor, talking about how the Civil Rights Movement was not confined to the 1950s and 60s. Watch more, Saturday 9/7 at 8pm ET on CSPAN 2

This Saturday, tune in for our new series "Historic Presidential Elections." Is the 2024 election "unprecedented?" Find out, as we look back at some of the most contentious & impactful elections in our history. We start with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky on 1800 -watch 9/7 at 7pm ET on CSPAN 2

Have you seen the new "Reagan" movie? Actor Dennis Quaid headlines a cast discussion about the movie “Reagan,” which tells the 40th president’s story through the eyes of a KGB agent. Watch, Saturday on CSPAN 2 at 9:30pm ET

"Two airplanes have crashed into the World Trade Center in an apparent terrorist attack on our country." #OnThisDay President George W. Bush announces his return to Washington on 9/11. #September11

"There are only scraps of evidence to understand same sex intimacy in the 18th century." John G McCurdy talks about the 1774 buggery trial of British chaplain Robert Newburgh and LGBT history during the Rev War at Museum of the American Revolution. Watch more, Saturday at 1:15pm ET on CSPAN 2.

You can also see all of his American History TV appearances here: c-span.org/person/peter-s…

"Newspapers were political. They were openly political; they were expected to be political." - Rachel Shelden Saturday at 7pm ET on CSPAN 2 watch the next episode in our series on Historic Presidential Elections - the Election of 1860.

#DYK that you can listen to all of our "Lectures in History" classes wherever you get your podcasts? Here's a preview of our most recent one. Check it out: c-span.org/podcasts/subpa…

On Friday, the bronze sculpture centerpiece of the National World War I Memorial in DC was unveiled and illuminated for the first time. Look for the full ceremony to air on American History TV in early October. #WordlWarIMemorial

"A Majority of Americans Can’t Recall Most First Amendment Rights" Can you? Which of these rights is not included in the First Amendment?annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/most-americans…