Inside the White House

Examining theories about the discovery of America long before Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage by explorers from such places as China, Japan, Wales a...

We go behind the scenes and into the minds of artists as they capture, commemorate, and, at times, condemn our presidents.

This award-winning documentary shows the irreplaceable role classical Physical Education plays to develop smart, productive and mentally stable citize...

Russian President Vladimir Putin was one of the first politicians to congratulate Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States in 20...

This short film provides highlights from American history, focusing on George Washington's farewell to the troops to the War of 1812.

A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin.

My Country 'Tis of Thee is a 1950 short documentary supervised by Gordon Hollingshead. It is a panoramic view of American history from the coming of t...

Viewers learn from curators, journalists and art critics about the ways in which the Obamas’ portraits commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Port...

The grand opening dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Details events involving Eisenhower and Nixon

The American Question examines the insidious roots of American polarization and distrust, in a desperate search for a path forward.

The Royal Tour is a groundbreaking series of television specials, produced and hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist and CBS News Travel Editor Pete...

'JFK: Seven Days That Made a President' investigates the seven key days in JFK's life that helped shape his character and have come to define him.