>> american history tv is live from mount vernon, the home, library, and museum of our first president, george washington. dougeo of the university,

bradburn. it's also the beginning of museum week with exhibits exploring the american story. watch american history tv and be sure to watch next week at 8 p.m. eastern on american history tv on c-span3. history of shelf -- bookshelf, craig shirley chronicles the influence of run -- ronald reagan in his book, "reagan rising." we recorded his remarks at the 2017 gaithersburg book festival in gaithersburg, maryland. >> good afternoon and welcome to the gaithersburgk