. >>> we'll take a tour of arlington house with ranger matthew penrod. built by george washington's step grandson, it was the home of robert e. lee, who had married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house. this was to represent all the beliefs and ideals of george washington. and that included once again the idea that this nation would exist forever. and that no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee, who became the great confederate general, and perhaps the man who came closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created in the american revolution. >> for our complete american history tv schedule, go to c-span.org. >>> each week american history tv's american artifacts explores the history of the united states through objects. up next we visit capitol hill to talk to house historian african-americans in congress in the 19th century and see a selection of artifacts from the house collection. >> the story of how african-americans come to congre

on american artifacts, we'll take a tour of arlington house, with national park service ranger matthew penrod built by george washington's step grandson it was the home of robert e. lee who married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house, this was to represent all the beliefs and ideals of george washington, and that included once again the idea that this nation would exist forever. and that no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee who became the great confederate general and perhaps the man who came closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created in the american revolution. >> for our complete american history tv schedule, go to c-span.org. >> each week, american artifacts takes you to museums and historic places to learn what artifacts reveal about american history. next, we tour the innovation wing of the national museum of american history in washington, d.c. museum director john gray shows us some of his favorite objects, including an 1896 bicycle embellished with gold, s

on american artifacts we'll take a tour of arlington house with national park service ranger matthew penrod, built by george washington's step grandson, it was the home of robert e. lee, who had married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house. this was to represent all the beliefs and ideas of george washington, and that included, once again, the idea that this nation would exist forever. and that no state had a right to leave it. so, how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee, who became great confederate general and, perhaps, the man who

next, national park service ranger matthew penrod leads a tour of arlington house. the robert e. lee memorial, the 19th century mansion situated on the hill above president john f. kennedy kennedy's grave in arlington national cemetery. today it is the most visited historic home in the national park service system, which is marking its centennial this year. arlington house will close at the end of 2016 for a year-long restoration made possible by a $12.35 million gift from philanthropist david rubenstein. >> my name is matt penrod. i'm a parks service ranger here at arlington house, the robert e. lee memorial. i've been here many years. sometimes joke that i've spent more time in this house than robert e. lee did, although it was his home for about 30 years. arlington house is perhaps the most unique place in the entire national park service, and perhaps in regards to historic houses, one of the most in the entire country. because what we have here is a place that truly represents the entire history of this country, from its earliest founding of the original co naal colonists to

on american artifacts we'll take a tour of arlington house with national park service ranger matthew penrod built by george washington's step grandson, it was the home of robert e. lee, who had married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house. this was to represent all the beliefs and ideas of george washington, and that included once again, the idea that this nation would exist forever. and that no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee, who became great confederate general and, perhaps, the man who came closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created in the american revolution. >> for our complete "american history tv" schedule, go to c-span.org. >>> nina allender was a political cartoonist, for the national woman's party from 1914 until 1927. contributing over 150 cartoons supporting the campaign for women's suffrage. next we visit the belmont-paul women's equality national monument to see her work. >> my name is jennifer krafcik, i'm deputy director at belmont-paul women's

next, national park service ranger matthew penrod leads a tour of arlington house, the robert e. lee memorial. today it is the most visited his stork home and the national park service system, which is marking its centennial this year. arlington house will close at the end of 2016 for a year-long restoration made possible by a $12.35 million gift from berlin the best david rubenstein -- full interest david rubenstein. mr. penrod: i'm a park service ranger here it the robert e. lee memorial. i have been here many years. i sometimes joke is more time in this house then robert e. lee did. it was his home for about 30 years. perhaps theuse is most unique place in the entire national park service. perhaps in regards to historic houses, one of the most in the entire country. what we have here is a place that truly represents the entire history of this country. from its earliest founding with the original colonists who came to virginia and america in the early 1600s, through the revolutionary period, leaders of the american revolution, signers of the declaration of independence are repr

on american artifacts, we'll take a tour of arlington house with national park service ranger matthew penrod. built by george washington's step grandson, it was the home of robert e. lee who had married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house. this was to represent all the beliefs and ideals of george washington. and that included, once again, the idea that this nation would exist forever. and that no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee who became the great confederate general and perhaps the man who came closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created in the american revolution. >> for our complete american history tv schedule, go to c-span.org.

eastern on american artifacts we'll take a tour of arlington house with ranger matthew penrod. built by george washington's step grandson, it was the home of robert e. lee who had married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house. this was to represent all the beliefs and ideals of george washington, and that included once again, the idea that this nation would exist forever and than no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert several lee who became the great confederate general and perhaps the man who came closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created in the american revolution. >> for our complete "american history tv" schedule, go to c-span.org. >> next on "american history tv," author and historian mark summers looks at the political battles surrounding reconstruction and how the era has been understood through history. he uses political cartoons, newspaper headlines and individual anecdotes from the period to illustrate the main topics of debate. and how many of the

next, national park service ranger matthew penrod leads a tour of arlington house, the robert e. lee memorial.

on american artifacts, we'll take a tour of arlington house with national park service ranger matthew penrod. built by george washington's step grandson, it was the home of robert e. lee who had married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house. this was to represent all the beliefs and ideals of george washington, and that included, once again, the idea that this nation would exist forever and that no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee who became the great confederate general and perhaps the man who came closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created in the american revolution. >> for our complete american history tv schedule, go to c-span.org. >>> for campaign 2016, c-span continues on the road to the white house. >> we need serious leadership. this is not a retail tv show. it's as real as it gets. >> we will make america great again. >>. >> ahead, live coverage of the presidential and vice presidential debate on c-span, the c-span radio app and c-span.org. monday, septem

on american artifacts, we'll take a tour of arlington house with national park service ranger matthew penrodp grandson, it was the home of robert e. lee who had married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house. this was to represent all the beliefs and ideals of george washington, and that included, once again, the idea that this nation would exist forever and that no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee who became the great confederate general and perhaps the man who came closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created in the american revolution. >> for our complete american history tv schedule, go to c-span.org. >>> the smithsonian national air and space museum in washington, d.c. celebrated its 40th anniversary july 1st. american history tv was there as the museum marked the occasion. and next we'll show you the three hours of the coverage. you'll hear from the museum's director, general jack dailey, as well as air and space historians as we tour some of the one-of-a-kind

on american artifacts, we'll take a tour of arlington house, with national park service ranger matthew penrod, built by george washington's step grandson, it was the home of robert e. lee who married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house, this was to represent all the beliefs and ideals of george washington, and that included, once again, the idea that this nation would exist forever. and that no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee, who became the great confederate general and perhaps the man who came closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created in the american revolution. >>> for our complete american history tv schedule, go to c-span.org. >>> next, university of massachusetts amherst professor of history barbara krauthamer talks about using photography to chart the history of american slavery both before and after emancipation. krauthamer discusses the legacy of emancipation, and explains how freed african-americans used photography as a means of independence and self

. >> at six on american artifacts we will take a tour of arlington house with ranger matthew penrod. leeas the home of robert e. that married into the family. >> he declared this also federalist house, to represent all the beliefs of george washington and that included once again, the idea that this nation would exist forever. no state had a right to leave it. it that his man's daughter would marry robert e lee who became the great confederate general and the man who can closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created. complete schedule go to c-span.org. each week american history tv's real america brings you archival films that provide context for today's public affairs issues. the last bomb is a 1945 war department's own document in the final months of the b-29 air

easternt 6:00 on american artifacts, we'll ake a tour of arlington house with matthew penrod, built by george washington's step the home of was robert e. lee, who had married the family. >> he declared this house a house, had all the ideals and beliefs of george washington and that included, again, the idea that this nation would exist forever and hat no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee, who became the confederate general and perhaps the man who came closest other man in history to destroying the nation that was in the american revolution. announcer: for our complete schedule, gotory tv . c-span.org announcer: now, the use of planning.y in city topics include how cities and work to e, develop structure to support the technology. technology. afternoon, and thank you for joining us for local of the future, how do cities thrive in the digital age? the vice e. bell, president of global innovation olicy here at the information technology innovation foundation and i'll be your moderator. s we get started, i should mention t

next, matthew penrod leads a tour of arlington house. the are -- the robert e lee memorial, the mansion situated on the hill above president john f. kennedy's grave in our lenten cemetery. today, it is the most visited historic home in the national parks service system, which is marking its centennial this year. arlington house will

on american artifacts, we'll take a tour of arlington house with national park service ranger matthew penrod. built by george washington's step grandson, it was the home of robert e. lee who had married into the family. >> he declared this house a federalist house. this was to represent all the beliefs and ideals of george washington, and that included, once again, the idea that this nation would exist forever and that no state had a right to leave it. so how ironic is it that that man's daughter would marry robert e. lee who became the great confederate general and perhaps the man who came closest than any other man in history to destroying the nation that was created in the american revolution. >> for our complete american history tv schedule, go to c-span.org. >>> the smithsonian national air and space museum in washington, d.c. celebrated its 40th anniversary on friday, july 1st. american history tv was there and next we'll show you the museum's signature event marking the occasion. speakers include the museum's director, general jack dailey, plus a taped message from apollo 11 astronaut