🚨 TODAY at 4 PM EDT 🚨 Join us for a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring politics and the media with #YuOuyang, Jeremi Suri and kellymcb. You don’t want to miss this discussion 👇 bit.ly/4cPOaRD

How many 19th century vice presidents can you name? Learn how a new vision of the office took hold in the 20th century in THE AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT, premiering October 1 at 8/7c on PBS and streaming. 🖼️: Library of Congress

My American Experience discussion this afternoon on conflicts between presidents and the press. Includes some cool documentary clips. President Biden Vice President Kamala Harris UT History Department The LBJ School UT Austin Council Member Alison Alter Lex Fridman Dr. Peniel E. Joseph 🇭🇹🇺🇸 youtube.com/live/YP9XXFcu2…

Now mostly forgotten, the bombing of Wall Street on September 16, 1920 turned the nation’s financial center into a bloody war zone, left 38 dead, and remains unsolved today. Watch an extended clip from our film THE BOMBING OF WALL STREET on YouTube 👇 bit.ly/3RmL68d

In 1964, the Mississippi Summer Project enlisted volunteers to join forces with local activists to increase voter registration and fight voter suppression in the state. Learn more 👇 #NationalVoterRegistrationDay to.pbs.org/3PqRuIW

On September 17th, 1968, Congress passed a resolution making the week including September 15th and 16th National Hispanic Heritage Week. #HispanicHeritageMonth bit.ly/2zDAKIf

Join us for a virtual preview of our upcoming film, THE AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT, followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Michelle Ferrari, author James Hite (James Hite) and Executive Producer Cameo George (Cameo George). #VicePresidentPBS bit.ly/4gsIKPm

After four months of meeting in secret, on September 17, 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed their final document, creating the three-ringed system of government that survives to this day. to.pbs.org/4d8Bc1w

If you missed our PAST FORWARD conversation with #YuOuyang, Jeremi Suri and kellymcb on the relationship between politicians and the press, you can watch the recording now! 👇 bit.ly/4e744bG

In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, a look back at one of the most popular Latin crossover hits in recent years, from our "Songs of the Summer" collection. to.pbs.org/3XsqJbj

"Urban guerrilla." That's the answer 21-year-old Patty Hearst gave when asked her profession while being booked by San Francisco Police on September 18, 1975. to.pbs.org/3MR7m72

In the midst of Cold War fervor, as Americans in and out of government feared for the nation's internal security, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act, which took effect on September 18, 1947. The Act created a new agency: the CIA. bit.ly/46kzE1n

Nearly three months after being shot by Charles Guiteau, President James Garfield died on September 19, 1881, just 200 days into his presidency. Attempts at treatment of the wound likely made the infection worse, ultimately killing the President. to.pbs.org/44W008K

Unpack the evolving role of vice president—and why it has often been a mystery to the American people—with filmmaker Michelle Ferrari, author James Hite (James Hite) and Executive Producer Cameo George in this upcoming virtual event. #VicePresidentPBS bit.ly/4gsIKPm

Revisit the final years of LBJ’s presidency, as the war in Vietnam and inner-city uprisings threaten to destroy his legacy, in part two of "LBJ", tonight at 8/7c on select PBS stations (check local listings) and streaming anytime in the PBS App 👇 to.pbs.org/47mG1mz

We are thrilled to announce that THE RIOT REPORT has been selected for the 20th anniversary WIFF this fall! bit.ly/4e7v4I8

Can you name the two roles originally assigned to the vice presidency? 🇺🇸 Learn how the office has evolved over time in THE AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT, premiering October 1st at 8/7c on PBS and YouTube → to.pbs.org/4fPigHB #VicePresidentPBS

On September 20, 1973, 29-year-old Billie Jean King defeated 55-year-old Bobby Riggs in a tennis match dubbed “The Battle of the Sexes." bit.ly/45VWBrU

Tonight on PBS, discover the story behind the polygraph: a tale of good intentions, twisted morals and unintended consequences. Watch THE LIE DETECTOR tonight at 10/9c (check local listings) and streaming in the PBS App. → to.pbs.org/3ZizB3s #LieDetectorPBS

In the summer of 1930, Concepcion Ruiz was sterilized against her will at the age of 16. Her story was not unique—but her choice to speak up was. #HispanicHeritageMonth to.pbs.org/4d8mGXq