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November 27, 2024  See Full Schedule All Times ET   American History TV: a Cornucopia of Programs to Savor   Happy Thanksgiving Here's highlights for this long weekend on American History TV:  • Thursday's full lineup of programs here (C-SPAN3)  • Friday's full lineup of programs here (C-SPAN2).  • Saturday's full lineup of programs here (C-SPAN2).  • Sunday's full lineup of programs here (C-SPAN3).     Support American History TV This Giving Tuesday   You make it possible to explore the people and events that shape the American story. Your support powers American History TV’s in-depth visits to museums, historic sites, and classrooms, as well as archival speeches and expert discussions. This Giving Tuesday, double your impact! Every dollar you give is matched, for the first $10,000, to keep this unique programming accessible to everyone. Donate Now to Support  American History TV & Democracy!   Thursday, November 28  Plants that Helped Win the Revolutionary War   Watch: 4:55 pm (C‑SPAN3)     Lecturer Colleen Plimpton talks about how plants were used by colonists in early America and during the Revolutionary War as medicines, supplies, food, and repellents. For example, they used the bark of witch hazel, a shrub prevalent in the Northeast, to create a liquid known for its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, a remedy that's still on the market today. The Frontenac Historical Society in Union Springs, New York, hosted this event.     Friday, November 29   George Washington and the 1777 Battle of Germantown   Watch: 11:05 am/pm     Author Gary Ecelbarger details General George Washington’s strategy at the 1777 Battle of Germantown in Pennsylvania. This battle was an early test of General Washington's military tactics, as well as the determination of the Continental Army, to confront the British. This talk was part of a Revolutionary War conference hosted by the Fort Plain Museum in New York.   Know someone who would enjoy this program? Invite them to tune in on Saturday or share it via email.     Friday, November 29   Native American Suffrage, Activism & the Law   Watch: 1:20 pm     The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosts discussions on Native American citizenship and voting rights. This program focuses on the rights of tribal nations and the complicated history of Native American voting rights with John Echohawk, executive director of the Native American Rights Fund, and Jennifer Monaco, director and counsel for Democratic staff in the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.     Saturday, November 30   2024 American Veterans Conference   View Sessions: from 1:50 to 8 pm   Watch a Preview of Americans in World War II   The American Veterans Center's conference mission is to acknowledge the sacrifices of our military men and women across the generations and this year includes a special tribute to the World War II veterans. The following sessions are part of the Washington, D.C., event. 1:50 pm: Americans in World War II World War II Army and Merchant Marine veterans, along with one of the last surviving “Rosie the Riveters,” share their experiences before, during, and after the war.    2:29 pm: Holocaust Survivors Three Holocaust survivors discuss their lives and how they managed to survive in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II.   3:13 pm: General Richard Myers on Leadership & 9/11  Retired General Richard Myers speaks about his life and military career, as well as his experience as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.   3:50 pm: Liberating Nazi Concentration Camps U.S. Army veterans speak about their experiences liberating Nazi concentration camps during World War II.   4:24 pm: “Buffalo Soldiers” of the Korean War Veterans of the last unit of the all-African American “Buffalo Soldiers” recount their experiences during the Korean War.   4:55 pm: 1965 Vietnam War Battle of Ia Drang Veterans of Ia Drang, the first major engagement between American and North Vietnamese forces, detail their experiences in the military and their accounts of the battle.   5:39 pm: Remembering World War II Veteran William Roberts  The late William Roberts, father of American Veterans Center president James Roberts, is honored for his service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Merchant Marines during World War II.    5:52 pm: Remembering 9/11 Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, former New York City firefighter Tim Brown, and former Air National Guard pilot Heather Penney join survivors from the World Trade Center towers to speak about their experiences on Sept. 11, 2001.    7:11 pm: Women in the Special Forces Women who have served and played a role in the development of U.S. special operations forces talk about their experiences in the military.      Coming up Sunday on C‑SPAN     Q&A: Jack Wurfl, “My Two Lives”  Jochen “Jack” Wurfl, author of “My Two Lives,” talks about surviving as a Jew in Nazi Germany and his later life and success in the United States. Mr. Wurfl and his brother were baptized Catholic and joined the Hitler Youth to hide their identities.       Tune in at 8 pm & 11 pm or enjoy Q&A as a podcast.     C-SPAN's The Weekly: Thanksgiving: No Broccoli at President Bush's Table   It's time for a special Thanksgiving tradition for C‑SPAN’s The Weekly: Our annual episode about politicians and food. This year — the podcast is all about President George H.W. Bush and his relationship with broccoli.   “I'm delighted to address this ecumenical prayer breakfast on this great occasion. You see, breakfast speeches are always my favorite. I figure it's the one meal where broccoli is never served.”    –That was our 41st president in August 1992 at a prayer breakfast during the Republican Convention. • Why would President H.W. Bush talk about broccoli at a prayer breakfast? • Where are other places he told his audience how much he disliked broccoli? • And what did first lady Barbara Bush think about her husband’s broccoli hatred — and what stunt did she pull to retaliate? Find out in C-SPAN’s The Weekly annual Thanksgiving food episode. Because it’s our first-ever podcast about a side dish.   Join the conversation with American History TV on X, formerly Twitter, and Facebook.      About American History TV Explore our nation's past and discover the people and events that document the American story — Saturdays on C-SPAN2. Come along with American History TV to museums and historic sites. Watch archival speeches from former presidents and other national leaders. Visit classrooms, lectures and symposiums featuring professors and historians.  Every Saturday on C-SPAN2 starting at 8 am ET or online anytime at c-span.org/history.