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Washington, DC – September 30, 2026 – The Better Angels Society, the preeminent organization supporting outstanding American history documentaries to inspire lifelong learning, promote civic engagement, and encourage civil discourse, today announced the five

Director David Greaves Wins $200,000 for His Film Featuring Footage from His Father William Greaves’ 1972 Gathering of Harlem Renaissance Luminaries Washington, DC – September 18, 2026 – The Library of Congress, The Better

$200,000 Cash Prize To Be Awarded to One of Six Film Finalists Washington, DC – August 24, 2026 – ​​The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation

Filmmakers Ages 14–22 from Across the Country Recognized for Exceptional History Documentaries Chicago, IL (May 14, 2026) – The Lincoln Presidential Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its second annual Latest Generation

Annual Prize Supported by The Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation and The Better Angels Society Recognizes Exemplary U.S. History Documentaries Over $2.6 Million Awarded Since 2019 Washington, DC – April 15, 2026 – The Library

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV1TtQrWUaQ America's first major festival for historical documentaries Exclusive Preview of clips from Ken Burns's new series, Emancipation to Exodus Opening night screening of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, with Valdez in person

THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY ANNOUNCES  2025 NEXT GENERATION ANGELS AWARD WINNERS, RECOGNIZING  THE BEST IN STUDENT HISTORY DOCUMENTARIES Awards honor short films about history made by middle and high school students Washington, D.C. —

Lincoln Presidential Foundation Takes “Latest Generation Film Contest” Nationwide in Partnership with The Better Angels Society With Special Message from Ken Burns Chicago, IL (November 3, 2025) – The Lincoln Presidential Foundation is proud