On Sunday, February 7, King Hussein lost his long battle with cancer, bringing to an end an extraordinary 46-year reign in Jordan. The Online NewsHour examines his legacy and reviews some of the King's speeches and interviews from the past 20 years on the NewsHour.

Jordan's new leader, King Abdullah, has vowed to continue the policies of his father. What challenges does the new monarch face? (2/8/99)

A host of world leaders travel to Amman to attend King Hussein's funeral. (2/8/99)

A panel of experts discuss the life and legacy of King Hussein of Jordan. (2/5/99)

King Hussein discusses political violence in the Middle East. (10/3/96)
Following the signing of the Israel-PLO Accords, Charlayne Hunter Gault talks with the King of Jordan. (10/6/93)
Jim Lehrer talks with King Hussein about U.S.-Jordan relations. (6/23/93)
Robert MacNeil speaks with King Hussein about political developments in the Middle East. (4/21/89)
King Hussein on the Camp David Accords. (9/26/79)

King Hussein remembers Yitzhak Rabin. (11/6/95)
Israel and Jordan sign a peace agreement. (10/26/94)