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	2013 JUNE June 3, 2013 Frank Lautenberg, Senate's Last WWII Veteran, Remembered as a 'Fighter' The U.S. Senate lost one of its longest serving members and its last World War II veteran. New Jersey's Sen. Frank Launtenberg, who served five terms, died of pneumonia at the age of 89. Herb Jackson of The Record joins Gwen Ifill to look back at the Democratic senator's legacy and explore who may replace him.

	June 3, 2013 New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dies at Age 89 U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a multimillionaire New Jersey businessman and the last World War II veteran remaining in the Senate, has died at age 89.



	MAY May 31, 2013 Remembering Julian Dawkins The PBS NewsHour lost one of its own on May 22 in the shooting death of Julian Dawkins, our 22-year-old shuttle driver. Friends and family filled Antioch Church of Christ where Gwen Ifill spoke about the impact he made.

	May 27, 2013 Honor Flights Serve Those Who Have Served With a Trip to Remember The non-profit program Honor Flight gives veterans the opportunity to fly to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials dedicated to the wars in which they’ve served. For many veterans, especially those who have served in World War II, this may be the only chance they will get to see these memorials. Jeffrey Brown reports.



	APRIL April 26, 2013 Remembering George Jones, 81, Country Music Giant Country music legend George Jones had a distinctive voice and the ability to convey heartbreak and sorrow in song. He is best known for chart-topper "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Jones died at age 81 in Nashville, Tenn. Jeffrey Brown talks with Larry Gatlin, a fellow singer-songwriter who knew Jones.

	April 17, 2013 Pomp, Circumstance and Protest: Thousands Bid Farewell to Britain's 'Iron Lady' The order of service reflected all she believed in: faith, patriotism and duty. From Parliament to St. Paul's Cathedral, thousands gathered respectfully, including many who still vehemently dislike the Iron Lady. Independent Television News' Garry Bibbon and Jeffrey Brown report on the mourners and protesters.

	April 17, 2013 In London, Margaret Thatcher's Funeral Brings Out Dignitaries and Protesters Six black horses pulled the union jack-draped casket of Britain's influential and controversial former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to her funeral service Wednesday complete with military honors.

	April 17, 2013 Margaret Thatcher Laid to Rest in Britain The funeral of Britain's former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in London on Wednesday brought out dignitaries and protesters alike.

	April 16, 2013 Country Shares Tributes of Love and Support with City of Boston, Victims Monday's Boston Marathon bombings left three dead, and more than 150 people injured.

	April 12, 2013 Comic Legend Jonathan Winters Dies at 87 Pioneering comic Jonathan Winters brought his own brand of wild, improvisational stand-up to television in the 1950s, and continued to perform for nearly five decades. Winters died Thursday at the age of 87. Jeffrey Brown remembers the comedian with a look back at his career and an interview excerpt with Jim Lehrer from 1999.

	April 12, 2013 Remembering Jonathan Winters, 1925-2013 Tributes are pouring in for comedian Jonathan Winters, who died Thursday at age 87. Watch Jim Lehrer's interview with Winters after he received the 1999 Mark Twain Prize from the Kennedy Center. This interview originally aired Oct. 21, 1999.

	April 9, 2013 A Look at Thatcherism, the Polarizing Legacy of Britain's 'Iron Lady' The death of Margaret Thatcher, whose leadership had global ramifications, has opened up old wounds for some British citizens. For more on the controversial legacy of Britain's "Iron Lady," Gwen Ifill talks with Time magazine's assistant managing editor Rana Foroohar and John Burns, London bureau chief for The New York Times.

	April 9, 2013 British Public Reacts to Margaret Thatcher's Death With Praise and Censure While Britain prepares to honor and bury former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, her death has incited mixed reactions from the British public and not everyone has been mourning. Alex Thompson of Independent Television News reports on celebratory street parties and increased downloads of a Judy Garland song.

	April 8, 2013 Remembering Margaret Thatcher: Partner to the U.S., Pioneering Female Politician In 1981 Jim Lehrer and Robin MacNeil interviewed Margaret Thatcher, then prime minister, about the civil war in El Salvador. Plus Judy Woodruff talks to George Shultz and James Baker, two former secretaries of state who worked closely with Thatcher. Kim Campbell, Canada's first and only female prime minister, also weighs in.

	April 8, 2013 Margaret Thatcher, Britain's First Female Prime Minister, Dies at 87 Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first and still only female prime minister, has died at age 87 after suffering a stroke. During her 11 years in office, she became known as the "Iron Lady" for helping transform cold war politics. Margaret Warner begins the NewsHour's coverage with a look at Thatcher's life, career, and legacy.

	April 8, 2013 World Reaction to Margaret Thatcher's Death in Tributes and Tweets World leaders paid tribute to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the day of her death Monday, calling her a "formidable" leader and "champion of freedom and liberty." Other comments showed the controversy surrounding some of her decisions.

	April 8, 2013 Margaret Thatcher, 'Iron Lady' of British Politics, Dies Margaret Thatcher, the only three-term prime minister of Britain in the 20th century and the first woman to lead a Western democracy, died Monday reportedly of a stroke. She was 87.

	April 4, 2013 For Influential Critic Roger Ebert, Life Spent 'At the Movies' Ends at Age 70 Prolific film critic Roger Ebert famously decided a movie's fate with the turn of his thumb. After a long and physically debilitating battle with cancer, Ebert died at age 70. Hari Sreenivasan talks more about Ebert and his impact on the film industry with David Edelstein, film critic for New York Magazine and NPR's Fresh Air.



	MARCH March 6, 2013 Venezuelans Say Goodbye to Hugo Chavez In Caracas, Venezuela, an emotional crowd watched the procession of the body of Hugo Chavez to the capital's military academy, where the late president will lie in state. Margaret Warner takes a look at Chavez's work and legacy, as well as unanswered questions about succession.

	March 4, 2013 Remembering the Businessman Who Took a Chance on Ex-Cons Paul Solman remembers John Neu, a businessman who took chances on convicted criminals by hiring them at his recycling company, WeRecycle.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 27, 2013 Remembering Van Cliburn, 78, Classical Pianist Van Cliburn first gained worldwide attention when he won the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow at 23. Cliburn died at home at the age of 78 after a battle with bone cancer. In 2008, Jeffrey Brown profiled the musician, reflecting on Cliburn's momentous competition and later life.

	Feb. 27, 2013 Remembering Master Pianist, Maestro Van Cliburn Van Cliburn, the classical pianist who was vaulted on the world stage when, at the age of 23, he won the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow, died at home Wednesday at the age of 78 after a battle with bone cancer. Here is an encore of a 2008 interview with the maestro.

	Feb. 25, 2013 Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop Leaves Legacy on AIDS, Smoking Dr. Charles Everett Koop, the former surgeon general who delivered straightforward talks on AIDS and smoking, passed away Monday in his home in Hanover, N.H. He was 96 years old.

	Feb. 4, 2013 Chris Kyle, Among Deadliest American Military Snipers, Shot by Fellow Veteran Chris Kyle, a celebrated Navy Seal known as one of the deadliest snipers in U.S. military history and a best-selling author, was killed by a 25-year-old Marine veteran at a shooting range in Texas. Jeffrey Brown talks to Melissa Repko of the Dallas Morning News about Kyle's efforts to help other veterans rehabilitate after war.



	JANUARY Jan. 31, 2013 Judy's Notebook: My Mom It's hard for me to write this. But I want to pay tribute to Anna Lee Woodruff, an extraordinary, selfless woman and beautiful grandmother who in her quiet determined way was a role model for her two daughters, and who left a lasting impression on so many who knew her.

	Jan. 17, 2013 Remembering Pauline Phillips, Arbiter of Love and Life Advice as 'Dear Abby' Pauline Phillips, whose "Dear Abby" column offered tough but sympathetic advice about love and life to readers around the world, died at the age of 94. Ray Suarez discusses Philips' career with Amy Dickinson, the Chicago Tribune's signature advice columnist for "Ask Amy."

	Jan. 14, 2013 Internet Innovator and Activist Aaron Swartz, 26, Faced Legal Trouble Aaron Swartz, prodigy co-developer of RSS code and the website Reddit, faced federal charges for distributing articles from a subscription-based database. Swartz committed suicide at the age of 26. Margaret Warner talks to Wired magazine's Kevin Poulsen about Swartz's advocacy to make data available to the public online.

	Jan. 8, 2013 Richard Ben Cramer, 62, Prize-Winning Journalist Who Had 'What It Takes' Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Richard Ben Cramer wrote about a range of topics, from politics to sports to international conflicts. With his passing, Gwen Ifill talks to Time magazine's Joe Klein and the Washington Post's Chris Cilliza on Cramer's legacy.

	Jan. 8, 2013 From the NewsHour Archives: Storied Journalist Richard Ben Cramer "What It Takes: The Way To The White House" has been called "the book that defined modern campaign reporting," and it is Richard Ben Cramer's legacy. The author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist has died at age 62.



	2012 DECEMBER Dec. 28, 2012 Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, 78, 'Stormin' Commander in Persian Gulf War As the U.S. commander of forces during the Persian Gulf War, Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf was dubbed "Stormin' Norman" for his no-nonsense style and swift victory. Margaret Warner talks to New York Times reporter and author Michael Gordon about Schwarzkopf, who died at the age of 78.

	Dec. 28, 2012 Remembering Gulf War Commander Norman Schwarzkopf Best known as the commander of U.S. forces during the Gulf War, NewsHour remembers the late Norman Schwarzkopf by revisiting a 1990 interview with the general, which broadcast just weeks after Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait. Schwarzkpf passed away Thursday at the age of 78.

	Dec. 20, 2012 News Wrap: Sen. Daniel Inouye Lies in State at Capitol Rotunda In other news Thursday, members of the House and Senate paid final respects to the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, who passed away this week. His body lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda, an honor that has been bestowed on just 31 people in history.

	Dec. 19, 2012 Remembering Robert Bork: Law-and-Order Conservative, Supreme Court Nominee Judge Federal judge and former solicitor general Robert H. Bork died at age 85 of complications from heart disease. A World War II and Korean War veteran, he is best known for his failed nomination for a U.S. Supreme Court and his conviction that judges should interpret the Constitution with the founders' "original intent" in mind.

	Dec. 19, 2012 Robert Bork, Supreme Court nominee, dies at 85 Federal judge and former solicitor general Robert H. Bork died Wednesday, of complications from heart disease. A Korean war veteran, private practice lawyer and Yale Law professor, he is best known for his failed nomination in 1987 to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

	Dec. 18, 2012 Remembering Sen. Daniel Inouye, 88, Hawaii Statesman Since State's Birth Since the state of Hawaii was admitted to the union in 1959, Daniel Inouye represented its constituents. A senator for nearly 50 years, Inouye died at the age of 88. Jeffrey Brown reports on the life and legacy of statesman, remembered as a life-long civil servant, World War II hero and consensus builder in Congress.

	Dec. 18, 2012 As 'Nisei' Soldier, Sen. Daniel Inouye Fought to Prove His Loyalty to America World War II Medal of Honor recipient and Senate pro tempore Daniel Inouye died Monday. The 88-year-old Democrat from Hawaii was the second-longest serving U.S. senator in history and was one of three remaining World War II vets currently serving in Congress.

	Dec. 17, 2012 Honoring the Sandy Hook Shooting Victims In a special honor roll, we remember the 27 victims -- 20 children and seven adults -- of the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.

	Dec. 12, 2012 Sitar Virtuoso Ravi Shankar, 92, Popularized Indian Music for Western Audiences Virtuoso sitar player Ravi Shankar inspired a new fascination with and appreciation for classical Indian music in Western popular culture. Judy Woodruff remembers the man who tutored Beatles guitarist George Harrison, performed at Woodstock and won three Grammy awards. Shankar passed away at the age of 92.

	Dec. 12, 2012 Ravi Shankar Dies at Age 92 Ravi Shankar, the Indian musical icon who made the sitar famous, played with the Beatles and helped introduce "world music" to the masses, died Tuesday at age 92 in a San Diego hospital.

	Dec. 5, 2012 A Musician of His 'Time': Remembering Jazz Great David Brubeck Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, who challenged time-signature conventions and brought jazz to a wide audience, has died at the age of 91. His 1959 album "Time Out" was the first jazz record to sell a million copies. Jeffrey Brown talks to George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, about Brubeck's life and musical legacy.

	Dec. 5, 2012 Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck Dies at 91 Dave Brubeck, the musician and composer who helped popularize jazz in mainstream American culture with his iconic single "Take Five," died Wednesday in Norwalk, Conn., a day before his 92nd birthday.



	OCTOBER Oct. 22, 2012 Remembering McGovern, WWII Hero, Politician, and Vietnam War Challenger A longtime Democratic legislator from South Dakota and a three-time presidential candidate, George McGovern was a proud liberal well-known for his vehement opposition of the Vietnam War who mobilized and inspired young voters. Judy Woodruff talks to former Colorado Sen. Gary Hart who helps remember his close friend.

	Oct. 21, 2012 Presidential Candidate, Liberal Icon McGovern Dies at 90 A war hero, U.S. senator, presidential candidate and champion of liberal causes, George McGovern died Sunday in hospice care near his home in South Dakota. He was 90.

	Oct. 15, 2012 Former Sen. Arlen Specter, 82, Prioritized Law, Policy Over Party Affiliation Arlen Specter served in the U.S. Senate for nearly 30 years, during which he served as a Democrat and Republican. As a moderate, he frequently ignored party lines, speaking his mind on issues from judicial appointments to health care reform and stimulus spending. Kwame Holman remembers Specter who died from cancer at age 82.

	Oct. 8, 2012 Dissident Vietnamese Poet Nguyen Chi Thien Dies at Age 73 Nguyen Chi Thien, a Vietnamese dissident poet who spent 27 years in communist prisons and was the acclaimed author of "Flowers of Hell," died last week in California after a long bout of illness.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 11, 2012 Poet Billy Collins Reflects on 9/11 Victims in 'The Names' Billy Collins was the U.S. poet laureate at the time of the 9/11 attacks. A year later, he wrote "The Names" in honor of the victims. He read the poem before a special joint session of Congress held in New York City in 2002, and reads it again now.

	Sept. 11, 2012 For 9/11 Anniversary, Ceremonies in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York Moments of silence were observed around the country in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania. As Americans paused to remember and honor the dead, so too did the presidential campaigns and the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Gwen Ifill reports.

	Sept. 2, 2012 Religious Leader, Media Mogul Rev. Sun Myung Moon Dies at Age 92 The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the controversial self-proclaimed messiah figure who founded the Unification Church and built a business empire from scratch, died Monday at a hospital near his home in South Korea, two weeks after being admitted with pneumonia. He was 92.



	AUGUST Aug. 27, 2012 Neil Armstrong: Reluctant, Modest Hero Who Inspired Nation with One Step Though known for making a "giant leap for mankind," when Neil Armstrong stepped on the surface of the moon, he later said that he "didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small." Science correspondent Miles O'Brien remembers the life of one of the most inspiring astronauts in U.S. history.

	Aug. 21, 2012 Meles Zenawi, 1955-2012: Leader Left Indelible Mark on Ethiopia When he died in a Belgian hospital on Monday at 57, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi left behind a country indelibly shaped by his life. And whether Americans have paid little attention to his career, Zenawi ended up having tremendous consequences for this country, too.