Nation Jun 29 Promo: In Pursuit of Happiness with Judy Woodruff Join PBS News' Judy Woodruff on a limited six-episode journey this summer as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. She'll explore the stories behind the milestones of American history and look at some of the culture, places and ideas that…
Nation Jun 29 In Pursuit of Happiness with Judy Woodruff Join PBS News' Judy Woodruff on a limited six-episode journey this summer as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. She'll explore the stories behind the milestones of American history and look at some of the culture, places and ideas that…
Arts Jun 24 Walter Isaacson on what he calls 'The Greatest Sentence Ever Written' Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, author Walter Isaacson has turned his attention to a single sentence in the Declaration of Independence. Judy Woodruff spoke with Isaacson about the enduring power of those words and his new book, "The Greatest Sentence…
Nation Jun 22 3 things I've learned talking with Americans about the country's 250th birthday PBS News' Judy Woodruff set out to talk to a cross-section of people across the country to understand what it means to be an American at the two-and-a-half-century mark.
Nation Jun 10 America's 250th anniversary revives questions about religion and the founders As the nation nears its 250th anniversary next month, Judy Woodruff reports on how old questions about faith and the founding are once again being pushed to the forefront. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
Nation May 25 Ohio volunteers locate and honor graves of Revolutionary War veterans Memorial Day was first established in the aftermath of the Civil War, but has become a day to mark all those who died serving in the military. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Judy Woodruff reports on a local…
Nation May 13 The overlooked history of Asian Americans and the struggle for belonging Asian Americans are the fastest-growing demographic group in the U.S., but across American history, their stories and the discrimination they faced have often been overlooked. For her series, America at a Crossroads, Judy Woodruff looks at how that past continues…
Arts May 06 Remembering the life and legacy of visionary CNN founder Ted Turner Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. A risk-taking entrepreneur known for his outspoken style, Turner revolutionized how billions across the world consumed the news and created the first 24-hour news network. Judy…
Nation Apr 29 The local communities hoping America's 250th birthday will help bridge divides This summer, many of the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday will be grand in scope. But in communities across the country, smaller celebrations are also taking place, hoping to use some of the year’s patriotic energy to engage neighbors and…
Health Apr 27 New focus on autism fuels debate over splitting the spectrum Last year, Health Secretary Kennedy thrust autism into the national spotlight, calling it an epidemic and vowing to investigate what he characterized as its environmental causes. It struck a nerve in the autism community and reignited debates about whether the…